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gsfisher13
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Here for another year.
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w_w_w_31
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Still here, just a lot further away from the playground of the BW currently - Colorado.
dave
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BnD
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Still here once in a while.
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Bushwacker
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Still here...
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BWPaddler
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Still hanging in here! No overnight paddle trips in 2019, just local waters. I cannot believe I said that. Where did the year go? 2020's gotta be better!
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bhouse46
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Still paddling and planning for many trips, one of which will happen.
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dogwoodgirl
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Still here...got to introduce my grandsons to the Bdub last summer! Planning a 10-14 day trip with my son next summer, and partial retirement looming. Looks like a good year.
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bwcasolo
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hello all, yep still lurking. heading to texas soon. looking forward to our new travels and destinations, it's a HUGE country. oh, i'll be parked at campsites up north this year with my solo, tandem, mountain bikes as well. we plan on driving around Superior, pulling our home on wheels. another trip to moab utah, for some tremendous mtbiking, and then off to california to see carol's friends. have a great, safe paddling season, and when you see our tab, stop in for a beverage. cheers :)
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Canoearoo
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I'm here dreaming of next summer's trips
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poobah
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Present! I hope everybody has an amazing and memorable 2020!
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msnature
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Here! Planning a luxury trip this year. Any suggestions on resorts/cabins next to the BWCA? We've done Kawishiwi Lodge a couple times now. Great place but looking for new adventures.
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bapabear
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Wow over three weeks into the new year and I've just checked in. I guess that says it all. No complaints here. Just full of hope for a new year.
Been a while since I've BW tripped or since my canoe has touched water, but life is looking good. Turn 70 this year and have put some cancer issues behind me with one still ongoing, but under control. Lower back problems are showing improvement and have been talking with the old canoe partner about a trip this year. No set plan at this time.
We have gone round and round about how to do this and this stubborn Norwegian is saying if this might be my last trip I want to actually enjoy the portage, paddle, camp experience from different places like we used to. The last few years I've gotten into improving my photography and would plan this trip around taking my gear and having a blast that way.
2020 is a work in progress as am I. Still love getting out my paddling CDs from the One Match Band and singing along. I guess my singing is a work in progress too.
Have a great year all.
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IndyScouters
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Checking in! Boy Scout trip planned for July. Three groups - one group will be approximately an 80 mile (paddle and portage) trip, one group focused on fishing and the last group going to Johnson Falls and some Canada viewing. Can't wait to introduce a bunch more people to this awesome area!
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RetiredDave
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This is a great site and I'm thrilled to be part of it.
Solo to the Gunflint side for the first time last September and I think I might try it again this year. Or maybe the west side again. Who knows? Happy paddling everyone!
Dave
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schwartyman
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Present. Still a winter trip on the to do list and lots of ice fishing left, but looking forward to open water season nonetheless!
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UPBoy
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UPBOY is still around and doing fine. Will make the 70th trip around the sun in March, but still expect to make at least three BW trips this year. Looking forward to tripping with the grandkids now.
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Pilgrimpaddler
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I'm not there - so I must be here.
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Big Tent
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Hanging out here, planning my first solo sometime in early September.
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MichiganMan
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MichiganMan here as well. Great thread! I'll be heading back to the Q in 2020, not sure when or where. But I literally think about the Q every single day. Amazing the grip that place can have on one's soul.
Good luck Spartan2 with the surgery from a fellow Spartan. Prayers headed your way.
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VaderStrom
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The force is strong in this thread. My goal is to use three new entry points this season.
Happy New Year to all!
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chessie
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Vertical, and hoping for a nice, long BW trip this summer. Happy New Year all!
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WhiteWolf
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BeaV: "Yup...here. I'm second on the left, back row, hanging out with some good paddle friends as we put 2019 to bed a little early. Good year with lots of fun!
Hey paddle friends - jump in and ID yourselves with this photo if you want. "
I'am still here no matter what BeaV has up his sleeve!!! To the right of BeaV in this pic...
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Hawbakers
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I am still here, but I need to stop by more often this year. My husband and I have plans to get out in May. Nothing definite right now but its in the plans this year.
Last year, we bought a cabin near Ely and spent a lot of time moving and settling in that we did not get a trip in last year. Might still try to do some ice fishing on Snowbank before my fishing license expires.
Looking forward to 2020 and hanging out with some of you!
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Zulu
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Happy New Year! I hope 2020 is a great year for everyone’s trips and adventures!
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Blatz
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Here
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RunningFox
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Up and taking nourishment.
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CoffeeInTheWoods
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Counting down the days til Ice out! Planning four trips this year: Late May with some newbie (3-night): thinking Cummings Lake area. June with my sons (7-night): Malberg-Makwa-Adams loop via Kawishiwi Lake. July solo (4-night): Wood Lake. August with my daughters (4-night): Clearwater-Alder sloop.
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jmchev
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Newish to the forum, hoping it will get me through these long Winters. I have an annual trip in June and possibly 2 more throughout the Summer.
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ducks
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Still around lurking, but not posting nearly as much as I used to. Having a one year old at age 48 is tiring, but we love introducing Bruin to the outdoors.
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PeacefulPaddler
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I hope you will come back soon with your new hips. I had new hip replaced and neck disc surgery a few years ago. One year later I was carrying the pack again. I have my fingers crossed that you will be soon back to your former self. I hope to get up there another time this year. This discussion thread is so motivational and heart-warming. Best wishes all.
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mr.barley
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L.T.sully: " Still alive from less than scenic Groton, CT these days. Here's a pic from the summit of Mt. Adams in NH last summer. " It's a rare LT Sully sighting!
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leag
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Still Here!
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MinnesotaJenny
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LamboSleeper
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LamboSleeper is alive and well in southern WIsconsin.
I feel a Q trip in my bones for this New Year.
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BigOarDeal
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Here! Planning to tackle the Angleworm portage in May or June!
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plumbbob
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Checking in. Still around. Gained a few more pounds and a couple more more metal parts. Would love to do a trip but I think it's going to be a camp ground trip or cabin trip. Don't think my body will allow me to go into the back country anymore.
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Winemaker
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What, Who? Ahh, I was sleeping and you guys woke me up. Wow, you are still here??? Hummm.....
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MN_Lindsey
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MN Family still here!
I've been focusing much of my attention on hiking + finishing the Superior Hiking Trail, and will finish this year! [YEAH]
We also have a BWCA trip planned this summer with friends + all the kids (3-15 yrs). That should be fun.
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gymcoachdon
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2020 plan is for my longest solo, 14 nights in Quetico. Probable entry through Pickerel on the 6th or 7th of June.
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QuietWaters
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Unfortunately, no trips planned for 2020.
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Mickeal
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Going to be a great year. Have two BW trips and one to Alaska scheduled this year.
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mutz
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Alive and well but no tripping this year.
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moosewatcher
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Quietly here. Did not post too many times this year, but I check the site about five times a week. Always impressed at how many people are on this site and have been for years. Also glad to see all the new people joining.
Planning on two trips for sure, and maybe a third, in 2020.
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Sjlubner
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2020 will be great, but open water is the last thing on my mind right now.
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housty9
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Here and planning 2020 trips, happy paddling.
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schweady
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Cheers to a great 2020!
Day trip to Winchell Lake - July 2019
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GraniteCliffs
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Yep, still kicking. Plans underway for four trips to the Q.
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Basspro69
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Present and accounted for, Wishing everyone a great year !
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butthead
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Still lookin around!
butthead
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TuscaroraBorealis
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jillpine
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Happy New Year and New Decade!
(p.s. - it's really nice seeing all the mugs!)
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Tomcat
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saltdog
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Looking forward to our next trip
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KevinL
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Still kicking around myself.
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giddyup
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Sticking around another year, looking forward to paddling weather.
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bwcadan
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Still here: The good news is the fact that days are now getting longer. Tripping coming sooner.
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andym
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Present and looking forward to getting back to Ely 2 or 3 times this summer and fall. Not sure about camping plans yet but we tend not to set those up until the spring after our work meetings get clearer.
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HayRiverDrifter
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Present.
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Spartan2
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The Spartans are still here. We have our reservation for a cabin at Rockwood again this coming summer. Anna wants to be sure she gets a trip up north before she heads off to college.
In the meantime, I will be having open heart surgery in four weeks, so I think there will be a lot of recuperation and rehab after that is accomplished.
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billconner
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Still here!
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4keys
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Still here! No set plans other than to get up there. Trying to enjoy winter outdoor activities in the meantime.
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unshavenman
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Happy New Years everyone, and here's sending you positive thoughts and prayers Spartan 2 on our upcoming surgery.
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Northwoodsman
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Looking forward to another year for BWCA tripping. Hope to get one trip in this year.
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KarlBAndersen1
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Here - until I'm kicked out.
First trip 10 June. We go in Kawishiwi Lake.
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blutofish1
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Still here
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Spartan2
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RedLakePaddler: " Happy New Year to all. Sitting at the Mayo hopefully waiting for a good report on my CLL. Planning for as many trips as I can." I hope you got a good report. And I wanted to say I really like that photo!
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mrballast
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Yo.
Still here. Still trippin. No plans to spare the rod...or reel this year.
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luft
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I'm here.
Nothing new with me. Still paddling as much as I can with my job's restrictive rules for how much time off I can have between mid May and mid September.
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Wables
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I’m here! Got a Q LT trip planned for early June and a geezer Basswood trip in July planned for a virgin friend. Maybe one more in August with the kids.
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46plymouth
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Here looking at a trip sometime this year
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snakecharmer
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Here...and there.
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thegildedgopher
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The gopher abides.
Ely area for trout fishing day trips in February, 3rd annual Gunflint Trail trip with my soon-to-be 13 year old son in early June.
Wishing all good things to everyone in 2020!
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Bearpath9
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Present. Have one trip planned, and wondering if I can get away with another since I will be retired this summer. Have to score some major hubby points, Ima thinkin'.
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hobbydog
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Happy New Year
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Jeriatric
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I'm still around for a least one more cycle.
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JJ47
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Here!
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JimmyJustice
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BeaV: " " Thanks for posting BeaV. As you know, I'm on the far right and looking forward to an epic 2020. Lets Go!!!
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thlipsis29
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Still lurking as always.
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Driftless
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Here!
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mnrackhunter
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Here, but pretty busy ????
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GeoFisher
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Very, VERY late to the party...........
GeoFisher still here. Been extremely busy.
Headed back to Camp Quetico in September.
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cowdoc
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Still here... making a wake. Kicking around the R word.
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nooneuno
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cowdoc: " Still here... making a wake. Kicking around the R word. " Ruck sac Rutabaga Rain gear Rapids Rod and reel
Just don’t say recliner....
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Rockwood
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Hello fellow paddlers - we are excited for a new year. Added a couple new canoes in the 16' range, hopefully the day trippers will appreciate the lighter weight. I'm planning a trip from Gunflint Lake to Rose in May, solo or maybe a friend from the cities will come up. Cannot wait for open water!
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QueticoMike
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I’m still around waiting for spring!
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djwillco
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On life # nine, but still sluggin' away! Starting to look forward to a sping trip!
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Me2012
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Here and looking forward to soft water again.
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The Lorax
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I'm a little late, but I'm here.
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bojibob
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Not Dead Yet!
Hope you all have a wonderful 2020 and paddling season.....
Breaks my heart I had to give it up
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SinglePortage
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I've got a crazy year ahead. Four trips planned to the bw and a three week through hike of the Wind River Range.
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PappyCase
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Present! Busy planning my next trip!
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hikerchick
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I am brand new to the forum and this will be our first but definitely not last trip to the BWCA. We will try for a week long trip in September and this forum has been SO HELPFUL in my planning process. Thanks everyone and Happy New Year.
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movington
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After taking 2019 off due to my son's wedding, which was in the fall when we are usually on a BWCA trip, I'm looking forward to another great September trip with my son and some of his friends. This year we're going to do the Cross Bay to Poplar route. 4 days 3 nights. The plan is for the first night on Long Island Lake, the second night on Winchell Lake and the last night on Caribou Lake. I can't wait. I hear this is a great route. Happy 2020 to all.
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hooky
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Still here, but probably not going to do a back country paddle in the BWCA this year.
Memorial day timeframe will see my wife and me on Isle Royale with some time in Grand Marais or maybe something on the Gunflint for a night or two.
The only paddling trip on the docket so far is six days on the Upper Missouri through White Canyon and the Badlands.
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ChiTrader
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Happy New Year, everyone,
In 2019 I got back on track with two BWCAW trips, which offset my 2018 shutout. Wanted to schedule a 5-day solo last year, but couldn't find the right five days around other obligations. I'll be studying my maps to find an area I've yet to visit and add those lakes to my career "visited lakes" list.
Good luck, good weather, good fishing to all in 2020 and remember that safety always comes first.
Chris Norbury
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Arkansas Man
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Still here...
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boonie
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bojibob: "Not Dead Yet!
Hope you all have a wonderful 2020 and paddling season.....
Breaks my heart I had to give it up" Good to hear from you!
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HighnDry
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Still here and looking forward to the upcoming paddling season. Lots of plans in the works.
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Spartan2
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ducks: "Still around lurking but not posting nearly as much as I used to. Having a 1 year old at age 48 is tiring. But we love introducing Bruin to the outdoors. " Oh, ducks! How can that baby be 18 months old already?? He is so cute, and it seems that Bruin is a suitable name. He looks quite tough and ready to tackle the wilderness! Thanks for posting a photo--I have been wondering how he was growing.
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CampSR
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Here, here! Cheers!
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kavdvm
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Still here - didn't get to the BWCA this past year. I went to the mountains instead, but planning to be back this year!
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Spartan2
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bojibob: "Not Dead Yet!
Hope you all have a wonderful 2020 and paddling season.....
Breaks my heart I had to give it up" I wondered if we would hear from you.! Glad to know that you are still with us!
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Sierra1
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Hello Everyone, It’s been a very long last three years and I haven’t been as active as I should have been. Many health issues tended to ruin my best made plans. The trip I made in 2017 ended with a 9 day in the hospital for acute renal failure. After that the doc said no more trips. That really was a hit to the ——... Anyway I’m back to the board and am looking forward to offering advice and helping others where I can with my many years of experience.
To everyone headed north to the BWCAW for their trips this year enjoy the heck out of them and don’t forget to take that portage break to take some pictures.
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lundojam
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Here!
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SINCE1975
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Still in the game..
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Boppasteveg
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Looking forward to my first solo in 2021!
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OldGuystilltripping
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Still hanging around planning the next trip.
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boonie
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I was just sitting here the other day wondering "where's Curt?" Have fun!
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topperone
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present
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Spartan2
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dogwoodgirl: "msnature: "Here! Planning a luxury trip this year. Any suggestions on resorts/cabins next to the BWCA? We've done Kawishiwi Lodge a couple times now. Great place but looking for new adventures." Tuscarora and Rockwood both have cabins..." So does Moose Track Adventure, Clearwater Lodge. We love Rockwood, but they filled up quickly this year.
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Waterstrider
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Happy New Year! Can't wait for the next canoeing seasons.
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pswith5
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I am here. But, been away from site for about ten days. That may be a record since I joined.
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joshawes
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Its going to be a great year!
I will be getting permits for a week long trip in July and one for Labor day weekend.
Did I mention I am also going to St. John USVI too???
Feels good to be back in the forums.
See you guys on the portages/lakes.
;)
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rtallent
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Here, too. Picture from 2019 trip to Greenmantle River in Wabakimi. From left: Hank Ostwald, Vern Fish, Danny Otto, and me (Mr. Squint)
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straighthairedcurly
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Happy New Year! Planning a solo for late June and a trip with my husband in July.
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fadersup
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Happy Canoe Year! Just kicked it off with a paddle on the Chicago River. All the best in 2020 to you all.
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jcavenagh
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Present. A little worse for wear, but still kicking.
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TomT
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Happy 2020 everyone. May the wind be at your backs.
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Savage Voyageur
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Present and accounted for. I’m ready for a trip now.
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boonie
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Happy New Year! Still alive and planning a new adventure.
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adam
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Best wishes to all for the new year!
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Wally13
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Happy New Years to all! Can't wait to get up north in June.
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ghamer
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I'm here. Hoping for three trips again this year!
Happy New Year everyone!
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Jaywalker
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Present and mostly accounted for. First BWCA trip in a couple weeks.
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moosedoggie
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One more orbit around the sun complete. Looking to make it to the Q in mid-July.
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walllee
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Alive and kicking....
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SaganagaJoe
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Present. Happy New Year.
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MidwestFirecraft
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Happy New Year to all! God willing, I have three week-long trips planned this year and one new family will be coming on the August trip!
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Michwall2
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I am here. Looking forward to seeing what 2020 has in store. Hope yours is everything you need and a little bit more.
Mike
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PuffinGin
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Still here as the new year and new decade begins. Best wishes to Spartan2 for your upcoming your surgery and subsequent rehab.
No wilderness camping trips planned for 2020 just as in recent past years. However, just starting to plan renting a cabin off Gunflint Trail in August with two former Quetico tripping partners and, I hope, their spouse who have never been in BWCA or Quetico. Planning on doing easy day trips into the BWCA. Seems somewhat ironic to me, but I'll having to rent a suitable tandem now that my Mohawk Solo14 is only canoe I have left after selling the rest over the last several years.
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dicecupmaker
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Alive and scratching! Have 'phun' kids!!!
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jb in the wild
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JB is still alive and kicking. Just got out of the hospital surgery number 10. I see many new names and a few old timers like me.
All I can say is, you live everyday, you only die once. Do what you can while you can. You don’t want to look back and say “ I wish I would have...”.
Me and the legend
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Jackfish
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That's me on the right... enjoying a cold beverage with Wally13 at Octoberfest in Appleton, WI a couple years ago.
Happy New Year everyone!
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canoe212
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I'm still here.
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preacherdave
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Still here!
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RedLakePaddler
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Happy New Year to all. Sitting at the Mayo hopefully waiting for a good report on my CLL. Planning for as many trips as I can.
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Outdoorsfan69
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Present! And very much looking forward to 2020 BWCA trips. Possibly Finger Lake and another fall trip to Slim.
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Stumpy
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Present
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MikeinMpls
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I'm in.
Mike
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bfurlow
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Here. Hope to get at least one trip in this year
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DeanL
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I couldn't even find a pic from last years trip to share as they are still on my GoPro. I'm still checking in but haven't had much time to post anything. They boys want to go back to Insula this year so that's where we'll be in June. Happy paddling in 2020!
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woodsandwater
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Present. Two trips being planned for next summer.
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Twins87
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Still here. Still lurking more than posting. A little late to checking in as we just rang in the New Year in Dublin. As usual we have lots of time planned in canoe country for 2020 and we often add in long weekends when we can get away.
We'll be up at the end of the Gunflint Trail for Valentine's weekend and get in plenty of snowshoeing and skiing. Car camping in the Teardrop over Memorial Day weekend at Sawbill. 4th of July week somewhere... likely a canoe trip but maybe just Teardrop camping. I haven't planned it yet. Hubby & I may have to play rock, paper scissors for that one. I prefer full blown canoe trip and he's leaning towards Teardrop. Rockwood cabin week in August with friends from Chicago. Sept canoe trip with hubby & Luft out of Big Sag - looping through Red Rock and out American Point.
Getting excited about all of the trips just listing them... might have to pull out my maps when I get home from work tonight :-)
Happy New Year!
2019 Trip with Hubby, Luft & me - daytrip to Frost
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sedges
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Kept in good paddling form on the local waterways though a year without a trip north. Plans for a 10 day solo off the end of the Gunflint Trail in mid-July 2020.
Happy New Year y'all.
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Frenchy19
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Here. No trips yet planned, but they will happen.
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Ausable
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I'm working on a few plans to get up north in 2020. One of them may actually happen! Happy New Year and safe travels, everyone.
Having a laugh at a friend's joke in 2019.
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jillpine
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What great pictures - looking at them and the old song, These are Days, by Ten Thousand Maniacs going through my head.
May each of you enjoy a 2020 paddling season full of wonder and surprise, and fun making it happen.
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jillpine
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Ausable: "I'm working on a few plans to get up north in 2020. One of them may actually happen! Happy New Year and safe travels, everyone.
Having a laugh at a friend's joke in 2019." ~love~
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brux
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Yo
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ckelley
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I'm here also. Looking forward to one trip for sure, but hoping to be able to get two in this year.
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DownStrm
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Started it off right with a New Year's paddle on the Kishwaukee River in Illinois. Ten solo's enjoyed the river and each other's company. (Jack's Fork in picture)
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DanCooke
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Present. hope to paddle in the BWCAW this summer and Fall. Latest paddle was south of here with an evil double blade.
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Jackfish
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DanCooke: " Latest paddle was south of here with an evil double blade. " That's ok. People make strange decisions when gravity is pulling them up instead of down.
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Dodger
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Here. Mid September trip to the Basswood River.
Dodger.
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onepaddleshort
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Still here. I have a new paddling partner hoping to make her first visit to the BW this summer/ fall.
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printing
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Here, dreaming of canoeing already but can not complain with all the snow as that is another love in my life. Hoping to go on my first solo this coming season.
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ILcdr
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Still here. Hoping to get a trip in this year after missing two years.
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missmolly
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LindenTree: " Linden is still here, and thinking about my next trip into the BW on my Steed. "
So many great photos in this thread, but his one wins the Hoot and Holler Award for 2020.
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LittoralZone
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Happy 2020 Adventures!
Crawford and I are eager to load up for this year's Q trip.
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MHS67
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Still here. Would like to make a summer or early fall trip this year.
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airmorse
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yogi59weedr: "Happy new year to everyone. May your live wells be full and your health be good enough to get you there and back again.
2019 was a bust for me. Started out on a high note, I received 8-day use motor permits for Basswood via Prairie. Thought I would be in good shape with a hip replacement on March 29. Low and behold I went back into the hospital on April 26 with a staph infection. Another hip replacement on April 27th. The Doctor came in the next day and says that this one is not going to work either. He had to go back in on April 29 and put in an antibiotic infused spacer to keep the area open while he killed the infection. I would not be able to walk again til he put in the new hip on July 29.
On top of that, when I left the hospital on May 6th, I had an IV. I had to inject myself with nine syringes of antibiotics per day. Over 400 in six weeks.
The hard part was I had to cancel my permits...except for 2. lol
I had my daughters hook up my boat to the truck and off to my buddy's in Minneapolis. Spent the night there and he hooked up the boat to his truck and off to Ely we went. We fished Basswood for two days and caught our limit of eyes and smallmouth. Drove back to Minneapolis, then on to illinois the next day. He had never been to the BWCA before. I'm sure he loaded up on Kaylins jerk minnow in pearl. The smallmouth were off the charts.
So, the point of this is... SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA DO WHAT YOU GOT TO DO. On December 31, I put 2019 to bed.
Before I went to bed, I mailed the paperwork back to my lawyer. Turns out the staple gun or staples were causing a staph infection on lots of people.
KEEP ON ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD. " Wow!!!
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wetcanoedog
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Sort of here, but it's all Plan B for now. Car camping and wandering around the SNF, telling myself this is what I would see if I got out of the canoe and looked around the woods. A few forest roads lead to possible lakes I could get into and camp without having to portage or paddle too far.
Good to see the site is still going strong.
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andym
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RedLakePaddler: "Thanks for the nice comments. My CLL has progress to to point I will need treatment. The good news is that it is treatable with oral drugs with good success. I should be able to continue paddling and tripping in the BWCA. I am fortunate that I live with in 400 miles of Mayo Clinic and get the best care in the world!"
Having had a related form of lymphoma (fNHL) I just wanted to wish you good luck with your treatment. As you said, the oral drugs have had good results for CLL. Glad you can keep paddling.
And good luck to Spartan2 on her surgery and to everyone else facing medical problems and recoveries to keep enjoying life and canoe country.
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headwind
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After more than a year, I'm back!
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mirth
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Tried to do this a few days ago but it was impossible to get the photo right from my phone. Photo was taken on 12/31/2019 between Flash and Griddle lakes just outside of the wilderness.
Boy Scout trip planned for mid July!
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fishguts
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Reporting in. Don't know when I'm coming, but I'm coming. Just returned from Death Valley (in the background of Zulu's photo).
fishguts
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Frenchy
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Happy New Year fellow Paddlers. Haven’t been on for a while but planning this years June trip and back into the saddle. Hope everyone has had a Fun Winter so far.
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Parnell
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Hi everyone... living the dream every year in the BWCA
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nakor
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Still here.
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nctry
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You got that right jb... frenchy, looks cold where your at. Haha!
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Rapid Runner
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Still here, going in may or june after the nectar flow.
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BigZig
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Still paddling around...Two trips planned this year but TBD on details.
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Pinetree
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Wow 2020 and still active and moving. I seen on facebook BWCA.com posted we have 7000 members? Wonder how many different people posted last year? Yes time to donate for 2020.
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bordertrail
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Still kicking. Hopefully solo in June, Family trip in August, thinking of putting at Lake One.
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oldgentleman
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I'm still around. Pretty well recovered and back in shape. Hoping for a June trip.
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HangLoose
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I'm here...wishing I was there
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L.T.sully
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Still alive from less than scenic Groton, CT these days. Here's a pic from the summit of Mt Adams in NH last summer.
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crumpman
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A double hernia operation kept me away last year, but I am still kicking.
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Duboly
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Present
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WIPaddler
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Here. Planning a 2 week June WCPP with a fellow solo paddler and a solo Quetico trip in September
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CCBBSpeckled
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Occasionally lurking.
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naturboy12
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Hello 2020! Plotting my summer availability, its looking like an August trip for me this year. Checking out lots of options yet.
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yogi59weedr
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Roger that. Good to see the post plumbob. I have resorted to the boat for a while. And I still love it.
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Buster
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I'm still kicking..
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shawhh
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present and accounted for!
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Captn Tony
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I'm alive & kicken. Have one trip planned for year so far.
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pastorjsackett
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Right here like always.
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HappyHuskies
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Here and enjoying winter in the BW, but also looking forward to the new paddling and hiking season!
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Knoozer
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I'm still around, paddling or puddlin', June trip up the Gunflint planned, hopefully with my new solo stripper.
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mboehme
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Still here - Quetico in late May
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MississippiDan
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Here. Hopefully will make a couple of trips again this year.
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FishGeek01
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Missing the snow down here in Central Indiana.... Anyone have any to share? Looks like another great annual trip with dad (PaddleIN) coming in August. Heading out through 27 to Jordan, then on to Sedative for our first PMA experience. this will make 13 or 14 trips for me, and several more for dad, he is the best paddling partner i could ask for.
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benr0
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Count me in... Missed last year...
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Grandma L
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Still here! Just moving a little more carefully and a lot slower!
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soundguy0918
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Back after a two-year gap between trips. Planning a trip this July. Can't wait!
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moray
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Here! Hopefully May and September trips this year. May might be my first solo!
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OgimaaBines
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Boozhoo Everyone! Looking forward to a beautiful year outside.
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HansSolo
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Still alive and paddling!
Hans Solo
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dogwoodgirl
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msnature: "Here! Planning a luxury trip this year. Any suggestions on resorts/cabins next to the BWCA? We've done Kawishiwi Lodge a couple times now. Great place but looking for new adventures."
Tuscarora and Rockwood both have cabins...
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520eek
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I'm still here! Yea!
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mcsweem
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Jackfish: " That's me on the right... enjoying a cold beverage with Wally13 at Octoberfest in Appleton, WI a couple years ago.
Happy New Year everyone! " At least the guy next to you has a nice Jacket on. LOL
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mcsweem
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Here
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minnmike
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Still here. After many years it looks like no summer trip this year, going to France instead and maybe a few short car camping trips. But still gonna get my two trips in this fall.
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Ragged
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Here and at attention, planning trips to the north, catching fish, and as always making things! Happy New Year to all!
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airmorse
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Happy New Year Everyone.
A New Year a new decade.
I hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year.
I'm planning on an early June solo, area to be determined.
Then hopefully a group trip in August. Or another solo if the group won't work out. Again area to be determined.
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TrailZen
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Planning our 2020 10-day Quetico trip for late August/early September...
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wrestlencanoe
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Present and looking forward to a June trip to Crooked.
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carmike
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One of my favorite threads each year!
I'm here.
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missmolly
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KarlBAndersen1: "Here - until I'm kicked out. First trip 10 June. We go in Kawishiwi Lake. " So cool to see the grit that comes before your glorious knives!
I'm still here and here's my workshop, looking unlike Karl's, but I also shape it with steel and I'm working minerals too.
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Bushman
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Looking forward to a great trip this year!
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burrow1
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Here! No trip plans trip plans to bwca going to Canada fishing with my uncle.
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BearBurrito
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I am present
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nofish
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20 years ago I was told to go to college to find myself, I've been looking ever since. So far all I've found is this strange guy in the mirror that seems to keep getting older and older. I guess the search continues.
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lindylair
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Oh I'm here alright...dang near every day. Planning a John entry for late May and hopefully a longer "epic" trip sometime this paddling season.
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x2jmorris
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Happy New Year everyone!
My trips will be cut from 3 to 2 this year I think bc of an Alaskan trip taking the time place of one of my normal trips.
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BeaV
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Yup...here. I'm second on the left, back row, hanging out with some good paddle friends as we put 2019 to bed a little early. Good year with lots of fun!
Hey paddle friends - jump in and ID yourselves with this photo if you want.
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justpaddlin
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We're here too. The coonhound and I are getting more wrinkles and my knee hurts sometimes but we're here and paddling. Pic of me last summer and Zoey last month on one of our unusually warm December days...justpaddlin.
Wishing you all happiness and safe paddling in 2020.
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sniffles333
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Still here. Happy 2020 all!
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riverrunner
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Here and present
Hopefully the across the BWCA trip well happen this year
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PVnRT
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Thanks to everyone for sage advice and thoughtful insight. See you in the funny papers.
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Grizzlyman
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Still here kickin” around this piece of ground.... little bit older and shorter of breath.. :)
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LindenTree
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Linden is still here, and thinking about my next trip into the BW on my Steed.
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jhb8426
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Still upright and kickin'.
Wishing Spartan2 and RedLakePaddler good results.
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30Smoke
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Here and hoping to be in the BWCA in June (Thomas) and Sept/Oct (Stuart). Hoping to catch up on my trip reports!
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nctry
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Still kickin’ in 2020...
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RedLakePaddler
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Thanks for the nice comments. My CLL has progress to to point I will need treatment. The good news is that it is treatable with oral drugs with good success. I should be able to continue paddling and tripping in the BWCA. I am fortunate that I live with in 400 miles of Mayo Clinic and get the best care in the world!
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yogi59weedr
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Happy new year to everyone. May your live wells be full and your health be good enough to get you there and back again.
2019 was a bust for me. Started out on a high note, I received 8-day use motor permits for Basswood via Prairie. Thought I would be in good shape with a hip replacement on March 29. Low and behold I went back into the hospital on April 26 with a staph infection. Another hip replacement on April 27th. The Doctor came in the next day and says that this one is not going to work either. He had to go back in on April 29 and put in an antibiotic infused spacer to keep the area open while he killed the infection. I would not be able to walk again til he put in the new hip on July 29.
On top of that, when I left the hospital on May 6th, I had an IV. I had to inject myself with nine syringes of antibiotics per day. Over 400 in six weeks.
The hard part was I had to cancel my permits...except for 2. lol
I had my daughters hook up my boat to the truck and off to my buddy's in Minneapolis. Spent the night there and he hooked up the boat to his truck and off to Ely we went. We fished Basswood for two days and caught our limit of eyes and smallmouth. Drove back to Minneapolis, then on to illinois the next day. He had never been to the BWCA before. I'm sure he loaded up on Kaylins jerk minnow in pearl. The smallmouth were off the charts.
So, the point of this is... SOMETIMES YOU JUST GOTTA DO WHAT YOU GOT TO DO. On December 31, I put 2019 to bed.
Before I went to bed, I mailed the paperwork back to my lawyer. Turns out the staple gun or staples were causing a staph infection on lots of people.
KEEP ON ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD.
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Tony
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Happy New Year everybody! Still hanging around
Newfound to Splash portage waiting for the tow boat. June 2019
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