bojibob wrote on Sep 13^th, 2010 at 12:10am:

I just recently completed my first Quetico Trip after a 31 year gap in trips.  I created a video of my "Quetico Journey" and shared it on another site. With much regret I forgot that it was this site that got me started on considering and planning my return to Quetico. I would personally like to thank Jimbo for writing the article I found that brought me to this site. I also need to thank Ranger who's comments hit me like a laser beam and made me decide to go back. Last but not least  Db for creating this site...whithout it I may never have gone back. The video link:   (You need to Login or Register

bojibob,

I've been a little lax in recent months with my QJ reading & duties as a moderator in the General Forum.  I only JUST discovered this thread a few minutes ago.  It's funny to come across this thread today.  Just this past weekend I was penciling out a prospective route for next year that would take me through that general area... and, specifically, to include Hoare Lake!  I guess that means I"ll be taking the challenge that you've laid out here.  So I fully intend to add my 2 cents to the jar that exists there (a true "olive jar" or not).

It's neat to now know a little bit of its history.  I also thoroughly enjoyed your video clip.  Thank you for sharing!
 
My son & I would have definitely made an attempt to bushwhack in 5+ years ago had we not had Stumpy's first-ever Bushwhacker's Jamboree in our sights.  We figured THAT challenge would be enough bushwhacking for one trip, so there was no need to practice on Hoare Lake!  Lately we've been visiting Woodland Caribou Park... where bushwhacking skills are more of a requirement than a recreational "option".  So, I expect I'm about as ready to do Hoare (physically & mentally) as I'm ever going to be.  I ain't getting any younger (you're just a young whippersnapper at age 47!).

I'm glad you were inspired to return to Quetico after all of that time.  I'll return your thanks to Ranger, QJ, & me by thanking YOU for sharing your history, memories, & that video!  

Very cool.

Jimbo   8-)

(alias "Shady Character" whose pen name = Jim Carrier)