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AndySG

05/20/2012 02:23PM

It was another successful weekend camp out for bwca.com members here in central Illinois. In attendance were:

Coriolis (John) and Doris
Nojobro (Nola), Phantom (John), Bronwyn, Linnea and Booker
Rapid Runner (Scott) and Samantha
Maxxbhp (Bill) and Diana (Mrs Maxx)
JCavenagh (Jim)
Salukiguy, Mrs Saluki, 3 Little Salukis, and Snuggles
Chicagored (Mitch)
AndySG, Marsha, and Lucy
giddyup (Mona)
Aaron79, Eric and Austin
sking (Scott)

True to the event's Southern nature, the weather was warm, sunny and dry. T-shirts, shorts and sandals was the uniform of the day, and there were some red faces, arms, legs, and feet by Saturday night. Luckily, ice, ice cream treats and showers were available at the park. Events included canoeing, fishing, pot luck supper, tales of camping and canoeing, many games of bag toss, and checking the mutts for ticks. I truly hope all the attendees enjoyed this event as much as Marsha and I did. And thanks to the youngsters who helped us by entertaining Lucy for the weekend. She's done nothing but sleep since we got home at Noon today.

Sincerely yours, Andy

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AndySG

05/20/2012 03:54PM

And BTW, someone left a navy blue bag chair? Jim?

Sincerely yours, Andy

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bobbwca

05/20/2012 04:07PM

Thanks for the pics Andy! Glad the weather was nice, and looks like everyone had a good time!

Bob

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maxxbhp

05/20/2012 05:29PM

A splendid weekend.

The uploader is having a tough day, more photos to follow

"Old Nashville still has a song and dance, and the Florida girls still wear no underpants. And we all get drunk at the football game, yeh the new south, thank God is still the same" Hank Williams, jr

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Zulu

05/20/2012 06:17PM

I am glad you had a great weekend! It is strange seeing wingnight photos where everyone is not bundled up or in rain gear. It looks like the kids and dogs got along great. Lucy sure is a cute Beagle.

Thanks Andy and Marsha and to all of you the worked to make this happen.

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Aaron79

05/20/2012 08:25PM

After I left there sat night, I was wishing I could have stayed the weekend with you all. Was a great group of people.

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Rapid Runner

05/20/2012 08:35PM

Samantha and I had a great time. I wish it could have lasted a little longer. Thanks again for setting this up Andy!

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OneMatch

05/20/2012 08:35PM

looks like a perfect weekend. Wish I could have been there

We all have to believe in something. I believe I'll go paddle.

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Bonvicken

05/20/2012 10:32PM

Looks like a great time was had by all down in Cass County!
Maxx, love the beagle photo. That is one relaxed dog!

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nojobro

05/20/2012 10:37PM

Had a great time, made it home safe. Thanks, Andy and Marsha!

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Trix

05/21/2012 12:11PM

Glad you all had a great timeand had fantastic weather! Like Zulu said: Doesn't seem right to have a wingnight when you are not wearing extra layers and raingear.
Thanks for the pictures and all your hard work. Especially love the picture with Lucy sleeping in the lawn chair! Priceless.

C-H-A-L-L-E-N-G-E: Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

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maxxbhp

05/21/2012 12:21PM

That dog ran farther in 3 1/2 hours than I have in the last 20 years

"Old Nashville still has a song and dance, and the Florida girls still wear no underpants. And we all get drunk at the football game, yeh the new south, thank God is still the same" Hank Williams, jr

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salukiguy

05/21/2012 12:54PM

What a thrill this was meeting and socializing with other BWCA members. I actually found out I work at the same place as one of them. Further coincidences occured when with another family showing up with a girls the same ages as mine. Thanks to Andy and Marsha for putting this on. Next time I'll have to arrive before dark so I can find the place. The kids had a great time and can't wait to go on the next camping trip.

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jcavenagh

05/21/2012 03:04PM

quote AndySG: "And BTW, someone left a navy blue bag chair? Jim?"
Yup. Enjoy it in good health!
I was up and out early on Sunday. What a great time.
Friday night=no bugs at all and those stars!!! Wow!
Saturday morn was an easy laze around. I planned my hike in cool and calm.
Saturday afternoon, I went for a hike on the Governors Trail in the NW section of the park. That park is HUGE.
We ate until it hurt on Staurday night and then most of us couldn't really move much. And when maxx started out with, "Oh, this is funny..." we knew our bellies were gonna hurt from laughing.
Thanks, everyone, and especially Andy, & Marsha for a great time!

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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jcavenagh

05/21/2012 03:17PM

A few more pics...

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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jcavenagh

05/21/2012 03:25PM

We forgot the group photo at Saturday dinner when all of us were there... ;(

LNT - The road to success is always under construction. http://hikingillinois.blogspot.com/

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AndySG

05/21/2012 05:49PM

Yes we did Jim...Dad-Gum-It!

To all who came......You are very welcome. It was a joy for us to host such a great group of folks. We will do this again!

Sincerely yours, Andy

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Tony

05/21/2012 07:24PM

Looks like everyone had a great time. Looks a lot warmer than the one last month. Wish I could have joined you all there but I was on my solo trip. Love to see all the pictures.

tony

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Aaron79

05/21/2012 07:31PM

Maxx was a trip! Loved his stories!!

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AndySG

05/21/2012 08:06PM

quote Aaron79: "Maxx was a trip! Loved his stories!! "
I agree Aaron. Maxx is a true southern raconteur. I am so thrilled that he and his Belle Diana attended.

I wish you and your boys could have camped with us. Like the other Wing Nights, it was truly a magical weekend.

Sincerely yours, Andy

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maxxbhp

05/22/2012 11:40AM

quote Aaron79: "Maxx was a trip! Loved his stories!! " Those were stories I felt comfortable with in a family setting, next time we'll put the kids to bed....;-)

"Old Nashville still has a song and dance, and the Florida girls still wear no underpants. And we all get drunk at the football game, yeh the new south, thank God is still the same" Hank Williams, jr

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Aaron79

05/22/2012 11:57PM

quote maxxbhp: "quote Aaron79: "Maxx was a trip! Loved his stories!! " Those were stories I felt comfortable with in a family setting, next time we'll put the kids to bed....;-)"
I am looking forward to next time ;)

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