Full disclosure: MuleLars, Wally 13, and I have formed an ad hoc 'arrangements' team for doing Copia planning. MuleLars is the 'boots on the ground', having lived in Madison for many years. He is well acquainted with the area and has 'taken one for the team' many times checking out local restaurants and dives.

Wally 13 simply has made himself available to help any way needed. He and MuleLars provided a generous supply of many popular beers. I provided pop and water.

My point is, when we divide the load, it doesn't take much to put these things together. The process got started with your responses to our polls last year. For that, we thank you! BTW, if you want to help, we have no minimum standards, just pm one of us. 8-)

You might wonder what we discuss for 4-5 hours per evening? I wish I could tell you ;D ;) Needless to say, much of it has to do with canoeing and fishing, and is valuable information you won't find on any websites. ;) A few trips were planned. You'll just have to come and find out. 8-)

Kudos and credit to Mr and Mrs Kingfisher who planned these gatherings for many years. They did a great job! When I went to the first one for me, I was pretty skeptical that I would have a good time. They welcomed me and others and the food facilitated new friendships.8-) We miss you guys.