Hi Gang........Stumpy here...
It's been over two years since my first post on this idea...back on the old forum. Some of you thought it was to far off...Now, we are more than halfway there, and less than two years away from reserving permits for it.
There have been a few criticts, but let me say this...It's not a contest. It's not about me. It won't be crowded, and it won't be easy. Yes, I'm calling the shots this time. Maybe those who make it there can all call the shots for 2010.
Those who make it in 2005 will be the charter members of the "B.U.G.B.I.T. Club" (better understand going bushwacking is torture, Club)
Here are the basics::
WHO...Whoever can get a permit and get to the location on the date(s) to be named later. No day trippers (campers only)...we will gather in the evening.
WHAT...It will be an informal meeting of tough and hardy travelers, where stories and information will be told. Knowledge, that has been earned, and should continue to be earned.
WHERE...It will be on a lake near the middle of Quetico, with no name, no portage trail to it (NONE), good depth, good water, plenty of bugs and campable shoreline, and maybe good fishing.
WHEN...It will be in mid-June 2005 (when bugs are bad and so are voyageurs)...And every five years after that...I hope.
WHY...Because the best information should be earned. Because I hold back on some stories on this board and I know others do to. Because exploring those no-name lakes makes for great adventure. Because I want to meet other bushwackers and hear where they've been and tell them where I've been (like Dettbarn Lake), and exchange great stories. Because I want to shake the hand of anyone that gets there !
HOW...Barring any changes in the permit system...I will anounce the exact date and location on this website at...10:00 PM (CST), DECEMBER 7th, 2004.

Thank You
Stumpy

It still seems like a long time off.   But thats a good thing gives all of us enough time to plan ahead.
Mr Bogwalker and I are looking forward to it.  Can't wait till you name the lake area.  I'm thinking of getting the permit the farthers away from it.  Or at least a couple of the hardest portages getting there.  I'd like to be warmed up for the no portage bushwack.
QPassage

Q:
I like the way you think...stumpy

I haven't responded to this before, although I have followed the discussion and wondered if it will really pan out. I've always observed that "talk's cheap, it takes money to buy whiskey", and I don't get into talking much. It sounds like the BWJ just might actually make it and if my bones and joints hold together long enough I'd like to maybe join you guys. My arthritis requires I use a cane while portaging my canoe and pack, and I'm not the fastest guy over the portage any more (probably never was), but I've never been the first one to quit and I always get there sooner or later. It'd be a pleasure to swap stories around your campfire.

Carl...If you walk into that lake with a cane, we will all be humbled. Whoever "we all" is.
Would love to meet you...but please be careful.
I have not done everything I've said I would (like putting my 65 Plymouth Valiant back together), but when it comes to canoe trip stuff, my word is good.
As we all find out...time flies the older we get...It will be here before we know it.
Take care....Stumpy

Hey...I thought since there are some new members as of recent, I would bring this post back up to the top.
Also want to say that the small number of responses, I feel is good. I'm only hoping to draw the most adventurous.
Crash on
Stumpy

Hey Stumpy, while I have not posted on this topic before, I would like to voice my support for this event. I hope to make it and would look forward to the challenge. I am even considering making this my first solo trip into the Q. It would be nice to finally meet some of the regulars on this board too.

Stumpy,

It definitely won't be the first time (and probably won't be the last time) I get lost in the woods up there.  In fact, some family members tell me that "getting lost" is one of my defining personal characteristics.  Frankly, if you guys actually do see ME around, YOU are probably on the wrong lake.

Anyway, sounds like a highly worthy initiative.  Directionally-challenged or not, I'm game.  However, I DO appreciate your intention to announce the location on 12/7/04.  That should give even me ample time to zero-in on your lost-lake destination.

Jimbo

Ranger & Jimbo...Welcome, Welcome,
Looking forward to meeting you.
A word of caution about the soloing though. I'd hate the thought of someone deep in those woods with a twisted or broken ankle or leg. Anything that warrants asistance could get you killed if you're alone out there.
I once turned back on a bushwhack because my friends 13 year old son was with me. I got to thinking...If something happened to me I can't be sure he will get out on his own.
Maybe some of you on the forum can team up.
Good luck, Be safe...Stumpy

Yo, Stumpy -

Excellent point about the dangers of soloing, in general, and especially re: "bushwhacking."  An outfitter I once used told me about a "soloing" fellow he helped carry out the week before.  The guy had nearly cut off his own thumb while hatcheting wood for his campfire.  At least he had camped where he could be found, alongside a busier waterway, rather than by himself on your Mystery Lake.

Anyway, don't YOU fret about breaking your own ankle en route.  I'll be glad to give you a ride using my new Wenzel Load Hauler (see Food Pack & Pantry thread).  I just can't promise that I will be able to deliver you to the correct lake....

Jimbo

Wenzel Load Hauler ?.......I'll splint my leg with a sapling and duct tape, and walk out first.

Stumpy,

Ah, that would be a much better solution for the both of us!  
Being "directionally-challenged", I would simply follow your duct-taped, leafy, limping, splinted self to the Bushwhacker's Paradise in the middle-of-nowhere.  Once we arrived, I might even have some medication for you, useful in alleviating pain resulting from broken ankles (tick & mosquito bites, hook barbs in thumbs, whatever ails you).  

Of course, I suppose I should allow for the distinct possibility that you distill your own vintage medication from wild berries, bug larvae, tree sap, and such.  

Hmmm... that might well be an improvement over what I carry.

Jimbo

I've been reading about the Jamboree for the couple years you've been talking it up.  It sounds interesting, and I'm sure it would be a hoot.
I guess the big question I would have is this:  Exactly how are we going to know where this location is?   Are you going to give a grid location, a GPS location or show a picture of a map with a tack in it?
Setting a meeting spot is nice, but considering the terrain, it has to be a real place with real coordinates.  The last thing I want to do is wander around through the woods for 2 weeks trying to find a spot that only exists on a Website and in your imagination.

dwight....Don't worry about it.
There will be no doubt about its location after I post it on 12-7-2004. If it stays where I am now considering, I could describe it in a paragraph. I want the challenge to be in the distance to the bushwhack and then crossing the final terrain...not in playing a location guessing game.
I might post a piece of map with an arrow saying "here".
I might describe it perfectly or with obvious clues. If it is with obvious clues it will be very simple...just hopefully witty. I'm sure others on the board will come out and state where I mean in that case. I would correct any misinterpetations.
It will be on a lake about the size of Side Lake in Quetico (biggest hint I've given out yet).
But I never said it would be easy.
Stumpy

Stumpy-we all look forward to the challenge and the secrecy and thinking about where it might be is half the fun to me. Thanks for the new clue it may confirm my current thoughts about where we are headed. I look forward to meeting all the others bushwackers in 2005, especially you Stumpy. I will bring a couple of stories to add to yours that will be new to all in attendance. See you in 2005-bogwalker

<<<. If it is with obvious clues it will be very simple...just hopefully witty.   ......           Stumpy >>>>


Don't make it too witty, you might not find it..

Hi,
I'm just dragging this old thread up because the anouncement date for the Jamboree is just 1 year away (Dec. 7th, 2004).
The only change is that, out of respect for this website and all the wonderful people here, I am changing the anouncement time to 7:00 PM. CST. This means that you will all be the first to know the dates and location...not that it really matters, because permits won't be available for another month after that.
If you don't already know about the Jamboree, just go back to the start of this thread...it's all there.
Or, you can search the "old forums" to read about the start of this idea, 3 years ago, by a younger and cockier, Stumpy. (bad words to throw together ;))
Keep crashing brush and I'll see you in 18 months !.....
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.............over those eastern ridges, that island is a flower.........

Stumpy,
Thanks for bringing it 'back up.'  Those of us who are new members now have a great excuse to buy a whole new set of maps and do much dreaming and planning.

I'm going to have to practice this 'bushwacking with a canoe' thing.  I have done off-trail in the Rockies and the Ozarks with a backpack - but humping a kevlar helmet through the woods sounds like a whole different experience.  This may even change my thinking on what the requirements are for my next boat.

Thanks for the new dream!!

-- Goat

Just out of curiosity Stumpy - whay wait till '05?  Why not this summer?  Im sure you have your reasons but I was just wondering nonetheless.

I use an aluminum helmet.
Why 05 ? because it's a nice round number...and easy to remember if we do it every 5 years.
Also, some people have been planning on it for a few years now, and I don't want to pull a switcheroo on them. I remember some guy saying his son would be a good age to go then....But will he be old enough for the Jug ?? who knows !

wrote on Dec 8^th, 2003 at 6:01am:

Why 05 ? because it's a nice round number...

05 is a round number? And we're going to bushwack to a location Stumpy tells us...... This is going to be good... :)

Cheers,

q_v

well, at least the "0" was round...on second thought, even that's an oval.

Hmmm....
I don't think I need worry about TOO big of a croud, showing up at the Jamboree...
It seems, a lot more people would rather -sit on a bar stool North of Duluth !   :)

Well thats ok Stumpy because you and I both know there will be a few there.  Looks like the BWJ practice run for qp is on for this coming Sept.  I might even have a buddy for it already too.  I'm guessing and hoping that the one this fall it is a little tougher that the one in 2005.  
Can't wait Stumpy
qp

Stump:
The dream is great -- but the statistics are not that promising.  The odds of me being able to get the vacation approved at the right time - and it sounds like it might take a two week block - along with getting a permit puts me at about 3 to 1 against even getting started.  Assuming I have about a 50/50 shot of finding the place if I do get to start - I'm at about 6 to 1 against actually showing up.  

But - I've always liked going against the odds!!
-- Goat

Hey Goat!

Bah, bah humbug!

If we seniors band together & form our own flotilla, we can be tipping the bottle (of Geritol) & have fish on the griddle when Stumpy & the rest of the youngsters arrive!

Of course, IF they don't arrive, we may have to ask ourselves some troublesome questions...such as: what park is this?, what day is this?, where is the nice lady in the white frock who usually takes care of me?

Come to think of it, you're absolutely right.  This will be pretty much a crap shoot...and I ain't been feelin' real regular lately.

Oh, well.  C'est la vie et vivre la Jamboree!


Jacques-bo

Dont worry guys - some of us in still in the Spring time of our years will be there to change your depends and dispense your med's.

Two weeks round trip, to go to the BWJ 05 ?.....Nahh !
You should be packing real light....right ?
So, 2 days should get you near the middle of the park.
1 day for the bushwhack...It should take half a day, at most.
2 nights at the Jamboree.
Coming back out should be easier...figure the bushwhack plus a good days traveling part way back...1 day.
1 more day to exit park.
That's just 5 nights !...throw in a couple more layover days, and it's just a 7 night-8 day trip (with 3 layover days).
I think most of you could do this if you TRAVEL LIGHT and EFFICIENTLY.
If you think I'm talking, my travel time...No...I could and might go to the pre-bushwhack lake the first day...and if anyone bet me, I'd go all the way there in a day. That would'nt be fun though, except to say we did it.
I'm leaning towards a Tuesday & Wednesday get together. Then you could leave your entry point on Saturday and come out on Saturday...8 days, 7 nights and 4 of those days just to get there. OR, Sat. to Sun.....9 day trip !
Gotta get those permits you want !.....Me ? I'll be there no matter the permit I'm stuck with.

Who's that I see walking in those woods.
Why it's little Red Riding Hood.
Hey there Little Red Riding Hood.
You sure are looking good.
You're everything that a big bad wolf could want.
AHWOOOOOOO0000000ooooooo !

that's to scare off the fence-sitters :)

Drat!  I MAY need to pack boots!  Hmmmm... big fry pan makes the crossing.  Full-length lounge chair (with cup holders) may have to guard Bushwhack entrance.  Ah, the sacrifices!!!


                                                               Jimbo

but you know if we start planning this BWJ now we could really lighten the loads.  Say, Stumpy if you and I team up on the camping gear like you bring the fry pan I'll bring a couple jugs.  We might just lighten the load enough to allow this group of the Senior BWJ to jion us in 2005. ;)  Hey by the way PJ and Jimbo you know Nibimocs, Bogwalker and I have a special club now.  GoQ Club
qp
GoQ = Grumpy Old Queticomen

Quote:

If we seniors band together & form our own flotilla . . .

OK, Jimbo - I can see it now, the geriatric brigade takes the lake a day early and is there to welcome the youngsters when they arrive.  It is going to be interesting to see what the mix is that actually makes it.  I'd put my money on the 'wisdom of the ages' rather than 'the exhuberance of youth' on this one.

Stumpy - thanks for the 'travel time' estimates.  If you are looking at a Tuesday/Wednesday in the middle of June of 2005 we would be talking about the 14th and 15th. That would make the most desired permit dates Saturday and Sunday, the 11th and 12th.  Some of us with velocity impediments might want to try for Friday the 10th, with the marathon canoe racing teams going out on Monday the 13th.

Laying the groundwork -  got it on the calader, mentioned it to the wife to get her accustomed to the idea . . .

Odds are improving
-- Goat

Has anybody taken an interest in the clues Stumpy has been dropping here and there about the location of the BWJ2K5 Lake?

wrote on Dec 21^st, 2003 at 7:57pm:

Laying the groundwork -  got it on the calader, mentioned it to the wife to get her accustomed to the idea . . . Odds are improving -- Goat

Hey Old Goat, just wondering...What does ones wife say, when a subject like attending the Bushwhackers Jamboree, is brought up ?

Stumpy -
Well - this time my wife just said 'That sounds like fun,' which was more a response that - 'OK, I heard you - and it's too far in the future to make it an issue.'  My wife is accustomed to me taking off into the BW - normally on solo trips.  The idea that I am actually meeting some other people in the middle of Quetico sounds like a reasonable thing to her.  Knowing about this trip this far in advance gives me pleanty of time to get her used to the idea.

Now I may have forgotten to mention the Bushwack part of the trip the first time I brought the subject up - but that will come up later.  My son-in-law is going up with me this Memorial day, so that trip has the current focus.

Just managing expectations!
-- Goat

Old Goat -

You are a very wise Old Goat, indeed!

Started same process here last year.

Heck, I even used it to justify my "need" for a lighter weight canoe as a gift from Santa.  Heck, nobody here wanted to be blamed for old Jimbo collapsing under the weight of a heavy canoe as he hacked he way through the bush, up the cliff, & onward to Stumpy's paradise!

I bet if I had whined a little bit more I could have held out for a Le Tigre (3 pounds lighter but several hundred dollars more)!

Jimbo

Yes indeed very wise Jimbo.  I too, started this year but I went just a little farther.  Told my lovely wife that it was such an important issue that I had best be plannind an extra trip this year just to practice. ;)  I think its working too :)
qp

Hey QP -

You're not even in MY league until you get your wife to let you MOVE UP HERE (well...at least to the Cities)!  I've gotten MY "extra trip" in EACH of the three years since we moved here from North Carolina.

On the other hand, the wife is balking considerably at my suggestions re: moving even further north.  So, I MAY have hit my northern limit.  Also, she has gotten smart.  She now "taxes" my wilderness ventures with demands of her own.  She insists on "balancing" my Great White North ventures with time spent on "family trips" to more tropical regions.  Yuck!

I guess I shouldn't complain.  I'm the one who promised her a "cruise" a few years back.  Yep, that year the family flotilla "cruised" right throuh Pickerel, Jesse, & Quetico Lakes.

Jimbo

"If you think I'm talking, my travel time...No...I could and might go to the pre-bushwhack lake the first day...and if anyone bet me, I'd go all the way there in a day. That would'nt be fun though, except to say we did it."

Quote from Stumpy's earlier post.

Ummm,  I've raced against... and lost to Stumpy - he in his aluminum canoe and me in my fancy Kevlar tripper.  I think he had a broken paddle too.

Can't wait for the 05 Jamboree Stumpy - I became pretty good at following your wake last May - I'll probably get to do so in this year's river race.

See 'ya in May!

Thanks Beemer, but as I recall, you were right there with us at the end.
More portages in that race, would suit me just fine. When everyone pulls out just before the dam and clogs up the take-out and put-in, I pass many canoes. I take out about 50-100 yards early and run through the woods (bushwhacking :) ), and around the masses. Then I put in a safe distance ahead. Hey, they never say how short your portage should be ;).
Yes, I did crack my paddle on about my 3rd stroke. I had to keep the Babe Ruth side towards me for the next 19 miles or I would have been left with a stick.
I think we (my nephew and I) finished somewhere around 17th or so, out of about 100 in our class. The year before I placed 3rd, with my cousin. If you saw him you'd know why.
See you in about 5 months.

The day I anounce the lake & dates, is only 327 days away.
Where have the years gone ?
:)

HEY !
The BWJ 2005 anouncement date is ONLY 229 days away !!!

I'm thinking of changing the name of it to..."Bushwhackers Rendezvous 2005".

This may help dispell the "party in the woods" impression, that some may have about it.
Any comments ?



Hey, is that one lake, or two ?

Since you have brought it up, I think thats a great idea Stumpy.  In fact I'd like to add to it a little.   Well sort a, I think the BWJ thats now the BR 2005.  Needs a lake name.  So how about it everyone do you think Stumpy Lake would be a good name?   It sure sounds better to me than that Unnamed Lake.  This would be the easiest lake for me to add to my how did they get there lake name.  
Yup I've been B.U.G.B.I.T. yet again.
qp

wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2004 at 5:01am:

Hey, is that one lake, or two ?

Looks like two, but then if I look closely it could be four.  (McKenzie Maps)  In wet years, it could just be one...Hmmm, am I looking at the same lake as Stumpy?

BWR is a better title than BWJ...BWJ has identity conflicts with a certain publication.  That's my opinion.

Stumpy,

IF you're trying to dispel the "party in the woods" impression, I'm not so sure that calling it "Rendezvous" helps much.

Historically speaking, the Voyageur's BIGGEST PARTY BASH of the year was called "Rendezvous"!!  Lots of drinking, carousing, wrestling, fighting, eye-gouging, merry-making, etc. & so on....  That's what it was known for!!!

Me-thinks you're stepping in the wrong direction, oh fearless leader, lest that be your true intention....

Jacques-o the Voyageur

So... This means I am going to have to change the
names on my file folders, maps, and spreadsheets?

-aj

How about "Bushwacker's Eye-Gouging '05"  It has a nice ring to it that will keep the casual canoers at bay . . .

CJ -

LOL!! Hey, I'd be all for THAT name change, except... if I'm lucky enough to find/hack my way into Stumpy's middle-of-nowhere paradise, I'd rather not reduce the odds of SEEING my way out!!

Jimbo

This sounds interesting...Big Current?

OK. I plan all my trips a year out, if not more. Yeah, I'm already thinking about 2005's trip. So, it would be great to know where this thing is going, so I can check a map or two and begin to get the mind going in the right direction. A simple N/W cordinate will suffice.....

Cheers,

q_v

Sounds good to me, I don't care what you call it, I just want to go to Stumpy Lake.

WW

I can eye gouge.

wrote on Apr 22^nd, 2004 at 3:21pm:

So... This means I am going to have to change the names on my file folders, maps, and spreadsheets? -aj

Will this mess people up too badly ?

Will fellow bushwhackers be lost in the cyber woods ?

Stumpy,

I don't think the name change would effect a search on either site. I like "Bushwhackers Rendezvous 2005" at Stumpy Lake. :)

Hope to see you all there.

WW

Stumpy,
The Bushwhackers Jamboree sounds like a marvelous idea. Regrettably my blood has thinned quit a bit and I will not be able to attend, unless the coordinates are Longitude 80.96 Latitude 25.41.
Regards,
flp

Timetables are usually set around a cultures needs. For example schools are shut down during July and Aug to accomodate farmers. Fathers and mothers typically book holidays during this time of the year. I would enjoy attending the gathering but would need a date to fall in the above months. Are you firm on mid June time frame?

Hey flp
Look out for them gators!

Quote:

the coordinates are Longitude 80.96 Latitude 25.41

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-YB

Hmmm. Those co-ordinates put him in northern India.....

wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2004 at 11:55am:

Stumpy, The Bushwhackers Jamboree sounds like a marvelous idea. Regrettably my blood has thinned quit a bit and I will not be able to attend, unless the coordinates are Longitude 80.96 Latitude 25.41. Regards, flp

QV.  My plot puts him near Katmandu (80.96) or Miami (-80.96)

dd

Geographically speaking . . .
West longitude: sense is (-) negative
North latitude: sense is (+) positive
convert decimal point of degrees to minutes (divide by 60)
Looks to me like "Everglades National Park"
Lets see now . . . Florida Everglades + June = Ohhh Wilber!

-YB

Guy's that's good, you hit it on the nose, it puts you in the Shark River Sloth plenty of Mangrove tunnels it's a nice place in December you will still need to  bring plenty of sun screen. June is way to hot. Yes QV I did miss the -.

Shark River Slough???? I've not been there for quite some time, but willing to go again.

Only 146 days left until the lake and dates are anounced !

The 5 year wait is nearing its' end !

Start stocking the bug dope.

I've had a request for more hints.  ::)
Well, ....the day (Dec 7th), is drawing nearer.

................ :-X................




but then again.........Should we meet on an island ?..... ;)

Well now, December 7th (the big anouncement day !) is 100 days away.
Yes that's when you find out where and when. Of course the when is sometime next June.
100 days !!!!!.....can you believe how time flies !

I never meant to hold back info just to create a guessing game of it, but the mystery has done just that, and taken on a life of it's own. Many people kept asking for clues...so I started to give them. With 100 days left I figure I'll let out a few more....kind of a fast and furious finish.


clues...........?



Look below, to Bills Pond

Huh?

Cheers, (I think)

q_v

Not that DEAD SEA Stumpy. C'mon, I thought this was going to be worth the challenge to get to. ;) ;) ;D ;D NO fish there!

Who said it was about the fish ?

99 days

Its ALWAYS about the FISH. That is NEVER in question. :o :o 8) Everybody pack your swamp repellant ::)

wrote on Aug 30^th, 2004 at 3:00am:

Look below, to Bills Pond

Uggghhh!

...back to the maps.

-aj

Care to share any co-ordinates for the maps?

Cheers!

Sorry QV,
Not at this time.

83 days and counting.



a creek flows in and a creek flows out

Stumpy,

:P

np

Cheers,

q_v

Ten Weeks...Things look a little slow, so to spice things up here's my guess:

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[quote author=TwistTieCollector link=1045977902/70#73 date=1096058678]Ten Weeks...Things look a little slow, so to spice things up here's my guess:

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The mystery builds ... all I found was a broken link.

dd

Hey TTC,
I'm not getting a picture....just a red X in a box. Is this just me or your post ?

Without seeing the picture though, I think you are in the right area...........maybe

Gee folks, I click on it and get it all.  What can I say/do?  [Heck, dd, I can even click on the link in your quote and get it to load.]

Here's the pic on another site, rather than my own...

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OK , I got it now....

But now what ? Do you want yes or no's from me ? Either way I'd be giving it away as the guesses come in. There is still open water and I don't want anyone going in and waiting all winter for us.  :)

That's a very nice area you've shown us TwistTieCollector. Some of you may want look it over.......a lot.

Stumpy,
I'm just putting forth my own speculation, that's all.  No need to say anything...let me wallow in doubt.  It's no more than what I've endured up to this point.  I'll wait until Dec. 7 to find out exactly which lake it is.

I can drop hints
in many ways
but you all will know
in just 71 days...

and there's not a tenth as many islands on the lake.

Hey Stumpy- are you going to give lessons in skinning and cooking bullheads? Or should we bring other vittles? ;D ;)

I'll cook the bullheads, if you bring the stink bait.

wrote on Sep 27^th, 2004 at 4:30am:

and there's not a tenth as many islands on the lake.

What the...  ???

-aj

wrote on Sep 27^th, 2004 at 4:30am:

in just 71 days... and there's not a tenth as many islands on the lake.

I really shouldn't be explaining the clues.

Just a thought.

The idea of a bushwhacker's rendezvous was and still is interesting. The clues certainly have been. After all these years I'm afraid I'll almost be disappointed when the location is finally revealed.

Stumpy, it's your show but I have a suggestion 'cause I've seen wild guesses all over the place. What about just reposting the most helpful clues on Pearl Harbor day? It might solve a problem or two plus if someone actually got it wrong they'd they'd still have an interesting trip and probably come back with a story or two.

Just a thought. It's your deal. Bullheads can be very tasty though. Quetico bullheads? Really? My mouth is watering.

??? ??? I thought bullheads were stinkbait. ;D

Here's some of Stumpy's posts about BWR 2005 that he left at another BB...this is in three parts as the God in the Machine sez one post is too long!

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Brushcrashers Jamboree 2005
by Stumpy
Date & Lake will be revealed in 2004, in time for permit reservations. Until then crash some brush, discover lakes, and save up your tales of portaging adventure. This will be an informal meeting on a very secluded (no portage trail to it) Quetico lake. Any takers???
- Stumpy -
Posted on Feb 24, 2001, 7:20 PM



bushwackers jamboree 2005
by Stumpy
Just a reminder, its still in the plans. Bushwackers Jamboree coming to a lake not near you in 2005.
- Stumpy -
Posted on Sep 20, 2001, 10:47 PM



Bushwackers Jamboree 2005
by Stumpy


I have heard from a few of you regarding this idea. Here it is again...I am inviting fellow Bushwackers to join me on a remote Quetico -NO-NAME- lake. Some questions this has brought up have gone along the lines of who, what, where, when, why etc. I'll try to answer these.
WHO: Whoever reserves their permits in time and is
tough enough to get there. I'll be there alone or with a friend.
WHAT: Just a gathering of people to exchange bushwacking stories and to check out the fishing and one more lake.
WHERE: I will reveal that in 2004. It will be a very
remote, no-name lake in the middle of Quetico. (with no portages to it)
WHEN: Probably mid June (when bugs are bad and voyagers are also) 2005.
WHY: Because I can never quench my thirst to see another lake.
WHY (for you): To meet Stumpy. Who is Stumpy? I am the guy who's been to Dettbarn and
beyond. Our last canoe trip we went from Prarie Portage to Cutty Lake our first day with standard weight Grummans and canvas packs. We set up camp in daylight.
I've been canoeing Quetico every year since
1975 and been to over 400 lakes. I haven't worn bug repellent since 1976. I have many stories to tell, but clicking on the internet does not make you worthy to hear them. See you in 2005 if your good enough.
- Stumpy -
Posted on Sep 23, 2001, 6:17 PM



Love "out of the way " lakes
by Stumpy
1---I would say no, there are not many of us that go into these remote lakes.

2--On lake names, it's hard to tell. Some of the names are very old, however, Goodier Lake is named on some old maps I have from the 50's and guides I've talked to who worked at the old lodges on Basswood Lake referred to Goodier by name. However, if you have connections with the map company you have a chance at naming the lakes as in the case of Bill Rom, Jr. naming Rom Lake after bushwacking into there many years ago.

I would not consider Goodier Lake a bushwack as there are portage trails all the way there. Try a lake like Dettbarn if you want a real bushwack!

If you look further back on this board a few pages you will find reference to a "bushwacker's jamboree 2005".
I have had this in the plans for a couple of years and periodically post information on it. It will be a chance for like-minded adventurers to gather and enjoy the wilderness. Take care Bo and maybe I'll see you in 2005. Stumpy
Posted on Nov 17, 2001, 7:11 PM



Bushwhackers Jamboree 2005...... Survey....
by Stumpy
I'm almost afraid to ask it but...How many of you are considering going?
How many will consider a very long(MILES) bushwhack..?
Posted on Dec 13, 2001, 8:18 PM



Two weeks to go....scouting lakes.
by Stumpy
In 2 weeks I'll be heading into the middle of Quetico...checking out potential lakes for the Bushwackers Jamboree 2005.
Anyone else going in the last week of June ?
If you spot the "Babe Ruth" face, say hello.



Stumpy
Posted on Jun 6, 2002, 10:01 PM

Bushwhackers...I Think I've Found Our Lake.!
by Stumpy
Not to be revealed until late in 2004, of course but I have found a good location for Bushwhackers Jamboree 2005.
Fits all criteria:
Remote
No Name
No Trail
Lots of campable shoreline
Near center of park
Fishing? That's a secret
See you there in 2005, Stumpy
Posted on Jul 21, 2002, 8:47 PM

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Here's some more!

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Many lakes do'nt see visitors
by Stumpy
In the BWCA I can think of a few that are not talked about...Caveman Lake or Marble Lake. My map is not in front of me, or I could name more. I've been through Image and Horsefish Lakes (near Marble Lake).
The Quetico however, has dozens or even hundreds that do not get talked about. I'm sure dozens that also go decades without visitors. Let's discuss it at the Bushwhackers Jamboree 2005.

..............Crash On...STUMPY
Posted on Aug 25, 2002, 7:23 PM




Thanks for the stories. Lets hear more....And hears a hint...
by Stumpy
The Bushwhackers Jamboree 2005 site is ...
in Quetico...
West of McEwen...where jackpine are blowin'
East of Paulene...past waters less seen
South yet of Cushing...over ridges we're pushing
and still north of Sunday...should make for a fun-day.


more to come......................in due time
Posted on Sep 8, 2002, 8:49 PM




But I'm having fun...
by Stumpy
I'm having fun remaining anonomous until the Bushwackers Jamboree 2005.
Although I've left hints......i.e. Babe Ruth
Posted on Oct 9, 2002, 9:39 PM




A few tips...
by Stumpy
Fortunatley I bushwhack better than I type and spell.
I don't do proper orienteering but I do use a compass, deadreckoning and common sense. I don't use GPS, however on A bushwhack last summer my companion brought one and traced our route (thats not what got us there).
Worst swamp stuck in ? (besides the Portage Bar)
Well, define stuck...I'm here are'nt I ?
Probably diferent spots along the Dettbarn Creek. We ussually stick to the high ground when possible.
Should you give up...? YES
Just kidding but I can't answer that for you. I admit I got "turned around" last year while looking for the "old" portage along the creek between the Wawiag River and Belair Lake. My compass was back in a pack and I foolishly veerd to far from the creek. I did'nt pannic and all ended well.
When bushwhacking I am more prepared. I allways say that with your camp on your back, you are never lost. You can pitch camp anywhere in Quetico and find some water.
So single portaging is a key.
I also often have great suport, be it Rangeline, Lake Trout or Son OF Lake Trout. They can all portage like hell and have good sense of direction.
Rangeline sniffs out lakes like a dog and I'm not sure I could out portage Lake Trout. Rangeline, L.T. and I honed our portage skills over 20 years ago while working together at an Ely area outfitter. L.T. and I would do "Basswood River Tows". This meant driving customers to the Horse Portage then carrying thier gear over. We would try to impress for tips and then to out-do each other. Eventually we were each carrying 2 food packs and a square-stern NONSTOP. They had to unload us at the end because our arms would not work,and we could'nt tell the boss because he would yell at us.
That's over 200 pounds for a mile and I only weighed 165 at the time.
I can't do that now but I can still ignore the pain.
What I often do is just aim at a lake that is perpendicular to our line (sort of a no-miss) then march. We stop often to check the compass and aim at a yonder spot. We are almost allways ammazed to find ourselves at the very bay or cove we aimed at.
I know we are not alone at this (Lake Trout met a guy the other day, who has been to Dettbarn, Swartman and more) that is reason for the Bushwhackers Jamboree 2005. I want to meet these people and hear thier stories and tell mine...Stories you have to earn to here.
Hope I helped a bit...RxDx.
crash-on Stumpy
Posted on Dec 17, 2002, 10:19 PM

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Here's the last bit (two posts were still too long for the Machine.)

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Bushwackers Jamboree 2005....update...
by Stumpy
Hi:
It's been over two years since my first post on this idea...when I was a little more anonymous, and a little more cocky (at least on this board).
Many, thought it was too far off. Now, we are halfway there and less than 2 years away from permit reservations for it.
There have been a few critics, but let me say this...It's not a contest. It's not about me. It won't be crowded and it won't be easy. Yes, I'm calling the shots this time. Maybe those who make it there can all call the shots for 2010...The charter members of the BUGBIT club.

Here are the basics::
WHO...Whoever can get a permit and get to the location on the date(s) to be named later.
WHAT...It will be an informal meeting of tough and hardy travelers, where stories and information will be told. Things that should be earned.
WHERE...It will be on a lake near the middle of Quetico, with no name, no portage trail to it (NONE), good depth, good water, plenty of bugs and campable shoreline.
WHEN...It will be in mid June 2005 (When bugs are bad and so are voyageurs)...And every 5 years after that, I hope.
WHY...Because the best information should be earned. Because I hold back on some stories on this board and I know others do to. Because exploring those no-name lakes makes for great adventure. Because I want to meet other bushwackers and here where they've been and tell them where I've been and exchange great stories. Because I want to shake the hand of anyone who gets there!
HOW...Barring any changes in the permit system...I will anounce the exact date and location on this website at .....9:00 PM, DECEMBER 7th, 2004.

Thank you
Stumpy

Posted on Feb 3, 2003, 1:28 AM



Want to see a really spooky lake...
by Stumpy
come to the Bushwhackers Jamboree in 2005..heh heh heh
Posted on Apr 9, 2003, 12:06 AM



The Bushwhackers Jamboree 2005 is coming...
by Stumpy
in only twenty months
I'll be there, you can bet

sitting on a flat shore
watching the sun set

up past Lake Of Stack Of Rocks
a breeze blows in at night

scented by the jackpine
as water falls to right
Posted on Oct 5, 2003, 11:49 PM



No, just wondering...
by Stumpy
The Jamboree will be on a smaller lake, though not too small. Most the bushwhack/no name lakes in the Quetico are smaller...the lake northwest of Turn Lake being one exception...but not the only exception.
On my last flight to Clay I took special note and video. It is amazing how many of those little pothole lakes look deep enough to hold fish and look worthy of a visit. I was just watching the video again tonight. THere are so many potential routes out there, if you are willing to cut some gear weight and do a little sweating to get through them.....Oh well, another "off" season full of dreams.
Posted on Oct 26, 2003, 9:24 PM




Bushwhackers Jamboree 2005... (info. 1 year away)
by Stumpy
That's right, in 1 year (Dec 7th, 2004), I will anounce the location and dates of the Bushwackers Jamboree.
It's been almost 3 years since I started posting info on this topic. Not much of a wait now...just 18 months until the Jamboree.
To those of you not familiar with this topic, just do a bulletin board search on "Jamboree" and follow the posts back to Feb. 24, 2001....it's all there.
I'll post more info as 2005 draws near....
Come ye bushwhackers, and bring your tales earned of sweat.
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over those eastern ridges, that island is a flower.........................................
Posted on Dec 7, 2003, 12:50 AM

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Enjoy!

"A computer is like an Old Testament god, with a lot of rules and no mercy." ~Joseph Campbell ;-)

This machine in general:
I know the 5500 character limit is a PITA for trip reports but those with a clue and something worthwhile to offer always find a way. The limit exists to remind folks (like me) about getting long winded and boring. The goal is to save everyone time and bandwidth.

The PDB has a built in penalty for brevity wile it's encouraged on these pages. Go figure. One size NEVER fits all. Humdrum, like crotch deep muck are things best avoided when you really want to get somewhere and are determined to pack light.

It's Stumpy's call.

TwistTie posted a chunk
of a map
on a page

At the middle and top
you won't find
this old sage

But in 58 days
log on  
for a look

and then you will know
where to find
such a shnook

38 days......just 38 days

I think I'm done with clues.

Do you need more clues ?

Quite frankly, I'm clueless.    ::)

...37 days...
but who's counting ??
???  :-X ???

...36 days...
   ???

Sorry, I was offline the last few days.
...35, 34, 33, 32 days...
I'm back!!!

Hmmm.

Sounds like a winner.

Haven't read any but the first few posts.  Is the location going to be given or are we supposed to figure it out from clues given.  Take me a while to wade through all these posts.

PG

The location and dates will be given in just 22 days (December 7). You, my friend have been spared the 4 year wait.....not that I think anyone is losing any sleep over it.

My oh my, how the time does fly when you're having fun!! ;D
Seems like it was only yesterday,
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
now in 22 days they'll be here to stay... :-/ :-/

Any connection between the revelation of Stumpy's Pond occurring on Pearl Harbor Day?? ??? ::)
Please don't drop a bomb, Stumpy. ;D ;D ::)

No Old Salt, no connection.
It was just a date that is easy to remember and shortly before permit reservation time.

Sounds politically correct. I find Christmas even easier to remember.  ;D ;D 19 days... :-/ :-/

Man, if I've become "politically correct", then there is no hope for this world.
That said, on Dec 7th, I won't anounce the location as being on JAP lake.  ::)

Stumpy, has your ''lake'' changed over time?  ???In your earlier post, you referred to it as having good water and good depth, the polar opposite of bullhead paradise. :-/ :-/ ;D
Last I knew, bullheads like mud.

Old_Salt,

"Good water, good depth" for the resident mosquito & leech population, no doubt.  They don't require much of either....

Jimbo 8)

Be sure to ''water up'' before making those final 3 non-portages  ;D ;D ;D

B.U.G.B.I.T. Club

Lovely.  We get to portage large quantities of H20 since there will be hardly any fit for human consumption upon our arrival - IF we arrive - at our "destination lake"!!

Oh joy!  Oh rapture!  :'(

It kinda reminds me of the story the Steve McQueen character tells the Mexican bandito leader in the movie "The Magnificent Seven".  He recounts how one old boy simply took off all his clothes one day, & then how he proceeds to go jump on & roll around on the thorns of a cactus.  When Senor Bandito asks "Why did he do this strange thing?", McQueen quotes the old (naked) boy as saying, "Well... it just seemed to be the right thing to do at the time...".

WARNING TO ALL:  Stumpy regularly carries around 200 pound Duluth packs, wears an "S" on his chest, and has a certain fondness for cacti.  BEWARE!!!  

Jimbo   8)

Not quite, Jimbo....but hey, come on in....the water's fine.

Not sure which is worse... ::) ::) ::)
The countdown to Stumpy's Swamp... :-/ :-/ :-/
Or the countdown to my oldest daughter's wedding... :) :) :)
17 days... :-/ :-/ :-/
07 days... :) :) :)

Old Salt...
Just be glad, I ain't the groom.

No worries Stumpy. I not only gave her my impecable wisdom and discernment,
I picked the groom!! :o :o
16 days... :-/ :-/ :-/
06 days...  :) :) :) ;) ;)

wrote on Nov 22^nd, 2004 at 2:54am:

I not only gave her my impecable wisdom and discernment, I picked the groom!!

Good one old_salt,
I'm sure your wife completely agrees with you.  ;)

-YB

Completely!! Absolutely!! 8) 8) 8)
She picked me! :o :o :o
With great genes from both sides... ;) ;) ;)
15 days... :-/ :-/ :-/
05 days... :) :) :)

Does the new_salt have a QJ logon name yet?  I'd suggest NaCl.
BTW, my invitation must have been delayed by the postal system. You did send me one . . . right?  ;D
-YB

returned due to insufficient address! Sorry! ;D ;D

NaCl   ;) ;) ::) ::)

wrote on Nov 21^st, 2004 at 3:29am:

Or the countdown to my oldest daughter's wedding...

PJ, Are you providing the music for this one?


wrote on Nov 23^rd, 2004 at 3:20am:

returned due to insufficient address! Sorry!

So you then through it away.  ??? >:(

Quote:

PJ, Are you providing the music for this one?

Only if his daugher is getting married in Bemidji and his last name is McInnes.  But since o_s will be picking up a bag of dead animals at my mothers house the day after - I doubt I am providing the wedding entertainment.   ;)  

Shame - I'm good too.

   14 days... :-/ :-/ :-/
   04 days...  :) :) :)
   05 days...  to claim bag of dead animals- Thanks PJ 8) 8) 8)

wrote on Nov 24^th, 2004 at 12:07am:

... o_s will be picking up a bag of dead animals at my mothers house the day after ...

What a great idea for a wedding gift.

What happened to the main topic of this thread?
Stumpy's bullhead bushwack (bring your own water & fish)
13 days...  :-/ :-/ :-/

dead animal pickup!
04 days...   8) 8) 8)

daughter's wedding!!!
03 days...  :) :) :)

I'm giving my daughter!!
Is something else expected?   ??? ::) ;)

Hey the BWR is a Jamboree rendezvous. A wedding is a rendezvous of sorts as well. Congrats on Saturday OS!

I photographed a hundred plus weddings way back when. One of my favorite 'I'm going to leave soon so you wanna tip me' shots was the one of the father of the bride holding his pockets inside out. (Maybe you had to be there.) Some had issues so I learned to ask the B&G first.

Anyway - Today (tomorrow) is another more general rendezvous. Happy Turkey Day everyone! Enjoy it.

As to this specific rendezvous, jamboree whatever:
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Smack dab in the middle would be the best guess I've heard. It's less scary looking...some guesses were way out there. Be patient. It matters little to get there first IMO. You'll still have a month to wag tails. Put that energy to better use please. I got no better clue.

Thanks db! The 'empty pockets' shot is a good one.
I think we'll use it. I'll do it with my hand out.
12 days...  :-/ :-/ :-/
03 days...  :D :D :D
02 days...   :) :) :) ;)

I once heard that 'giving away' your daughter is like handing a finely tuned Stradivarious to a gorilla and saying, ''Be careful''. ;D ;D ;D
Thankfully, that's not how I feel. They are a great match.  ;) ;)Moved her stuff out yesterday and got my garage back.  8) 8)

Whew!! We got em married!! I'm broke!!
10 days...  ??? :-/ :-/

wrote on Nov 28^th, 2004 at 2:13am:

Whew!! We got em married!! I'm broke!!

Congrat's to the newly weds and to papa, as well.  At least "broke" is a temporary condition.

dd

I know a secret
I'll soon be sharin'
about a lake
just east of.........

Wow....you gotta know by now

But if not.....just 4 more days, and the 4 year secret will be out.

Day after tomorrow, Stumpy drops da bullhead  bomb... ;D :o ??? ::)
Happy Pearl Harbor Day... ??? :-/

Tomorrroowww!!!  Tomorrroooww!!!   ;D ;D
The ''bomb'' drops tomorrow!!   :-/ :-/

Oh the agony, the ectasy, we wait 'til tomorrow!
The suspense is building, exploding within! ;D ;D ;D
As we contain the joy of knowing
''Where would Stumpy go?'' ;D ;D
??? :-/ ??? :-/ ??? :-/ ??? :-/ ??? :-/

Well, well, well, it's December 7th.
Remember Pearl Harbor !!!!

Also remember to check here at 7 central time.

Any final guesses ?

wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2004 at 5:53am:

I know a secret I'll soon be sharin' about a lake just east of.........

Cairn?

AH... but will Cairn be the BEST approach??     Jimbo   8)

Here are the basics::
WHO...Whoever can get a permit and get to the location on June 15-16. No day trippers (campers only)...we will gather in the evening.
WHAT...It will be an informal meeting of tough and hardy travelers, where stories and information will be told. Knowledge, that has been earned, and should continue to be earned.
WHERE...It will be on a lake near the middle of Quetico, with no name, no portage trail to it (NONE), good depth, good water, plenty of bugs and campable shoreline, and maybe good fishing. See map below.
WHEN...It will be nights of June 15-16 (when bugs are bad and so are voyageurs)...And every five years after that...I hope.
WHY...Because the best information should be earned. Because I hold back on some stories on this board and I know others do to. Because exploring those no-name lakes makes for great adventure. Because I want to meet other bushwackers and hear where they've been and tell them where I've been (like Dettbarn Lake), and exchange great stories. Because I want to shake the hand of anyone that gets there !
HOW...


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OK, PJ, Cairn WILL be the best approach... other than via helicopter.
                                                        Jimbo   8)

wrote on Dec 7^th, 2004 at 10:48pm:

Cairn? Been there.

Okay - haven't been "there" but close.  I hope to be there though mid May pending Pascanell's plans.  Will leave a treat for all the folks!  ;)

Anyone looking for a partner?  :-/

I love it.  If I'm fortunate enough, I'll make every effort to talk my crew into getting into the area.  I'll tell them that Cairn has outstanding fishing.  Maybe I can even bring my sonar rig.  ;) ;)

I'm thinkin' bush plane. :o Stumpy, any midlake rocks to worry about? ??? And yes, Cairn does have some outstanding fishing.
So does Stumpy's Pond. ;D ;D, if you don't mind being ''out standing'' for bullheads. ;) ;)

Maybe this map version of the Stumpy Lake area with contour topo lines would be helpful (extracted and modified from etopo).

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dd

If not helpful, at least it's informative! ;D ::). Look for the iron canoe sunken near the outlet stream ??? :o

HMM - are those 50 ft. contour lines?  Do I read this correctly that Lake Stumpy is 150' above Cairn?
-- Goat

Closer to 200'! Toughies paddle & portage upstream. Getting there is only half the fun. ;D ;D Be sure to meet Stumpy on Cairn to offer a hand with his revolutionary ''Camel Pack''. Its only 15 gallons! ;D ;D ::) :P

Well, I figure to beat Old_Salt to the punch by posting something like this five days before HE is likely to.  So here goes....

IT IS ONLY 105 DAYS to Stumpy's Bushwhackers Jamboree!!!

This strange Quetico "happening" will separate men from boys, bushwhackers from mere portagers, foolhardy from the sensible, chub fishermen from the sport fisherman, mosquitos & black flies from their haunts on the lake to chase the whackies into the Bush, etc. & so on.

Those of you who are going EITHER have your permits OR you hope to hook on with other deluded souls who already possess one.  Your plan is made & you are committed.  Heck, since telling my wife about MY plan to go, she's been tells me everyday that I should be "committed".  Anyway, some QJ'ers have, at one time or another, indicated interest in this bizarre event.  HOWEVER, I find myself wondering if I should REALLY expect to see ANY other QJ'ers blazing trails to the Chub Pond....

So, after it is all said & done, will any other QJ'er be able to tell the tale?  [On the PLUS side, IF the answer is NO, I'll be free to tell whatever the hell kind of tale I choose to].  That presumes, of course, that I will FIND the place to be ABLE to tell the tale.  

Anyone else out there willing to admit to the Quest?

Even now, I fancy I hear the distant call of Pink Flamingos as they settle upon yonder Chub Pond....

Jimbo   8)

Hey, sources in low places tell me that valuable Jamboree mementos/"door prizes" will be provided to some lucky campers.  

Perhaps that tidbit of information will serve as an enticement to any "fence-sitters" out there.

Jimbo   8)

Yeah - pobably all of Stumpy's crap so he doesn't have to portage it out.

Jimbo, I'm flattered that you'd think of me when it comes to Stumpy's Pond.
1) Shouldn't this thread be moved to the ''rendevous'' area??
2) Are you giving away you prized flock of pink flamingos? :o :o
3) Is this a scam to get others to portage your leisure toys? :o
4) Would any fisherman in their right mind go there?? I'll let you answer this one. ;) ;)
5) There are some parts of this planet I don't need to see. :P
6) After last year, bullheads don't fit in my picture. ??? ???
7) Not everyone has pink flamingos! ::) ::)
8) Yes, there is hope!! ;D ;D ;D

wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2005 at 2:26am:

6) After last year, bullheads don't fit in my picture. ??? ???

Don't be so quick to judge, Old Salt.
I'm sure you've heard of the blue walleyes of Joyce
or the silver pike of Disappointment ?
Well, wait'll you see the red bullhead of Chub Pond !!!
You'll think you portaged to Mars !

Then again, what's to say I'm NOT an Allien, gathering a crew to hitch a ride on the next Comet...or Maverick....which ever comes along first ?  ::)

Twas not a judgement, Stumpy,
Twas a priority!!
Last years trip produced too few waldos,
05 shall produce an abundance of waldos and lakers!!

Bullheads and chubs have their role in the natural world,
I would never deny anyone, especially you Stumpy,
the sheer joy and ecstasy of reeling in another red bullhead
on light tackle-remember who has to carry it!

The reel question is
lest we digress
who will join Stumpy and Jimbo
in their mutual quest

for happiness and fulfillment
in a swamp pond
where pink flamingos breed
and ''one more red bullhead'' is all they need!!

Old_Salt,

Referencing your Question #4
___________________________________________
"Would any fisherman in their right mind go there?"
___________________________________________


There you go, dredging up my wife's argument about having me "committed", again!  

Well, at the very least, I expect to catch a few fish on the way TO & BACK from Stumpy Land.    

It doesn't appear that I'll NEED to catch all that many fish, either.  My original party of 4-6 has recently dwindled down to two and possibly just one (1), if my college freshman son pulls a certain important Summer Internship down in the Carolinas.  

A frequent partner, my brother, WAS going but, after careful "Old_Salt-like" reflection, he made the following observation: "WHY the hell do I want to hack my way through a mile of nasty wilderness, boot-sucking swamp, & who-knows-what just to get bitten by bugs while sitting on some desolate beach on some godforsaken lake with a bunch of bullshitting tall tale tellers?"  

I secretly thought that referring to potential Jamboreers as a "bunch" might be a bit optimistic but I held my tongue.  However, I didn't get very far with the response I DID give him: "It would be just like Old Times!" [referring to a 1996 debacle, notorious in our family circles, occurring 'somewhere' a few miles NW of Cache Lake]  

Brother Gary & his friends are now eyeballing my more sedentary Autumn Base Camp Trip option.  

Well, the way I look at it, it won't take all that many chubs to mix in with my Cache Lake Fish Chowder Mix to make a fine meal.  BTW, that stuff is great!!  

Let the faint of heart vegetate on their sofas!  Seize the day & the Flamingos!!  I say 'on with the Quest' and those fabulous 'door prizes'!!!  

Jimbo  8)  

I just got to thinking about this....

144 "replies" to this thread (thus far; this is #145)!  6204 "views" as of thirty seconds ago!!  Yet ONLY Stumpy, QP, & myself have confessed to "The Quest"... and I'm not even sure QP has done so on THIS website.

Hmmmmm... what does everybody know that I don't know??

Maybe the REAL question is: WHO does everybody know???

Is it Stumpy??  Did they just let him out of prison?  Is he a known practitioner of Voodoo or something similar?  

You know, there just might be a decent story on the other end of this bizarre expedition yet!  Tune in around late June & learn the REST OF THE STORY....
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JUST 104 DAYS REMAINING UNTIL BUSHWHACKER'S JAMBOREE AND THOSE FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES!!  COME ONE, COME ALL!!

Jimbo   8)

wrote on Mar 3^rd, 2005 at 8:20pm:

Hmmmmm... what does everybody know that I don't know?? Maybe the REAL question is: WHO does everybody know??? Is it Stumpy??  Did they just let him out of prison?  Is he a known practitioner of Voodoo or something similar?

Well, I was reading all the entries in the "Monikers" thread the other day and came across this:


wrote on Jan 19^th, 2004 at 4:39am:

Monikers ? OK We've all heard variations of the story around campfires... When I was on our high school trips, we were told about a guy up on McIntyre lake. The crazy, orphaned, axe wielding woodsman, that got his leg caught in a trap as a boy. He had a peg leg. He also was supposed to have chopped up several scouts in their tents on McIntyre, back in the 40's....but of course, he was still alive. His calling card was a THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, deep in the woods....and his name was Stumpy ! You still coming to the Bush Whackers Jamboree ?   :)

Kinda gives you food for thought, eh Jimbo?

Flamingo's drink too much and I can't carry the amount of whisky they would demand.  Couple this with being in a remote - very remote - part of the Q.  Angry, 1/2 drunk flamingos + potential convicted felon's on the lam + red bullheads = bad, bad, bad.

Plus, my vacation slot is in May anyway.

I don't think anybody is showing up, so once the date has passed I'm telling everyone I was there.  If by some weird chance somebody challenges me, I'll say that they were the one that wasn't there.  ;D

Also, I may consider making an alliance with several people and we'll all claim to have been there.  Perhaps gather in a wooded area outside some tavern and snap some photos to prove we were there!   ;D

I'll 'be there' bannock, I can vouch for you...

wrote on Jan 19^th, 2004 at 4:39am:

When I was on our high school trips, we were told about a guy up on McIntyre lake. The crazy, orphaned, axe wielding woodsman, that got his leg caught in a trap as a boy. He had a peg leg. He also was supposed to have chopped up several scouts in their tents on McIntyre, back in the 40's....but of course, he was still alive. His calling card was a THUMP, THUMP, THUMP, deep in the woods....and his name was Stumpy !

More pieces to the illusive "Legend of Badwater".  Gives me chills every time I think of it.

-YB

Ho Ho,

Speaking of monikers, my friend, I can see that you are truly aptly named!

On the other hand, indeed, THIS surely IS food for thought... very painful thought.  You leave me nearly speechless (an achievement my brother would say is "desirable but surely impossible").

I must look into this development a little further....

Jimbo   8)

Sooooo
Do I explain myself further ?
Do I give you references ?
Do I tell you I'm really a nice guy ?
Nahhh !

Besides, everyone knows it was Mr Green, with the candlestick, in the conservatory...Not Stumpy, with the axe, on McIntyre.

Hi, my name is Greg, and I'm a bushwacker.  

There, I've admitted it, and that's the first step towards recovery.  Now, where's the coffee and donuts?

I've alluded to it in other places, but here's the official committment - we'll be there.  Caked in muck (which helps with the itching bug bites), shredded to pieces, bewildered, and hungry for bullhead stew.  Six of us, bringing the total # of crazy people on Chub pond to ?? (not counting the flamingos).

So, who else will commit?  Or is it best not to, that way when you've lost your second pair of boots in the muck, you can back out without losing face?  ;)

wrote on Mar 5^th, 2005 at 4:25pm:

Six of us, bringing the total # of crazy people on Chub pond to ?? (not counting the flamingos). So, who else will commit?

Wow !...6 + 3(my gang) + 2?(QP & K) + Jimbo? = interesting already

new math

JUST 100 DAYS UNTIL HORDES OF BUSHWHACKERS DESCEND UPON STUMPY'S CHUB POND TO HAVE THEIR JAMBOREE!!

I guess I should really say "ascend", IF I am reading those topo maps correctly.

Regardless, come one, come all!!  Fabulous door prizes!  Tall timber tales!  An angler's challenge!  An entymologist's paradise!  Other unusual life forms!  A sociologist's puzzle!  A psychologist's dream!

Did I mention those Fabulous Door Prizes?!?

Jimbo   8)

YIKES !

Jimbo, I'm done selling this idea. The last thing I want is for "hordes" of people to show up. We'll see how this one goes, then we can start planning for 2010.

Then again, if they don't have a permit by now...they're out of luck. So what the hell....Come on all ye guttless chicken livers. I double dog dare you !

wrote on Mar 8^th, 2005 at 4:27am:

Come on all ye guttless chicken livers. I double dog dare you !

I haven't heard of a double dog dare since little Ralphy stuck his tongue on the frozen monkey bars at his school.  Count me in on the 2010 BWJ.  I'll be looking for partners.

-YB

Is Jimbo in PR or HR? ???
Stumpy, why wait til 2010?
If its worthy of this year, its worthy of every year?
Who's carrying the satellite phone?
Signs, signs everywhere are signs... 8) 8) 8)

wrote on Mar 8^th, 2005 at 12:27pm:

I haven't heard of a double dog dare since little Ralphy stuck his tongue on the frozen monkey bars at his school.   -YB

Sorry!  (Flaw in my character)

It wasn't Ralphie.  It was "POOR Flick" who was the victim of Schwartz's breach of protocol.  And it was the flag pole.

dd

wrote on Mar 8^th, 2005 at 4:50pm:

It wasn't Ralphie.  It was "POOR Flick" who was the victim of Schwartz's breach of protocol.  And it was the flag pole.

Thats right dd!  Oh my this is a great forum, and with outstanding contribution.  :D  Its a little known fact this classic movie was the inspiration for all of Jerry Seinfield's rise to fame (well maybe).  Poor Flick grew up to be George.

-YB

Stumpy,

Don't fret so much about Jamboree PR.  You're getting TOO excited over that unfamiliar word I used.  Calm down.  Count to ten. Check your dictionary.  The word I used is spelled "h-o-r-d-e-s".  

I suspect YOU were thinking about another word that sounds much the same as my word BUT it is spelled a little differently, with a silent "w" at its beginning.  It also means something quite different. It means "women of ill repute".

"Hordes of bushwhackers" is one thing.  On the other hand, what YOU were thinking of might make for an altogether different type of Jamboree.  I am sorry I got you SO confused, excited, and worked into a lather.

Perhaps you understand a little better now why dictionary skills are so important to us all?  

So let's forget about that OTHER KIND of Jamboree.  Save the thought for 2010, ok?  Concentrate, stay focused, & keep THIS Jamboree a clean, wholesome, family-oriented event.   Alright?
 
JUST 99 DAYS TO A WHOLESOME FAMILY EXPERIENCE AND THOSE FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES!!!  COME ONE!!  COME ALL!!!

Jimbo   8)    

wrote on Mar 8^th, 2005 at 7:46pm:

EXPERIENCE AND THOSE FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES!!!

Could those prizes be "Get Out Of Canuck Jail Free Cards" ?

WANTED....Jimbo, for solicitation on Crown Land. :o :o :o ;D ;)


I could have been much more creative while editing your post...but this IS a family show.  ::)

Monsieur Stumpy,

C'est vrai, mon ami.  Je pense que "I might oughta try another portage path to the Chub Pond", n'est-ce pas?  Les Voyageurs, oui!!!  Les Can-Can Girls, non!!!  Mon Dieu, ce n'est pas la meme chose!

VIVA LA JAMBOREE, MES AMIS!!  ELLE EST PRESQUE QUARTRE VINGT DIX-HUIT JOURS!!!

Jacques-bo   8)

[Beer has a way of washing what remains of 7th Grade French Class brain cells right down la commode....]

wrote on Mar 9^th, 2005 at 12:53pm:

Beer has a way of washing what remains of 7th Grade French Class brain cells right down la commode....

You might consider finishing the job.

-YB

That would be "butler", NOT "maid", at least in MY case, Old_Salt.  You'd best get that one right, ol' buddy, ol' pal!

VIVA LA JAMBOREE!!!

Jimbo   8)

Monsieur Jacques Bo,

what has happended to the highly anticipated event know as "Jimboree" or should it be "Jacques Bo Ree" to be held in conjunction with the "noted" Jamboree...???   I thought there were to be T-shirts, pink flamingo prizes and and autographed pictures of the world renown voyager... old_salt available to all who came...  for those of us less hardy or unable to get to Stumpy's Carnival of Bushwacking... we were so looking foreward to the spectacle...  Alas... once again hopes are dashed to pieces... :( :( :(  
Perhaps if not this year then... in 2010 in conjunction with that Jamboree...

Bruce

wrote on Mar 8^th, 2005 at 5:19pm:

Poor Flick grew up to be George.

I don't mean to hijack this thread (as if that would even be possible), but I was wondering what YB means with that statement.

The actor who played Flick (Scott Schwartz) grew up to be an adult film star, and George as I understand it was based on Seinfeld's co-creator Larry David.

Resume normal programming.

CW

Bruce,

THIS year I go into the Park loaded for bear (that's "figurative speech" ONLY, for all of you "animal rights activist" QJ'ers).  Santa Claus brought Jimbo a really neat digital binocular camera so he can document whatever unusual life forms (pink, etc.) he might come across around the Chub Pond.  Surely, despite my techno-ignorance, even I can figure a way to post those pics to my Jamboree Trip Report.  Also, I don't really know if Stu at the Boundary Waters Journal will want to give the event its PROPER coverage, but I may well invest in some "slide film" for that eventuality, just in case I choose to do a story & submit.  Slide film is the only kind of picture he'll accept.  Anyway, Bruce, there SHOULD be plenty of documentation & pictures, autographed & otherwise.

I have ALSO invested in a Garmin 60C which I hope gives me better odds on actually FINDING this chub hole.

As for "Jimboree", well, it WILL take place as previously announced... in the chub hole due north of Stumpy's chub hole-in-the-wall.  I'll be passing through that so-called "body of water" to get to his paradise anyway (any fool can see that bushwhackers will need to drop down from the north versus wading through the Cairn Lake Swamp on Skeeterville Creek!).  En route, I intend to set up a "shrine" on the beach of that chub hole & dedicate it to Old_Salt.  Too bad he won't be around for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Next...

C-Dub,

Re: Flick & George...when has YB (or anyone else around here, for that matter) EVER let the facts get in the way of a good story?!?

HEY, JUST 97.5 DAYS/JOURS LEFT UNTIL WHOLESOME FAMILY FUN, FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES, AND JAMBOREE!!!  STAY TUNED!!!

Jimbo   8)

wrote on Mar 9^th, 2005 at 5:10pm:

I don't mean to hijack this thread (as if that would even be possible), but I was wondering what YB means with that statement.

I don't mean anything by it C-dub, short of thinking that the aforementioned film has some of the same style of humor as Seinfield.  And that is in regards to expanding the quirks in life into something hilarious.  I don't follow the careers of the TV personalities.  Yes, my improv needs work.  But I figure it is as accurate as what the media dishes out.

-YB

No problem,  It is just a favorite joke the little Flick goes from tougue stuck on flag pole to ... well probably shouldn't finish that joke here.  

CW

YB & C-Dub,

I used to listen to Jean Shepherd on the radio just about every night, particularly in the summertime, as I was camped outside my house when I was a young teenager (yes, I lived in a tent outside my NJ home for a year or two... but that's ANOTHER story).  That guy was a helluva good storyteller.  Ralphie's Christmas adventure barely touches the surface of Jean's good stuff.  Someday I'll invest some energies & find some old recordings of his.

He & Seinfeld may have some similarities, but for my money Jean Shepherd has the much richer stuff, IMHO.

Anyhow, for what it's worth, WE'LL BE BABBLING ON ABOUT THESE & OTHER POINTLESS VOYAGEUR STORIES OF INTEREST BETWEEN SIPS AT BUSHWHACKER'S JAMBOREE, NOW LESS THAN 97.5 DAYS/JOURS AWAY!!  

Jimbo   8)

PS.  DON'T FORGET THOSE FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES!!

Can some one fill me in on where the pink flamingos came from? Does some one who is planning on being at the jamboree have them in their lawn? Will there be camp sights decorated with them?  Will they be the door prizes?  ::) Just trying to find out what kind of company we will be with at the jamboree.  

wrote on Mar 9^th, 2005 at 8:58pm:

Can some one fill me in on where the pink flamingos came from?

Even though I'm new here, I think I got this one figured out:  The Pink Flamingos inhabit the (very very active) imagination of Jimbo.

wrote on Mar 9^th, 2005 at 5:40pm:

As for "Jimboree", well, it WILL take place as previously announced... in the chub hole due north of Stumpy's chub hole-in-the-wall.  I'll be passing through that so-called "body of water" to get to his paradise anyway

Ahh, Jimmy me boy (it's almost St. Pats day)...
I don't want to reveal too much, or tell folk how to go but be forwarned about the water of that lake, for it seemed a bit stagnant (like Old Salts rear end, come June 15th).
At the end of a long sweaty bushwhack, I often plunge right into the water. I'm not sure if I'd do that on "Jimbo" lake.
Had that water been better, I'd have picked that as the Rendezvous (me speakum Frog too) location, as you will see a great gathering spot on that lake.
Where as Chub pond, seemed deep and clear, with frolicking otters and pink....

Magic -

Glad to hear you might be attending this gathering of the brethren!  For that matter, I was also glad to learn about Pghportager & the half-dozen suckers - er, bushwhackers - that HE will be conning into this hootenannie, too.

Ok.  HoHo has the pink flamingo thing figured out... almost.  

At one point or another on this or that thread, we got to talking about "missing items" around the USA that might mysteriously re-appear up in Stumpy's marshlands.  Numerous such items were mentioned.  I simply observed something about "reports of Pink Flamingos" being stolen from "this neck of the woods".  A notorious instigator/troublemaker - either Old_Salt or YB or someone of similar ilk - THEN came out quoting me & adding some kind of crack like:

         "Neck of woods = Jimbo's back yard".

Since then, everybody & his brother has put me on a great safari to retrieve Minnesota's lost Pink Flamingo Flock, allegedly belonging to me & currently roosting somewhere near the Chub Pond.

Anywho, that's a loose derivation of this particular pointless "legend".

The Old_Salt Shrine, to be constructed up on Jimboree Lake, equally pointless, shall honor his holy quest in some simple(minded) manner, not yet disclosed to the general public (probably because I haven't entirely thunk it up yet).

However, now that I AM thinking, I'm thinking Message Cairns & Olive Jars.  [Yeah, that's the ticket!  Message cairn!]

THINK FAMILY-ORIENTED FUN & JAMBOREE (WHICH, BY THE WAY, IS ONLY 97.25 DAYS AWAY)!  COME ONE, COME ALL, OR... SIMPLY SEND ME SOME MESSAGES TO BE TUCKED AWAY IN THE (northern) CHUB POND MESSAGE CAIRN FOR ALL POSTERITY TO SEE!  SAY WHAT YOU WANT ABOUT OLD_SALT OR STUMPY, WE WON'T CARE!

Jimbo   8)

Unlike Stumpy, I cannot claim to be much of an expert re: Old_Salt's posterior.  Despite my ignorance of that fascinating subject, however, I shall persevere re: my approach to Jimboree & Jamboree.

My hordes shall descend upon said Chub Pond from the North!!!  Stumpy, your crowd is welcomed to join us for fried frog legs.

Anybody know any decent recipes for them?

Jimbo   8)

Jimbo, I'll be checking for your post of the picture of your shrine to me - dear old salt!  It's the only way I'll be able to fully appreciate it.

I'm sure it will be something worthy of your imagination and the legends that swirl on the web about my fearless exploits!

Fortunately, I have other plans this year that will keep me in the fish!!  FISH ON!!  FISH ON!!  FISH ON!!  FISH ON!!
FISH ON!! You get the drift! :o  Chub seining isn't my thing.

wrote on Mar 9^th, 2005 at 10:17pm:

The Pink Flamingos inhabit the (very very active) imagination of Jimbo.

Flamingos are also very prolific.  ::)

-YB

on behalf of the Pghportager gang... there was no conning to get us to go... we'll gladly trodd off into the tick laden muck.

See you there

Hex

I look forward to meeting you, Hex!  And, BTW...

IN JUST 96 DAYS YOU - & OTHER PECULIAR PEOPLE PREFERRING PROBING, PIERCING PESKY PARASITES IN PROFUSION - PROCEED IN PREPOSTEROUS POINTLESS PARADES TO POND-IN-THE-PINES-PARADISE, PROCURING PRETTY PRIZES & THE PRIVILEGE TO PROFESS PAINFUL PROFICIENCY TO OUR PROGENY!!!  *

Jimbo   8)


* Provided probable "exsanguination" does NOT precede the promised program.

wrote on Mar 11^th, 2005 at 7:31pm:

PECULIAR PEOPLE PREFERRING PROBING, PIERCING PARASITES IN PROFUSION - PROCEED IN PREPOSTEROUS POINTLESS PARADES TO POND-IN-THE-PINES-PARADISE, PROCURING PRETTY PRIZES & THE PRIVILEGE TO PROFESS PROFICIENCY TO OUR PROGENY!!!

You forgot the Pink Phlamingos.

I sense more PR than HR in this.
Phink Phlamingos indeed!
I phought I thaw a phutty phat!! :D ;D

Seeing as I'm in the worst shape of my 44 year old life....this should be fun....     :P

wrote on Mar 29^th, 2005 at 4:31am:

Seeing as I'm in the worst shape of my 44 year old life....this should be fun....     :P

hey old stumpy, is that the beginning of an ''I tried, but age got the best of me'' excuse for not showing up at the pond? :o :o :o ???

Stumpy,

My now old, old, old offer (somewhere in the very early pages of  this thread) to haul your out-of-condition butt across &  into Stumpy Pond using my Wenzel Load Hauler STILL stands.  However, I will hold to the SAME prerequisite I set way back when: you must first break your leg en route.

Subsequent to that proffered service, however, just how you get BACK to Kawnipi Lake will be YOUR business.  

BTW, ONE & ALL, IT IS NOW ONLY 77 DAYS UNTIL I GET THE CHANCE TO HAUL STUMPY'S 44 YEAR OLD LIMPING SORRY SELF ACROSS TO TOAD & SALAMANDER HEAVEN.  YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON UNIQUE DOOR PRIZES TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO CHARTER MEMBERS OF THE B.U.G.B.I.T. CLUB!!

Jimbo   8)

wrote on Mar 30^th, 2005 at 1:54pm:

hey old stumpy, is that the beginning of an ''I tried, but age got the best of me'' excuse for not showing up at the pond? :o :o :o ???

Them's fighting words   ;)

That's it !...At the Rendezvous, I will personally, cook a steak dinner, for the first bushwhacker that beats me in an arm wrestle !

I hope it's not a girl   :-[

wrote on Mar 30^th, 2005 at 11:07pm:

Them's fighting words   That's it !...At the Rendezvous, I will personally, cook a steak dinner, for the first bushwhacker that beats me in an arm wrestle ! I hope it's not a girl   :-[

Hmmm....That sounds like  a challenge I might take you up on Stumpy.....I could use a steak at the Rendezvous... ;D

WW

Take a number

WW & Stumpy,

...and when you 30 SOMETHING & 40 SOMETHING youngsters get done messing around (in true voyageur "Rendezvous" tradition, I might add), the winner may aspire to tackle this 50 SOMETHING for the jug I will have won from 30 SOMETHING PJ in our upcoming unkilted race of unknown distance at an unknown time in some other unknown, godforsaken place.

Of course, I may be in a somewhat weakened condition from having hauled Stumpy over to Chub Paradise on my back in my Wenzel Load Hauler....

Jimbo   8)

Before the blessed event...er, I mean Rendezvous, I'll try to get a list up with some potential "helpful hints".
Say, around June 1st or so....that enough time ?
It won't be a route in there...just a few thoughts, like......

expect black flies, maybe lots of them.


not to imply, I've thought of everything   ;)

Stumpy,

"Hints?"  We don't need no stinkin' hints!! (nor Jamboree badges, neither!)  :P

What we need, Stumpy, are GREAT door prizes!  :'(

And guess what????   At Jamboree & Jimboree, we WILL have them!!!   ;D  ;D   ;D

COME ONE, COME ALL!!  IT IS NOW ONLY 69 SHORT DAYS UNTIL THE BLACK FLIES SEPARATE THE MEN FROM THE BOYS, THE WOMEN FROM THE GIRLS, & THE MANY WOULD-BE BUSHWHACKERS FROM EITHER: A) WHAT'S LEFT OF THEIR SANITY or B) THEIR VERY DUBIOUS CLAIM TO FAME... CHARTER MEMBERSHIP IN THE B.U.G.B.I.T. CLUB!!!!     COME SEE STUMPY TAKE ON WOODS WALKER IN THE JAMBOREE ARM WRASTLIN' CHAMPIONSHIP!!  COME SEE STUMPY TRY TO DEFEAT QP FOR THE JAMBOREE FROG LEGS FRYIN' TITLE!!!  BE THERE TO WITNESS BUSHWHACKERS CHALLENGE EACH OTHER TO ACTUALLY "DRINK" CHUB POND WATER!!!!!  DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE OF A LIFETIME TO WATCH B.U.G.B.I.T. CHARTER MEMBERS "RE-CREATE" MANY OTHER AUTHENTIC, BIZARRE, AND MOSTLY POINTLESS "COMPETITIONS" IN TRUE VOYAGEUR "RENDEZVOUS" STYLE & TRADITION!!!!

Just 69 days....

Jimbo   8)

Well said Jimbo,
Maybe I should just let you take over as the MC at Bullhead Slough.
and...
Of course I knew YOU did'nt need any "helpful hints". I was mearly thinking about those unfortunate souls, that have never talked their brothers into a dried-up, creek folly.

Also, I'm already thinking up excuses for losing to Woods Walker in that arm wrasle.....I can't hurt my poor wittow arm, before I get my butt out of here....I better get some dry ice, for that steak.

How about, the log roll, hatchet toss, and fire walk, for the other events ?   All while wearing kilts...of course !

Stumpy -

Fire walk in kilts??  Sounds like a real weenie roast.  :o

I'll pass on THAT competition, thanks.   :-X

Nevertheless...    ::)

IN ONLY 68 DAYS A FORTUNATE FEW WILL BEHOLD THE SPECTACLE OF THE MODERN VOYAGEUR AGE!!  A TRUE CANOE COUNTRY HAPPENING!!  A CHANCE TO ENCOUNTER EXOTIC NORTHERN LIFE FORMS... AS THEY PARADE THEIR MEANDERING WAY TO THE CHUB POND, OR ALTERNATIVE RANDOM DESTINATIONS, WHICHEVER THE CASE MAY BE.   :-*

And don't forget those fabulous DOOR PRIZES for the first several voyageurs who stumble their way into Bushwhacker's Paradise!!   ;)

Jimbo   8)

Wonder if we can get NASA to focus their satellite cam on Stumpy's Pond to capture the wave of humanity descending upon it, not unlike recent events in Rome? Stumpy and Jimbo, have you looked into this? I think a live feed into the QJ website would be nice, so we can cheer on our favorite voyaguers. You may want to provide jerseys or uniforms so we can readily identify the teams. You guys will certainly want to bring your wireless laptops so we can all share the experience in our bugfree zones. What's the date and time again, so we can all tune in? BTW, who do the Sox play at that time?

Old_Salt,

Everyone knows that Stumpy will be the guy in blue leotards,  red cape, & with a big "S" emblazoned upon his chest.  

It shouldn't be THAT hard to pick him out, even if the satellite picture quality is somewhat lacking....

Jimbo   8)

Is there enough room to land a float plane on this lake?  I was thinking about bringing the   (You need to Login or Register out for the day.

Hmmmmmm, great picture PJ!!  However, it prompts this question:

Just ONE "float plane"???  

I suspect we should be talking to Stumpy about the logistics of tethering a heavy-duty "dirigible" at the Chub Pond....

Jimbo   8)

Hey PJ,

Are you a member of the band?   If so what instrument do you play in the band?  

Bruce

Bruce,

PJ welcomed me to a "regional" QJ chapter meeting nearly two years ago with a bagpipe solo serenade.  It was as fine a performance as anyone in the North Country could ever hope to hear.

The man is a true professional & artist with the pipes.

Sure, I give him a lot of crap about the occasional pig-strangling sound qualities of those pipes in general (in the hands of an amateur) AND of their serving double-duty providing a "sonic cone of protection" against bears, bugs, & such.  Nevertheless, I fairly often DO think about something PJ posted, many moons ago.  In that post, PJ set up an intriguing Quetico fantasy scene at twilight.  He asked us to imagine the somber, wavering chords of "Amazing Grace", reverberating across the waters in evening stillness as the sun went down.

IMHO, there could be no more fitting way to end a first day of Jamboree than to hear him play that tune.  

In fact, I hope my kids hire the guy to do JUST THAT when they scatter my ashes over Cirrus Lake (somewhere west of the birch bark beetle "infestation" area, of course).  They would be doing us BOTH a big favor.

PJ has always DREAMED of writing off Quetico as a "business trip"....

Jimbo   8)

Quote:

PJ has always DREAMED of writing off Quetico as a "business trip"....

Dreamed of. . . ??  It has been a write off for the past 5 years.  Along with passing the jug to fellow canoe mates, I hand out business cards too.  I also write off . . . . . nevermind.  Big Brother might be checking in on QJ.

I wonder if my canoe, fish finder, and laptop tackle box, along with my rod and reel qualify for the ''home office deduction''? ???  I've done some of my best counselling and advising from the stern seat. ::)

wrote on Apr 9^th, 2005 at 1:10am:

I wonder if my canoe, fish finder, and laptop tackle box, along with my rod and reel qualify for the ''home office deduction''? ???  I've done some of my best counselling and advising from the stern seat. ::)

Print up a business card, create a product.. "I.E."  B.U.G.B.I.T Repelent, that can be claimed as a sellable item and you are set...one hundred percent legit.

Next trick is investing enough on your venture and profiting enough as well to prompt the extra effort of the paper work to make it worth your time...but you already knew that.

I'd rather work my job and vacation my vacation.  Mental health aint worth writing off.

wrote on Apr 8^th, 2005 at 12:58pm:

Stumpy - Fire walk in kilts??  Sounds like a real weenie roast.  :o

That's the first time I ever laughed till I cramped up, in front of this screen !......good one.    :D

News Flash!!  It turns out Stumpy Lake is in tidewater Virginia.  The 2005 Jamborvous is being relocated immediately to this location.  See   (You need to Login or Register and   (You need to Login or Register for further information.  All Jamborvous bushwhackers must report to the first tee on June 15.  Please note the following dress code restrictions:  No cut-offs or tank tops.  Note in addition that water hazards come into play on four holes, and that the location was carved out of woodland & is surrounded by water.  See the links for further details.

Alas!  Rampant commercialism runs amuck even with such an altruistic wilderness adventure as Jamboree!  Clearly Stumpy is prospecting for a 2nd Robert Trent Jones golf course to add to his "chain"... in this case, an unusual tourist trap catering to that very special/curious golfer who likes to hit it from the rough & "get away from it all".  This is terribly disappointing.   :'(  Such a sad revelation for B.U.G.B.I.T. enthusiasts who planned to flock (does a dozen make a flock?) just west of Kawnipi Lake in June!  Such a serious letdown!   :'(    

So - now that Jamboree is exposed for a blatant capitalistic for-profit, shameless, materialist enterprise - WHERE can we spirited voyageurs place our faith?  Certainly NOT with the man in the blue leotards, red cape, and sporting a big "S" emblazoned on his chest!!  ???  Certainly NOT in Jamboree....

Forsooth, WHERE shall we go?   :-[ WHAT shall we do???  :-/

CONSIDER BUSHWHACKERS JIMBOREEE!!  :D  INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, JIMBOREE OFFERS SIMILAR TERRAIN, AVAILABILITY DATES, FISHING & CAMPING OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS FORMER ACTIVITIES OF THE NOW DEFUNCT "JAMBOREE" (although our Activities Committee has suspended the Weenie Roast thing, pending "safety review")!!  COME ONE, COME ALL IN 63 DAYS TO JIMBOREE, WHERE THERE ARE NEVER ANY "GREENS FEES" & THE 19TH HOLE IS ALWAYS LOCATED IN THAT VERY NEXT TENT!  AND, YES!! WE ARE STILL OFFERING THOSE FABULOUS F-R-E-E DOOR PRIZES TO FIRST-COME CHARTER MEMBERS!!   :D

Trust in our motto:    "There's NEVER any profit & SELDOM any cents whatsoever at Jimboree."

Jimbo   8)

In the words of the sheriff from "Cool Hand Luke", ''I think what we have here, is a failure to communicate.''. 8) 8)

Stumpy, it looks a lot like copyright infringement. You DID take the legal precaution to copyright ''Stumpy Lake'', DIDN'T you?  ???If you failed to have the FOREsight to do so, that explains its appearance all over the internet. :'( People recognize a good scam when they see one.  ::)How much campable land is there? There's none on Jimbo Lake. ;)

Stumpy Lake=Vacation Destination for the masses.

wrote on Apr 13^th, 2005 at 12:28pm:

In the words of the sheriff from "Cool Hand Luke", ''I think what we have here, is a failure to communicate.''. 8) 8)

Actually, Stothers Martin played the role of "Captain" in the movie (more like prison warden).  Later movies pairing Paul Newman and Stothers Martin included Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Slap Shot and Pocket Money.  (Of course, Strothers played many more roles in John Wayne movies.)

dd

dd -

... as well as serving several stints as Guest Host on early editions of Saturday Night Live.

I guess the man had a bit of "rabbit in his blood."

Which reminds me... I understand Stumpy claims he can eat 50 Pink Flamingo Easter Peeps at one sitting!  Fifty (50)!!

The quinquennial Peep-Eating Contest follows the ever popular Kilted Weenie Roast, folks.  Don't miss it!!

Jimbo   8)

wrote on Apr 13^th, 2005 at 3:42pm:

... as well as serving several stints as Guest Host on early editions of Saturday Night Live.

Strother Martin only hosted one SNL show (April, 1980).  Sadly, he died in Aug., 1980.  Maybe you are thinking of Steve Martin, who hosted numerous SNL's?

dd

dd -

No wonder Strother was telling the same jokes EVERY time; apparently I was watching re-runs!  :o  Which reminds me, I should point out that there WON'T be any re-run of B.U.G.B.I.T. Rendezvous until 2010, so...

:D  COME ONE, COME ALL... COME ANYBODY!!  SURE, WE'LL BE TELLING THE SAME OLD TIRED JOKES & TALL FISHING TALES - AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN - BUT REST ASSURED THAT, IF YOU SHOW UP, CHANCES ARE WE WON'T BE TELLING QUITE AS MANY OF THEM ABOUT YOU!!!   ;)  SO, JUST 62 DAYS OF SPRING UNTIL WE'RE WADING HIP DEEP IN BULL(MOOSE)SHIT & GOOEY PINK EASTER PEEPS AROUND THE OLD CHUB POND!!

And, do remember: "there's NEVER a profit & SELDOM any cents whatsoever at Jimboree."

Jimbo   8)

Jimbo,
This is getting ALMOST as predictable (repetitive) as Stumpy's annual call for the ChiSox to win a pennant. ;) 8)

I'm thinkin the main entertainment will be the rendevous around Stumpy's AM radio as he tunes in another static-filled White Sox game. Don't forget to put in fresh batteries. ;D ;D

Old_Salt,

Speaking of radios, I've actually been thinking about whether or not I will "turn on" my radio at the Chub Pond.  Generally I enjoy listening to the "voice of the great Canadian Northwest" on CBC as I fix the evening meal.  Nowhere else do I ever hear such a unique assortment of odd-duck programming & music with a pure northern flavor.  Also, there's always the remote chance I might learn something about the weather on those rare occasions when the announcer says something other than "sun & cloud expected today".  THAT "forecast" covers all contingencies but it does so without telling the listener much of anything.  Every once in awhile, however, they WILL mention something about a monster blow coming through (after a "period of sun & cloud").  It certainly helped me prepare for some 70mph winds about 3 years ago!

The real issue for me concerns park/backwoods ethics and respect for the other campers.  I WILL have my radio with me AND playing it when I am on the more remote lakes where there are NO other campers about.  However, chances are I won't even turn it on at the Chub Pond... unless I'm comfortable that other B.U.G.B.I.T. members are generally "OK with that".  Many folks go to the woods to get away from radios & such.  Sometimes I am very much one of those folks!

In any case, I don't think I can pick up the Chicago station. It'll be the CBC or nothing... in English, French, & Ojibwe, depending upon the time of day.

Jimbo   8)  

wrote on Apr 15^th, 2005 at 3:58pm:

In any case, I don't think I can pick up the Chicago station.

Sure you can pick it up Jimbo, they crank up the power at night. Unfortunately, interleague play will be on then and they play Arizona (snore) on the 15th, and are off on the 16th. I would'nt subject anyone to the games anyway, but your radio would'nt bother me Jimbo....unless it's Rap  :o .

Now, as for Old Salt !.....Do you know me ???  ::)

Also, some of you may want to check out the April 15, noon post on the CCBBs (question about Yodeler & Range Line Lakes)....it seems my bushwhacking partner (Rangeline) has made a rare post on the Bulletin Boards.  :)

Stumpy,

Some say that you haven't really "heard" rap until you've heard it in Ojibwe.

Which gives me yet ANOTHER great idea for our kilted campfire competitive games... something we'll call: "Voyageur Rap!"  

Let me experiment with a few promising Chub Pond stanzas:

"Da bugs was bad,
Dey made me mad,
My boy, he say 'dis party So Sad!'

I grabbed da Deet
to spray ma feet,
now my ankles & toes dose ticks won't eat!

My boy go fishin'
& I fine him wishin'
dat he brought his gig for a frog hunt mission!

Ma tent pad lumpy,
Make me feel so dumpy,
Wants to kill dat boy who be calling himself "Stumpy"!

SO COME ONE, COME ALL!
YOU BE HEARING MY CALL!!
YOU BE JOINING MY SON & HIS B.U.G.B.I.T. PAW!

***********************************

Can anyone out there help me with an Ojibwe translation of this?  We're considering a "live feed" into Canadian radio & "the voice of the Great Northwest".  I can handle the translation into French, myself.

Those Canadians really get into cultural stuff like this....

Jimbo   8)

wrote on Apr 16^th, 2005 at 12:13pm:

Stumpy, Some say that you haven't really "heard" rap until you've heard it in Ojibwe. Which gives me yet ANOTHER great idea for our kilted campfire competitive games... something we'll call: "Voyageur Rap!"   Let me experiment with a few promising Chub Pond stanzas: "Da bugs was bad, Dey made me mad, My boy, he say 'dis party So Sad!' I grabbed da Deet to spray ma feet, now my ankles & toes dose ticks won't eat! My boy go fishin' & I fine him wishin' dat he brought his gig for a frog hunt mission! Ma tent pad lumpy, Make me feel so dumpy, Wants to kill dat boy who be calling himself "Stumpy"! SO COME ONE, COME ALL! YOU BE HEARING MY CALL!! YOU BE JOINING MY SON & HIS B.U.G.B.I.T. PAW! *********************************** Can anyone out there help me with an Ojibwe translation of this?  We're considering a "live feed" into Canadian radio & "the voice of the Great Northwest".  I can handle the translation into French, myself. Those Canadians really get into cultural stuff like this.... Jimbo   8)

Wouldn't touch this with a 10 foot paddle shaft.

dd

We are truly hitting rock bottom...June can't get here fast enough !

We are witnessing literary greatness.  BB administrators from around the country are schmoozing our friend Jimbo with offers that make PJ's gear list seem as small potatoes.  Don't do it Jimbo.  First its Red Green, then its Hollywood - those guys never make it back . . .

-YB

wrote on Apr 16^th, 2005 at 2:32pm:

We are truly hitting rock bottom...June can't get here fast enough !

Ummm, I thought it was a mud bottom at the ol' chub pond.

Da bottom be mud
With other kinds of crud,
But none of dat makes our Rendezvous a dud!

Da fishin' might stink,
Da moose might blink,
But good times will be had by all, I think!

Some biscuits we'll bake,
Some booty we'll shake,
We sure gonna party at Stumpy Lake!!

In 57 days,
We'll find 1000 ways,
To satisfy our urges fo da Jamboree Craze!

SO COME ONE, COME ALL
AND PLEASE DON'T STALL!
CUZ DOSE DOOR PRIZES... WELL, DEY SHO AIN'T SMALL!!!!

**********************************

More "Voyageur Rap", brought to you by...

Jimbo   8)

:o help !

wrote on Apr 20^th, 2005 at 3:15am:

:o help !

You are beyond help.  

You may wish to bring some form of a recorder, as it will be five years before we give you sincere, face to face, smoke to smoke, falling through the screens of our tents, council, again.

I have my words of council memorized.

You are beyond help, Stumpy.  This is "why" the jug exists.

k

wrote on Apr 20^th, 2005 at 3:57am:

You are beyond help.   You may wish to bring some form of a recorder, as it will be five years before we give you sincere, face to face, smoke to smoke, falling through the screens of our tents, council, again.

An Idea !
Kevlar tent screens....for those really big mosquitoes & Jamboree wild nights.

Thanks, Stumpy!   I needed some new material....

***************************************

Dey's kevlar in da screens
Dey's gas in da beans
In Stumpy's World by the pond, it seems.

Smoke to smokes,
Dey be telling der jokes,
Dose voyageurs, dose Bushwhack folks!

In 55 days
Over campfire haze
Dere's boys slappin' bugs by da firepit blaze!

SO COME ONE, COME ALL
HEED JIMBO'S CALL
OF JAMBOREE FUN, FOR ONE AND ALL!!

*************************************

More "Voyageur Rap", inspired by Stumpy, brought to you by:

Jimbo   8)

I'm pretty sure I preferred Jimbo's pre-Rap style better.

Stumpy, camping is like life.
You can't pick your neighbors.
Of more use to me,
Than a kevlar screen,
Is a soundproof tent.
That's where the big bucks are.
If Stumpy and Jimbo tell jokes, and no one hears them,
did they make a sound?
We've got to get this act marketed somehow.
They may not be Red Green,
But they are Blue Yellow.

After much thoughtful reflection, a further maturing of spirit, a yearning to "move on" with my creative development, much hate mail, and three headless pink flamingoes appearing at my door step (Old Salt, how did you get my address???), I have decided to move forward into my "post-Voyageur Rap" era of expression.  Besides,  "Voyageur Rap" is so, so, so... "yesterday".  And, as we all know, Jamboree is more about the possibilities of tomorrow.  Or, to be more precise:

55 DAYS FROM TOMORROW, WHEN THE LOST FLOCK SHALL QUIETLY GATHER IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE TO LISTEN TO A WHITE SOX STATION ON THE RADIO THAT CAN'T BE HEARD ANYWAY & TALK & JOKE ABOUT NOTHING THAT IS GOING TO BE AUDIBLE THROUGH THE SOUNDPROOFING IN THE KEVLAR-SCREENED TENTS.  COME ONE, COME ALL, & LEND ME YOUR EARS... BECAUSE IT APPEARS I AM GOING TO NEED THEM.

Post-Rap Jimbo   8)

Why are you getting my mail, Jimbo?
??? ???
Those phamingos must have been sent, ''Return to sender, address unknown, no such number, no such zone...'' :D :D

OS,

I figured you were leaving me an offer I couldn't refuse.

In fact, I'm surprised I didn't wake up screaming to find the headless flamingo lying beside me in bed when I woke up in the morning... a shocking bloodless, plastic mess.

That's OK.  I take the hint.  

Ultimately, I believe "Voyageur Rap" simply appeared before "its time".  Perhaps Jamboree will serve as a kind of "cultural festival"... an incubator for like-minded artistes.  From that fertile birthplace, the movement may spread first to coffee houses & small bait shops along the border around the Rainy River.  From there?  Who knows....

Anyway, guess what?

IT'S ONLY 52 DAYS, ETC. & SO ON....

Jimbo   8)

Jimbo, don't confuse me with your other ''friends''. ;)
It was HoHo who said he liked pre-rap Jimbo better.
It was Stumpy who sent you the headless phlamingos. I'm sure he intended it as a warning, since you ''fowled'' his intended intimate gathering with wild promises of ''door prizes'', and furthur threatened everyone with singing and jokes. Sir Stump has his own agenda (sordid stories to tell). Now he's wondering if he'll get an edge in wordwise, if you show. My sage advice, my friend, is to back off, and let whatever happens (nothing much) happen. My reference to the soundproof tent must have been misunderstood.  ;D ;DIt was simply to protect other campers (and wildlife) from my snoring. Ask Snowdog if you doubt this. 8) 8)

OS -  

Thanks for the encouragement re: Voyageur Rap.  I'll be sure to send you an autographed copy of my first CD... which should be available for the rest of the listening public late this Summer in bait shops everywhere along the fringes of known civilization... in the far, far North.

You know, I guess I needed a healthy helping of your "sensitivity advice" re: stealing Stumpy's Jamboree thunder.  Your kind words of wisdom AND those headless pink flamingoes from whomever are gentle reminders that even we HR/PR professionals can sometimes grow cynical & callous & cold.

Old Salt, you have touched me.  I am now definitely inclined to re-consider on the general location of the "Old Salt Memorial Shrine".  Last week I was about persuaded to change its title from "Shrine" to "Throne" and then to locate it about: 60 yards behind camp, down wind, under about 6 inches of soil, and -almost always - under a Full Moon.

However, I have heard the Call of Another Nature this week and, consequently, have had a change of heart.  It tells me that I have rushed to judgment & that you are right.  I have misunderstood you.  I beg your forgiveness... and that of Stumpy (currently - or very soon - up in the cold, wet North Woods fishing for Lake Trout).  

Also, I have about made up my mind about "the Shrine".  It seems only fitting that your shrine should take the form of a special wildlife preserve within the park, where fishing/hunting by humans for exotic species like chubs & rare Kawnipi Three-Eyed Toads, etc., shall be prohibited.  Anyhow, my vision is an exciting one & it is still taking shape.  

I'll be sure to take good pics.

Jimbo   8)  

 

Jimbo... Dare you say...  old_salt "memorial" shrine?????  alas... has the faithful friend and navigator, the cooker of cajun walleye and aluminum foil Laker... met his demise?????  or are you expecting something in the future unbeknownst to the rest of us?????  I would truly be devastated to hear that news... as would be the rest of us...  Or (on a bright note) are you preparing the way for a new song career???? singing ballads about voyagers... (just a thought)  or was it possibly just a mis-use of a word generally associated with shrines...  Oh, yeah that rap was very catchy... next you might try a ballad... how about to the tune of "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitgerald" where it gets stuck in your head and doesn't go away....  oh well, just some random thoughts and ideas...

Bruce

Bruce -

Geez, good catch!  Here I've been using the word "memorial" and all the while I've meant "memorable"... as in "thanks for the memories, Old Salt".  Yeah - that's the ticket - "The Memorable Old Salt Shrine", as in "Old Salt is such a memorable guy".  QJ World w/o Old Salt would be just as bad as QJ World w/o PJ... and that scare was bad enough back on April 1st.  They are the Ying & the Yang of QJ; they give us our "balance".

And where would QJ be w/o our Ying Yangs?  It's a scary thought.  So I say it is better to commemorate/remember them while they are still with us.

Ballads, you say?  Hmmm... I'll need more inspiration.  I'll have to give that notion some consideration during my long drive to/from work this week.  You see, THAT's when my Muse kicks in, when I'm driving.

I promise that the "Memorable Old Salt Shrine" WILL be worthy!

Jimbo   8)

Knowing OS as well as I do, I would say the original idea for an Old Salt Memorial (Memorable??) Throne was right on target.  We always carry a portable OSMT with us on our trips which has spawned many smiles (and many wisecracks) by those trippers who end up on portage trails with us.  It seems only fitting that a more permanent OSMT be constructed in such a remote location where OS can one day aspire to travel and get the solitude his long periods of musing truly deserve.  Just remember:  if you detect the odor of onion you are getting too close!!

wrote on Apr 26^th, 2005 at 12:05am:

Just remember:  if you detect the odor of onion you are getting too close!!

OR, if your eyes start watering . . .

-YB

Oh, and on another note... ;) ;)  if you happen to be in the same camp with OS, and awaken in the middle of the night to the sound of a bear growling in camp... (it's not a bear... :o :o  it's just OS snoring)  just go back to sleep and know that all is well and there is nothing to worry about... ;D ;D ;D   Perhaps a tape recording for posterity should be included at the Memorial/Memorable throne/shrine for everyone to know the real OS...

Just a thought...

Bruce

What can I say?
I am moved, beyond what words can describe,
To consider that Jimbo, whom I've never met, would honor me with a memorable ''shrine''.
I've never been a ''shriner''.
I do not need such honor, I prefer a signed blank check. 8) 8)
Bruce, thanks for the testimony, ??? ???
regarding my disturbance of nocturnal bliss,
I would be remiss, :-/ :-/
if I failed to remind Snowdog of the annual barking spiders fest, :-X
If his tent did not breathe, neither would he. ;D ;D
Our thoughts have shifted anal,
And our minds are somewhat banal,
To retain, is more than mind over matter, Snowdog.
I prefer the sweet gentle release that eases unneeded burdens.
I can only imagine
what the OSMT will be, :P :P
I will not be there to see,...
Oh well... ::) ::)

wrote on Apr 26^th, 2005 at 1:55pm:

I can only imagine what the OSMT will be, :P :P I will not be there to see,...

No worries Old Salt.  Jimbo will find the OSMT ideal subject matter for a weeks worth of POD's.  Maybe Snowdog will agree to provide the sound bytes.  

-YB  

okay, okay, okay... the desire for honesty  ;) ;) has driven me to admit... that it may not have been OS who was sawing those proverbial logs at that camp on the egde of Lake Four, on the way back from Hudson, those many years ago...  It may have been another member of that fateful trip who was providing the sound effects that awoke me in the midnight hour and serenaded my ears with the sounds of distant rumblings, snorts, and other various sounds... that kept me awake for a while (although, I have to say it was the first snoring I heard the whole trip...)   However, I will...   when Jimbo has the OSMT established gladly go to where ever it is and pay homage to that dutiful throne... with or without sound effects... ;D ;D ;D  Keep the humor flowing guys...  

And I have another thought...  perhaps as a tribute to the board we could arrange as a Grand Door Prize from the Jimboree/Jamboree a canoeing trip with the famous voyagers Old_salt, Jimbo, Snow_dog and Stumpy... Imagine the knowledge you could gain from that trip :o :o   ;D ;D  

And Jimbo could and probably would create a song to commemorate the occasion....

Bruce

wrote on Apr 26^th, 2005 at 4:05pm:

And I have another thought...  perhaps as a tribute to the board we could arrange as a Grand Door Prize from the Jimboree/Jamboree a canoeing trip with the famous voyagers Old_salt, Jimbo, Snow_dog and Stumpy... Imagine the knowledge you could gain from that trip :o :o   ;D ;D

Count me out Bruce, this virtual trip is bad enough.   >:(

I can picture the senerio.  I am sound asleep.  My dream is interrupted by a whining toddler, the dream becomes very realistic, even the burning sensation in my nose of the diaper that needs to be changed, why isn't my wife getting up to take care of it, I remember she is out of town, I awaken to perform the task only to find Old Salt sleeping peaceably next to me, still with that same bean eating grin from the evening meal etched on his face.

One of us is going for a swim . . .

-YB

No worries YB, the dream/nightmare you are having did not originate with me. Anyone who encounters visions of me in their sleep needs professional help. ???

Bruce & All -

You may have to bear with my fledgling efforts as I attempt to convert & refine my presentation style from "Voyageur Rap" to "Ballads".  I took a crack at it on my long trek to work this morning & ended up somewhere "in the middle", in the "limerick" neighborhood... I think.  Anyway, here goes:

***************************************
          THE BALLAD OF BUSHWHACKER BILL

T'is the ballad of Bushwhacker Bill
Who wandered the Woods for a thrill
But, oh, what a mess!
When that damned GPS
Conked out with the batteries killed!

He had aimed for "the Pond" in the Park
Which he sought on a Jamboree lark,
Following old Stumpy's vision,
Suffering laughs and derision,
From those CERTAIN that he'd "miss his mark".

So he banged through the brush in a daze
His Wits worried him well into Craze.
Through the thorns and the mud
He shed pounds, sweat, & blood
Wading swamps in a wilderness maze!

But Bushwhacker Bill... he had grit.
Plus he thought of the PRIZES he'd get
IF he would just persevere
And just carry that gear!
But... oh no!!  Now poor Bill had to sh_t!!!

Old Bill he did grunt and did groan
He did pant, he did shriek, he did moan!!
He seemed shit-outta luck,
When through Bushwhacker pluck,
Stumbled on Old Salt's Memorial Throne!

So Bill cried aloud with his glee
As he hosed that there shrine with his pee
When old Stumpy came 'round
To see what's going down
And got whizzed on the side of his knee!

So Stumpy dried off but was damp.
Cussed his luck & his boots he did stamp.
But soon "party" was on
And it lasted til Dawn
At Stumpy's Rendezvous Bushwhacker camp!

*************************************

WITH ONLY 49 DAYS TO HEAVEN, TODAY'S INAUGURAL BUSHWHACKER BALLADEERING WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Jimbo   8)
 

Jimbo...

Your creativity has left me speechless...
I am at a loss of words at your profound ability...

We all pay you homage, as we are not worthy....

Bruce

Jimbo, I think if your lead character in your ballad is named "Bushwacker Bill" you should try to come up with something to the tune of "Bungalow Bill" by the Beatles.  Just a humble suggestion from (or for?) the lyrically impaired...

...and Stumpy, I wish you luck.  You will be facing the singing, arm-wrestling, racing, flamingo-toting, shrine-building Jimbo along with the "32 flavors and then some" of Kawishaway.  I just have to believe this is not quite what you had in mind when you hatched this idea.  Of course you could just pair them off and Jimbo can come up with 32 different activities to keep the 32 personalities of K occupied!

Someone just HAS to bring a video camera to this shindig!  I know I'd pay almost anything to see a highlight film.

Snow_Dog,

No doubt ANY humble suggestion would improve the above contribution to the infant(ile?) branch of music known as Bushwhacker Balladeering.  I welcome all recommendations & thoughts.  I'm pleased to report the volume of hate mail for "Bushwhacker Balladeering" is not quite as high as that I received for "Voyageur Rap".

Alas, our prophet, poor Stumpy, is "suffering" up there in the cold, wet Park right now.  And, yes... I know, "he's far better THERE than to be down HERE suffering Bushwhacker Balladeering & Voyager Rap".  Regardless, the Master - Stumpy - is NOT currently in a position to confirm your conjecture re: his disciples not falling in line with his holy vision.

Shame be upon us, his humble servants, if our actions serve to thwart his will.  Stumpy be praised!  Hallelujah!

Now, as for my singing... nada, never, not a good thing.  "Songwriter", well... fan mail is running "iffy" on that referendum just now.  

Arm wrestling?  Unhappily, I was humbled to a near stand-still by my sixteen year-old last week.  I officially withdraw from the Jamboree competition.

Race?  Hey, I am an HR guy.  I operate w/o respect to race, etc..

Flamingo-toting?  In keeping w/Quetico wildlife regs, I will NOT tote any flamingo out of the Park.  However, IF they are domesticated and truly belong in my home neighborhood, I cannot be held responsible if the FOLLOW me home, overhead.

Shrine-building?  Nah, I'm going to run with the Wildlife Preserve idea... it's more natural.  We'll corral a few of the exotic species & take photos of the dedication ceremony.

Now, as for your last wish...  shindig highlight (low light?) films.  This wish MAY be granted, IF that be the will of our prophet.  And, NO, Jimbo Music Enterprises does not now venture into OR ever expect to venture into Voyageur Rap or Bushwhacker Balladeering choreography work {just a pre-emptory note to stop, in advance, inevitable future hate mail before it even gets started}.

Anyhow, THAT's today's news.  

48 DAYS....

Jimbo   8)

Hail to thee, Jimbo
QJ's Most Prolific Poster
Kimosabe of the flowing words of the Voyaguer
Ramrod of the ramblin' man
The keyboard is mightier than the pen, or the sword.
905 is the number to beat,
But you'll never catch our Jimbo!
He's da man!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

PS, Don't quit your dayjob!!

wrote on Apr 28^th, 2005 at 2:57pm:

Alas, our prophet, poor Stumpy, is "suffering" up there in the cold, wet Park right now.  And, yes... I know, "he's far better THERE than to be down HERE suffering Bushwhacker Balladeering & Voyager Rap".  Regardless, the Master - Stumpy - is NOT currently in a position to confirm your conjecture re: his disciples not falling in line with his holy vision.

I ain't gone yet ! You bushwhacker.

Is'nt that something like what Glen Campbell said in True Grit ?

wrote on Feb 23^rd, 2003 at 4:25am:

Hi Gang........Stumpy here... It's been over two years since my first post on this idea...back on the old forum. Some of you thought it was to far off...Now, we are more than halfway there, and less than two years away from reserving permits for it. There have been a few criticts, but let me say this...It's not a contest. It's not about me...

Duh, obviously !....
I should have said...It "is" about Jimbo.

;D ;D ;D

Hey, Stumpy, I was wondering what they were talking about, I thought I read you say you were going up this weekend.  Me too.  Ready for 20 degrees?

wrote on Apr 29^th, 2005 at 1:22am:

Hey, Stumpy, I was wondering what they were talking about, I thought I read you say you were going up this weekend.  Me too.  Ready for 20 degrees?

We're in a holding pattern, right now.

I should have said...It "is" about Jimbo.

;D ;D ;D
[/quote]

Dear Stumpy:

After all the pre-trip ballyhoo is said & done (& I freely admit manufacturing a "tad bit" of that, myself), and we actually launch our SR17 southward out of Stanton Bay, I intend to embrace your original vision.  

We hope to shake a few hands and swap a few stories.  

THEN, my son & I will be heading off to our own separate pursuits elsewhere in the Park.  

My oldest boy is in college these days & I don't get to see him so much, anymore.  We're taking this on as a joint challenge (for "bragging rights", as db recently suggested to me), hoping to have some fun, and then - much later - be in a position to share a few memories when the paddling & portaging doesn't come so easy to me, anymore.

In that respect, I guess, we're probably much the same as anyone else who actually attempts the Bushwhack.  Heck, I'm already hoping to do it AGAIN in five years time.  

Of course, my friend, let's see if I'm still talking THAT way at the end of June '05!

Stumpy, I am most grateful that you have conceived & put this "event" out there.  All of us need "something" to feel energetic about.  I think it's pretty darn neat that so many like-minded folks have picked this same "something" to be excited about, regardless of whether or not they actually attend.  For Pete's Sake, there will be well over 10,000 hits on this thread by the time it is all said & done!!  Can you believe it??

Even if my party never finds Stumpy Pond, you have already given my boy & I that "something-to-get-excited-about" for THIS year.  We ARE having lots of fun with it & look forward to meeting a few other folks feeling much the same way.

I have no expectations of anyone EXCEPT myself for this event.  I seek a feeling of accomplishment as well as some fun for my boy & myself.  In that sense I suppose, the selfish pleasure I/we call "Jamboree" really IS all about me.

Thanks, again...

Jimbo   8)

To once again quote the Cowardly Lion.....
"Shucks folks, I'm speachless"
thank you, Jimbo

Stumpers,

At times I think you are high on your self, and perhaps rightly so.  I'm hoping QP knows his head from his Stump, as I havn't done a moments worth of research on reaching your pond.  Personaly I couldn't give a crap.  I think my vacation life has been kidnapped.  If I did not have a seperate trip planned, I wouldn't give this so called honor of meeting you a second thought.

Now that this is off my chest... I'm looking forward to what ever pain you may give me or send my way Stumpers.  Fry Me, Fry Me.. It is after all... the Jimboree.

Praying humbly at your feet Stumps.  See you soon...maybe.

wrote on May 4^th, 2005 at 1:29am:

Stumpers,  I'm hoping QP knows his head from his Stump, as I havn't done a moments worth of research on reaching your pond.   It is after all... the Jimboree. Praying humbly at your feet Stumps.  See you soon...maybe.

I'm just planning on following the trail of flamingo poop falling from the sky.  Figure once I find that were all good from there finding the Jimboree  that is  ;D
qp

There is a slight chance I should not have been so rude and direct with Sir Stump in my previous post.  :-/  There is a greater chance that this little get together he has planned intimidates me.  :-X Yeah... There just may be flamingo poop in my pants, what the hey, that is probably closer to the truth.

Only Stumpy could organize such an insane vacation plan.  Fortunately for me this does prove I'm not the only one around here that is nuts.

We will try Stumpy, no guarantees; I'm no rock climber, but then again soon, maybe.

k

K,.....me skin ain't thin !

.......30 days boys (and gals).....30 days...

From "Canoe Country Wilderness" by William N. Rom
page 72

"Old guide and mentor Gus Walske always talked about a superb bass lake along these western reaches of Kawnipi but never dropped any hints as to which lake it was. I found one lake on the map, west of Kawnipi, that was narrow and a mile long that could have been it.
I tried hiking in to this lake, but after several beaver ponds, I decided that it was too far and not worth the bushwhack with a heavy canoe. Thus, Gus Walske's bass hole in the haunts of Kawnipi remains undiscovered."

Would Bill Rom Jr. ever show at this event, if he knew about it ?

Depends... does he know about our FABULOUS DOOR PRIZES??

Jimbo   8)

Of course he knows!!
Everyone knows!!
About the greatest, most fabulous, and coveted prize on the planet!
Jimbo's phantastic, phabulous, phantom, phink phlamingos!!
Come one! Come all! to the greatest show on earth!
There's a sucker born every minute! 8) 8)

18 days.....just 18 days !

It's mighty quiet out there...

Yeah....a little too quiet !

Stumpy...

I could always fill the void with some more Voyageur Rap, if you'd like.  Just give me the word!  The final QJ tally had VR running about "even" in popularity with Bushwhacker Balladeering (ie. most thought they both "sucked").

Hey, in what size would you prefer your Fabulous Door Prize?  Tall or Short???  I'm afraid I'm already completely out of Mediums.  I tried but they were virtually impossible to come by.

Also, I will require your assistance with Jamboree ceremonies commemorating the Old Salt Wildlife Preserve... unless, of course, I opt to go with the Shrine idea.  You see, I still have to get an official "weighing" of that old toilet seat up in my attic.  Unfortunately, I'm thinking the nasty old thing is likely to weigh in MUCH heavier than props for my Wildlife Preserve idea.

The way I see it, every ounce is going to count on that Bushwhack.  Benjimo & I are travelling bare-bones....

Jimbo   8)

Jimbrewie,

Just Give Stumps a commemorative version of the birds in my yard.  Light weight plastic to represent our friend QP.  Blue with a large bottom and feathers to represent Woods Walker.  Skinny legs to represent me.

Just a thought, only a thought….

I’d rather be sky diving.

Hold that thought.

k

wrote on May 29^th, 2005 at 3:42am:

Light weight plastic to represent our friend QP.  Blue with a large bottom and feathers to represent Woods Walker.  Skinny legs to represent me.

Are you saying I have a large bottom?  >:(

Well this large bottom just might break those skinny legs with my large hands in the middle of Quetico.  >:( So be careful of what you say !! :o

OK,
Deep Breath.....exhale.....Deep Breath..... exhale.......I'm over it.....I will pray for your forgivness in Church today K.  ;D

How many days now, I'm getting antsy.

WW

Jimbo,
Make mine short.
Now, can't we all just get along ?

Stumpy... You got it, Chief!  I think I'll be opting for one of those, too.

WW & K... FYI, the Bushwhacker Jamboree "Wrastlin' Championship" will be taking place immediately AFTER the Kilted Games firewalking competition/"weenie roast" over on the east shore of the pond just north of Jamboree.  We can pair you two off in the First Round, if you'd like, winner to move on.  BTW, our famed weenie roast is a time-tested, sure-fire method of getting our male combatants into the right mood for true combat.  It would seem that you guys may not require the usual amount of time hovering over the coals, though.

SO.... COME ONE, COME ALL!!  JUST 17 DAYS UNTIL ROUND ONE OF THE BUSHWHACKER JAMBOREE WRASTLIN' COMPETITION!  THERE, WE WILL SEE EITHER: BLUE TAIL FEATHERS BEING PLUCKED - OR - CHICKEN LEGS BEING SPLAYED IN WISHBONE FASHION!!  SO... PLACE YOUR BETS NOW & PLAN TO CATCH THE WILD ACTION LATER ON VIDEO CLIPS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU ONLY ON QJ!!  *


Jimbo   8)

__________________________________________________

* This unbelievable offer will necessarily be "Inukshuk access ONLY" due to the production costs.  So, if you don't wish to miss this once-in-a-lifetime Round One battle of the titans, reach into your pocket & become an Inukshuk today!!

wrote on May 29^th, 2005 at 12:48pm:

PLACE YOUR BETS NOW & PLAN TO CATCH THE WILD ACTION LATER ON VIDEO CLIPS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU ONLY ON QJ!!  * Jimbo   8) __________________________________________________ * This unbelievable offer will necessarily be "Inukshuk access ONLY" due to the production costs.  So, if you don't wish to miss this once-in-a-lifetime Round One battle of the titans, reach into your pocket & become an Inukshuk today!!

Ah ha !!
I knew it was to good to last...So the commercialization of the BWR 2005 has finally come ? !!!

Well, we might as well let in all the corporate sponsors now. Maybe we could get some $$$ if we name the location "US Cellular Lake" or something. Heck we'll just split the proceeds with the Ontario government. In fact they may wish to sell off nameing rights to all their lakes, to take pressure off their over taxed citizens. McDougall Lake could become McDonalds Lake...McIntyre could become Mitsubishi Lake...Conk would be Coca Cola and Poohbah would be Pepsi....the profit and possibilities are endless !
BWR 2005 be damned....let every D. B. Norton in the door....Not even Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck can stop us now !!!!!!!

...and oh,....I'll turn over my Inukshuk money at the Rendezvous and Jimbo or someone can pass it along.  ::)

Ok, ok, ok!

How about if we donate proceeds from the sale of our video clips to Park conservation efforts?  Maybe to the "Friends of Quetico"?  

This featured "grudge match" between The Blue Bomber & Chicken Little is bound to be a popular collectors' item.  Seems to me that some worthwhile cause should benefit from the proceeds.

BTW, right now the betting line on this particular match is running pretty danged lop-sided in favor of The Blue Bomber.  There IS one persistent question that keeps popping up, however.  It may very well impact the ultimate betting line....

Stumpy, you may be the only one able to answer this question:   Just how much of that Chub Pond shoreline is "runnable"???    

In other words, is there some sheer rock face OR some other barrier that cannot be climbed somewhere along its perimeter?  Think carefully & try to remember.  It's important.  Several folks have said they might switch their bets over to Chicken Little IF the ENTIRE shoreline can be run.

Anyway...

JUST 16 MORE DAYS AND THE CIRCUS ROLLS INTO THE OLD CHUB POND!!  COME ONE!  COME ALL!  WITNESS THE SPECTACLE!  AND BE SURE TO PLACE YOUR BETS EARLY; THIS QJ BETTING WINDOW CLOSES AS SOON AS STUMPY DISCLOSES THE NATURE OF THE SURROUNDING SHORELINE!!

Jimbo   8)

wrote on May 30^th, 2005 at 12:03pm:

Ok, ok, ok! How about if we donate proceeds from the sale of our video clips to Park conservation efforts?  Maybe to the "Friends of Quetico"?   This featured "grudge match" between The Blue Bomber & Chicken Little is bound to be a popular collectors' item.  Seems to me that some worthwhile cause should benefit from the proceeds.

Jimbo,
I was just fun'in ya
Keep the proceeds going to QJ, via Inukshuking

Runnable shoreline ?....I think you should hold that event on the northerly of the two ponds. There is a spot on the eastern shore of that one thats big enough for a small concert, but the water on that pond/lake is icky.....

Come to WOODSWALKER STOCK just avoid the brown water dude.... :P

Jimbo you know the actual event ("grudge match" between The Blue Bomber & Chicken Little ) I figure likely will take place long before the arrival of the qp boys at the BWR 2005.  Want to meet up early Jimbo?  We'll (I'll) hide in the woods and record the event.  ;D
 
Those skinny legged guys can run really fast you know.    Would that make K the winner?  Would that match be a heavy weight, lightweight or Flamingo wieght class?   Hey K!!!   Hint for ya, shave your legs, I think WW would have a har deer time holding on to ya.   :o  Bear repellant might help to,    I've actually seen both of you guys and size does matter in the   Bushwhacker Jamboree "Wrastlin' Championship"
Ok enough of this, time to call my bookie  ::)
qp

Shaved legs will also decrease air resistance, enabling faster running.

wrote on May 30^th, 2005 at 9:43pm:

Shaved legs will also decrease air resistance, enabling faster running.

Since I dont take a razor into the woods, seems I'd ask for the fabulous door prize to be a full can of Nair, that is providing you've booked your bet on me.

I've known since day one at meeting WW that he could whoop two of me. :P Probably could whoop Stumpy too. That's two of me and one of Stumpy.  ;D

I'm glad to know we can have some good hearted fun.  I'm truely looking forward to the BWJ.  I hope to live through it, (find the dang place) and maybe attend again in five years.  Who's to say.

k

wrote on May 31^st, 2005 at 3:24am:

I've known since day one at meeting WW that he could whoop two of me. :P Probably could whoop Stumpy too. That's two of me and one of Stumpy.  ;D

I don't doubt you K....but he's only got to beat me in an arm wrestle to win that steak....
Now, where did I hear there was a floating moose ?  :P

wrote on May 31^st, 2005 at 3:24am:

I'm glad to know we can have some good hearted fun.  I'm truely looking forward to the BWJ.  I hope to live through it, (find the dang place) and maybe attend again in five years.  Who's to say. k

Who's Kidding K..... :o

Stumpy I like my steak medium well  ;D

A few more bets like that & I won't need to carry my food pack in to the BWJ.  ;)

Counting the days !!!

Woods Walker

Umm, Woods?

If I'm reading between the lines correctly on Stumpy's post you better change that order to "well-done" or even "burnt beyond recognition".

Do a search on "cormorant" and you should come up with some suitable recipes for the steak Stumpy has in mind.

wrote on May 31^st, 2005 at 3:24am:

Since I dont take a razor into the woods, seems I'd ask for the fabulous door prize to be a full can of Nair, that is providing you've booked your bet on me. I've known since day one at meeting WW that he could whoop two of me. :P Probably could whoop Stumpy too. That's two of me and one of Stumpy.  ;D I'm glad to know we can have some good hearted fun.  I'm truely looking forward to the BWJ.  I hope to live through it, (find the dang place) and maybe attend again in five years.  Who's to say. k

K as you know being the only male living in my house I can clearly tell you that the NAIR thing is a long gone deal.  You need a new product called Veet!  Yes you read that right, Veet, Not Deet, nor Feet, but Veet.  As soon as I find out  if it doubles as a bug repelant I'll post the info here.  ;D
I've heard though, from the room across the hall, at times very loud screams.  But I think that was the candle wax and not the Veet.  But this is only hear say.  ;)  Run Forest Run  Oh! Oh! I mean Run K Run!
qp

OK, so it is noted, I'm perhaps fearful of WW.  He is kinda Bear sized in comparison to me.  Though, so far, Stumpy, and you, QP, are nothing but talk.  But what do I know. I'm just some guy that has been lost a time or two or three with a woman that does'nt hit five foot dry, and then lost again with a dog that does'nt hit 13".

I'm looking forward to the trip, and putting aside bragging rites of who uses the best form of tanning bed.  To me the BWJ is yet another remarkable wrinkle in time.  Have I selected good guides?

:-X

As promised, I'll be offering a few tips....starting now....
You folk may have better ideas, but these are some things I do while bushwhacking....

1.Always stay within hearing distance of the guy/gal with canoe on head...they won't hear you but you can hear them. Stay together !!!

2. Everyone should have a compass and take readings at each break. You GPS folk...more power to you.

3. Stop often and pick your route well. Depending on terrain and trees, this may mean 100 yards or 30 feet.

4. Allow lots of time, and don't rush.

5. One trip it !....cut weight, stop often, do what you must but I think one tripping it is the only way to go. You are NEVER lost if your camp is on your back...Home is where you stop.

6. Let the canoe carrier set the pace and the stops.

more to com...

wrote on Apr 16^th, 2003 at 3:11am:

Wenzel Load Hauler ?.......I'll splint my leg with a sapling and duct tape, and walk out first.

Hey, Stumpy...

In the interest of travelling light - per your recommendations of 6/2/05 - I have decided NOT to bring my Wenzel Load Hauler along to Bushwhackers Jamboree.

Please be advised that, in the event of your busting your butt (or lower extremities), I can no longer provide you with comfortable transportation, as originally offered so long ago.

Therefore, please go easy around those cliffs & DO remember to pack your duct tape.  FYI

Jimbo   8)

Leaving in 4 days  ;D

So if you have any more information to provide us Stumpy....fire away.

Will be in Ely on Thursday night, anyone going to be around Ely on Friday the 10th?

WW

Woods,

We'll be east of Atikokan on Thursday night, preparing to enter the Park the next morning.  I guess we'll catch up with you six days later, in the middle.

We'll monitor Channel One on the walkie-talkie on Tuesday evening, every hour on the hour.  If we don't see you pre-bushwhack on Wednesday morning, we'll see you on the inside... I hope.  

My son is the slender figure in the wide-brimmed, green Costa Rican "Imperial" beer hat.  I'm the wider, taller, gray-whiskered guy in the Filson vest and Columbia River hat.

The gold SR17 will either be under me or over me.

Travel safely.

Jimbo   8)

wrote on Jun 6^th, 2005 at 12:16am:

We'll monitor Channel One on the walkie-talkie on Tuesday evening, every hour on the hour.  If we don't see you pre-bushwhack on Wednesday morning, we'll see you on the inside... I hope.   My son is the slender figure in the wide-brimmed, green Costa Rican "Imperial" beer hat.  I'm the wider, taller, gray-whiskered guy in the Filson vest and Columbia River hat. The gold SR17 will either be under me or over me. Travel safely. Jimbo   8)

Jimbo,

I will remember you when I see you. Its been a couple of years since we talked at Copia, but I think I will recognize you.

BTW. We shouldn't need a radio to find you we will just follow the bolts of lightning, FLASH .....LOL... ;D

Will you be towing a solo with your gear in it....that would make you easy to spot from a distance.  ::)  ;)

WW

Woods,

Let's hope we have better luck THIS time than I had on that first trip, 15 years ago.  Towing solo canoes packed with gear, dodging lightning bolts, and fending off marauding parties of Fishers attacking our campsite was a bit much for one trip!  One of these days I'll get around to posting the written account to the QJ "Stories" board.  If nothing else, our 1st trip experience would offer encouragement to other Park newbies.  They would have to try REAL hard to mess up as much as I did!  

We screwed up, we survived, & we keep coming back.

Hey, Woods, let's hope we "bushwhackers" can say as much AFTER the Jamboree....

Later (I hope),

Jimbo   8)

wrote on Jun 6^th, 2005 at 11:52am:

Hey, Woods, let's hope we "bushwhackers" can say as much AFTER the Jamboree.... Later (I hope), Jimbo   8)

Yeah, I hear you buddy...... might need the waders for these campfire stories.....it might get deep!!

I just hope nobody gets hurt, that would really put a damper on our trip....so everyone be carefull out there.

BTW....Does B.U.G.B.I.T. stand for anything?

WW

WW,

Go all the way back to Post #1 this thread:  "Better understanding going bushwhacking is torture".

FYI, from one masochist to another....

Jimbo   8)

I don't know how much more I'll be posting before departure. My computer is acting up.

WW, Why don't you stand in front of the Ely web cam at 8:00 PM thursday, so I can see if I should pack that extra steak ?....Your basic "Charles Atlas" pose will do.  ;)

HEy Guys.
I HEAR THE BUGS ARE REAL BAD......black flies, and skeeters.
Like I said...."when bugs are bad, and voyageurs too"

Head nets ?

Ok Folks,

Be careful,

Let someone know your exact intended (and alternate) route.

Thank you ALL for helping to pull this thing together.

wrote on Jun 7^th, 2005 at 1:20am:

WW, Why don't you stand in front of the Ely web cam at 8:00 PM thursday, so I can see if I should pack that extra steak ?....Your basic "Charles Atlas" pose will do.  ;)

I would but I will probably get up there closer to 10:00pm...Thursday night.

"Charles Atlas Pose" or I could hold up a pink....you know ;)

WW

Woods, we gotta FIND the pink you-know-what's first.  

Stumpy, what is your best advice regarding hoisting oneself out of quick sand?  I understand from QP that HIS intended bushwhack route features THAT sort of thing.  Any words to the wise (other than "wait for the 2010 Jamboree")?  Presently, all I know to do is to offer QP some kindly words of encouragement from afar over the walkie-talkie as he is going down.

I figure Woods will get through OK using that route.  If HE gets into such a predicament, I expect he will just stand on Kawishiway's shoulders....

Later (maybe MUCH later),

Jimbo  8)

Wishing you all safe and rewarding trips. Watch where you're going, remember where you've been and by all means enjoy yourselves boys and girls!

First one back gets to start a new thread. By all means add a link to this one. I'll lock it at some point. It's just getting to big post to.

Well, the Talk has about stopped & the Time has come to head off into the woods & onto the portage trail less travelled.

On 2nd thought, that would be "the portage trail NEVER travelled."

This has been a truly Fun Thread.  If all our Tall Tales turn out to be safe ones, this thread will finish that way.

Me, my son, & those Fabulous Door Prizes head north tomorrow.

Paddle on!!!

Jimbo   8)

Have a great trip Jimbo, and come back with a great report (I know you will)!

Good luck all you Jamboreeers!
Stay safe & bring back great stories!

& Jimbo, good luck with the Flamingos... ;)

HEY STUMPERS...pull down yer pants..naw don't..please.

If I actualy do make it I'll have a small "peace" of jerky for you maybe..but that's it, as an offering.

No promises.

Thanks fer re-arranging my life, thanks fer the crap in my pants.. geesh, I'm feeling like a baby, ritlie speaking..did I spell that correct?

Rite of..what ever it is.

k

Yippie time to hit the hay then up and adam. First a 16 hour drive and then, heading to the jambo.  See you all after the big event.
qp

THUMP THUMP THUMP...

They're closing in on it now...

Stumpy's probably already there cleaning up campsites for everyone... ;)

Hope they all packed in sump pumps!  ;D ;D ;D

Seems the rains moved out overnight.  I wonder if they bushwhacked in yesterday (in the rain) or waited it out to do it today?  If the latter they could probably follow one another!

Why didn't we entice a film company to follow these guys on this trip?  <head slap> Doh!

wrote on Jun 15^th, 2005 at 12:10pm:

Why didn't we entice a film company to follow these guys on this trip?  <head slap> Doh!

LOL, what a frigging brilliant idea!  I laughed and smiled as I read it.  I can just see the interviews ("Jimbo, what was it like to be lost again?" or "Woods Walker, how did it feel to pin Stumpy so quickly?"), with announcer in faux British accent.

Alas, tis not to be.  Maybe all for the best . . . I think the reports and pictures they bring back will be even better (assuming, that is, that anyone gets out alive . . . thump, thump, thump).

The trip reports are going to be interesting, to say the least.  But I would like to be a (black) fly on the wall (rock) to see what gets left out of the reports :)  

wrote on Jun 16^th, 2005 at 11:32am:

The trip reports are going to be interesting, to say the least.  But I would like to be a (black) fly on the wall (rock) to see what gets left out of the reports :)

...or what tall tales get added!  ::)