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

OS 

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

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

Looks good.

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

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

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

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
 

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.

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

Thanks Lynda, that would be nice. 

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

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  

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

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, 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...

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....

S2,

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

Jimbo   

Jimbo wrote on Jan 24^th, 2007 at 10:02pm:



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

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

Jimbo   

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

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 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  

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


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.

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.   

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   

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.  
Lets see ...

are there any Beat Bop'ers showing up?  


qp  

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 
T- 9 days, 15 hours, 4 minutes.  "that is if you are on Eastern Standard Time.
qp

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   

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

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


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. 
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.

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

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.

Quote:


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". 

OK, I'm done. 

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.

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!    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!

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

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

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

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 

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

QP, for sharing these pics!

... but maybe only ONCE a year!!              Jimbo  

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

Lynda