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Ely to Atikokan Canoe Race?. 42Fish on Nov 18, 2008, 10:48 AM

I don't think they have done this race for years.. on Nov 18, 2008, 10:57 AM

Although some still try to break the record for. salukiguy on Nov 18, 2008, 12:07 PM

ice up date ? guess by way of Moose lake. pinetree on Nov 18, 2008, 10:34 AM

Ice IN contest?. Timberrrgirl on Nov 18, 2008, 12:17 PM

Live cams. on Nov 18, 2008, 10:30 AM

tree killing bark beatles. ("> SWL on Nov 18, 2008, 7:13 AM

Pine beetles coming to the Great Lakes?.... Canoodler on Nov 18, 2008, 7:48 AM

Really scarry for the BW/Q if they do invade.... Question:.... Charles Eckroth on Nov 18, 2008, 12:13 PM

QOD 11/18/08. on Nov 18, 2008, 7:04 AM

OT "I didn't know the gun was loaded." ...... Charles Eckroth on Nov 17, 2008, 9:46 AM

Carelessness, carelessness, carelessness... and look what happens.. on Nov 17, 2008, 10:06 AM
If you're referring to the one that just happened in Fridley,. on Nov 17, 2008, 11:00 AM

unloaded?. on Nov 17, 2008, 4:59 PM

amen. bigcatdaddy on Nov 17, 2008, 9:31 PM

Reminds me of a friend in high school. on Nov 17, 2008, 4:57 PM
We go hunting every year with. Tim Eastman (Woodbender) on Nov 18, 2008, 11:31 AM

Constant supervision. Raincloud on Nov 18, 2008, 12:21 PM

BW trip report in Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal. on Nov 17, 2008, 7:50 AM

A very enjoyable read. Only thing.... Charles Eckroth on Nov 17, 2008, 9:18 AM
"the heaviest portion of the food pack included four packages of dried batter ........ on Nov 17, 2008, 11:11 AM
Thanks! Good trip report. Missed seeing it in the paper. [EoM]. on Nov 17, 2008, 8:04 PM
Good article.... Wilderness Mama on Nov 18, 2008, 10:29 AM

Ragamuffin pays up in Tenessee (football OT). on Nov 17, 2008, 7:40 AM

Hello there, shrimp! (eom). Canoodler on Nov 17, 2008, 3:13 PM

QOD 11-17-08. on Nov 17, 2008, 6:44 AM

Sigurd Olson and Robinson Lake. on Nov 16, 2008, 4:48 PM

Nice!. Shane on Nov 16, 2008, 4:56 PM
thought provoking photos. on Nov 16, 2008, 4:59 PM
How cool is that, Uncle??!!!!. on Nov 16, 2008, 5:07 PM
Neat idea!!!!. satchmoa on Nov 16, 2008, 5:10 PM
Very Impressive. Maverick on Nov 16, 2008, 5:54 PM

Nibi Mocs can explain the details.. on Nov 16, 2008, 6:01 PM

Upon further review. on Nov 16, 2008, 6:04 PM

Re: Sigurd Olson and Robinson Lake. on Nov 16, 2008, 6:34 PM
Absolutely Mavelous - THANK you!. Tim Eastman (Woodbender) on Nov 16, 2008, 6:37 PM
Very Cool!. on Nov 16, 2008, 7:17 PM
All I can say is, "Wow, that is so cool!". on Nov 16, 2008, 7:54 PM

Okay, I can say one more thing . . .. on Nov 16, 2008, 7:56 PM

I don't suppose.... on Nov 16, 2008, 8:06 PM

No, you can't convince me of that . . .. on Nov 16, 2008, 8:25 PM

thats just..... bigcatdaddy on Nov 16, 2008, 8:29 PM
Thank you. Sigurd understood meditation. [eom]. on Nov 16, 2008, 8:30 PM
Wonderful!!! I wonder if it's possible to date that old photo,... Charles Eckroth on Nov 16, 2008, 8:57 PM

August, 1948.. on Nov 16, 2008, 9:44 PM

Actually...here is the mystery. Radiocarbon dating of the trees on Robinson Lake.... A "Scientist" on Nov 17, 2008, 5:19 AM

These guys been at it again?. on Nov 17, 2008, 10:36 AM

so can we presume..... bigcatdaddy on Nov 17, 2008, 1:22 AM

ok....perhaps not..... on Nov 17, 2008, 1:24 AM

Wow! Wonderful idea!. on Nov 16, 2008, 9:37 PM
Love it! eom. on Nov 16, 2008, 10:04 PM
I was on Robinson lake as part of our Quetico trip in 2003.. on Nov 17, 2008, 6:38 AM

Island Campsite. on Nov 17, 2008, 10:14 AM
Me too!. Cheryl T on Nov 17, 2008, 10:30 AM

What everyone else said.... on Nov 17, 2008, 7:30 AM
Me, myself and I.... Canoodler on Nov 17, 2008, 8:21 AM
Nice to see an UM post!!!. on Nov 17, 2008, 9:15 AM

AWOL. on Nov 17, 2008, 9:40 AM

I vote it the best. pinetree on Nov 17, 2008, 11:26 AM
"twin shots" to an extreme!. Lightfoot on Nov 17, 2008, 12:19 PM
ditto too!. rockyshoreline on Nov 17, 2008, 12:37 PM
very well done....eom. old_rookie on Nov 17, 2008, 3:03 PM
Thanks for taking us along. on Nov 17, 2008, 4:41 PM
nice picture!....and. on Nov 17, 2008, 6:29 PM
Very very cool. on Nov 18, 2008, 7:39 AM
Your post is the reason I check this board. Very nice.. on Nov 18, 2008, 10:29 AM

I wonder what effect the sagging economy will have on BW/Q useage in 2009.... Charles Eckroth (TOB) on Nov 16, 2008, 4:07 PM

I envision demand for campsites to rise dramatically...like a deluxe "Hooverville".... solodavo on Nov 16, 2008, 4:43 PM

I do believe your new login should be "Rose-a-Sharon" [eom]. on Nov 16, 2008, 8:27 PM

Okie-Dokie! (eom).. joado-davo on Nov 17, 2008, 3:12 AM

Not much. Sherwin on Nov 16, 2008, 4:45 PM

I agree with Sherwin...as usual :) (eom). howard sprague on Nov 17, 2008, 5:13 PM

the $4.00 gas and ..... on Nov 17, 2008, 6:36 PM
You're always sucking up to Sherwin...and to TOB. (eom).. solodavo on Nov 17, 2008, 7:38 PM

I would guess. on Nov 16, 2008, 6:00 PM

Anticipating that rapid of a recovery for the worst economic crisis in a century.... on Nov 16, 2008, 6:20 PM

Agreed. Maverick on Nov 17, 2008, 8:23 AM
The problem with socialism is socialism. The problem with capitalism is capitalists.. Argo on Nov 17, 2008, 10:54 AM

A gem of a partly OT post, tucked neatly away on a canoeing msg board. Thanks! Informative. howard sprague on Nov 18, 2008, 9:49 AM

Evidence from 08. Le cdv on Nov 16, 2008, 6:33 PM
In numbers, probably not. In which users, perhaps.. tick on Nov 17, 2008, 4:29 AM

I agree with Tick, and some with Lee, as the permits usually are all taken, I suspect. Dan Lindberg on Nov 17, 2008, 10:26 AM

I predict a decrease in 2009.... on Nov 17, 2008, 8:30 AM

Yep, there was a decrease in 2008. Lakerloon on Nov 17, 2008, 11:24 AM

Level or increase. on Nov 17, 2008, 9:56 AM
I hope that it opens up more permits so.... on Nov 17, 2008, 2:01 PM
Depends on gas prices. DaveOh on Nov 17, 2008, 6:27 PM

For that matter, it depends on a fire ban...all that extra fuel for your stove.... solodavo on Nov 17, 2008, 7:09 PM

Trying this again, seeking help on route for spring.. GSP on Nov 16, 2008, 2:26 PM

Saw your post on the 5th - I've been through that on the maps but never done it. EoM. Tim Eastman (Woodbender) on Nov 16, 2008, 4:00 PM
Quick exit or alternate route?. Steve K on Nov 17, 2008, 9:21 AM

We will take 3-4 days and work our way out.. GSP on Nov 17, 2008, 11:09 AM

Most of those lakes but not that exact route. on Nov 17, 2008, 9:31 AM
Years ago we covered part of this route. on Nov 17, 2008, 10:51 AM

While you're waiting for winter to end. on Nov 15, 2008, 9:08 PM

A couple more clips. on Nov 15, 2008, 9:30 PM

WARNING: Don't view these clips unless you care about the canoe...(eom).. solodavo on Nov 16, 2008, 12:28 PM

Flow. on Nov 16, 2008, 4:16 PM

Thanks, Koda,! I spent an hour,.... Canoodler on Nov 16, 2008, 12:31 AM
A great big WARM thank you, Koda.... on Nov 16, 2008, 7:42 AM

You're most welcome!. on Nov 16, 2008, 4:11 PM

One more big rapids picture for you koda.... on Nov 16, 2008, 5:03 PM

I need a nose plug just to look at it! [eom]. on Nov 16, 2008, 8:28 PM

Middle TN Platyfest Pic. Bill/TN on Nov 15, 2008, 2:53 PM

Hey, that's a really good looking and contented group !. Charles Eckroth on Nov 15, 2008, 4:52 PM

Great. on Nov 15, 2008, 6:10 PM

And a great time was had by all!. on Nov 15, 2008, 6:56 PM

By the way,. on Nov 15, 2008, 6:59 PM

OK, Bill/TN, let's hear it please, OT or not!!! - eom. howard sprague on Nov 18, 2008, 7:45 AM

Nice picture and that is a neat.... on Nov 16, 2008, 12:39 AM

Plus...I didn't know they have a Piragis in TN, too. (eom).. on Nov 17, 2008, 5:44 AM

Tundra tents. Jerryg on Nov 15, 2008, 2:50 PM

one thing you should be aware of..... ("> Swims With Loons on Nov 15, 2008, 4:30 PM

I give ten points for that one. eom. on Nov 16, 2008, 9:06 AM

Pinnacle tents. on Nov 15, 2008, 5:15 PM

I believe the better way is an outtie eom. Shane on Nov 15, 2008, 10:48 PM

R U Crazy? Innie just makes sense. Jethro on Nov 16, 2008, 7:55 AM

No way. You must be misinformed. :) eom. howard sprague on Nov 16, 2008, 10:46 AM

Be a nudist.... 42Fish on Nov 17, 2008, 11:23 AM

Me agree...I've never used an innie, outie, overie, or hammockie, and.... solodavo on Nov 17, 2008, 7:21 PM

Rigging a sail on a canoe in the BW & Q... legal?. on Nov 14, 2008, 11:20 PM

I have always thought that adding a sail would make it a sail boat. tick on Nov 15, 2008, 4:20 AM

Sails/repurposing disposable goods. on Nov 15, 2008, 7:54 AM

Since the rules are vague on canoes under sail.... Charles Eckroth (TOB) on Nov 15, 2008, 11:42 AM

I do not think sail were illegal back then,. Brad on Nov 16, 2008, 8:05 AM
Speaking of sails, TOB, did.... on Nov 16, 2008, 8:22 AM

Yes and Yes. Course, I had to show them how. eom. on Nov 16, 2008, 4:10 PM

I was told by the FS. Bannock on Nov 16, 2008, 9:50 AM

So this would be considered illegal?. on Nov 16, 2008, 10:07 AM

i would suppose it would depend a lot on if you were a sail boater.... on Nov 16, 2008, 12:03 PM

And I believe that most persons "sailing" in the BW.... on Nov 16, 2008, 4:15 PM

Looks like most of you answered my question with.... on Nov 16, 2008, 8:53 PM

A solution that's not really makeshift but probably legal..."Canoe Kiting." The trick.... solodavo on Nov 17, 2008, 4:19 AM

While case law is fairly thin on this narrow subject, it was firmly established in.... Theodore Turner on Nov 17, 2008, 4:36 AM

probably like portage wheels. DaveOh on Nov 17, 2008, 5:09 PM

HERE'S THE OFFICIAL RULE INTERPRETATION. on Nov 17, 2008, 5:34 PM

In that case, I won't buy a "store bought" rig...I'll just buy directly from the.... solodavo on Nov 17, 2008, 7:27 PM

When I had a sailing rig for the battleship...... Charles Eckroth on Nov 17, 2008, 9:00 PM

I contacted the Ranger station in Grand Maris in 2002. Hoz on Nov 18, 2008, 6:21 AM

Thanks Hoz.. on Nov 18, 2008, 6:34 AM

Utah Canoeing anyone?. on Nov 14, 2008, 4:45 PM

Looks like fun, but the bidding is now closed! eom. swede jr on Nov 17, 2008, 7:32 AM

Midwest Mountaineering Winter Expo coupons. 11/20-23. on Nov 14, 2008, 2:09 PM

OT - I'm constantly amazed at the wide diversity of believes and options. Dan Lindberg on Nov 14, 2008, 2:00 PM

That one's easy. Tim Eastman (Woodbender) on Nov 14, 2008, 2:33 PM

And if you're misuninformed? (eom).. solodavo on Nov 14, 2008, 2:52 PM

That makes you an expert on the subject EoM. Tim Eastman (Woodbender) on Nov 14, 2008, 3:16 PM

My daddy teached me a lot! (eom).. iamthedecider on Nov 17, 2008, 4:46 AM

This is what amazes me. Lakerloon on Nov 14, 2008, 3:11 PM

I'm glad somebody had the backbone to say that,... Tim Eastman (Woodbender) on Nov 14, 2008, 3:26 PM
Perhaps.... on Nov 14, 2008, 8:08 PM

"Perhaps those people have...contributed all they can contribute". Lakerloon on Nov 14, 2008, 10:15 PM

Thanks Ken. I applaud your post (and you for posting it). eom. on Nov 15, 2008, 9:28 AM
Re: "Perhaps those people have...contributed all they can contribute". on Nov 15, 2008, 2:58 PM

I was referring specifically to those. Lakerloon on Nov 15, 2008, 3:20 PM

What amazes me .... on Nov 14, 2008, 10:09 PM

I stand by every word. Lakerloon on Nov 15, 2008, 8:36 AM

You raise a couple of excellent points. on Nov 15, 2008, 8:51 PM

Thanks, can't make any commitments right now. Lakerloon on Nov 16, 2008, 9:42 AM

I may be free all year .... on Nov 16, 2008, 4:19 PM

What amazes me is the party line stance of a good..... on Nov 14, 2008, 3:39 PM

I get a little tired of anti-regurgitators like you, who refuse time and time again. howard sprague on Nov 14, 2008, 4:52 PM

Hey, don't you have some Onion articles to write? (eom). on Nov 14, 2008, 4:54 PM

OT I was just going to start a post about the bickering.... Fourtown on Nov 15, 2008, 1:10 PM

I've been to Copia the last 6 years, and the dinner EVERY Year........... on Nov 15, 2008, 9:34 PM

Geo, there WAS that one fistfight we had at the Black Bear Inn,.... howard sprague on Nov 16, 2008, 1:12 PM

It was over the MAGIC BAIT.........forgot about that one :). on Nov 16, 2008, 4:39 PM

I got into a heated political discussion.... on Nov 17, 2008, 8:34 AM

I remember that. Hey Lee, ever get all those scratches buffed out of your car? eom. howard sprague on Nov 17, 2008, 3:03 PM
Heated? C'mon, Lee........ Mr.Sensitive on Nov 17, 2008, 5:59 PM

GET OFF THAT COMPUTER THIS INSTANT, MICHAEL! (eom).. Mrs. Sensitive on Nov 17, 2008, 7:44 PM

Dan, please consider my rewrite.... TrailZen on Nov 15, 2008, 2:17 PM

The absurdity of your post astounds me:)eom. Talusman on Nov 15, 2008, 4:45 PM

looks like deep winter has set in already. eom. tarpman on Nov 16, 2008, 8:11 AM

WARNING: Don't view this unless you care about environmental preservation..... Charles Eckroth (TOB) on Nov 14, 2008, 8:32 AM

Why is it every time I read one of your posts. Argo on Nov 14, 2008, 9:07 AM

Phew. Sherwin on Nov 14, 2008, 9:22 AM
The vast majority of people on the BB aknowledge the need to protect the environment. RkyMtnPdlr on Nov 14, 2008, 9:25 AM

Why is it....