Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: Kanoes Memories
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sotaman |
Its been awhile since I have been on the site couple reasons are I moved to North Dakota and I know I need the BWCA in my life but some how have not made it a priority like it should be. So talking about the BWCA and looking at pictures hurts more then helps. Second I miss Jan. We would talk and chit chat every time I got online. I had contacted him and said I got another group that we would get together once and awhile for a wing night and I asked how that would be received beings I had Guard drill in the cities so we coordinated it for when I had guard drill. Boy did that party blow up over the years. I think for some reason it was the only one I attended. A few years go bye and he asked for my address I give it to him. He puts in mail a signed paddle from the latest wingnight and he put a note in there thanks for starting all this!! Jan I keep that paddle in a prominent place in my home. |
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kensofe |
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Kanoes1264 |
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treehorn |
I also want to say that picture from his funeral is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Whoever had a hand in creating that display should be proud. Cheers to you all. |
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Kanoes1264 |
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ducks |
Kanoes1264: "That sounds amazing. I’d love to join you all! That would be awesome. Of course you have a bottle of Ranger on the shelf. Love it! |
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Savage Voyageur |
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KevinL |
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mooseplums |
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bapabear |
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butthead |
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520eek |
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Kiporby |
His brothers (Cowdoc, Butthead and Suncatcher and I) are taking Kanoes on one last paddle this summer to Agnes Lake in the Quetico. Twas one of his favorite places. |
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SunCatcher |
RIP kanoes kanoes' last trip to the Quetico! |
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maxxbhp |
I borrowed this from Paul and got a 16X16canvas print, put it in my gear room. I'm still pretty sure he's disgusted with the level of organization. |
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Savage Voyageur |
quote butthead: "All things pass in time. Very true Ken. I too miss Jan, he was the life of any party he was at. And that laugh, classic. |
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ducks |
Have a great paddle with him this summer. |
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butthead |
Some just leave a larger footprint behind. butthead |
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520eek |
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KT |
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nctry |
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timatkn |
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quetico152 |
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HighnDry |
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Kanoes1264 |
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Savage Voyageur |
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Minnesotian |
Savage Voyageur: Trust me when I say this but this place has never been the same since he left. " Very true. If you haven't read any of them, Jan's trip reports are great. It was his trip report of going down the Frost River solo that really had an impact on me and convinced me that I could do it too. So my first solo trip was the Frost River as well. Kanoe's Frost River Solo Trip |
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okinaw55 |
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missmolly |
okinaw55: "I found myself thinking of Jan tonight for some reason. Thanks for sharing this memory. |
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schweady |
If any newcomers here haven't stumbled across it yet, I invite them to read the thread that bojibob facilitated - kanoes' Hunter Island Journey. I will forever be in awe. |
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missmolly |
Basspro69: "Kanoes1264: "Looks like I'm about six years late to the party, but this is absolutely incredible to see the type of impact my Dad has made on all of you. For some reason, it just now occurred to me to check out this site and finally make a profile to see how all of his close friends are doing. I hope you all are healthy and well. I some day would love to go back up to the BWCA. Dad used to take me all the time but he eventually became obsessed with solo trips. Plus, he could be hard to be around for a long period of time just being 1 on 1 with him so maybe he didn't want to try that out again either (I'm sure I'm not much better). I'm sure the ones closest to him would understand my joke ;). What I wouldn't give to have had another chance to ask him to take me on one of his Quetico trips with him. I'd love to share memories with anyone interested, or if you just want to pick my braindead mind about whatever, don't hesitate to ask. I miss my dad every single day. Thank you for being a part of his life that brought him so much joy. "Very happy to see you on this site. I spent many many memorable nights in the chat room with your dad and others laughing my ass off. He really is missed !" You were brothers from different mothers. |
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OldScout48 |
nctry: "quote SunCatcher: "quote mr.barley: " It was my van that was stuck down in that boggy area. Jan was giving me the one finger salute. |
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Kanoes1264 |
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butthead |
That's a yes! butthead |
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adam |
Kanoes1264: "Are wing nights still a thing?" Many fond memories of your father. Minnesota Camping Wingnight - Sept 23 - 25th (camping the night of 23rd and 24th). Baker Park Reserve in Medina MN. We will ask for RSVPs as we approach the date. More details to follow. Potluck most likely on 24th. Join us! |
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mooseplums |
I can still hear him laugh |
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mr.barley |
quetico152: "Some of you may remember me, newer people will not. But after much time of inactivity here, I came back into chat tonight. First thing I noticed was the banner at the top of the page. My heart sank. I knew what it meant without asking, but I did anyway. Jan was one of the stalwarts of this community and lived in the chatroom at night, many times alongside of me. I will miss the banter with him over the dumbest things. Mostly influenced by a few too many cold ones by each of us. I will miss him coursing details of the last college party out of me, or talking me into sharing a certain thing in chat that I'm sure some of the old guard remember. I logged in tonight hoping to share with Jan a new picture; one of my son, who is 5 months old now. I thought "Man, Jan is going to have some things to say about this." I am sad that I was not able to share that with him, but I'm sure he's somewhere chuckling at me right now. I can't get his favorite beer out here, but I'm going to drinking what I have in his memory right now. You’re almost respectable now. Almost. |
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520eek |
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kensofe |
THATS a legacy my friend. |
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Kendra |
This is the rock I was given at Jan's funeral. B2 made it into a necklace for me to wear on trips in memory of Kanoes. I wasn't as close to him as you "brothers" where but I sure do miss him. I feel lucky to have known him all the years I did. RIP, Jan, Joann, Kanoes! You are greatly missed here and at Wingnights!!!!!!! |
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Kiporby |
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Basspro69 |
quote nctry. Jan was an important cog I know, but he'd for sure be glad we continue to come together as sort of a family.."Amen ! |
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schweady |
Perfect. Jan treasured this site and the family of folks involved here. To the point that he was never shy about reminding everyone that its continued existence depends on our contributions. So, I take up his torch to call on those willing: set up a recurring contribution here. It's pretty painless. Paddle on, kanoes. |
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onepaddleshort |
to kanoes early morning too much coffee sun is draping the spring cold outside the glass i sit here in front of a screen pondering how i can miss someone i never met for me you were only words of advice scattered trip reports a few fleeting photographs no tin cup evening cocktail passed across the campfire no laughter to echo across the dark water yielding to the hum of your forest machine only the burst of lower-case electrons across the wires late night chat middle-of-the-winter schemes of summer still it was enough like the window with the warmth to the right of me now as in o’keeffe’s, “ladder to the moon” what’s unreachable now was unreachable then yet as the stars give way to daybreak they still glimmer beyond the sun when tomorrow’s campfire flickers when loons call to evening’s fading light the returning stars shall be our handshake voiceless friends amid the night. |
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dicecupmaker |
quote mooseplums: "I miss him..... " My thoughts exactly! |
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BearBurrito |
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DeanL |
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shock |
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KevinL |
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nctry |
quote SunCatcher: "quote mr.barley: " That WAS a classic... Jan taking one for the team. Haha. One of the more memorable wing nights. Nothing phased him, he was a rock. He inspired many. |
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Bogwalker |
It was cold and windy, the ice was maybe a day off my local lake, but he was willing to come up. It took him longer to drive up and back then we were able to paddle but he did it. I'll always remember that day and the fun we had shaking our fists at the cold and wind as we paddled a canoe for the first time that spring. RIP Jan |
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missmolly |
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mooseplums |
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TomT |
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SunCatcher |
quote mr.barley: " This was a CLASSIC and funnier then hell! What a miserable weekend of weather, but we all had a great time! Thanks Barley for sharing! |
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Basspro69 |
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shock |
quote BearBurrito: "I really miss his posts, he was a wealth of good information. He will be heading in with me on Thursday.thats awesome only a few may get it(that arent on this site) , but VN ! |
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Jackfish |
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TomT |
I knew him to be very outspoken and sometimes crass. He didn't mince words and was not wishy washy. I think I would have got to appreciate him a lot more if I was around him in person. It's a shame he had to leave us so young. A good reminder for the rest of us to live now. It's all we really have. |
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timatkn |
He wouldn't mind me posting this as we have talked about it before. Jan joined QJ and this board shortly after me and I have to admit I did not like him at all. He jumped down people's throats online if you disagreed with him...I got in it with him a few times because he basically called me dumb for using a Kevlar canoe and said I was wasting my money going to Quetico. There were other disagreements but those stand out the most. I say all that because after a hiatus on the boards when I came back I thought someone had hacked his account...I see him going to Quetico and buying a Kevlar canoe :) His tone changed and I came to enjoy his posts and advice rather than think they were a waste of time. He became a respected person and I'd say a leader on this board. He reached out to me at one point and apologized---which wasn't necessary but was appreciated. I didn't know him personally as well as others have, but well enough to back up what others say about his generosity and humor. So yes people can change---I was wrong, they can change from someone you wish would leave to some one you now miss. I don't know if I am explaining this well, but I knew Jan well enough to know he would take this the way it was intended--as a compliment. T |
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adam |
These two are getting a nice fire going for the first Spring wingnight up in Heaven. |
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Zulu |
I really miss him especially at the wingnight get togethers. It was hard to get a photo of him where he was not laughing genuinely and having fun. There is always an emptiness inside of me at wingnights now. (2013 Fall Wingnight photos) |
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cowdoc |
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mr.barley |
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Tony |
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ozarkpaddler |
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campnscrap |
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Jackfish |
mooseplums: "good times.... " LMAO... two goofy kids. |
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butthead |
butthead: "All things pass in time. Ken |
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adam |
A few photos of Jan with other members to remember: Kanoes on the Left and Rookiein03 on the right Kanoes and Kelvar. |
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nctry |
adam: " I don't recognize the guy in the middle... Haha. Jan was the one Bwca.com member that represented us at rookiein03s funeral. |
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BWPaddler |
I hope he's chuckling somewhere at the angst all paddlers are feeling with this late ice-out! |
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ducks |
Beat laugh ever and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. |
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Basspro69 |
Kanoes1264: "Looks like I'm about six years late to the party, but this is absolutely incredible to see the type of impact my Dad has made on all of you. For some reason, it just now occurred to me to check out this site and finally make a profile to see how all of his close friends are doing. I hope you all are healthy and well. I some day would love to go back up to the BWCA. Dad used to take me all the time but he eventually became obsessed with solo trips. Plus, he could be hard to be around for a long period of time just being 1 on 1 with him so maybe he didn't want to try that out again either (I'm sure I'm not much better). I'm sure the ones closest to him would understand my joke ;). What I wouldn't give to have had another chance to ask him to take me on one of his Quetico trips with him. I'd love to share memories with anyone interested, or if you just want to pick my braindead mind about whatever, don't hesitate to ask. I miss my dad every single day. Thank you for being a part of his life that brought him so much joy. "Very happy to see you on this site. I spent many many memorable nights in the chat room with your dad and others laughing my ass off. He really is missed ! |
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butthead |
Send me an email I have something to discuss with you. KenM/butthead |
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okinaw55 |
I did wondered why I wasn't seeing any posts from Jan in the message board. I adored him so much. So very sad and shocking that he is no longer with us. We talked for hours at the various wing nights. Shit! That's all I can think right now. How did he die? He was so fit! |
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tg |
okinaw55: "I've been away too long! As I understand it, he went to bed and didn't wake up. Presumably an abrupt cardiopulmonary event. I saw he had listed some gear for sale and I almost called him to ask what was up? Alas I didn't and that was the night he died:( I think of him often. He gifted me a Dustrude saw that holds a special place in my heart and gear closet. For trips I also always pack a polyethelene nalgene labeled "because Kanoes." Unfortunately this forum has lost some special folks in recent years. RIP brother tg |
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Savage Voyageur |
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okinaw55 |
Kanoes Memories I'm generally a shy person but for some reason I decided to go to a wingnight. Jan saw me walking around in a daze and quickly introduced himself and immediately made me feel at ease. "We're all friends here", he said. A very kind heart that is sorely missed. |
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Parnell |
Thank you my friend !! |
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Basspro69 |
Savage Voyageur: "I loved his laugh, smile and big heart. RIP Jan. "+ 1 million |
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Minnesotian |
Ah yes. Jan. Miss that guy. Cheers to you, my friend. |