Satchmoa -

I am pleased to report that QP, Matunik, & the Fireman have made it to my house.

Under extreme duress, QP has confessed the REAL reason he arrived SO late & confused at your place.  It seems he chose to read the old map that Stumpy gave him versus the road atlas in the truck.  So, not surprisingly, Stumpy is our villain, yet again.

Apparently, QP felt it was his duty to "meet up" with Stumpy PRIOR to our trip in order to make a "peace offering", thus ensuring safe passage for our party through Quetico.  Stumpy "accepted" the boat (& has not yet discovered the leaks), so we feel pretty good about the deal.  On the other hand, Stumpy's map turned out to be about as good as QP's boatl.

Countdown is OVER!  We head north in the morning.

Back in a couple weeks, folks!

Jimbo  8-)