Congratulations Brian Hess,
I don't doubt you were there....I stood next to your canoes while you were on your recon mission. That was the route I intended to take there. We then camped up on Rose island, and I chose to go in from Cairn the next day. The next day we were met with some injury and a hesitant crew. I will elaborate further at another time....I just got home.

I owe you and your group an apology.
I felt like an awful cad, not being there to greet people on Wednesday night.
I am embarassed and humbled.
I did have a steak along for you WW...I will owe you one.

I did hike in Thursday and found no one there.
Looks like you and your crew get to pick the 2010 location, Brian. I had been figuring 1 vote per atendee...or those there would apoint someone to pick the next lake.

Brian, I am sorry.
My name is Ed Deacy.

Thank you all.