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Title: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by Wally13 on Mar 12^th, 2023 at 6:51pm

Really enjoyed getting together at CanoeCopia with the many QJ folks who attended.

It was fun visiting with old and new friends over beers and suppers at the Country Inn & Suites in Mad Town.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year.

SAFE PADDLING

Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by Marten on Mar 13^th, 2023 at 2:11am

I had a great time at activities this year. The actual canoe show was pretty good too. :D

Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by Old Salt on Mar 13^th, 2023 at 2:59am

Agree with Wally 13 and Marten. The meals were great. Enjoyed visiting with everyone there. Took in 5 presentations, all were good. No purchases, but wasn’t looking to buy anything. Looking forward to next year. Copia is pretty much back to normal. Mike did a great job with the venison chili. 8-)

Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by mpeebles on Mar 13^th, 2023 at 1:40pm

Yeah. Really nice seeing everyone again! Thanks to everyone for helping out and bringing all the great food and beverages!

Later.......Mike

Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by MuleLars on Mar 13^th, 2023 at 3:11pm

Agree with all that was said. Always great to catch up!!
ml (Scott)

Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by Twinb on Mar 13^th, 2023 at 4:27pm

Terrific to meet brother Marten's friends at Canoecopia 2023! Thank you all for the friendly welcome.

Marten's sister.

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Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by Twinb on Mar 13^th, 2023 at 4:33pm

Another photo.
Marten's sister.

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Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by Twinb on Mar 13^th, 2023 at 4:51pm

Early gathering Friday night at Country Inn & Suites, Canoecopia 2023

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Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by Spartan2 on Mar 13^th, 2023 at 5:18pm

Thanks for posting the pictures, Twinb.

We had a nice time at your pizza party, and enjoyed seeing our QJ friends again, plus meeting a few new ones.

Actually had a wonderful time at all three days of Canoecopia. I have my favorite things that I will NEVER miss: Always take in a presentation or two by Kevin Callan, always have a dish or two of that wonderful Zanzibar chocolate ice cream, always go to the Aluminum Chef Competition, and always attend all three performances of Jerry Vandiver and his group--so much fun! But our tradition of seeing our QJ friends at dinner on Friday and our BWCA.com friends at dinner on Saturday makes it all very special. Online paddling friends are still friends. And even when your wilderness tripping days are done, you never lose your love for the canoe country.

We'll be on the Gunflint in July for our annual cabin week, and we'll plan to be at Canoecopia again next year.

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Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by HighnDry on Mar 14^th, 2023 at 1:00pm

It was good to gather again in Madison and see most if not all of our QJ crowd. I'm looking forward to canoeing this upcoming summer as always and seeing everyone next year. I hope everyone made it home ok! Hope to see you all up north :)

Title: Re: CanoeCopia 2023
Post by portage dog on Mar 14^th, 2023 at 2:49pm

It can't be said enough - it was great to gather with QJ friends and I enjoyed your company, tales, planning and great food! A special thanks to Mike, Mike and Scott for the logistics and food! I'll be seeing a few of you on the water this year in Quetico (yeah!!!) and looking forward to the next time we gather! Paddle on - be free!

pd