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Rockford IL Wingnight 2014

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bobbwca

02/02/2014 10:10PM

This years Wingnight for Rockford, IL. The dates are May 2-4th. The location is 6802 42nd st. Rockford,IL 61109. I will have signs up directing you into the park. A weekend of canoeing the Kishwaukee River, and hanging out with other great people from this site! Saturday we will have a potluck dinner, so bring a dish to pass. If your reading this, you are invited! Post here if you can attend.

Bob

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MagicPaddler

02/03/2014 06:32AM

That was a lot of fun last year. Too early to commit but I want to make it.

The question of the day is Freedom or Socialism?? MagicPaddler

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OneMatch

02/03/2014 06:48AM

I'd love to make this. It'll be a last minute decision, but I'm putting it in the calendar and hoping the stars align (as well as Mrs OneMatch)

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

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yogi59weedr

02/03/2014 09:56AM

Would love to come have fun with my fellow. F.I.B.S

Ah retired @ 50

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AndySG

02/03/2014 11:32AM

Except for any future conflicts, I plan on being there.

@OneMatch........We are 6 hours north of Nashville and 3.5 hours south of Rockford. If you go, feel free to stay the night going up and/or back.

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jcavenagh

02/03/2014 11:40AM

I can't make the Feb. date, but I plan on being there in May.
Andy - Bring the new map and I'll bring my old maps and we can do a little planning??

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

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OneMatch

02/03/2014 11:48AM

quote AndySG: "
Except for any future conflicts, I plan on being there.

@OneMatch........We are 6 hours north of Nashville and 3.5 hours south of Rockford. If you go, feel free to stay the night going up and/or back."

That sounds like the perfect plan, thanks! We're overdue for another wing night "road trip".

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

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nojobro

02/03/2014 12:47PM

Darnit! Can't make it. My sister is going to have a floral arrangement in an art show in Minneapolis (The Art Institute's Art in Bloom) that weekend, and we're going up there instead.

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bobbwca

02/28/2014 06:49PM

Bump before this it cant be found!

Bob

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billconner

02/28/2014 07:25PM

Glad you bumped this. Missed it first time. On my calendar - hope I can make it.

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Jackfish

Moderator

02/28/2014 08:05PM

Glad you bumped it, Bob. I sure hope to make it this year.

"Keep close to Nature's heart, yourself; and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean." ~ John Muir

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bobbwca

02/28/2014 08:16PM

I hope we have a thaw soon. The rivers will flood when it does.

Bob

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bfurlow

02/28/2014 08:42PM

Hoping to make it out there. Will know a bit more closer to the date. Of course this all depends on everything thawing out by then! ;)

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bobbwca

02/28/2014 10:26PM

I'd ask for an update from WW, but if he doesnt start coming up with some good news, personally, Its time for Adam to hand out one of those site fines!:)

Bob

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OldFingers57

03/01/2014 05:54AM

Hoping to make it to my first Wingnight with this one. Will have to wait till it's a little closer to commit to coming and check with the wife to see if she is coming along. Hope to finally put a face with the names and to see if anyone needs a single for any trips since my wife is out of commission for taking any to the BWCA this year due to shoulder surgery.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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blutofish1

03/01/2014 06:08AM

Blutofish and his better half will be there. Had a great time last year.

blutofish

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awbrown

03/02/2014 04:10PM

The way things are going, we may still be shoveling by that date! LOL (but just a little).

I set a goal of losing 10 lbs. this year. I only have 15 left to lose.

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Chicagored

03/02/2014 06:41PM

Its a date!

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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Basspro69

03/02/2014 07:37PM

quote blutofish1: "Blutofish and his better half will be there. Had a great time last year. "

Now thats a fire.

" I want to know Gods thoughts , The rest are details " Albert Einstein. WWJD

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OldFingers57

03/02/2014 07:38PM

quote awbrown: "The way things are going, we may still be shoveling by that date! LOL (but just a little)."

I'll bring the snowblower. LOL

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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awbrown

03/02/2014 07:40PM

quote OldFingers57: "
quote awbrown: "The way things are going, we may still be shoveling by that date! LOL (but just a little)."

I'll bring the snowblower. LOL"

It's good to be prepared.....I'll bring my Snowtrekker tent.

I set a goal of losing 10 lbs. this year. I only have 15 left to lose.

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spankatolla

03/04/2014 10:33AM

I would like to participate. I've signed up for the past two years and always had a conflict. Hopefully this year I can break the cycle. Looking forward to it again.

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AndySG

03/04/2014 11:52AM

Hey Bobbwca! I have a suggestion. Any way we could get some metal posts set up on either side of the concrete pad? If so, we could hang a few tarps over the area in case of rain. I have two tarps I could bring and I'm willing to pitch in on the cost.

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Goby

03/04/2014 12:23PM

I'm hoping to be there for this. Looking forward to it!

Tight Lines

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zooshooter

03/04/2014 12:24PM

The good news is I don't have to work that weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to make it but I'm also looking at getting a SCUBA cert by June so I may be diving that weekend instead. :( Maybe I should do my diving in the river, might find the phone I dropped in last time.

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bobbwca

03/04/2014 07:07PM

quote AndySG: "
Hey Bobbwca! I have a suggestion. Any way we could get some metal posts set up on either side of the concrete pad? If so, we could hang a few tarps over the area in case of rain. I have two tarps I could bring and I'm willing to pitch in on the cost."

I have two 10x20 canopies ill bring that we can set up, plus two or three 10x10 EZ-ups.

Bob

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izzy

03/04/2014 08:10PM

will the snow be gone by then ?

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bobbwca

03/04/2014 10:45PM

I'll ask April

Bob

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blutofish1

03/05/2014 06:13AM

What time do the festivities start on Friday?

blutofish

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Goby

03/05/2014 10:26AM

Confirmed, I'll be there!

Tight Lines

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AndySG

03/05/2014 11:51AM

quote blutofish1: "What time do the festivities start on Friday?"

The instant you arrive. Come early.....stay late. Its all good Tony.

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OldFingers57

03/05/2014 12:09PM

If I come I can bring an Easy Up also. It has the zip on sides to it. My wife is wondering what all goes on during the weekend and if there are porta potties, water, etc.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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jcavenagh

03/05/2014 02:51PM

quote bobbwca: "I'll ask April"

Surely you can't be serious!

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

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AndySG

03/05/2014 03:07PM

quote OldFingers57: "If I come I can bring an Easy Up also. It has the zip on sides to it. My wife is wondering what all goes on during the weekend and if there are porta potties, water, etc. "

It is basically a family friendly camping weekend. Many of us will have adult beverages at night, but no one gets out of line. There is much discussion of the same stuff we talk about on the site, only face to face. Bring maps if you want to talk tripping options. There is usually a Saturday paddle on the Kishwaukee River that borders the camping area, so bring your canoe. There are two permanent pit toilets on site. There is well water, but it has not been tested for consumption so we don't drink it. I suppose it could be filtered, but most bring bottled water. Also, pets are welcome and there are wooded areas to walk and enjoy the flora. Bring all the car camping stuff including the bag chairs. Plenty of picnic tables available for cooking and dining. Firewood is provided by our host, Bobbwca.

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bobbwca

03/05/2014 07:59PM

Thanks Andy! Pretty much explains what we do. We also have a potluck Saturday after noon. I buy a case of burgers, and others bring different dishes to pass. I'll keep everyone updated on River conditions. Hopefully it melts soon!

Bob

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Tony

03/05/2014 09:14PM

Bob are you going to have an extra canoe to paddle. I'm pretty sure I can make it. Trying to talk the wife into coming. Here is a couple of pictures of past wingnight. Lots of fun.

tony

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bobbwca

03/06/2014 06:13PM

quote Tony: "Bob are you going to have an extra canoe to paddle. I'm pretty sure I can make it. Trying to talk the wife into coming. Here is a couple of pictures of past wingnight. Lots of fun.

tony"

I'll bring an extra canoe or two..

Bob

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TeamTuna06

03/06/2014 07:14PM

Wish I could make it. Have fun all!

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

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blutofish1

03/08/2014 09:33AM

BUMPITY BUMP

blutofish

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Dennisal

03/08/2014 01:01PM

Might make it this year. Retiring end of March. Depends on my work schedule with my retirement job!

Never lost. All portages and roads go somewhere or they would not be there.

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Canoe42

03/10/2014 12:31PM

I was able to get May 3 off, so we can make it now.

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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Corsair

03/12/2014 05:07PM

Will Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes count for the Pot Luck? :)

"Pack lightly, Tread lightly"

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jcavenagh

03/12/2014 06:00PM

quote Corsair: "Will Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes count for the Pot Luck? :)
"

You betcha!

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

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jb in the wild

03/12/2014 08:14PM

Weekend after Minn Wingnight hmmmmmm I believe I have that weekend off could be a road trip for me.

JB says it's a good possibility. I haven't see Andy or Nola for way too long.

You can't explain the obvious to the ignorant.

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Tony

03/12/2014 09:18PM

quote jb in the wild: "Weekend after Minn Wingnight hmmmmmm I believe I have that weekend off could be a road trip for me.

JB says it's a good possibility. I haven't see Andy or Nola for way too long.
"

JB you better watch it if you go canoing on rthe river. A couple of them capsized last year.

tony

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AndySG

03/13/2014 09:03AM

quote jb in the wild: "Weekend after Minn Wingnight hmmmmmm I believe I have that weekend off could be a road trip for me.

JB says it's a good possibility. I haven't see Andy or Nola for way too long.
"

It would be great if you could make it JB. We need to catch up bro.

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bobbwca

03/13/2014 08:12PM

quote Corsair: "Will Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes count for the Pot Luck? :)
"

That would be great!

If jcavenagh makes his ribs again, and Bonvicken whips up his Venison stew,we will be eating good!

Anyone else bring Dutch ovens?

Bob

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bobbwca

03/13/2014 08:15PM

quote jb in the wild: "Weekend after Minn Wingnight hmmmmmm I believe I have that weekend off could be a road trip for me.

JB says it's a good possibility. I haven't see Andy or Nola for way too long.
"

I havent seen you in a couple years either. Hope you can make it.

Bob

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ILcdr

03/13/2014 09:58PM

I should be able to drive across town for that, maybe a couple of times.

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Corsair

03/14/2014 01:05AM

quote bobbwca: "
quote Corsair: "Will Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes count for the Pot Luck? :)
"

That would be great!

If jcavenagh makes his ribs again, and Bonvicken whips up his Venison stew,we will be eating good!

Anyone else bring Dutch ovens?"

I'm thinking apple cobbler as well.

"Pack lightly, Tread lightly"

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Corsair

03/15/2014 08:20PM

Anyone bringing kids along?

"Pack lightly, Tread lightly"

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bobbwca

03/15/2014 10:46PM

quote Corsair: "Anyone bringing kids along?"

I'm sure there will be. I'll have a 2.5 yr old along

Bob

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Bonvicken

03/16/2014 11:05PM

quote bobbwca: "
quote Corsair: "Will Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes count for the Pot Luck? :)
"

That would be great!

If jcavenagh makes his ribs again, and Bonvicken whips up his Venison stew,we will be eating good!

Anyone else bring Dutch ovens?"

I'll make the Venison Stew if someone brings some VERY locally harvested venison!

:-)

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Chicagored

03/17/2014 08:09AM

I usually bring a venison chili, but this year, I did not even see a deer in 4 days I was out there looking.

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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nojobro

03/17/2014 10:44AM

Shocker of my life yesterday when the teenager asked if we were going group camping with y'all anytime this year and she was bummed that we were not, since we have a conflict.

!!!!!

She said, "I'd love to go as long as I don't have to go canoeing."

(ok, so we're not all the way there...but part of the way there!)

I'm bummed that we won't be there. AndySG, if you are reading this, I think you should plan a fall event in your neck of the woods. :)

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jcavenagh

03/17/2014 10:49AM

OK. I'm in for ribs.

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

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AndySG

03/17/2014 12:09PM

quote nojobro: "Shocker of my life yesterday when the teenager asked if we were going group camping with y'all anytime this year and she was bummed that we were not, since we have a conflict.

!!!!!

She said, "I'd love to go as long as I don't have to go canoeing."

(ok, so we're not all the way there...but part of the way there!)

I'm bummed that we won't be there. AndySG, if you are reading this, I think you should plan a fall event in your neck of the woods. :)"

I'm thinking it might be time for another Wingnight South.

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blutofish1

03/19/2014 04:43AM

bump it up

blutofish

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Bonvicken

03/19/2014 06:58PM

quote AndySG: "
I'm thinking it might be time for another Wingnight South.

"

Andy, hopefully it'll be during a time when I'm down there...in fact, there's a possibility that I might be playing a local venue on one of the Saturday nights on either side of July 4...

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jcavenagh

03/23/2014 12:45PM

bump for the new folks to see

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

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Chicagored

03/30/2014 09:56AM

Double bump.

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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QuietWaters

03/30/2014 02:02PM

Hope to make it for a few hours Fri. or Sat.

Here's some of the "wingnighters" heading to the takeout on the Kishwaukee after an eventful afternoon last year.

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bobbwca

03/30/2014 07:52PM

Any locals around here, I will be out there the weekend of the 12th or 26th depending on weather to clean up and cut and split wood. If interested in helping out, let me know.

Bob

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blutofish1

04/03/2014 10:45AM

BUMMMMP

blutofish

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Dennisal

04/03/2014 01:02PM

Looks as though Sat afternoon is when the canoe's hit the water. Might make it there with canoe for a ride.

Never lost. All portages and roads go somewhere or they would not be there.

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bobbwca

04/08/2014 07:12AM

I went out to the park yesterday. The river levels are perfect for paddling as of now. I will be out again Saturday to cut wood, and might camp for the night.

Bob

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Tony

04/08/2014 11:42AM

quote bobbwca: "I went out to the park yesterday. The river levels are perfect for paddling as of now. I will be out again Saturday to cut wood, and might camp for the night."

Wish I were closer I would give you a hand but five hours is a little too far. Sorry.

tony

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bobbwca

04/08/2014 06:56PM

Np. I was out there again today. got allot of work done. All the tables down, cleared some areas for hammocks, cleaned outhouses! Cut some trees, big cleanup will be saturday, not much left to do tho.

Bob

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OldFingers57

04/12/2014 05:27PM

quote bobbwca: "Np. I was out there again today. got allot of work done. All the tables down, cleared some areas for hammocks, cleaned outhouses! Cut some trees, big cleanup will be saturday, not much left to do tho."

Hope you survived all the nasty weather up there in Rockford. Saw photos online of all the hail you got up that way.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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Bonvicken

04/12/2014 05:58PM

quote OldFingers57: "
quote bobbwca: "Np. I was out there again today. got allot of work done. All the tables down, cleared some areas for hammocks, cleaned outhouses! Cut some trees, big cleanup will be saturday, not much left to do tho."

Hope you survived all the nasty weather up there in Rockford. Saw photos online of all the hail you got up that way. "

Bobbwca and I were out in it splitting wood for the wingnight! It was a little scary out there for a while, but no biggie...dime-size hail, blew through quickly. Reports of golf-ball size hail not too far away, though....

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OldFingers57

04/12/2014 06:07PM

Glad you guys didn't get hurt. Did you get hail to the depth of snow there. We saw it in a photo on line.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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bobbwca

04/12/2014 08:02PM

Lot of rain and hail to start the day, then it cleared up and rained and hailed some more. Bonvicken went fishing! By 11 am it was all clear. Unfortunately a well intention-ed club member, decided it would be a good idea to drop off two dump truck loads of wood in the middle of our camp area. So 10 hours later we have that cleaned up. For the most part anyways, ill have it all cleaned up by the camp out. We do have a lot of fire wood tho. Many, many.many cords of wood.

Thanks to Bonvicken, Dave, Tim, Jim,Lee and everyone else that helped! We're all set! 5 trailers of wood cut and split was a lot.

Bob

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Canoe42

04/12/2014 11:47PM

See you soon my friend.
P.S. There once was a chicken who's name was Bonvicken ; )

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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Bonvicken

04/13/2014 07:51AM

quote Canoe42: "See you soon my friend.
P.S. There once was a chicken who's name was Bonvicken ; )"

Indeed there was!

...and still is!

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Bonvicken

04/13/2014 07:51AM

quote Canoe42: "See you soon my friend.
P.S. There once was a chicken who's name was Bonvicken ; )"

Indeed there was!

...and still is!

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AndySG

04/13/2014 08:33AM

Good job folks! Looking forward to a great time.

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OldFingers57

04/13/2014 09:04AM

I'm looking forward to it also. I've got it marked on my calendar.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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blutofish1

04/14/2014 07:33AM

18 days till the fun begins. Really looking forward to being there.

blutofish

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Tony

04/14/2014 07:35AM

Thats a lot of wood to burn up in a weekend. Thanks for all your hard work.

tony

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jcavenagh

04/16/2014 12:55PM

I'm now out of this weekend.
My sister was diagnosed with cancer and her daughter has put together a fund raiser on May 4 at 8am. Naturally, that takes precedence and I gotta support my Sis.
Enjoy the party everyone!

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

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MagicPaddler

04/16/2014 02:24PM

JC
Sorry about the news. Hope the best for your sister.

The question of the day is Freedom or Socialism?? MagicPaddler

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bobbwca

04/16/2014 08:22PM

Sorry about the news Jim, prayers for your sister.

Bob

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jcavenagh

04/17/2014 08:46AM

Thanks, guys. She caught it pretty early and the prognosis is good. It's just that the chemo is a bear!

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

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AndySG

04/17/2014 09:24AM

Prayers sent for your sister Jim. Is there some way we can donate to the fund raiser?

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jcavenagh

04/17/2014 06:33PM

Andy - Thanks for asking!
Anne Cahill's Team Page

Oh, and by the way, her hubby, Pat, has done over 10 BWCA trips. He went on our 2008 trip and you can see him in my trip report from that year!

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

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AndySG

04/17/2014 07:13PM

quote jcavenagh: "Andy - Thanks for asking!
Anne Cahill's Team Page

Oh, and by the way, her hubby, Pat, has done over 10 BWCA trips. He went on our 2008 trip and you can see him in my trip report from that year!"

Thanks Jim. Damn!

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kanoes

04/18/2014 01:22AM

quote jcavenagh: "I'm now out of this weekend.
My sister was diagnosed with cancer and her daughter has put together a fund raiser on May 4 at 8am. Naturally, that takes precedence and I gotta support my Sis.
Enjoy the party everyone!"

jim, so sorry to read this. thoughts and prayers sent.

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blutofish1

04/18/2014 06:19AM

Thoughts and prayers sent Jim.

blutofish

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OldFingers57

04/18/2014 07:44AM

Glad to hear that they caught it in it's early stages. Hopes and prayers going out to her.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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bfurlow

04/18/2014 10:01AM

Jim,
Just saw this. Sorry to hear it, but glad that it's early. Your family is in my thoughts.

Brandon

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jcavenagh

04/18/2014 02:12PM

Thanks, Brandon. You and I really do have to sit down and have a refreshing cold drink or three...maybe at Quigley's or another local public house.

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

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Tony

04/19/2014 12:02PM

JB

Are you still interested in going. I will be leaving early friday morning.

tony

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Corsair

04/20/2014 09:48AM

Sorry to hear about your sister Jim.

As far as me, As much as I wanted to go, I'm out. The kids are doing so many things right now, scouts, soccer, dance.

It's insane!

I see these people with the 6 stick figures of the kids on the back of their mini-vans all doing different activities. I only have 2 and have a hard time getting everything done.

Sorry guys, I was really looking forward to it!

"Pack lightly, Tread lightly"

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Corsair

04/20/2014 09:48AM

"Pack lightly, Tread lightly"

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Chicagored

04/20/2014 10:42AM

Starting to think about what food to bring for the Saturday pot luck. Any idea of a head count?

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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bobbwca

04/20/2014 12:21PM

This is who I have so far:

AndySG
Me +2
Bonvicken
Blutofish
Goby
Tony
Dennisal
Canoe42
ILCDR
Chicagored +1
Quietwaters
Magic paddler
Oldfingers57

Maybes:

Awbrown
Spankatolla
Zooshooter
Izzy
JBinthewild
Onematch
bfurlow

If I missed anyone sorry bout that :)

Bob

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Chicagored

04/20/2014 12:44PM

ok. I will probably be a +1.

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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OldFingers57

04/20/2014 08:42PM

Put me down as a for sure. I'll be there Sat AM and stay the night.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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jb in the wild

04/21/2014 04:17AM

quote AndySG: "
quote jb in the wild: "Weekend after Minn Wingnight hmmmmmm I believe I have that weekend off could be a road trip for me.

JB says it's a good possibility. I haven't see Andy or Nola for way too long.
"

It would be great if you could make it JB. We need to catch up bro."

They changed my schedule now I'm off for our WingNight and have to work for yours.

JB

You can't explain the obvious to the ignorant.

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blutofish1

04/21/2014 05:13AM

+1 for blutofish

blutofish

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Goby

04/21/2014 11:56AM

quote bobbwca: "This is who I have so far:

AndySG
Me +2
Bonvicken
Blutofish
Goby57
Tony
Dennisal
Canoe42
ILCDR
Chicagored +1
Quietwaters
Magic paddler
Oldfingers57

Maybes:

Awbrown
Spankatolla
Zooshooter
Izzy
JBinthewild
Onematch

If I missed anyone sorry bout that :)"

Who is Goby57? :P

Tight Lines

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blutofish1

04/25/2014 02:02AM

bump

blutofish

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plumbbob

04/25/2014 09:58AM

quote bobbwca: "This is who I have so far:

AndySG
Me +2
Bonvicken
Blutofish
Goby
Tony
Dennisal
Canoe42
ILCDR
Chicagored +1
Quietwaters
Magic paddler
Oldfingers57

Maybes:

Awbrown
Spankatolla
Zooshooter
Izzy
JBinthewild
Onematch

If I missed anyone sorry bout that :)"

bobbwca I will try to make it up there. it is going to be hard for me now because I am on crutches now but I will try sat

I will get all the rest I need when I am dead.

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bfurlow

04/25/2014 04:02PM

I am a maybe for that weekend. I will try to arrange things, but can't make any promises. Would really like to make it!

Brandon

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bobbwca

04/25/2014 04:44PM

plumbob, we will help you out if you make it. You wont have to walk very far from the car to the camp area.

Bob

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bobbwca

04/25/2014 04:46PM

quote bfurlow: "I am a maybe for that weekend. I will try to arrange things, but can't make any promises. Would really like to make it!

Brandon"

Hope to see you there Brandon.

Bob

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bobbwca

04/26/2014 01:25PM

For those that are bringing canoes, you will need a 2014 Illinois sticker to be legal to paddle. You can get these at any place that sells fishing license, ex: Gander mountain, Walmart, etc. Cost is $6.50 for the sticker.

I was out there today hooking up the well pump, went looking for Morels in the woods and had a couple deer ticks crawling on me. You might want to bring something for ticks, or at least check yourself over for them.

The river level is great, we shouldn't have to worry about low water when we paddle Saturday.

I will be out there early Friday, see you then!

Bob

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ILcdr

04/26/2014 07:22PM

Unfortunately I will be out of town Fri-Mon. It would have been nice to get one of the canoes out.

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OldFingers57

04/26/2014 09:05PM

quote bobbwca: " For those that are bringing canoes, you will need a 2014 Illinois sticker to be legal to paddle. You can get these at any place that sells fishing license, ex: Gander mountain, Walmart, etc. Cost is $6.50 for the sticker.

I was out there today hooking up the well pump, went looking for Morels in the woods and had a couple deer ticks crawling on me. You might want to bring something for ticks, or at least check yourself over for them.

The river level is great, we shouldn't have to worry about low water when we paddle Saturday.

I will be out there early Friday, see you then!"

Bob, Do you need any pop up shelters for the event? I've got a heavy duty one with the zip on sides to it that I could bring

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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bobbwca

04/27/2014 04:23AM

quote OldFingers57: "
quote bobbwca: " For those that are bringing canoes, you will need a 2014 Illinois sticker to be legal to paddle. You can get these at any place that sells fishing license, ex: Gander mountain, Walmart, etc. Cost is $6.50 for the sticker.

I was out there today hooking up the well pump, went looking for Morels in the woods and had a couple deer ticks crawling on me. You might want to bring something for ticks, or at least check yourself over for them.

The river level is great, we shouldn't have to worry about low water when we paddle Saturday.

I will be out there early Friday, see you then!"

Bob, Do you need any pop up shelters for the event? I've got a heavy duty one with the zip on sides to it that I could bring"

that would be great. I have two 10x20's but they don't have sides

Bob

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OldFingers57

04/27/2014 09:02AM

quote bobbwca: "
quote OldFingers57: "
quote bobbwca: " For those that are bringing canoes, you will need a 2014 Illinois sticker to be legal to paddle. You can get these at any place that sells fishing license, ex: Gander mountain, Walmart, etc. Cost is $6.50 for the sticker.

I was out there today hooking up the well pump, went looking for Morels in the woods and had a couple deer ticks crawling on me. You might want to bring something for ticks, or at least check yourself over for them.

The river level is great, we shouldn't have to worry about low water when we paddle Saturday.

I will be out there early Friday, see you then!"

Bob, Do you need any pop up shelters for the event? I've got a heavy duty one with the zip on sides to it that I could bring"

that would be great. I have two 10x20's but they don't have sides"

I'll bring it along then.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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Goby

04/28/2014 09:54AM

I may not be able to attend this year :/ My parents are closing on their house here in IL so I'm helping them pack up for their move to sunny South Carolina.

Tight Lines

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Canoe42

04/28/2014 09:03PM

Hoping for warm dry weather this weekend.

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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spottedowl

04/28/2014 11:02PM

Ok - I think I'm in for this. I am going to assume if I bring marinated meat I will find a place to burn it to perfection on a grill in camp. I think I have a pretty cool salad type thing to bring also. If I'm in I'm coming Friday I think. Let there be rock.
I hate cold weather. Bringing extra binkies. I have a solo and a tandem. I can bring my Spirit if someone needs a boat.

swimming upstream makes you stronger

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Chicagored

04/29/2014 11:00AM

I am thinking I will be bringing a pot of jambalaya with rice for Saturday.

Weather report for the weekend is definately looking up.

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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OldFingers57

04/29/2014 11:58AM

Well it looks like it is going to be cool but nice for this weekend.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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MagicPaddler

04/29/2014 03:39PM

I had knee surgery today. I will see how I am doing by then to see if I can come. I will be on crutches and getting it wet in the river is out so I can help with the shuttle.

The question of the day is Freedom or Socialism?? MagicPaddler

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jcavenagh

04/29/2014 03:58PM

spottedowl - your assumption is a good one...there will be grill

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

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blutofish1

04/30/2014 05:19AM

The wife won't be able to make it this year but, my brother-inlaw said he would love to go. So still me +1

blutofish

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AndySG

04/30/2014 08:56AM

I will bring......Wings!

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Chicagored

04/30/2014 09:36AM

quote AndySG: "
I will bring......Wings!"

A boat would have been more practical.

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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jcavenagh

04/30/2014 11:06AM

quote Chicagored: "
quote AndySG: "
I will bring......Wings!"

A boat would have been more practical."

Yeah, but those are so hard to paddle on I39...

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

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Dennisal

04/30/2014 03:06PM

Bob, with all the rain we have had the past few days, do you know if the Kishwaukee has any flooding going on?

Never lost. All portages and roads go somewhere or they would not be there.

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bobbwca

04/30/2014 07:41PM

quote Dennisal: "Bob, with all the rain we have had the past few days, do you know if the Kishwaukee has any flooding going on?"

The river level is great. No flooding from what I can tell driving over the bridges. All looks good for a Saturday paddle!

Bob

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bobbwca

04/30/2014 09:33PM

Change of plans on the 10x20 canopys. I looked today inside the shed at the club and they are buried. So, I have two 10x10 easy ups. The weather will be good, so we will be ok!

Bob

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Zoco

04/30/2014 09:49PM

Is there an approximate start time for the Saturday paddle?

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bobbwca

05/01/2014 04:27AM

quote Zoco: "Is there an approximate start time for the Saturday paddle?

"

Probably 11 am. That will give it time to warm up a bit in the morning, and everyone time to eat breakfast etc.

Bob

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Zoco

05/01/2014 07:09AM

quote bobbwca: "
quote Zoco: "Is there an approximate start time for the Saturday paddle?

"

Probably 11 am. That will give it time to warm up a bit in the morning, and everyone time to eat breakfast etc."

Thanks. Count me in.

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maxxbhp

05/01/2014 07:23AM

Damn, I wish I had thought about this earlier. I don't even have to turn to get from Sioux City to Rockford. The only bag I have with me is a 40 degree and a flannel liner. I'll probably try to come over Saturday, I should know more for sure Friday morning.

"...And the days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, .......well, I have really good days". Ray Wiley Hubbard

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bobbwca

05/01/2014 09:59AM

quote maxxbhp: "Damn, I wish I had thought about this earlier. I don't even have to turn to get from Sioux City to Rockford. The only bag I have with me is a 40 degree and a flannel liner. I'll probably try to come over Saturday, I should know more for sure Friday morning. "

I have an extra tent and exped mat if you need them.

Bob

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maxxbhp

05/01/2014 10:33AM

I think I have everything I need. I just bought some stuff to sleep a little warmer, that's all I was worried about. If I can get a couple of things to go right maybe I can be there tomorrow about 8 PM.

"...And the days I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations, .......well, I have really good days". Ray Wiley Hubbard

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AndySG

05/01/2014 10:57AM

quote maxxbhp: "I think I have everything I need. I just bought some stuff to sleep a little warmer, that's all I was worried about. If I can get a couple of things to go right maybe I can be there tomorrow about 8 PM. "

Great news Bill! Either post what you need here or send me a e-mail. Tent, bag, pad, mess kit, tarp, or whatever. No problem bringing extra gear.

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spottedowl

05/01/2014 02:03PM

I just spent $36.41 at Butera on stuff to make 24 hot, sweet and sticky wings and 20 Jamaican jerk chicken drumsticks. There's no turning back now! I'll bring my tandem Spirit II along with my Prism if maxxbhp or someone else needs a seat in a boat. Cya tomorrow.

swimming upstream makes you stronger

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blutofish1

05/01/2014 04:23PM

See ya in about 20 hours

blutofish

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Dennisal

05/01/2014 04:47PM

My retirement job started today, so this weekend I will be on a mower most of the time. Was very much looking forward to attending this year. Have fun everyone.

Never lost. All portages and roads go somewhere or they would not be there.

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plumbbob

05/01/2014 08:52PM

Hey Bob what do you need as far as food for the pot luck dinner

I will get all the rest I need when I am dead.

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bobbwca

05/01/2014 09:27PM

quote plumbbob: "Hey Bob what do you need as far as food for the pot luck dinner "

Chips, desert, potato salad, something like that. I think we'll have many main dishes.

Bob

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Tony

05/02/2014 12:26AM

Finally packed and will be leaving in the morning. I will be bringing chips and just finished making the salsa. See you guys later on today.

tony

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OldFingers57

05/02/2014 07:37AM

quote bobbwca: "
quote plumbbob: "Hey Bob what do you need as far as food for the pot luck dinner "

Chips, desert, potato salad, something like that. I think we'll have many main dishes. "

I'll bring the potato salad.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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QuietWaters

05/02/2014 09:51AM

I can only come this afternoon for a short while, but will be bringing cookies. Not sure if they will last until the potluck tomorrow. It will be up to you guys to show some restraint today. JK.

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bobbwca

05/02/2014 10:47AM

I should be out there by 11:30. See you all soon!

Bob

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Chicagored

05/02/2014 11:17AM

I won't be able to get there until Sat. morning. Hope you won't miss me too much tonight.

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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Canoe42

05/02/2014 03:11PM

Hope to be there by noon tomorrow. Hope you can hold off paddle till then.

"Half the things you read on the internet are false"-Abraham Lincoln

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kanoes

05/02/2014 03:34PM

have a fun wing folks!

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OldFingers57

05/02/2014 03:39PM

I'll be coming but not until Saturday morning. Hopefully in time for the paddle.

"Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.” ~A.A. Milne

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Trix

05/02/2014 04:31PM

Have fun everyone! Hope you have good weather and stay dry! One of these days I really want to make it over there.

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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Bonvicken

05/02/2014 07:00PM

See you all tomorrow am!

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nojobro

05/04/2014 05:53AM

How's it going? Sorry to be missing it.

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Chicagored

05/04/2014 04:09PM

Anita and I had a great time. All the food was the best ever.

We want to give a shout out to Bob for once again organizing what is turning into an annual event.

There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't yet met!

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OldFingers57