Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - Cold Reception at Cherokee Lake
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Savage Voyageur |
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andym |
The picture in the treatment room was an amazing sign. It reminded me of the time when I was lying on a CT scan table, waiting for them to decide that the images were good, and there were some pictures taped to the ceiling to give us patients something to look at. While I was lying there I realized that I recognized Peyto Lake in British Columbia. I was sorry when they replaced those pictures with a generic pattern of fall leaves. I wish you strength as you grieve. |
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boonie |
I finally got to read "the rest of the story". It was great meeting you and Bette in Grand Marais after your trip. You both seemed happy to be there and I'm sure Bette was physically tired, but spiritually refreshed. I'm sorry to hear that things have not been going as well for Bette since then. She will be in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season. |
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Boppa |
ducks -Thanks again for your kind and insightful (cancer related) comments. I will E-mail you on comparing EP#50 to the others you mention, also about the cabins we have stayed in at Rockwood. Thanks for the continued prayers. luft -Your thoughtful words are appreciated. Yes, she kicks cancers butt in some way everyday and will as long as she can. HoHo -Thanks for the praise, means a lot from a person whom's reports are held by us in such esteem. Yes, that picture in the room had a strong effect upon us. The nurses have even referred to it as "Bette's Room" and love to provide it to her when it is available. fitgers1-Very pleased that we helped to brighten a blah Minnesota day. It is just hard to imagine you have any of those, LOL. Spartan2 -Throughout the year you have been helpful, supportive and positive. Thank you and Spartan1 for being special. We hope to try and meet up again down the road. The prayers are very much valued. Cowdoc -Your past comments on this area were helpful to our planning this trip as it developed and changed. Thanks for that and reading the report. quark2222 -Yes, the sky did turn dark on Karl, I was unable from our campsite to tell that it was a smoke plume, thought it was storm clouds. That is humorous about it possible being you coming down to the water every time the sun poked through. Boy, we did it a lot didn't we. I knew I should have waved. mjmkjun and Twins87 -your comments and support are very appreciated. This Site keeps allowing itself to grow as a community both in size and caring. I visit other sites and have recently seen names that are associated with those other paddling venues here. That is neat, it speaks well of our inclusion and openness. Have a great holiday season. Boppa |
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JoeWilderness |
quote Jackfish: "Bobba & Bette... thank you for sharing your trip report with us. My heart hurts as you fight the nasty cancer but know that my prayers are with you. Godspeed to you both. " +1! Amen to that! |
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Twins87 |
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boonie |
I am so sorry to hear that. You have my prayers. |
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ducks |
How does EP 50 Cross Bay compare to Lizz and Skipper? It looks like an area I'd like. It's on my list for a future trip. Which cabin did you stay in at Rockwood? We are thinking of spending a week in one of their cabins this coming summer and doing day trips with the little ones. It's great to hear that Lin is recovering well. Having trouble speaking must have drove her crazy with how much she enjoys telling stories. Your wife continues to be in our prayers. |
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MagicPaddler |
Nothing can be said to ease your situation other than to say we care. |
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AndySG |
A beautiful report Rick. I loved every word and photo. The Lord threw all his fury and beauty at you and Bette, but the fury you persevered and the beauty you embraced with happiness. A great trip given the circumstances. My prayers for you and Bette continue. I feel so fortunate to have met you last year at Copia. May our trails cross again some day. Andy & Marsha |
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BWPaddler |
Bette, you remind me of several other strong women I know. You most certainly did triumph over cancer when taking that trip. You are an inspiration to me... as are you both as a couple and a team. I am glad you have each other. Thanks so much for sharing this report and the subsequent health updates Boppa. You are both on my heart as I hope for pain-free peace in your lives. |
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kanoes |
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alpine525 |
My thoughts and prayers are with you both - peace be with you. |
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SunCatcher |
Enjolyed the memorie's of your trip. You went through a lot in a few days!!! Kind of like a mailman, not sleet, nor hail or snow or driving rain or forest fire, or ill health or bad knee's stopped you! Really enjoyed the glimpse into your trip and live's! God's Speed, SunCatcher |
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Boppa |
I ask you all for your many offers of prayers be directed to our new wish/need. We had a great Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Bette cooked a wonderful Christmas Day brunch for our immediate family that we all look forward to each year. It was delicious and memorable for all 13.5 of us. Bette's health took a turn that night. She was hospitalized and tests showed the cancer has hit a critical and terminal point. Hospice has been advised and Bette entered this form of care on Tuesday, I am with her. Her comfort is my paramount concern at this moment and this is where I would like your wonderful prayers and thoughts be directed. To pray or hope for as gentle a passing as can be provided. Yes, we believe your thoughts and prayers make a difference and your thoughtful offers are very much appreciated and received. Thanks to all. Boppa and Bow Partner |
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boonie |
quote ducks: "Still thinking about you and praying for you buddy. I added Cherokee to my list of must see lakes. I can't believe how many odds you two beat to get there. Especially with what has happened now. Take care of yourself." Me too, haven't seen any posts, Boppa, and hope you are OK. I am planning to enter #50 this fall (probably solo) and go down to Cherokee. Take care, Rick. |
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butthead |
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MagicPaddler |
Spartan2 said it best. Reading this was an inspiration! |
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Boppa |
Trip Name: Cold Reception at Cherokee Lake. Entry Point: 50 Click Here to View Trip Report |
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cowdoc |
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Twins87 |
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misqua |
I was wondering if you could smell the fire (smoke actually) since you didn't mention it in your report. |
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quark2222 |
I was camped at the far SE side peninsula site. I could have been the guy you saw running out for the sun breaks. Did that a lot on Tuesday and Wednesday trying to get warm. What wind! Tomster |
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Jackfish |
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mjmkjun |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Wishing both of you & your family the best during this incredibly trying time. |
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luft |
I am so glad that you both made it to Cherokee and weren't chased out by the Forest Service before you reached it! Bette kicked cancers butt in the BWCA and I am sending her my prayers that she will continue to do so on a daily basis back on the East Coast. |
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Ho Ho |
Having lived in Connecticut for 4 years (and worked in Hartford for one of those years), I am as amazed as you two were that there was a picture of the Boundary Waters in Bette's room there. And then the picture was of Cherokee Lake. I'm not much of a believer in omens, but that was one if there ever was one. Having been up in Quetico when the weather went from summer to winter overnight at the same time you were out, and having experienced those winds, I am also impressed by the hardships you two met and overcame on this trip, especially given the physical challenges. Yes, you overdid it. But you did so heroically! And then the fire. There's nothing to add about that, except that your pictures of the "clouds" are astounding. I think if anyone can vanquish this cancer, a bow partner like yours can. To next summer in the Boundary Waters! Ho Ho |
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fitgers1 |
Thank-you. It was a much needed read on this crappy Minnesota December day! Took me to where I really want to be. Sans fire of course. |
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Spartan2 |
It touched me on so many levels. Cherokee is my very favorite lake. It is my dream to get back there some day. We tried a couple of years ago but we didn't make it. We are going to try again, hopefully with some help on the portages. We have stayed at that campsite on Cross Bay Lake several times. It is one that we love. Ditto with the site on Gordon. All of this territory is precious to us. And we spent a week this summer in cabin #2 at Rockwood--looks like that is where you were as well? Beautiful trip report. So glad that you made the trip, and that you have these memories to share with us. Sorry that we didn't make connections when we were up there at almost the same time. Bette continues to be in my prayers. You, too. Keep the faith. Reading this was an inspiration. Thanks. |
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