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01/24/2013 06:20AM

Please post lost and found items for 2013.

To view the 2012 Thread Click here

Please only post real lost and found items. Please refrain from joke and other unnecessary posts so that this thread is manageable in size for people to find lost items.

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pastorjsackett

02/04/2013 10:09PM

Lost: at the island camp on Stuart Lake last summer. My black spatula. I had to flip pancakes with my ax for the rest of the week.

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PINETREE

02/16/2013 09:26AM

quote pastorjsackett: "Lost: at the island camp on Stuart Lake last summer. My black spatula. I had to flip pancakes with my ax for the rest of the week. "

The same one you shave with?

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SA07

02/23/2013 08:41PM

Found 2/23/13 at about noon on South Hegman Lake, one leather chopper.

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hiawatha

05/24/2013 07:26AM

Lost, 1 pair of wire rim glasses on one of the portages from Nina Moose to Agnes on Tues, May 21.

The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready. --- Henry David Thoreau

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mr.barley

05/25/2013 07:39AM

LOST: One gerber multi-tool on the point site on Gillis. The site with the little sand landing. Lost it on May 20th or 21st.

serenity now

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KevinL

06/02/2013 09:21AM

Found. Small pocket knife and dime found on first portage from Agnes headed towards Nina Moose – P267 on 5/25/13. Please describe the knife…….I spent the dime.

KevinL

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bumabu

06/03/2013 04:20PM

Found: pair of eyeglasses on portage between Sawbill and Kelso River. Black plastic frames for reading, jewels inlaid in the stems. Found May 19th-ish.

Who I am precedes what I do, not the other way around.

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user0317

06/04/2013 11:44AM

Found: Four fishing poles on Tuscarora.

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bumabu

06/07/2013 07:32PM

Here are the found spectacles

Who I am precedes what I do, not the other way around.

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fishscales

06/09/2013 07:47AM

Found: Religious medal in the Burke Lake (Quetico) area. Decribe and I will send to you.

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Bonvicken

06/10/2013 08:13AM

LOST: Panasonic Lumix waterproof digital camera. Fell out of my shirt pocket when I was cutting wood in the woods behind campsite 1819 on Boulder Bay (the one in the cove across from the Boulder River portage). Camera is red and looks like this:

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lostreef

06/10/2013 02:37PM

LOST: Paddle left at Entry Point 37, Kawishiwi Landing 6/8/13.

S-W-T

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Leo66

06/10/2013 05:43PM

Lost. Green Stearns life vest w/compass in pocket. Mudro portage towards fourtown

Do not look to the ground for your next step; greatness lies with those who look to the horizon. --Norwegian Proverb

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PINETREE

06/10/2013 09:21PM

Lost my 20 year service gift from work of a leatherman,after using it to take hooks out of a 27 inch lake trout that I released,than I promptly laid my leatherman down accidentally to its resting spot in 42 feet of water in Quetico on my birthday Saturday.

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RainGearRight

06/11/2013 11:37AM

Found 6-6-13, knife at a camp site on Agnes(bwca). Identify and ill get it back to you.

There's always money in the banana stand.

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uwmarchy

06/15/2013 08:29PM

Found 6-9-13 Men's watch at Wood Lake entry point; at portage landing. Describe and I will return.

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langfam

06/17/2013 07:00AM

Found: Canon camera--PowerShot A3100IS. In the water at the Alder/Canoe portage. Camera doesn't appear to be working, but there are 80+ pictures of the group of men and boys having an awesome time. I'm sure one of those young men would at least like to retrieve his pictures. Here's a couple of them to help identify:

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PINETREE

06/17/2013 09:18PM

Found one dipnet in 15 feet of water on Rose lake while trolling. I snagged it. Net in fair shape with a lot of slime on the net.

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nicek

06/23/2013 11:12AM

Found rod holder on portage off Pillsbury into Allen on 06/20/13.
Any owners out there?

It's a beautiful day

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mgraber

06/23/2013 04:20PM

Lost...Fischer map of North Bay area with many notes written on it (very sentimental).
Found...Camo rainpants at portage leading into Burke from north.

So many fish,so little time

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TeamTuna06

06/23/2013 07:24PM

LOST: Grey Nalgene leech bottle. Two lids, black & blue (blue drilled with holes). Left at the campsite on South Arm Knife directly next to the South Arm Knife >> Hanson portage. Tied off with yellow cord. Had to leave in a hurry after a bear came into camp.

I'd like the bottle back if found, don't need the leeches! I'll pay shipping.

Pat
pmmorrison81@hotmail.com

"If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles." -Doug Larson

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3Ball

07/02/2013 10:26PM

Found: a small Lowe Alpine fanny pack at the 40 rod portage from Upper Pauness to Lower Pauness on July 2, 2013. We earlier saw a couple in a Grumman who were 35-40?? with a early teen boy who probably own the pack.

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3Ball

07/10/2013 06:17PM

quote 3Ball: "Found: a small Lowe Alpine fanny pack at the 40 rod portage from Upper Pauness to Lower Pauness on July 2, 2013. We earlier saw a couple in a Grumman who were 35-40?? with a early teen boy who probably own the pack."

Bump - just in case someone just got home.

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HRUBY

Guest Paddler

07/12/2013 09:08AM

HOLY CRAP! THAT'S MY CAMERA! HONESTLY. I'm so blown away I haven't even read your whole post! I was going to come here looking but thought why even bother. Today I did check on a lark. So glad I did. How can I contact you?

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HRUBY

Guest Paddler

07/12/2013 09:11AM

quote langfam: "Found: Canon camera--PowerShot A3100IS. In the water at the Alder/Canoe portage. Camera doesn't appear to be working, but there are 80+ pictures of the group of men and boys having an awesome time. I'm sure one of those young men would at least like to retrieve his pictures. Here's a couple of them to help identify: "

OR EMAIL ME AT dave@hruby.tv

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

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tphanson

07/13/2013 03:41PM

Lost on Cherokee!!! 1 pair of Keen women's "Voyager" style hiking shoe/boot, on 7-11-13. New shoes. We were in the campsite just to the north of the portage to Sitka Lake, on Cherokee lake. My wife said if someone returns them , she makes a mean batch of granola and would compensate with it. Thanks

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PuffinGin

07/15/2013 01:16PM

quote HRUBY: "HOLY CRAP! THAT'S MY CAMERA! HONESTLY. I'm so blown away I haven't even read your whole post! I was going to come here looking but thought why even bother. Today I did check on a lark. So glad I did. How can I contact you?

"

Wondering if HRUBY got his camera back.

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mr.barley

07/15/2013 07:56PM

quote mr.barley: "LOST: One gerber multi-tool on the point site on Gillis. The site with the little sand landing. Lost it on May 20th or 21st."

Found: in a small pack I thought I'd already looked in. Score!

serenity now

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pswith5

07/15/2013 09:36PM

quote mr.barley: "
quote mr.barley: "LOST: One gerber multi-tool on the point site on Gillis. The site with the little sand landing. Lost it on May 20th or 21st."
Found: in a small pack I thought I'd already looked in. Score!"

so if it's not really lost, can it be found???? Hmmmmm!

Without the bad times, the good times wouldn't seem so good.

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rupprider

07/16/2013 08:55PM

quote HRUBY: "HOLY CRAP! THAT'S MY CAMERA! HONESTLY. I'm so blown away I haven't even read your whole post! I was going to come here looking but thought why even bother. Today I did check on a lark. So glad I did. How can I contact you?

"

This is pretty cool! If they haven't gotten ahold of you, click on the envelope under their name to the left of their posts. It will lead you to their email

"The world is big, and I want to get a good look at it before it gets dark". John Muir

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kellyrth

07/18/2013 04:34PM

lost: Top half of a Sawyer water filter system grey bag with blue/grey filter attached. Last seen at my campsite on the west end of Robbins Island on Knife Lake hanging from a tree near the water on 7-11-13.

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bstone

Guest Paddler

07/19/2013 07:33AM

I found it on July 13. You can call me @ 7632002373 so I can get info to send to you.

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tphanson

07/19/2013 08:07AM

Lost! Keen hiker's size 9 I think, on Cherokee.

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marsonite

07/19/2013 08:33AM

Lost: (dropped in lake). Gabbro Lake, just north of campsite 1714 (in the "north arm") Rod and reel. Abu Garcia Cardinal Reel on an Ugly Stick lite.

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mjmkjun

07/20/2013 05:26PM

Lost Dog in area of Scoop & Cherokee Creek. Posted in an odd place but here's some details & contact info for 'JJ':
Lost Dog

“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Sir Isaac Newton

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beaglefur

07/22/2013 02:24PM

I left a pair of glasses at a campsite on Boulder Bay (Lac LaCroix, just north of Agnes) July 21. If you happen to be headed that way soon shoot me an email at Dave at morlockphotography dot com and I can provide more specifics on location.

I'll make it worth your while.

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1stSatInMay

07/22/2013 07:31PM

Leant one of my canoes to a group who went in at Mudro up to Crooked and back over Memorial Day.

I came back short one sling type portage pad. Thought I'd just check to see if anyone found it. You never know.

The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps! Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, 1945

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Weissacre

07/24/2013 09:24AM

Thank you to all for your kind support, encouragement, and for your ideas. JJ still is not found.

The outfitters, radio stations, animal shelters and rangers' offices all have been very helpful, generous with their time, and have helped spread the word.

Please continue to keep an eye out for JJ.

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riverrunner

07/24/2013 03:30PM

Fishing rod lake Agnes

My traveling partner left a rod at the last camp site north east end of the lake.

Rod was taken down with rubber bands holding it together.

Around last weekend of June.

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USSStinkman

07/24/2013 08:09PM

Found: Adult Blue Sterns lifejacket on portage to dissappointment lake. Found on 19 July.

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CabSauv

07/29/2013 08:53PM

The name on the inside of this item found on Isabella Lake says "Hipp". As I was reaching for it from the back of the canoe I said, "I sure hope there's not a body in here". At which point I felt my wife take the canoe very quickly in a different direction. I managed to retrieve the item anyway. Hipp, I hope other than losing something, that you are well.

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mama2moose

07/30/2013 09:55AM

Anyone heading down the Louse River? LOST on TRAIL LAKE campsite 7/14/2013: my trusty shovel. I guess it's not really lost - I know exactly where it is, I just left it behind. Scraped a small hole to spit toothpaste into by the bushes just behind the fire grate area on the right side of the path back to the latrine. This is the southern campsite just off the 16 rd portage heading downriver. I feel kind if silly posting this - it's not worth anything, just has sentimental value. It's been on every trip I've taken over the past few years, including my honeymoon. Also a matter of pride. In over 50 days spent in the BWCA it is the only misplaced item. You can see it hooked on the Granite Gear pack in the picture:

I thought I'd give it a shot - you never know. Thanks!

“To those devoid of imagination a blank place on the map is a useless waste; to others, the most valuable part.” Aldo Leopold

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joad0502

07/30/2013 02:15PM

This popped up on my FB feed: hope it helps

JJ was spotted today (July 29) on the northwest side of Sawbill Lake. Would you please help get the word out? Details are here, from Sawbill Outfitters - JJ, the lost border collie was seen by a party on the far nortwest side of Sawbill Lake at Noon on Monday, July 29th. They were eating lunch at a campsite, when the dog appeared in the site. When they called to him, he ran off, headed south.

If you are paddling on Sawbill, or nearby lakes, please keep a sharp eye out for JJ.

He is extremely skittish, so should be coaxed to yummy food very gently.

Bill Hansen
Sawbill Canoe Outfitters
218-663-7150
bill@sawbill.com
- See more at: http://www.boundarywatersblog.com/?item=dog-gone-in-the-boundary-waters#comment2205

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pamonster

08/03/2013 09:23AM

I found some prescription glasses at camp 1105 (the big 5 star site on the eastern side just before the narrows leading into Horse) on Fourtown Lake. Brand is Denim. I can post a picture if anyone thinks they might be theirs. They were left on a stump.

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PuffinGin

08/04/2013 06:13PM

Found on a portage near Dell Lake in Quetico on 7/15/2013: disposable underwater camera with 9 pictures. Contact via email: gmarsk613@gmail.com

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katruthie

08/05/2013 06:54AM

I left a grey and black back pack with Nalgene bottles, rain gear, and a digital camera in it at the portage at Moose River to Entry #16.
If you find it please contact me at ruth-lapointe@uiowa.edu!

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Thaumaturgist

08/09/2013 02:47PM

Found:

2-way radio on Horseshoe end of Gaskin to Horseshoe portage. Left at Grand Marais Ranger station.

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Bigboomer

08/14/2013 07:10PM

My son has lost his SAMSUNG HMX-200 CAMCORDER it looks like a phone or a small camera, the camera itself is not important however the pictures from our trip are the most valuable. My son lost his camera on or about August 1, 2013 between the portages from Thomas Lake to Alice Lake. If anyone finds his phone's camera please contact me for its quick return.

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janbinder

08/24/2013 03:00PM

LOST: driver's license, credit card, health insurance card, and cash. All were contained in a small plastic zip-lock. (Zipped up pocket had a bad seam. Probably fell out along a portage somewhere on the days from Kekekabic to Sema to Knife to Gabimichigami to Mesaba, and finally to Wine. Aug 9-15, more or less.)

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PINETREE

08/24/2013 04:32PM

quote janbinder: "LOST: driver's license, credit card, health insurance card, and cash. All were contained in a small plastic zip-lock. (Zipped up pocket had a bad seam. Probably fell out along a portage somewhere on the days from Kekekabic to Sema to Knife to Gabimichigami to Mesaba, and finally to Wine. Aug 9-15, more or less.)"

What A BUMMER,the only thing I can say cancel your credit card now.

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coloray13

09/03/2013 02:29PM

We encountered some misfortunes between Wheelbarrow Falls and South Basswood Falls. We lost our brown pet (dog) bag, which contained some medicine, collapsible bowls and food, but more importantly: a Sony NEX-5r camera and a Pet Safe collar. Also, among the missing is a red Katadyne water bottle, three oars and a map in a waterproof bag w/ an attached compass.

We are all ok (including our dog)! but would love to reward someone for finding the camera and if by chance some other things.

Thanks for looking and we hope your trip was better than ours!

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coloray13

09/04/2013 03:36PM

...I meant Lower Basswood Falls...

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strom

09/05/2013 06:25AM

Lost pair of prescription sunglasses between Baker and Kelly lakes. Black Ray Ban in a black clam shell case.

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SOVOS

09/09/2013 12:09PM

Lost - Marmot maroon color ball cap on one of the portages from moose to knife 8/31/13.

wohelo!

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delin

09/13/2013 09:10PM

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coloray13

09/23/2013 03:54PM

SONY NEX 5-R UPDATE: I got a call from a guy who found my brown dog bag. It was located at campsite 1545 or 1984 (above Wheelbarrow Falls). He said it looks like someone found it, went though it and took out the valuables (i.e. my camera!) and left the bag on shore. He is mailing the bag to me, but I would love it if the person who has the camera would come forward. There is no way it still works and I would love to have it back! I wish the person who has it is honest and not looking to keep it...I will reward for it.

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apugarcia

09/25/2013 11:48AM

I may have left my camera sitting on a dark-colored SUV at the Mudro parking lot yesterday. Its a Sony RX-100 (compact camera, all black) in a red and black Lowepro case with a shoulder strap. if someone happens to see it, please let me know and thanks in advance.

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Us5Camp

09/30/2013 09:45PM

Hoping, praying that one of the good folks on BWCA.com may be able to help.

A member of our group left a duluth pack with gear in it at the Little Gabro entry point #33 on Sunday 9/30/13 @ about 11am or 11:30am, most likely at the portage entry / vehicle loading area.

When we came out we had a flat tire on a vehicle and another with a rock in a brake dust guard making noise, so in the disruption and other groups coming out as well, we left one duluth pack at the entry.

If you can help in any way, either with being able the check the entry point or know where to go to help put notice out, please reply here or drop me an email @ the address below:

arctic(delete this part - join the two words, no spaces)family@gmail(dot)com

We have no problem identifying the contents of the pack if anyone's found it.

Thank You !!

"Who wants to take that long shot gamble... And head out to Fire Lake" Bob Segar

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PaddlinMadeline

09/30/2013 10:02PM

Anyone find Tobacco pipe and a leatherman on Angleworm? I think I forgot it at the site with the artifacts that connects to the Angleworm trail. Thanks

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neutroner

10/06/2013 01:46PM

Lost. Zippo axe/saw combination, black handle hunter orange sheath. Left at parking entry of EP16. Nina moose on 10/5/13.
Thanks

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HighnDry

10/15/2013 07:20PM

Hey Everyone,

Not sure if anyone posted for this yet but I found a "hand-held" item at the only campsite on Mudro this past weekend on 10/13 when I stayed there before heading out. There were a couple of other small items there that I took out with me because they were obviously left (and were not worth keeping!) and I didn't want the animals to get into them or be attracted to the site.

Anyway, if you lost or think that you accidentally left something at that site (fits into the palm of your hand), send me an email describing it and I will be more than happy to mail it out to you!

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”

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HighnDry

10/15/2013 07:26PM

quote HighnDry: "Hey Everyone,

Not sure if anyone posted for this yet but I found a "hand-held" item at the only campsite on Mudro this past weekend on 10/13 when I stayed there before heading out. There were a couple of other small items there that I took out with me because they were obviously left (and were not worth keeping!) and I didn't want the animals to get into them or be attracted to the site.

Anyway, if you lost or think that you accidentally left something at that site (fits into the palm of your hand), send me an email describing it and I will be more than happy to mail it out to you!"

Sorry! Meant to say it was a compass at the end of that message!

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”

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Rickja

Guest Paddler

10/21/2013 09:35AM

I found one on the Echo Trail this summer.Could it be yours? Describe to rickja25@ gmail.com

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pswith5

10/21/2013 09:51AM

Not sure if it's lost for sure but I am missing a thwart bag(green). Last I remember having it would be on my trip on Sawbill-Alton. Been looking around for a few days now...don't see it. Anyone find one? Pete

Without the bad times, the good times wouldn't seem so good.

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RainGearRight

11/03/2013 08:57PM

Anyone find a blue sterns life vest at the Mudro ep, sept 26-29th?

There's always money in the banana stand.

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riverrunner

11/11/2013 12:39PM

quote RainGearRight: "Anyone find a blue sterns life vest at the Mudro ep, sept 26-29th?"

You mean the one with the body floating under it NO.

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kellyrth

12/07/2013 08:14AM

quote bstone: "I found it on July 13. You can call me @ 7632002373 so I can get info to send to you."

Bob, I've tried calling you several times with no answer you said you would send the water filter to me. I gave you my name and address, is there a problem? Could Bob's friend, the one that told him about this post contact me?

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halvorsonchristopher1

12/14/2013 12:38AM

Lost: Tackle Box
Date Lost: 9/29/13
Single Sleeve of tackle
Stuffed to the gills with lures/terminal tackel, etc. ($300-$400)
Lost @ Clearwater Outfitters - Clearwater EP.
It had gotten water in it over the course of the trip and if I remember correctly... I leaned it up against something to dry it out.

Please Contact: 507-217-7438
Can identify lures etc.

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Doughboy12

12/31/2013 10:42PM

Found: Kitten on Round Lake Road by Garrison.

She was sitting in the middle of the road crying like crazy. Nobody in the area that we could contact would claim her. Looks to maybe be a run away Xmas present.

I'm just here to give my opinion...If you don't like it, ignore it.

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