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ILcdr
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Here, hopefully I can get back up there this year.
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L.T.sully
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Still alive, back from a boat ride north for the last 6 months. Been a long ways from the BWCA but here's one from Mt. Adams in the Whites in 2019.
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mirth
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Hey friends, been absent from the site since my September trip. Hoping to get paddles wet in 2021, but no plans yet. Keep it open side up!
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Stumpy
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As my friends would tell you...
"He's not here"
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Harv
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Here
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Z4K
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Present. While I stayed around Wisco for all of my trips this year I'm really hoping to make it back to the BWCA for some trout fishing this spring.
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MikeinMpls
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Here, hoping the mess that was the BWCA in 2020 does not repeat in 2021.
Mike
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boonie
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Stumpy: "As my friends would tell you...
"He's not here""
:) Made me think of this Zombies classic
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LetsGoFishing
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We made it through reservation day. We will see you in June.
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Outdoorsfan69
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I'm present and somewhat accounted for!!! Looking forward to paddling weather again!
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Heyfritty
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Hello. New here this year. In gear buying mode for next season
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MacCamper
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Back again after a few years of "life"
MacCamper
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PuffinGin
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Still around.
Still around.
Addie and me enjoying the morning at Clark Lake Campground in Sylvania Wilderness during 10th Annual Darryl Bathel Memorial Paddle Gathering. Not my kayak.
Seeing friends off for paddle on Clark Lake in Sylvania, Sept. 2020
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Beast388
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Happy New Year everyone!
Looking forward to views like this in 2021!
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deepdish71
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Here
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JWilder
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Present. Happy New Year and thank you everyone here for your bountiful information, knowledge, conversation and topics covered.
Very much appreciated!
J
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1JimD
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Yup I'm counting on 2021 being a better year !!
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eagle98mn
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Here - looking forward to another paddling season!
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ghamer
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I'm here and Happy New Year everyone!
I'm looking forward to making several trips up north in 2021! 
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MichiganMan
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Michigan Man here! Pic is a recent hike with my son. North Country Trail, Manistee National Forest. Check out my son's lid- he stole my hat for the hike! Happy New Year everyone!
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Savage Voyageur
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Present and accounted for.
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dogwoodgirl
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Still hanging around! Planning a 2 wk trip in late July, doing lots of snowshoeing and waiting for soft water....
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sedges
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Happy and Healthy New Year to y'all!
Turning 69 and retired 12/31. Looking forward to lots of paddling and pedaling and hopefully a BWCA trip this year.
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beanpole
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Happy to be here.
After our 1st trip in 2019 and our 2nd trip in 2020, we're planning 2 trips this year - spring and fall.
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GraniteCliffs
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I am here and sharing the desire to see the border reopen by soft water time.
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straighthairedcurly
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Still here and looking for more adventures in 2021. Thanks for keeping me entertained during a horrific 2020.
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casualbriday
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Present.
Planning a trip for late May.
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nakor
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Still alive and kicking. Can't wait until August!
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VaderStrom
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Ready for a new year!!!
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Bonvicken
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Here!
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LarryS48
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Present and hoping the border will open by fall.
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billconner
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Present. Best wishes to all for a Happy New Year. Seems certain to be a better year than last.
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HangLoose
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Here
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boonie
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Present and hoping for a better year.
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djwillco
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Still kickin'! With the new year arriving, starting to think about trip planning for this spring and fall.... :-)
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airmorse
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I'm here. Wishing I was there.
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Mo63021
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Good morning and Happy New Year to all paddlers!
Doug
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GopherAdventure
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Here and planning future trips as always.
Tony
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schweady
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Happy New Year!
Keep smiling, whatever 2021 has in store!
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Freddy
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Happy New Year to all.
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tomo
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Happy New Year all! Hoping and planning for a trip to Wabakimi this summer (fingers crossed re: border)!
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moosedoggie
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Still here and hoping for an open border by July!!
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blutofish1
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Still here.
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DRob1992
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Cheers from Quartzsite, AZ
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KarlBAndersen1
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I'm around.
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Pilgrimpaddler
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Still here! As effed-up as 2020 was in general, the worst things that happened to me were: 1) not getting to go to the BWCA, and 2) aging another year. All in all, it could have gone much worse than it did. 
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woodsandwater
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Present and starting to plan two trips this summer!
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moray
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Here and planning on 2 trips this year!
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DanCooke
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Happy New Year to one and All!
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bhouse46
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Still paddling...well once the ice goes out. 
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Big Tent
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Still here. Looking for my first solo trip this year.
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Me2012
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Looking forward to what 2021 holds for all.
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fishonfishoff
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I am still here.
FISHONFISHOFF 
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Trix
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Happy New Year All! Still here and hoping 2021 is A Much better year!
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walllee
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Yep
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yogi59weedr
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Flush 2020 down the drain.
Put on your happy boots
2021 were gonna need them.
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Hello to all.
Best wishes and good luck to ya.
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phisherman
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Here all the time...post sparingly. 2021-the only way to go is UP!
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Podunk
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Still kicking hope to make it up north this year
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Podunk
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And a happy new year to all
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Michwall2
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Happy 2021 everyone!
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scat
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What a year. Was told two Fridays ago that the company I work for is going out of biz.
I finally broke up for good with my psychotic girlfriend, and my landlord told me he is thinking of selling the shack. So in a week, I lost my job, my girlfriend and maybe a roof over my head. Wow.
Had a new job by 9:00 am the following Monday after a 5 minute phone call. The rest will take care of itself. Very optimistic about this year. I’ll never die. Too much left to do.
Cheers,
Scat
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mooseplums
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Here.
3 trips last year...lets see if I can beat that in 2021
Ready to go.
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fadersup
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Happy trippin' in 2021 to you all.
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SevenofNine
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Wish I was there.
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Spartan2
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Here in Michigan as always. Last September we were at Rockwood Lodge in tiny little cabin #5, and we took a day trip from East Bearskin to Alder Lake one day. Hoping to get back up there in June of 2021.
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QueticoMike
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Still here and fishin'...
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hooky
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Took a leave of absence, but I'm back and planning a BWCA trip sometime in May or early June.
A cold, foggy, October morning on Lake Monroe in Indiana.
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snakecharmer
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Here... mostly :)
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dadof6
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Still here....lurking basically.
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Sealoon
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Will be there with Southwestern Illinois Scout Troop in July. Can't wait to get back. Love the Gunflint Trail side.
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UPBoy
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Hello BWCA Board and happy new year,
UP Boy here. Still alive and doing pretty good, not bad, can't complain.
Several trips canceled last year due to the Covid and the single trip we took last August got cut short by a Derecho storm that cut thru Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 10 and knocked down most of the trees. I lost most in my yard.
Got several trips in the planning stage now for this summer plus a move to the Saint Paul area to get a little closer to the grandkids.
UP Boy 
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badgercreek
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here's to many more trips from Idaho to BWCA. at 68 and a knee replacement on the horizon - who knows? but it is always in my plans. summer of 2022?
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floatstanley
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Hello all!
Be safe on the water this year!
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noodle
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Hello and happy 2021 everyone; we made it this far and we can make it another year.
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PappyCase
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All set for another amazing trip in 2021! 
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Corndog
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Hello Everyone. I hope everyone is well. Let’s pray 2021 is better than 2020!
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Slough
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May 2021 be your best BW trip yet!
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PaddleDad
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Happy New Year from the family!
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Doc_of_the_bay
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I didn't travel at all in 2020, I don't know what 2021 will bring, but a day doesn't go by when I'm not thinking about my next trip to the BWCA!
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Buster
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Still here...
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Humdinger
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Still kickin and rona free.
Checking in because I got the email ordering me to...
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Knoozer
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Still here and looking forward to two trips this year, one in June out of Ely and another in early August from Brule.
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TrailZen
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boonie: "Stumpy: "As my friends would tell you...
"He's not here""
:) Made me think of this Zombies classic "
Woah--NICE high school flashback! Thanks for the memory.
TZ
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CanoeViking
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Still Here. Hoping for a laker this year.
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BadgerFan
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A month late, but I will continue to be here lurking and enjoying all of your trip reports!
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BecomingMinnesotan
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Here! ???????
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RoundRiver
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All good here in Duluth. Went to the BWCAW for the first time in winter - snowshoed to the pictographs on North Hegman Lake. Great experience. Two big BWCAW trips planned for 2021 - including doing the entire Crane Lake to Grand Portage border route. Bummed it sounds like my Canadian river trip (Kopka) will not happen for a second straight year due to closed borders, but I will have the Bois Brule, Lake Superior, and others close by for excellent day trips. Hope y’all have a very enjoyable paddling season.
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BigOarDeal
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Present and accounted for!
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bfurlow
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Still here and hope to make it there this year!!
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pamonster
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Still hopping on
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OneMatch
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Yo from Nashville!
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RedLakePaddler
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Still kicking. Best wishes for all in this New Year.
Carl
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Ausable
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I'm still here and hoping for a trip to canoe country this summer. I hope everyone has a better year than the one we just passed through.
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Jaywalker
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I’m still here. Wishing everyone a better 2021!
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jillpine
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Happy New Year, everyone; keep shoveling.
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adam
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Happy New Year and Happy Trails to everyone for 2021!
Gives a shout-out on this thread if you are around or say hello if you are new.
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Zulu
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I hope everyone has a healthy and prosperous 2021!
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TomT
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Looking forward to 2021 and hopefully an open border.
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pswith5
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Still a-round. A little rounder than I would like to be. Hoping to get my customary 2 trips in this year. At least.
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OgimaaBines
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Boozhoo Everyone! This is the best community on the web and I hope you and yours are all doing well.
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Boppa
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Happy New Year to you all!
In planning mode, hoping for two trips this year.
Hope your planning and paddling season goes well and wishing you all the best.
Boppa 
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dafud
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Accounted for
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lindylair
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Still hanging out here way too much. 2020 was a tough year with Covid and some other personal stuff but I continue to try to balance the fear and sorrow with optimism for 2021. If things go right this could be a banner year. If not...well we will make the best of it.
This community means a lot to me, I check it every day, usually several times. I value the knowledge, insights and experiences of all of you immensely - thank you all.
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QuietWaters
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Still here. No trips planned this year, so am looking forward to your photos and trip reports.
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BoxofRain
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Here from Maryland
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quark2222
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I'm still here. Went to Hog Creek / Perent Lake early last September. 35-45 mph winds for close to 10 days. It was a windy trip for sure. Cold too.
Tomster
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OtherBob
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OtherBob here, planning at least two BW trips, and maybe the Q, if the border gets opened.
As a priority vaccine recipient (over 75), I hope to get a head start on the 2021 rush to canoe country.
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unshavenman
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Happy New Year everyone! I'm still here post-COVID and looking forward to Quetico opening up this season!
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Boppasteveg
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Happy New Year from Burnsville, Minnesota! I am 332 miles from Seagull Outfitters and will (fingers crossed!) be there in August for my first ever solo trip!!
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BeaV
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Happy New Year
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LindenTree
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Linden is still here with a couple new rescue dogs.
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Fearlessleader
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We’re both past 70 this year, but haven’t missed yet.
Hopefully we can continue.
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minnmike
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Here and wishing everyone a great 2021.
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inspector13
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I'm around except for when I'm not.
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MHS67
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Still around. Almost packed for next BW trip. Figure if I leave now should roll into Grand Marais around middle of August! Just kidding, looks like I won't make it this year. Hope everyone has a good new year!
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Jackfish
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Jackfish is here.
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520eek
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Still here! Hope to make another trip this year!
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preacherdave
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Here, surrounded by grandkids, reading Pip and Posy to the grandkids for the millionth time and waiting for spring!
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pastorjsackett
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Still here. Bought our first Kevlar canoe in the fall and going to refurbish it this winter. Got a deer with my bow at the 11th hour of the late season and my son shot a great buck in October. Also lucked into my first turkey with a bow.
We tripped to Stuart Lake over Memorial Day and found it hopping full of people. Fun trip. Hoping to get to Crooked in early June. Stop and see us if you are in the St. Cloud area.
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Savage Voyageur
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MHS67: "
Still around. Almost packed for next BW trip. Figure if I leave now should roll into Grand Marais around middle of August! Just kidding, looks like I won't make it this year. Hope everyone has a good new year! "
I like your powershuttle, but it might not work for portages in the BWCA.
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AtwaterGA
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Still here. Last year was the first time we have not been to Quetico in 30 years. Hope the border is open this year. At 76 years old may not make many more trips. Tried to fly up but it is more trouble than driving from South Georgia.
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DeanL
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I'm still here, too. I check in frequently, but don't get time to post much right now.
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scat
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Keep smilin. Life is good.
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papalambeau
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Doing well with a new hip. Missed last year for the first time in almost 30 years but can't wait to hit the BW in early June. Hitting the elliptical and power walking 5-6 miles a day to keep everything working. So far so good.
GO PACK!!
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plander
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Survived a bout with Covid-19 and the year 2020.
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crumpman
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Here, would rather be there. I did add a bird to my life list on my trip this year. A Gray-cheeked Thrush hopped right through camp during breakfast.
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ManyFootSteps
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Started using the site in 2020. I have 2 Quetico & 1 BWCA trip under my belt. Hoping for a couple more this year.
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MNGreene
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Here!
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Arkansas Man
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Arkansas Man, still around and staying busy now that I'm retired! Hoping to make a trip this year if things work out! Happy New Year! May everyone have a blessed 2021~
Bruce
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RetiredDave
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I'm still here and still listening to all of your wonderful advice. I love you all!
Dave
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mmarksnp
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Present. Had first Covid shot today. Happy to be heading back in July.
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msnature
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Here! Looking forward to the wilderness even more this year! Hope all are safe and healthy.
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Grandma L
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Yup, still here! Snowshoeing at our northern Minnesota cabin!
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TomT
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plander: "
Survived a bout with Covid-19 and the year 2020."
Looks like a muskie like I've never seen before. What in tarnation IS that?
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momike
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Looking forward to paddling but in the meantime spending time exploring Yellowstone via snowmobile.
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BWPaddler
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Hanging in there through 2020, hope to survive 2021 but it's not off to a great start! Dreaming of open water and the best possible way to socially distance - canoe tripping!
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nctry
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Happy New Year... I’m giving the go south for a bit in winter thing a shot... Maybe settle these hands down for a trip this year... Big thanks to housty9 and Lisa for taking me and putting up with me last may. I’m real excited to look forward to supporting Marks efforts on his hike this May. I’m enjoying my cabin on a truck...
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Beemer01
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Hi everyone -
I'm still here and alive! 
Beemer01
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wharrier
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Happy New Year. Just got back from a trip. No pictures of me, but here's my partner.
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sns
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TomT: "plander: "
Survived a bout with Covid-19 and the year 2020."
Looks like a muskie like I've never seen before. What in tarnation IS that?"
I think some muskies have that pattern, but certainly uncommon.
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ZIMTLSA
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Alive and just hanging out in the background. Pleasant and safe journeys for all in 2021.
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MississippiDan
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Here from down in the Ozarks. Looking forward to my next trip to the BWCA.
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jcavenagh
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Still 6 feet over....
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BigZig
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I am still around...
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Speckled
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Occasionally wandering through!
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46plymouth
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Still hoping to try it again
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toonces300
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Happy New Year to all!
Can't wait to get back on the water -
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justspoon
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Hey All,
Nice to join you, I'm new! Been making a BWCA or Quetico Trip for the last 4-5 years but just got my first canoe! Excited for a couple of trips this summer, And I share the hope that the border will reopen sometime soon.
JS
PS Also looking to aquire more basic gear, (tired of borrowing everything, time to give back) having fun piecing that together.
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RickyBHangin
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Looking forward to a great trip this Spring. Wishing everyone a safe 2021!
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ducks
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Still here... pop in to see what's happening once a week or so, but I don't post very often anymore.
I couldn't fit in a solo last year and big duckling changed up our daddy/daughter trip, but it was still special and a lot of fun. Instead of our annual bwca trip we stayed in a bunkhouse at Rockwood at the end of May for a few nights and did a bunch of dayhikes. Magnetic Rock, Centennial, Caribou Rock, Honeymoon Bluff, and Chic Wauk Museum Trails. These trails can be busy in the summer, but we didn't see anyone on any of our hikes.
The family did get to stay at a Cabin for a week at Rockwood in July and our unnual stay in Grand Marais for MEA Weekend/Moose Madness. We got in some daytrips to the bwca during those 2 trips. We also spent part of Christmas Vacation in Ely and the ducklings saw their 1st wild wolf .
Me and my 3 ducklings on the Caribou Rock Trail. The 2 teenagers are almost as tall as me......but sometimes they act like the toddler LOL.
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QuietSolo
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Present and accounted for! And a couple trip reports overdue. Best to all in 2021.
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oldzip
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Here, anxious to paddle....Tom Heinrich/Hayward, Wisconsin 
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bobbernumber3
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Stay Safe and Stay Warm!
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mmrocker13
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Still trundling along!
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misqua
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I’m still around, been quiet the past couple years. I hope to do at least 2 trips this season. A friend just retired so now I won’t have to go solo anymore, (hopefully),
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bojibob
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Still too mean to die!
They had a few shots again this year but no luck.
Miss you all and stay safe.
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ChiTrader
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Greetings from Owatonna. Hoping everyone is healthy and ready for a much better 2021. I'm planning two solo trips to make up for no trip last year. :-( Hoping newbies and others will literally clean up their acts and respect Canoe Country.
Stay positive, test negative.
Chris Norbury
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Pinus strobus
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Best wishes to all for a safe and happy 2021.
If you are considering making this year the one to give back to the wilderness, contact me regarding fun, rewarding trail maintenance trips to the Powwow Trail. Visit www.BoundaryWatersTrails.org for more information or email me, Susan.Pollock@BoundaryWatersTrails.org. Volunteer crew leaders are planning right now for spring trips.
Cheers!
Boundary Waters Advisory Committee (BWAC)
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NordSteve
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Howdy everyone! Looking forward to 2021 and a return to (somewhat) normal.
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jimbocr1167
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Still rock'n in the bwca.
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JD
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Hey everyone! Technically Rugged here, still as obsessed with the BWCA as ever, and can't wait to get back. Caught this gorgeous brookie (my first) during my Sept 2020 trip with my girlfriend who also caught her first brookie. It was a 9.5/10 trip, near impossible to top. I'm almost afraid that 2021 will have nothing but bad weather and tons of bugs to make up for the sheer bliss of the September trip.
Hope to see some of you out there this year!!
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MaxG
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Happy to be here. Looking forward to as many trips as I can make this year. My kids are getting old enough to join me, and I’ll take them along as often as they will go. Glad to hear from everyone. Here’s to 2021! 
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kirkfish
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Here on the home waters.
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fitgers1
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Greetings and happy new year to all!
I hope all my old friends are doing well!
Hope to run into some of you on the portage this year!
See you on the water!
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fishguts
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Still hanging around, got my pack by the front door.
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mgraber
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Still kickin'!
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Twins87
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floatstanley: "Hello all!
Be safe on the water this year!
"
Float is still here ??
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gvpant
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Present, ready for action!
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HighnDry
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floatstanley: "Hello all!
Be safe on the water this year!
"
Ha! Float Stanley lives!
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LittoralZone
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Still here.
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fun4dad2
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Still here, in North Carolina. Not gonna make it up there this year. %^&* virus!
I found a place I can paddle in and camp locally called Lake James. It is no BWCA, but does at least scratch the itch a little.
Stay safe, stay sane, and leave no trace!
Fun4dad2
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BlueSkiesWI
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Been a little while since I've been on the board, but still running around the west and doing well!
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toothfairy
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Happy New Year everyone!
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jdmcniff
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Hey, I've been absent from the BW a few years due to health issues. I think I will now be able to return to paddling after receiving a much anticipated heart transplant last July. I had been listed for almost 5 years. Hoping to do as much of a paddle trip with minimal portaging.
Happy paddling.
Sink R' Swim
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rtallent
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Still here and liking this site for vicarious travel in cabin fever times. Did get a couple BWCA trips last summer, soloing for simplicity and safety... Stay safe and best in the New Year, everyone.
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Joshuatree43
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Looking forward to a great 2021 in the wilderness, finally made the move from the cities to Cook County. Trips planned to Winchell before Memorial Day and Duncan in August for the "with kids" trip. Hoping for a few more as well and lots of weekend day trips in between.
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deerfoot
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rtallent: "
Still here and liking this site for vicarious travel in cabin fever times. Did get a couple BWCA trips last summer, soloing for simplicity and safety... Stay safe and best in the New Year, everyone. "
Great shot of the flowers ... and you Ray.
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Ghost361
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Hello all,
Looking forward to our first BWCA trip this year. I have found your posts incredibly helpful in planning our trip.
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Grizzlyman
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Present
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MN_Lindsey
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Still here!
I finished hiking the Traditional Superior Hiking Trail last fall (NOBO), and plan to finish up the section from Hartley Nature Center to the Southern Terminus this year.
We went on 1 BWCA trip last year out of East Bearskin Lake (Alder/Johnson Falls), and a trip to Voyageurs National Park as well.
Excited for various trips planned this year, including a hopeful return to winter camping!
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30Smoke
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Still enjoying the BWCA - Get to bring a buddy and his daughter this year (both rookies), another trip with my cousin, hoping to get to Knife and Kekekabic for the first time! Taking another shot at Eagle Mountain, hopefully it will be above 0 in May. Trying to get my wife to Cherry in July/Aug, and with luck, may try Stuart or Angleworm end of Sept/early Oct. Happy New year to all - may your dreams come true. Been trying to think of something profound to say, but can't think of anything!
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sinking3
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Good day
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Basspro69
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Still around.
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mjmkjun
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Safe and happy paddling, camping and wilderness adventures to us all in 2021.
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okinaw55
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Corndog: "Hello Everyone. I hope everyone is well. Let’s pray 2021 is better than 2020!"
Corndog!
Good to still see you around. Hows the travels to Japan been? We were set to go mid-covid and opted out which in hindsight seems just paranoid and stupid. We ate the whole cost of the flights.
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nctry
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Basspro69: " Still around."
I’ve seen you somewhere... trying to remember.
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Pinetree
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Basspro69: "
Still around."
Still fish the mine pits by Crosby?
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Basspro69
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Pinetree: "Basspro69: "
Still around."
Still fish the mine pits by Crosby?" Yes I do Pinetree fished Yawkey Pennington and Huntington this past fall just love this area for the last 30 years. It’s amazing the trails and the access improvement they have made in the last few years . This is where I caught my biggest Minnesota Brookie that was close to the state record 
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aruthenb
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Happy New Year everyone, counting the hours to 2021 permits opening now!
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marrowoflife
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Cheers to all and the adventures that await!
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Captn Tony
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Been really busy at work lately so haven’t been on the forum for a while. I’m back and planning my first winter trip!
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shock
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Cheers ! 
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pastorjsackett
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Like a bad penny. I keep turning up.
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naturboy12
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I'm still here too much, and not in the BW enough!
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CabinAfter
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Loving family and the opportunity to be outdoors.
-Lake of the Woods fishing trip. Hot lure this year was a pink Stop Sign jig with a minnow head.
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trstuck
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I'm still here, too. Don't have much time to spend here or elsewhere on the internet, but love to check in every now and then.
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Bonvicken
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Basspro69: "Bonvicken: "
Here! "
Beautiful fish!"
Thanks! The only other fish I caught on that trip was a huge white sucker on a deep taildancer...foul hooked, of course. Thought I really had something!
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mrballast
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Late is better than never. Maybe.
I am still here.
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x2jmorris
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I'm still here and now with a new dog member in tow
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AtwaterGA
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Still here. Because of covid missed going to Quetico last year and will miss this year. Last year was the first time missing in 30 years. Now at 76 years old Linda and I hope to be back next year. May not have many more years we will be able to go.
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tpothen
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Still here. Never been real active but have been around since 2004.
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GutRooster
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Present and accounted for 
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thegildedgopher
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Still standing and happy to enter the depths of trip planning season.
Trip #1 planned for Sag area June 5-10.
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KDaily
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Looking forward to another solo trip spring or fall 2021.
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BearBurrito
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Here!
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Tony
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Still hanging in there. Have one trip scheduled to Voyagers National Park and hopefully will get a couple trips into the Boundary Waters.
Tony
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dentondoc
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Yep. Still kickin’.
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Wally13
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Wally13 present and accounted for Sir.
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TuscaroraBorealis
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 Still hanging around.
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Phil/TX
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Phil/TX - Here from Texas. I feel blessed to have been able to go on 2 trips In 2020
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Minnesotian
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Still here and looking forward to doing some backpacking and canoeing this year.
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Jeriatric
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I am still here and patiently awaiting my covid shots. Happy New Year to all of you.
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bobbwca
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Happy New Year everyone!
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HighnDry
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Still here!
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Northwoodsman
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Never been happier to be able to post that I'm still here. 2020 was hell. Looking forward to a better 2021. Cheers!
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burrow1
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I am here got a new hip on Wednesday hopefully will be able to trip in June or July
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TrailZen
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We're here, and hoping for Quetico access in 2021...
TZ
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andym
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Still here and hoping that this is a year of healing.
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butthead
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bh here. Kicking around enjoying life!
 Fatter, ornery as always, having fun!
HAPPY NEW YEAR bwca.com-ers!
butthead
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Springer2
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Hanging in there--wake me up when the border's open again (Kahshahpiwi Lake).
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smoke11
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Happy new year!
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DownStrm
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Wishing everyone many new adventures in 2021!
Paddle on!
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RunningFox
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Please open that border so we can return. 
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bwcadan
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Still here and kicking hard. Happy New Year.
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Spookmeister
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Happy New Year, everyone!
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Ottertailvoyageur
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Alive and well. Looking forward to a probable mid-May trip, and hopefully at least one more...maybe September.
The photo was from October 12th on Upper Pauness.
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Scout64
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I am back and looking forward to 2021. Already planning my trips for the year.
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cowdoc
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Here! Great trip in late September. Sold my share of the practice on Jan. 1st. Working till June 1st.......then part time till next Fall.....then done! Been fighting some plantar fasciitis and it sucks. I need to get it squared away by paddling season. Here's to a better 2021!
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moustachesteve
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Still alive and hoping to do two trips to the BWCA this year. Crossing my fingers that the border opens prior to our July Lac Seul trip that's been on the books for a year now.
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MHS67
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Savage Voyageur: "MHS67: "
Still around. Almost packed for next BW trip. Figure if I leave now should roll into Grand Marais around middle of August! Just kidding, looks like I won't make it this year. Hope everyone has a good new year! "
I like your powershuttle, but it might not work for portages in the BWCA. "
It definitely has its limitations! But it did do a good job fixing the road by the lake and transporting an old canoe I had, over to the shop to get a patch job. There was some talk around my family of me being a red neck. I can't imagine why?
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jhb8426
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Present... waiting for the ice to melt.
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HayRiverDrifter
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Present.
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Arcola
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Slowing some, but haven't stopped.
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missmolly
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Yep, still here.
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Twins87
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Happy New Year one and all! Still here occasionally but an insanely busy work life in 2020 has sadly curtailed my lurking. Happy to still be employed and have a healthy family. Elderly Mom with dementia and older brother - both high risk - survived COVID. Thankful my two adult kids are healthy as well. No overnight BW trips in 2020 but treasured cabin time up north with dear friends from Chicago. Spent a quiet small family Thanksgiving on the Gunflint Trail.
Looking forward to a BETTER 2021! We're becoming first time grandparents in the spring... just booked a long cabin weekend at Tuscarora for MLK... and hubby agreed to do the Lady Chain again this summer :-) so I am jumping on that one quickly! Hoping for multiple canoe trips this season. And planning annual cabin week at Rockwood with dear friends from Chicago. Our cabin weeks at Rockwood have turned me in to a kayak lover. Canoes are still my first choice and I can't wait to get back to the BW with my Northwind this summer.
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HansSolo
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Still alive and paddling!
Hans Solo
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Driftless
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Still kickin'!
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cycle003
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Still here and making trips to the Northwoods.
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Canoearoo
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Still here, this will be my 18th year on the board :)
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Sierracup
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New guy..."taking a dip"in the lake to toast all the members of this wonderful community...Best Wishes for a Healthy and Rewarding 2021!
Paddle on...Sierracup
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HistoryDoc
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Newly joined member. I've been following this site for a while and it is a wealth of information and fellowship. Hope to be a contributor in the future.
Best wishes to all for a safe and prosperous 2021.
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shawhh
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Still here. Hoping this year will be one of peace and prosperity for all.
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wetcanoedog
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still plan B but i might try for a permit to a easy lake.
last year was the first time since since 1976 i did not go anyplace
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okinaw55
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Present and routes already planned for two trips this year.
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floatstanley
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Twins87: "floatstanley: "Hello all!
Be safe on the water this year!
"
Float is still here ??"
After watching the Social Dilemma, Float realized that he was spending too much time on facebook and twitter, and not enough time on the water. Who is up for a trip!?
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airmorse
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Mr. Stanley.
If I get to go this year, i would be honored to take you along. I'm planning a solo PMA trip so start working out!!!
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Pinetree
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Basspro69: "Pinetree: "Basspro69: "
Still around."
Still fish the mine pits by Crosby?"
Yes I do. Pinetree fished Yawkey, Pennington and Huntington this past fall.
Just love this area for the last 30 years. It’s amazing the trails and the access improvement they have made in the last few years. This is where I caught my biggest Minnesota Brookie that was close to the state record.
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Wow, that is awesome and good colors on them. This last year they stocked lake trout in Pennington and Sagamore, also, and they are trying to put in a 20 inch minimum on the lake trout.
They did just this last few weeks put some big brook trout, rainbow and brown trout brood stock into the pits this last few weeks. Quite a bit of pressure thru the ice this last week, but quieting down now. I did not make it out. Yes, love that clear water.
One heck of a lot of fat bikes now even riding the trails this winter. That has just exploded. Nice to see a lot of young women and men riding there. I guess the local hospital business has picked up with bumps and bruises from the riders mishaps.
Take care.
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Basspro69
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Bonvicken: "
Here! "
Beautiful fish!
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Basspro69
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nctry: "Basspro69: "
Still around."
I’ve seen you somewhere... trying to remember.... "
Lol
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Cricket67
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Present
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ArrowheadPaddler
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Still here
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thlipsis29
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Still lurking in the shadows. Thanks Adam!
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BearMandolin
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Late, but still here.
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martian
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martian here and accounted for...more or less.
Looking forward to EP50 with my 15 year old son June 7th-12th & EP14 solo the first week of October.
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