Non motor get together

[reelemin]

Ok - I'll work on some details - pass it on to Powerstroke and we'll let ya all know what is going to happen

Get the paddles ready

[Maximum12]

I'm ready NOW!

[Franchiz]

Count me in as well. My preference would be the upper Saint Croix.

I just got my kayak down from the rafters yesterday and hooked up everything. I'm ready to go!

[Chode2235]

St. Croix sounds really great. I have never paddled it myself. I push for the beginning of July or later.

[reelemin]

Right now we're looking at June 21st.

But if Late July is better for most, ...--- Everyone ring in with your .02 and I'll see what I can figure out.

[Quetico]

June 21st should work for me. Currently banking on heading for Isle Royale for 6 days starting June 25th.

Great choice on dates. I'd probably only be able to manage a single day instead of all weekend being so close to my backpacking trip.

[Chode2235]

I am getting hitched, and leaving the country for a couple weeks after. I wont be around until July 1st.

Do what makes sense to you all, but perhaps we also plan something for end of August then.

Jeez, I can't believe I am making late summer plans already.

[reelemin]

Hey code - good luck with hitching part. Its actually a pretty good thing - I've been with my partner for 25 yrs. And for the most part - it just kepts getting better every year - truly.

Now the important part of the post

I'll let everyone know the date soon, and definity another paddle in the fall !

[Powerstroke]

I would have to double check with my wife, but I'm thinking the 21st is bad for me. I come back from the BWCA on the 20th and I'm not sure she will want to spend another couple in the boat. I would love to, but we'll see.

Tami- I haven't looked at your email yet cause I've been swamped, but I'll check it out tonight.

[Maximum12]

June 21 is out for me, but those summer weekends fill up quickly, so if I miss out I'll try to hit the potential fall fun.

[reelemin]

Two other possible dates

July 19th or 26th ?

[Chode2235]

Those July dates work much better for me.

[Franchiz]

July 26th looks like it works best for me.

[Quetico]

The 19th would be best for me. I'll be at the cabin we rent every summer near Lutsen the 26th.

[Maximum12]

I'd be in for the 19th.

[Powerstroke]

I'm available for all 3 now. We might as well plan the June and the July19th.

[reelemin]

cool - How about a small GTG in June and then the main one July 19th?

[Powerstroke]

That would be fine. The June one I will be coming home from the BWCA on that friday and getting some clean clothes and picking up the kids. We will spend saturday on the river and maybe stay the night. Not sure yet.

I can't wait to get the boat in the water!!! I'm going to REI and Cabelas today to ease the cabin fever!

[reelemin]

REI - My slice of Heaven on Earth.

[Powerstroke]

It was a MESS there today. It was the scratch and dent sale and they were handing out tickets and letting people go in small groups. Every cashier was swamped.

We browsed and left. I've got my sights on a new tent, some new dishes/mess kits and possibly a new pack.

[Maximum12]

Yes. A gear run is in my future as well.

My old, crappy stove takes a good 15 minutes to almost boil water, & I tore my cheap, eight-year old waterproof pants ice-fishing this winter. And I'm thinking a portable depth-finder will be invaluable in the BWCA...time to upgrade!