Fishingbuddy and I were discussing tonight in the Council Fire about a get together at Copia this March.  We had several ideas, which hinged around weather and numbers in attendance.  Last year several of us had lunch on Saturday at the nearby bowling ally.  Had a great time but I thought giving some notice to them might increase the service.  We discussed also trying a tailgate party.  Another options might be a room at one of the hotels.  
I know there are several on the qj that also frequent other boards.  Which planning a Saturday night get together might limit/increase attendance, due to other gatherings.  

Also I was thinking that the Pink Flock should be there in full display. :-/  Maybe even one of those fancy pink hats for Jimbo to wear.    :-[

Anyone interested?
Any ideas?

qp

Always interested. Am considering copia this Spring. Lunch on Sat may work well.

OS  8-) 8-) 8-)

Lunch Sat. at the Badger Bowl would get my vote. Last year we had the place to ourselves. Plenty of room for a larger group and no weather worries.

Fill in the unititiated. What kind of food does the Badger Bowl serve?

Old Salt wrote on Dec 12^th, 2006 at 5:42am:

Fill in the unititiated. What kind of food does the Badger Bowl serve?

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Although we can not be there, one trip home from New Mexico for Amy's graduation and the holidays is all we can handle, we would definitely vote for the Badger Bowl if we were going to. There is plenty of room and the food is always decent.

M and A

I was a little disappointed, last year, not to find "Sauteed Badger" on the menu.  That Speckled Cow beer was a reasonable consolation however.  I'd go back there, again, for more of the same....

Jimbo   8-)

Looks good.

We have never gone to Canoecopia. What are the dates and where is is held?

Spartan 2

Here is the info I received from QP

It's in Madison, WI March 9-11
It's always the second weekend in March.  
Here's the link
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This will be my first year there and an opportunity to meet a number of other QJr's.  I hope that you and Spartan 1 make the trip and join us

WR

Looks like I'll not be making the "Badger Bowl" this year -- committments elsewhere at that time.  For those of you who may be attending for the first time, hotel/motel availability is at somewhat a premium that time of year.  'copia is normally during the same time window as state-wide high school playoffs.  I found this out the hard way last year (my first at 'copia).  I wound up staying at a very nice place, but it was a "hike" to the 'copia site.  So ... book early!  (I might add the motel was "teaming" with high school kids...and parent...one night and I felt I nearly had the place to myself the next night.)



dd

Very true dd.
I believe the Clarion is already booked up.  Lucky for me Geo got our rooms a few weeks ago.  I do have a list of a few options near by if anyone needs them let me know.  I have the phone numbers too.
qp

We are planning to be at Canoecopia this year and have room reservations.  We are available for lunch or dinner Saturday, so let us know what sort of plans you are making, please.

Spartans1 and 2.

Count Scott, Brian, Kelly and I in for lunch at the Badger Bowl.  Prices look reasonable and the menu looks good.

Looking forward to meeting a good number of the QJ regulars.  Spartan 2 can take a group portrait but I am sure there will be a number of other cameras there also.

WR  

Since no one is heading this up, I'll propose that we meet at 1:00PM at he Badger Bowl for a QJ Pink Flamingo reunion. This will give those who are driving in from a distance a chance to get there. Order from menu. We trust Jimbo will bring the pinks and an appropriate banner. Who wants to be in charge of setting this up with Badger Bowl? Anyone live in Madison area? Wear your QJ colors!
Free pack extenders will be awarded to anyone who buys me lunch.  ;)

Count me in, Saturday at 1:00 pm, sound good to me.
I don't know anyone in Madison WI,  but if you like I can call and set things up?  I'm sure they will want to know aprox. how many.  
I'll be more than happy to head it up if you like?  I'll start a list, PM or email me
qp@wildernesspasages.com  if someone in Madison steps up I'll send them the list.
qp
 

Mrs. fishinbuddy and I will be there.  QP if you want to call and warn them.  It looks like about 12 but, I think we may get a few more people.  I would suggest we take a last minute count and let them know.  

We may want to start new thread to stay on topic and see how many will be going to the badger bowl for lunch, and pictures.  Maybe we can get one of our excellent photographers to bring their camera...any volenteers...

I lived in Madison for three years and have visited there many times, it is one of my favorite places to go. Unforunatly I have never been to the canoecopia, but it looks like a lot of fun.

The Badger bowl is an interesting choice for lunch, it is close and should be enjoyable. If you are planning on spending anytime in Madison you need to visit the Essen Haus for dinner and music or at least beer and music. It is a great mix of people especially if you stick around for the music.

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also try a meal at the Great Dane brew pub, it is just off the capital square and has a great menu along with great beer.
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Enjoy your trip.....you have me thinking of excuses to come up and visit.

How could I ever pass on more of that Spotted Cow beverage that Kingfisher & I were pouring last year??

Mrs. Jimbo & I will be in attendance.  She has decided to go slumming & check out the denizens of the QJ internet world where I live [it was either take her to "investigate" OR she was ready to sign the necessary papers to have me committed].

See you at the Badger Bowl!!

Jimbo   8-)

Spartan1 and I will be there and we are looking forward to meeting you.  I will be happy to bring camera and tripod to take pictures, if you would like.

Lynda

This would be for ''Picture of the Month''... ;D

Thanks Lynda, we'll all smile and say 'cheese'. [smiley=dankk2.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]

Thanks Lynda, that would be nice.  

OS, if we get enough of us we could make it picture of the year!!!

My 3 kids and I will be there for the 1:00 lunch.  I would warn badger bowl for about 20 of us

Andy

Badger Bowl has been warned.  
They don't have table service on weekends so here is how it is set up.
Orders will be place by each individual party at the bar off the menu.  They will call or bring food to tables.  She did say she would be sure and have extra help that day.  
I told her to expect 20 but be prepared for as many as 30.  
Party name is QJ
Lunch Time is 1:00 pm
Date Saturday March 10th

Pink Flamingo's wearing spotted cow bells WECLOME  :o

Spartan 2 will have the camera.  Who is bringing the video camera?
A thought, to those going, might be to email cell phone numbers.  Unless we're all wearing pink shirts.   :-/
qp

Spartan just wondering what you have against your camera? ;D Just go to the post office and look on there wall and you will see what you will be taking pics of. ::) I might just have to join this motley crew this year being I missed out last year :-/

I have taken pictures of some other pretty motley crews in my time (taught high school students for 13 years) so I rather doubt that you guys are going to break anything! ;)

S2,

Hmmm... that flamingo toque that Old_Salt wears might push your camera to the ragged edge of its capabilities, however.

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Jimbo   8-)

S2, I think you have really gotten in the deep end on this one.  You know the saying, the only difference beween men and boys is the price of their toys...Well this crew is mostly men er I mean boys that never grew up.  Add the numbers we are talking about and a beer or two (no one drank that much last year) and thigs could spin out of control quickly... :o

QP, you should have used another boards name, that way QJ could keep it's clean reputation.

At least my wife will be there, she keeps me out of trouble for the most part!  The rest of you are on your own and QJ has no responsibility what so ever....

Deep end?  OK, I'll bring my backup camera, too.  At least it's waterproof!

You guys sure are trying to scare me, aren't you?  

S2,

Try to get a pic of a couple of the guys doing our Secret Flamingo Handshake.

Jimbo   8-)

With head wear like that, its obvious your secure in your masculinity ::) ::)
OR, just warped out of your freaking minds ;D ;D

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S2, Try to get a pic of a couple of the guys doing our Secret Flamingo Handshake. Jimbo   8-)

Oops!  Did I say "hand" shake?  I meant "HEAD" shake!!

Dang, now I've given half the secret away!!!

Jimbo   8-)

If somebody is still keeping count, I'll be there-1pm Sat. Badger Bowl.

If someone is still keeping count I will be there also.  I'll be bringing one or two non-QJ posters with me also.

CW

I would second the vote for Great Dane Brew Pub over Badger Bowl any day, any time.  Having lived in Madison, I speak from experience.    


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I lived in Madison for three years and have visited there many times, it is one of my favorite places to go. Unforunatly I have never been to the canoecopia, but it looks like a lot of fun. The Badger bowl is an interesting choice for lunch, it is close and should be enjoyable. If you are planning on spending anytime in Madison you need to visit the Essen Haus for dinner and music or at least beer and music. It is a great mix of people especially if you stick around for the music.   (You need to Login or Register also try a meal at the Great Dane brew pub, it is just off the capital square and has a great menu along with great beer.   (You need to Login or Register Enjoy your trip.....you have me thinking of excuses to come up and visit.

Sorry CG9603 but arrangements have already been placed at the Badger Bowl.  
C Dub got you on the list and I'll send everyone interested and IM in a few days to confirm
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
qp

I just made my hotel reservations, rooms are going fast.  

next week we should confirm who will be at the badger bowl so we can warn them.   ;)

Next year maybe we will have enough momemtum to take the lunch up a notch.  

A big thanks to QP for being point man on this, so if something isn't right we can point at him and say ...

it's your fault.   ;)  just kidding qp

I don't think there is anything special about the Badger Bowl except that it is within easy walking distance of 'Copia, so we can avoid re-parking, etc..  "Kicking it up a notch" in the future is probably a good idea.

I thought we were headed to Badger Bowl this year because that new hot band, "QP & the Voyageurs" is doing a gig there that afternoon??

Of course, if "PJ & the Pipers" are in town, we should have the Badger Bowl pretty much to ourselves....

Jimbo   8-)

The 'Bowl is (kinda) a pit, but as Jimbo has pointed out, it has one huge advantage: location.

My suggestion from last year never gained traction (for good reason); tailgate in the Alliant parking lot, sampling fine Wisconsin brew, Old Wisconsin sausages, and Cache Bay fry breads.

I'm sure you guys will have a good time at the 'Bowl.

I am anti-social; attending Copia but not lunch.

Bon Apetit,

The Beaver

The_Beaver wrote on Feb 25^th, 2007 at 12:05am:

The 'Bowl is (kinda) a pit, but as Jimbo has pointed out, it has one huge advantage: location. My suggestion from last year never gained traction (for good reason); tailgate in the Alliant parking lot, sampling fine Wisconsin brew, Old Wisconsin sausages, and Cache Bay fry breads. The Beaver

The Beaver, I thought it was a great idea, but a bit harder to organize.  
I floated the idea by the people that run the Alliant place and the did not really say yes, they did not say no, but they have an agreement with the concessionair that they are the only ones to cater an event on the property.  
That being said, we could informally have a tail gate but if it got too big or too organized...I am not sure.  
I think organizing something off site is the way to go at least for now.  I do not want to open a can of worms here but if QJ was behind the event and it was not done through proper chanels then.... and we do not need any headachs.  It sounds so simple but with buracracy (sic) there is always something.
Maybe when we are there we could talk to them again, along with the Copia organizers and see if we can come up with something.  If I remember kingfisher said he may donate a few walleye fillets to the kettle. ;)

Jimbo wrote on Feb 24^th, 2007 at 5:59pm:

I don't think there is anything special about the Badger Bowl except that it is within easy walking distance of 'Copia, so we can avoid re-parking, etc..  "Kicking it up a notch" in the future is probably a good idea. I thought we were headed to Badger Bowl this year because that new hot band, "QP & the Voyageurs" is doing a gig there that afternoon?? Of course, if "PJ & the Pipers" are in town, we should have the Badger Bowl pretty much to ourselves.... Jimbo   8-)

Jimbo I hate to be the spoiler but... Pj and I will be passing the hat requesting a three peat of the 05 Voyaguer Rap.  
I though eveyone knew qp can't sing.  Maybe after the warm up act?  ;D PJ's pipes will offset the  hoot Owl Screeching of qp's voice.
Which key are you singing it in this time Jimbo?  :o  I wanted to make sure the sing along sheet music works with the rap. :D

qp

I have a feeling that this 'Lunch hour' may go a bit over the hour mark.  However, it may make for some interesting pictures of the day.   ::)

The only keys I have arer A mixolydian and F minor.  Jimbo, you may want to work on hitting the F# an octave above middle C.

PJ,

Well, the closest word in Webster's to "mixolydian" is "mixology" (ie. the art of preparing mixed drinks).   No real surprise to discover you are such an "artiste".

Re: "F minor" key, however, I must plead musical ignorance.  Is THAT the key uniquely attained by a "strangling pig"??

Jimbo   8-)  

Jimbo wrote on Feb 26^th, 2007 at 9:44pm:

Re: "F minor" key, however, I must plead musical ignorance.  Is THAT the key uniquely attained by a "strangling pig"??

Nope - that's the predominate key used when Cat Wrestling


The A Mixolydian mode (Based on A major. EF#G#ABC#D)  ;)

P.s. - I NEVER mix drinks.

This could prove to be VERY interesting!

One Question I have, when do we ring the Spotted Cow Bells?  Before the Cat wrestliing or right after  Strangling the pig?  I'm thinking with the proper amount of Spotted Cow  we might just get Jimbo to hit that F# an octave above middle C.   :o
Lets see ...

are there any Beat Bop'ers showing up?  


qp  ;D

Mr Evinrude and Sca-ish are preparing for the Hibbing High School choir trip to Ireland the end of March, so we will prod them to join in or even lead this little sing along.  We'll get them singing like they were after the lightning strike.  Little sister can outdo them though and she also will be joining us at the Badger Bowl bash, maybe we'll finally assign here a QJ board name at that time.  Instead of the strangled pigs, we'll have the squealing kids.  They know a full range from the roaring 20's through today's rap and beyond with a sound all their own.

I'm going to need a quiet trip into canoe country after this

 

Just a heads up on the Saturday 1:00 pm Lunch at Copia.  
I spoke with the manager this evening at the Badger Bowl.  We are all set I told him to expect 20 -30 people. So he will be seting us up with a room off to the side of the bar.  i thought this might be best esp. if the band is performing  ;D
T- 9 days, 15 hours, 4 minutes.  "that is if you are on Eastern Standard Time.
qp

FYI, The Badger Bowl is on CST. Those who are EST will be a little early.  8-)

But, that's ok, you EST guys can use the time to warm up and rehearse a little.  ::)

A QJ flock shall gather in the lobby area of 'Copia at around 12:40pm or so.  If attending Badger Bowl festivities, be on the lookout for a few QJ T-shirts & some dude in a long-sleeve flamingo shirt.  The flock shall then depart for the scheduled 1pm feeding at the Badger Bowl.  I hope to see you at one place or the other or both.

Jimbo   8-)

Good point Jimbo! Don't forget the proper QJ attire!

Jimbo, don't forget your banner and centerpieces.  ;) ;)

I can't make it up to Canoecopia on Saturday (longstanding work commitment), but am planning to be there on Sunday. I know I'm a relative newbee to the board and an irregular poster at best, but am looking forward to my first Canoecopia. Any suggestions on must do's for the Sunday?

Ian

Paddlefasterpastor's worship service. ;)

Old Salt wrote on Mar 8^th, 2007 at 3:10am:

Good point Jimbo! Don't forget the proper QJ attire! Jimbo, don't forget your banner and centerpieces.  ;) ;)

The banner did not make the event but we still had a great time.  I also got to see the Pink Flamingos in action, reeling in fellow QJ people.  Jimbo was wearing a shirt with the pinks on the front and he seemed to attract people.  QP thanks again for arranging the lunch, we had our own room, I guess that was better for the rest of the customers.  ;D
I had hoped to see the hat in action, I bet even more would have been attracted to that lure, but I think Jimbo's better half would not let the hat out of the house.

Anybody go to Cliff's seminar?

I tried to buy the Surefire flashlight he was talking about but couldn't find it on the floor anywhere.

Man, that guy can talk.

Gotta say probably the most crowded Copia ever. Combined with the beautiful weather, and Bike O Rama and Girls HS Bball tournament across the street it was one crowded place.

The Beaver

TB,
do you remember the name of the SURE-LIGHT that he mentioned??
I know the brand from the Brigade Quarter masters military supply catalog.
There high end flashlights with a battle tested reputation??
I see they have models that can be used to disoriented??
I seem to remember someone mentioning that as a possible bear deterrent??
I'm curious if that is the model or models he was talking about??
ST

I believe he said "shurefire.com" and I am going to try that. We just got home at 6 PM and had newborn triplet lambs in the barn, and a set of twins born while we were gone that are looking sickly, plus I need to download the group picture so I can get it off to db for POD.

It was really neat to meet a bunch of you!  We enjoyed 'copia a lot!

Spartan2 and Spartan1

Hey Spartan 2 it was nice to meet you too and sit by you at dinner. It was nice to meet all u guys. Now im actully gettin into the QJ thing more. haha It was also nice to get to no most of the guys i will be going up to the Queteico with this summer. Actually it was only two of you since i met Jimbo befor. Jimbo you do have some pretty funny stories we should have some good talks around the campfire this summer. Did anyone look much at the Jackson Kyaks. I got a dvd from those guys and it looks really fun so im going to save up and buy me one of them and run the rapids and all that like on the kettel river.

Spartan 2,

You were an English teacher correct ??  How can Mr. E above hold a 3.3 GPA with grammar and spelling like that.  He can't count either, he met 3 others besides Jimbo that are going on this summer's trip

WR

wrote on Mar 13^th, 2007 at 2:24am:

Spartan 2, You were an English teacher correct ??  How can Mr. E above hold a 3.3 GPA with grammer and spelling like that.  He can't count either, he met 3 others besides Jimbo that are going on this summer's trip WR

Andy, I'm sorry.  I just can't resist.  Temptation got the best of me but I'll console myself with the fact that someone else would have done it if I hadn't jumped in to do it first.  My mom was an English teacher so I will blame her for making me notice.

It's "grammar", not "grammer".  :D

OK, I'm done.  :-X

It's grammar now......I didn't have my spell checker turned on

Posting the pic here seems better than a pod and I'll even risk embarrassment by taking first crack at names. I reeeally suck at names so please forgive me if some are switched and for not knowing names of spouses, friends...  As individuals go, I'd say they're all "good people".

L to R
Back row:
GeoFisher, C-Dub, fishinbuddy, Jimbo, Mrs. Jimbo, old_salt, some guy Magicpaddler dragged along, Kingfisher, Magicpaddler, Spartan1, db

Front row:
Some guy C-Dub dragged along, qp, Mrs. qp, Mrs. fishinbuddy, Queenfisher, Wenonah Rider, Mr Evinrude, Sca-ish, Spartan2

Close?

Many thanks to Spartan2 for a decent pic in not the best light and qp for making calls. I'm not a people person and didn't go to 'copia this year but the afternoon was certainly worth my drive.

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I concur with the identifications given, names have been withheld to protect the rights of the guilty.

I will say this, canoe country is a better place because of the efforts and passions of all those in the picture

Any suggestions on a board name for my daughter ??

The pic did turn out well, thank you Lynda

WR

Well, Andy, I just saw this post this morning, but I guess the guys have pretty well hit you for YOUR spelling!

And no, I was a music teacher!  ;D  But I can spell "grammar", as well as most every other word--although I often don't read my posts nearly well enough and typos do get by me from time to time!

Your son was a delightful dinner companion, seems like a fine young man, and he will go far.  It doesn't look like spelling is his strong suit--could it be that the apple didn't fall far from the tree???   ::)

Lynda
And it wasn't really fair to correct that, so that all of our posts look rather silly now! ;D

Yes, db, posting it here is much better.

This way we have all the time we want to take potshots instead of only one day!  ;D

db, I think you got all of the names right except you switched me and the guy I brought along.

A big thanks to Spartan1 and 2 for hauling all their camera gear over there to take that picture.  

CW

You're welcome.  We haul all of that stuff all over the BW anyway.   ;D

Anyone notice Jimbo's shirt? And he makes cracks about PJ's skirt? ;D ;D

YOUR, all much better looking than your screen names let on ;) ;)
AND, I didn't see a WEAK pair of ankles in the lot  ::) ::)

We needed the wives and kids in the picture to give it a chance of turning out. The rest of those in the pic...Motley Crew was better looking

Honestly, I will say this. We are all young looking for our age.  I know those in the twenty and early 30 something crowds in much worse shape looks and fitness wise.  Our common passion for canoe country drives us to stay young and fit

It is a privilage to be in the pic with the rest of you

WR

WR,

You mean the rest of you guys aren't 20-something??

Jimbo   8-)

Looking at the shape we're in in the picture gives it away ;)  If we were in the late 20 /early 30 something crowd we wouldn't be in the great shape that we are in the pic or to go to canoe country, just check out the "what exercise thread" .   I am in much better shape now than when I was late 20 / early 30 something.......it's just my bald head and gray hairs that give it away  :)  That's why you'll need your sunglasses on the trip  8-)    

Hey that is a pretty good picture, my wife even covers up my shape a bit, she is good at hiding my faults.   :-*

When we were driving up I was not sure a spring trip would be possible, with my being gone so much and a lot to do around the house, I figured Mrs. fb would insist on postponing the trip.  After talking with so many that have a passion she is excited about a spring fishing trip and a family trip, and now she is thinking of going on a trip like I did with another solo paddler :o.  Talk about a turn of fortunes, thanks to everyone we had a great time.  
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Definitely an interesting group!  I remember many of you I met this summer, QP, Magicpaddler, Kingfisher, Jimbo, and of course Old_Salt... at least one is missing from last years picture!  and there are a few more this year I am not too familiar with!  Good to see all of you guys even if it is in a picture!  Hopefully, someday Mrs. Arkansasman and I will get to come up there and enjoy the whole thing!  And BTW... Jimbo. I love your shirt... It takes a real man to wear pink...  (Flamingo's that is...)

Bruce

I had a great time everyone.  It was great to meet new friends as well as see the ones I've known.  

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Thanks qj

qp

[smiley=dankk2.gif] [smiley=dankk2.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif] QP, for sharing these pics!

NOW, that looks like some WILD and CRAZY guy's/gal's ;D ;D

PS, REAL men can wear PINK ::) ::)

... but maybe only ONCE a year!!              Jimbo   8-)

Bo,

I am impressed how well the pics turned out for the poor lighting there was.  Thanks for sharing them for all to see.  Our QJ family is quite nice

Andy

There are more photos from the Badger Bowl posted now on my Inukshuk Photo Gallery.

Lynda

I'm not sure if you guys ever came up with the model of SureFire flashlight that Cliff was talking about, but I picked up one called the G2. It has a plastic body and comes with a 65 lumen bulb.
It was $36 on the SureFire website, and I coughed up another $25 for the 120 lumen, high-output bulb. (Be sure to also order their pack of batteries. 12 for $21. If you buy them locally, you'll spend $7 for two.)

You can also pick them up at Cabela's for the same price, but you'll pay just a little more for the batteries.

An AMAZING amount of light in a package that is the same length as a Mini-Mag!!

(I saw Cliff at the Quiet Water Syposium in Lansing last year. He CAN talk, and he loves his SureFire!)

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