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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