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Next Name that Lake - 23/24 offseason?

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sns

05/16/2023 09:14AM

So unless many folks object strongly, with open water here, let's shelve NTL until ice-up.

I will put a reminder in my calendar to start it...but would like some suggestions on when we should ramp up again. November? December? After the first of the year?

"I don't care what you believe. I care what you can prove." -Philosopher & Mathematician JJJ

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MikeinMpls

05/16/2023 09:43AM

I'm all for it.

Mike

I did indeed rock down to Electric Avenue, but I did not take it higher. I regret that.

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YetiJedi

05/16/2023 10:21AM

I'd be grateful if we start it up again on Thanksgiving...

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tumblehome

05/16/2023 11:18AM

Oh man Please!

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05/16/2023 11:20AM

*slaps knees* Well, I s'pose!

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bwcadan

05/16/2023 12:31PM

Why have an off season? If anyone needs a break, just take it and return at your own timing.

the greatest come backs are reserved for those with the greatest deficits.

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geotramper

05/16/2023 01:29PM

Here's my thought: pick a "quintessential" BWCA lake where ice-in and out is tracked yearly. Ice-in on that lake means NTL starts, ice-out means NTL ends.

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LindenTree

05/16/2023 05:13PM

geotramper: "Here's my thought: pick a "quintessential" BWCA lake where ice-in and out is tracked yearly. Ice-in on that lake means NTL starts, ice-out means NTL ends. "

May the rivers be crooked and winding, and your portages lonesome, leading to the most amazing view.

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sns

05/16/2023 05:16PM

I like the Ice-in to Ice-out timing. Moose seems like a good one since there are multiple cameras on it. Anyone know when to start watching? Mid-to-late October?

"I don't care what you believe. I care what you can prove." -Philosopher & Mathematician JJJ

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lindylair

05/16/2023 08:10PM

It remains one of the most popular threads week in and week out. Guess I don't get why you would put it away if people are still engaged. If participation trails off then it might go away by itself but I don't understand this obligation to shelf it during travel season. Whatever happens happens.

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HighnDry

05/16/2023 08:12PM

It's fine to make it more systematic. We've done it in the past by someone randomly starting it up in the fall and then we generally pack it up as we all get ready to head out onto open water. At least, that's the way it's rolled. Time to go canoeing :)

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”

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sns

05/16/2023 08:41PM

I'm happy to post another, pass the baton, or shelve it. Seems like it's usually shut down for the paddling season pretty much every year...however the only boat I want to rock is my kevlar one.

"I don't care what you believe. I care what you can prove." -Philosopher & Mathematician JJJ

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Buhlie

05/17/2023 08:49AM

sns: "So unless many folks object strongly, with open water here, let's shelve NTL until ice-up.

I will put a reminder in my calendar to start it...but would like some suggestions on when we should ramp up again. November? December? After the first of the year? "

Not at all would be my suggestion

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05/17/2023 01:43PM

Buhlie: "
sns: "So unless many folks object strongly, with open water here, let's shelve NTL until ice-up.

I will put a reminder in my calendar to start it...but would like some suggestions on when we should ramp up again. November? December? After the first of the year? "

Not at all would be my suggestion "

Why are you so opposed to it? I'm curious.

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Deeznuts

05/17/2023 07:19PM

This game has kept my winter blues away this year. I'm out of lakes to post but I love to guess! Maybe give it a break though. People will be busy with summer activities. Give it some time to add more photos to our collection.

-Dee

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CabinAfter

05/18/2023 10:08AM

I vote keeping it for the hardwater season. It’s a great tradition to look forward to. Plus it allows people to stock up on lake photos.

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YetiJedi

11/18/2023 10:29AM

It seems like it's about time to start posting pics of lakes again...

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HighnDry

11/18/2023 11:16AM

MN Ice - In dates

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”

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bobbernumber3

11/18/2023 04:45PM

YetiJedi: "It seems like it's about time to start posting pics of lakes again..."

Ugh! No!! I hoped this was gone forever!!

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HowardSprague

11/18/2023 07:48PM

Nina-Moose!

….just practicing.

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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sns

11/20/2023 05:31AM

I was thinking we'd get closer to the end of the year before starting...or at least into December.

"I don't care what you believe. I care what you can prove." -Philosopher & Mathematician JJJ

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Stumpy

11/20/2023 06:31AM

HowardSprague: "Nina-Moose!

….just practicing."

LOL

Bring it on any time
Nobody is forced to click on it, and most of the time I don't.

Harold Baines ;)

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly

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YetiJedi

11/20/2023 06:31PM

sns: "I like the Ice-in to Ice-out timing. Moose seems like a good one since there are multiple cameras on it. Anyone know when to start watching? Mid-to-late October?"

Hi SNS,

However you decide, I'm fine. I was remembering it was your turn and this was the post that generated some support...noting that some suggest never and others say always!

Besides, Howard already posted a guess!

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HowardSprague

11/21/2023 05:30PM

Stumpy: "
HowardSprague: "Nina-Moose!

….just practicing."

LOL
Bring it on any time
Nobody is forced to click on it, and most of the time I don't.

Harold Baines ;) "

Most of the time you don't because you're just not familiar with any of the lakes. :)

jim kaat

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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Stumpy

11/21/2023 07:36PM

Well Howie,
The ones out East I never get. And have not seen.

Though I have been to Dent Lake.

Bucky Dent

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly

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Mocha

11/21/2023 08:32PM

Go for it! I had ice in my birdbath already

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okinaw55

11/24/2023 09:36PM

YetiJedi: "
sns: "I like the Ice-in to Ice-out timing. Moose seems like a good one since there are multiple cameras on it. Anyone know when to start watching? Mid-to-late October?"

Hi SNS,

However you decide, I'm fine. I was remembering it was your turn and this was the post that generated some support...noting that some suggest never and others say always!

Besides, Howard already posted a guess!

"

Wait what? I didn't see a picture yet!

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HighnDry

11/24/2023 09:58PM

We've typically used Gunflint and Shagawa for ice out in the past. Just a thought.

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”

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HowardSprague

11/25/2023 11:27AM

okinaw55: "
YetiJedi: "
sns: "I like the Ice-in to Ice-out timing. Moose seems like a good one since there are multiple cameras on it. Anyone know when to start watching? Mid-to-late October?"

Hi SNS,

However you decide, I'm fine. I was remembering it was your turn and this was the post that generated some support...noting that some suggest never and others say always!

Besides, Howard already posted a guess!

"

Wait what? I didn't see a picture yet!"

Neither did I - but I wasn't going to use that as an excuse!

Finger Lake!

"Enjoy every sandwich"

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Stumpy

11/28/2023 07:15AM

Lapond Lake

As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly

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egknuti

11/29/2023 08:18AM

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Mocha

11/29/2023 06:32PM

HighnDry: "We've typically used Gunflint and Shagawa for ice out in the past. Just a thought."

I think that was when Jim Maki was still alive for the Ely side and I was living on gunflint lake. Neither situation exists anymore, sadly.

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okinaw55

11/29/2023 09:31PM

HowardSprague: "
okinaw55: "
YetiJedi: "
sns: "I like the Ice-in to Ice-out timing. Moose seems like a good one since there are multiple cameras on it. Anyone know when to start watching? Mid-to-late October?"

Hi SNS,

However you decide, I'm fine. I was remembering it was your turn and this was the post that generated some support...noting that some suggest never and others say always!

Besides, Howard already posted a guess!

"

Wait what? I didn't see a picture yet!"
Neither did I - but I wasn't going to use that as an excuse!

Finger Lake!
"