In just over 3 months we will gather and celebrate at Copia, March 13-15. Your unofficial, unelected, all-volunteer  Copia planning team of myself, Wally 13, mpeebles, and MuleLars. If you have any suggestions or input you want us to consider, please post here or send a PM. We hope to have plans to post in the near future. 8-)

We have been negotiating with Country Inn & Suites, 400 River Place in Menona, WI. We have the best deal we have ever had, which speaks well to how they view us as customers.  8-)

We have reserved a block of 10 rooms, each with 2 queen beds for both Friday and Saturday nights, for only $92 per night. This offer is good until all 10 rooms are booked for both nights. To get the deal, you must call them at 608-221-0055 and give them our QJ code, “2003QuietJ”. Our group name is ‘QuietJourney’. After you book, please post here. Also, if you have any difficulty with booking, please let me know. This offer expires on February 12, 2020. So don’t wait too long. 8-)

I’m sure some of you may be able to find cheaper accommodations, but let me remind you that this rate includes their free cooked breakfast, Internet, and you don’t need to drive around in unpredictable weather.

There’s another incentive to stay at CI&S. If we can fill all 10 rooms, we will get a significant discount on the meeting room that we have all come to appreciate and enjoy.  8-) This will keep expenses at an affordable level. If, by chance, you have already booked, cancel and rebook with us. 8-)

Please wait until tomorrow to call them to give them a chance to get this in their system. ;)

For comparison purposes, last years Copia rate was $115 per night. Our rate is $23 night cheaper. 8-)

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It’s a good number. Try clicking on it or try again later. Monday morning is typically busy for hotels. Sorry for your trouble. ;)

I just made my reservation for Snowdog and myself by clicking on the number in my previous post. 8-)  ;)

Worked this time. Checked my phone it the same number.
What the x$XXX???

Are you and Jimbo sharing a room or is it for just you?

As a point of clarification, if you are sharing a room with other QJ members, it is helpful to tracking our numbers to know that. Thank you!  8-)

Old Salt wrote on Dec 9^th, 2019 at 4:23pm:

Are you and Jimbo sharing a room or is it for just you? As a point of clarification, if you are sharing a room with other QJ members, it is helpful to tracking our numbers to know that. Thank you!  8-)

Yes

Thanks MP, I have you and Jimbo sharing a room.

Another clarification, the $92 per night rate is guaranteed, regardless of how many rooms we book. Also, the block is only 10 rooms, first come. They need to be booked both nights. If you are only staying one night, you might be able to find someone to take the other night by posting here. Each room can be booked for up to four people.

We will get a 50% discount on the meeting room if we fill all 10 rooms both nights. This will keep total costs very reasonable. We hope you will agree and we’ll see you in  8-)Madtown!

Another note, daylight saving time will occur the previous weekend.  8-)

Old Salt,

Thanks for setting up the Room Discount for 2020 Copia at the Country Inn & Suites Menona, WI.

I just booked a room for 2 nights March 13th and 14th @ $92 per night.

The booking with discount went without a hitch. The hotel agent knew about our QJ  block of rooms and meeting room arrangement.

Room reserved with the proper QJ code for 13th and 14th.   Guest not yet confirmed.

MossBack

MossBack wrote on Dec 9^th, 2019 at 11:19pm:

Room reserved with the proper QJ code for 13th and 14th.   Guest not yet confirmed. MossBack

Hope your guest can come. See you in Madtown!  8-)

Thanks for getting this rolling, OS!!

I stand at the ready, here in beautiful Madison  :)

ml

Yeah.....thanks for taking the lead on this OS!  Nice price btw.

I booked one room for two nights.

Looking forward!

Thanks mpeebles! We have 5 rooms booked and only 5 left at the discount price. When they’re gone, the price will likely go up. Don’t miss out! These rooms may be gone before the Show Guides are public.

BTW, I always look forward to these gatherings.  8-) In the spirit of Voyaguers of old, the best Information about Quetico and WCPP is in our room. Bring your maps and plan to share and receive  hard earned information. 8-)

Don't forget your hip waders....some of them 'portages' can get pretty deep.  :D

pd

Hopefully, we’ll get together in Madtown! 8-)

One room confirmed with the "QuietJourney" group.  Reservation as smooth as can be.

dd

Got it. Looking forward to seeing you again! 8-)

OS, the only stray would be me showing up in your camp!  Hip waders required for those 'information sessions' at 'Copia - 'spose I could have been more clear about how deep the moose muck gets during those chats!  ;D

pd

We will plan the evening festivities next year. Best guess is that they’ll be like previous years.

Merry Christmas! 8-)

Sounds great.  I thought it was a nice format last year.

pd.....are you going to make it to Canoecopia in March?

I'm working myself up to it (read=yes)....I just didn't want to get everyone's hopes up so early.  :o  I know some people are counting on the Lienie's.

pd

Looking forward to seeing you again.  I don't think I'd want my legacy to include "he didn't bring the Leinies in 2020". :-[

Alright....I'm in.  Reservation made for 3/13, 14.  I called, gave the guy the dates - didn't even mention QJ or 'Copia - he says 'Oh...you're with that group....'  ?  :o  Apparently, good our bad....our reputation proceeds us.

pd

Did he ask if you’re the Leinies guy?  ;D ;D

Only 3 rooms left...

I am only interested in a room for Friday night so if anyone wants Sat. only we could snag a room at these great rates.

Not against sharing Friday but spoiler alert- I snore

Marten,

I would suggest that you go ahead and book for Friday night. If someone wants Saturday night only, the motel can match them to your room.  ;) 8-)

I'm in too.

Gotcha down for a room. Both nights. Only two rooms left at $92 per night. Don’t miss the boat! Row the boat! 8-) Happy New Year! 8-)

Confirmed. Both Fri & Sat, departing (with great sadness :) on Sunday AM. How about a presentation on the group solo? I could show my slides of auroras from South Pole but that would put the room to sleep in like 30 seconds -- and has nothing to do with canoeing!

I'd be interested in paddles and pfds ( I need new ones) if anyone wants to extol the virtues of particular brands, styles, etc.

Loved that pictures of MP and TomT's faithful companion Luna in the BWJ.

Just some random thoughts on presentations that I'll throw out to see what sticks to the wall.

Happy New Year everyone.

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and pfds

  For Q type tripping/fishing, I use this style.
Mine is an older version with just 2 large zip pockets.
It has held up well and I don't baby it either.

This version gives you even more storage options.
For warm weather that full mesh top can't be beaten.
The neoprene neck really does make it super comfortable.

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That is the same pfd that I use (SP link) except mine's from bass pro. The storage is a bit dift but essentially the same.  It's comfortable and I love the storage. I can't speak for how it compares to others.

I think pfd reviews belong in the ‘gear’ Forum.

This thread is for Copia 2020 lodging. Thanks  8-)

I booked a room and look forward to it.  See you then. Thanks for doing the leg work OS.   :)

TomT,

Both nights? Thanks  8-)

Who will get the last room?? :-/ 8-)

Both nights.  It will be nice not to have to drive from a different hotel to meet up.

I second that! Rolling out of bed and heading downstairs for breakfast is a lot better than driving over from another hotel. Should be a fun time as usual - I'm bringing maps to this one.

What do you mean who’s going to get the last room... of course nctry_Ben and Marten... who else!  ;D ;)

Sounds great! The thunder you may hear is Ben and Marten!  ;D 8-)

Both nights? Thanks

We will start a short waiting list for any others who want the discount in case of cancellations. Post here if you want to be on the waiting list for a discounted room by February 12.  8-)

We will post additional plans as they are made. 8-)

Both nights... we’ll try not to be too rowdy.

I want to double check my information to be sure I have accurate information. If you’re listed and should not be, or if you should be listed and are not, please post here.

All rooms are for both Friday and Saturday nights. 8-)

1) Wally 13
2) Old Salt & Snowdog
3) Magicpaddler & Jimbo
4) Mossback +1
5) mpeebles
6) Denton Doc
7) portage dog
8) High & Dry
9) Tom T
10) Marten & nctryBen

That’s our QJ rooms block. Again if you want a room, go ahead and post here and book a room. 8-)

Hey there OS, That's HighnDry. With an "n".  ;D ;D ;D

I also might have a room to share. My son might be backing out. Teenagers, go figure. ::)

Ok. Mea culpa.  8-)

Sigh.  In another lifetime I will get back to this event.

PhantomJug wrote on Jan 21^st, 2020 at 10:38pm:

Sigh.  In another lifetime I will get back to this event.

Your pipes would definitely fill the room! We would love to have you! 8-) 8-)

PhantomJug wrote on Jan 21^st, 2020 at 10:38pm:

Sigh.  In another lifetime I will get back to this event.

I don't think I shall ever forget PJ's memorable entrance at the Badger Bowl that one year. I've heard that he caused a record number of gutter balls during his performance.

Jimbo   8-)

If you’re registered at the Country Inn & Suites for Copia, whether one night or both, and I don’t know it, please let me know. I will be contacting them soon to finalize arrangements. You can post here or email me. I will need to know your real name and how many will be in your room. Thanks! 8-)

Good News! The Country Inn & Suites has added a few rooms to our block. If you want a room at $92 per night, you can get one. Just give them a call (608) 221-0055. Post here so you can be added to the list. We appreciate them opening a few more rooms so that everyone who wants one can get one. 8-) Even if you only need one night, sign up! Deadline for this sweetheart deal is Valentines Day, Friday, February 14. Don’t miss out!

Like Jimbo, we’re all looking forward to a great time! 8-) 8-)

Copia website info should be updated by next week for 2020.  8-)

Copia website is live, in case you haven’t noticed. Make your plans.  8-) 8-)

I gotta believe their vendor/exhibitor list is incomplete.  An exhibition without Cooke Custom Sewing would be a downer.

Let's hope that list keeps growing.  There are a couple missing that I was hoping would be there.

Jimbo   8-)

Dan Cooke is planning to be there and have his usual booth. It is an incomplete list and more will be listed. 8-)

Is this the year I finally buy one of Dan's famous lightweight tarps? The suspense is building....

HND...check your PM's about tarps.

pd

I got one of the rooms at the QJ rate for Saturday (March 14).  Bob P will be joining me.  Thanks for getting the rate.  I asked the guy on the phone to thank the manager who gave QJ this great rate.

It'll be nice to see everyone again.

Mike, Jake and I will be there - it will be good to talk with you again and catch up on all your timber stories - deer hunting etc.

RoundRiver, when you say Bob P will be there - do you mean Jazzman?

Bob.

RoundRiver wrote on Feb 12^th, 2020 at 6:04am:

I got one of the rooms at the QJ rate for Saturday (March 14).  Bob P will be joining me.  Thanks for getting the rate.  I asked the guy on the phone to thank the manager who gave QJ this great rate.

Just to clarify, the motel did not offer this rate. I had to negotiate it.  ;) 8-) But I’m glad it worked out. 8-)

OS.   My better half will be joining us for both pizza on Friday and BBQ on Saturday evenings.  BTW, I won't be able to get there till about 6 p.m. on Friday. 

Later.....Mike

No problem. 8-) You’ll arrive just in time to pay the pizza guy. ;)

Looking forward to seeing you Bob B, as well.  I have been waiting all year to ask you a question - how you liked using the Greenland paddle with your solo canoe?  And yes, the Bob I am referring to is Jazzman.  He and I went on a fantastic trip last July from Wallace lake down the Wanipagow and up the Broadleaf, across Aikens Lake, and down the Gammon and Bloodvein Rivers to the bridge outside Bloodvein.  We are planning a June trip this year down the Kopka River.  See you soon.

Round R.

The Greenland Paddle ... well, I think it is too short , but is made so well, I keep tinkering.  However, I have plans to try stand-up paddling in my prospector this year ... it may shine there ... assuming I can find the balance of my younger days.

Looking forward to visiting with you and Bob again.  I did not do a canoe trip to the back country last year ( did not trust the knee)  :-[ .  My knee is better than it has been in a long time and Jake and I are Jonseing for some timber time.  We are hoping to do a couple trips this summer.  8-)

Several more new people have expressed interest in attending our after hours sessions. If they do not sign in I will get back to them after March 1.

Marten wrote on Feb 14^th, 2020 at 3:03pm:

Several more new people have expressed interest in attending our after hours sessions. If they do not sign in I will get back to them after March 1.

That sounds great! 8-) Be sure to let them know that we need a head count for Saturday dinner. 8-) If they need lodging, they should take advantage of our QJ deal, sooner rather than later. I don’t know how long they will offer this deal. Our agreement was through today. 8-)

This is like the meats poll. Only vote if you plan to participate. Like the meats the number of choices depends on the number we have.

You can choose up to three items. Only vote once. 8-)