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Old Salt
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Feb 26th, 2011 at 8:36pm
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As I write this, spring seems far away, but as we know, it will come to the North Country sometime over the next few weeks.

Several of us have been considering the option of having a QJ Dinner in conjunction with Midwest Mountaineering's Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo, set for April 15-17. More info at: (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) . The dinner would be somewhere in the Twin cities metro area on Saturday evening, April 16.

We are considering a couple of ways of doing this.
1) If the number is small (less than 15), is to just do a reservation at a restaurant, where we could push tables together in a quieter corner.

2) If the number is larger (more than 15) we could look into reserving a room, where it would be quieter and we would have privacy. If we choose this option, you need to know that rooms typically charge a rental fee, and we would need to divide this among those attending.

We will likely discuss this more at Copia lunch & dinner in an attempt to guage interest & committment, but we know that not everyone on QJ will be at Copia or the QJ meals.

We do NOT want this proposal to be competition for the planned lunch & dinner at Copia, but it appears by now, most folks who are planning on Copia have already done so.

If you would attend such a dinner in the Twin Cities at that time, please post here or PM me, along with the number you would bring, if more than yourself. If there is sufficient interest, we will do more planning following Copia and post details here. Also, if you have suggestions about a good restaurant in the metro area, please post or PM me.

I'm looking forward to seeing many of you at Copia, and if this works out, at a MN QJ Dinner.  Cool Cool
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Reply #1 - Mar 2nd, 2011 at 10:16pm
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Sorry for the delay OS, got lost in the shuffle...Maybe this will get the ball rolling a bit. The more people you know, well the more potential for greater potential... Wink

Count me in for 2-3 folks...let me know if there is anything that I can help out with....

There is a chinese restaurant...buffet style....on University between 280 and and the east bank campus....I believe it is called the U gardens....decent food and drink, good noise levels, many tables (as they do weddings), decent parking, and easy transport from Midwest.

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Reply #2 - Mar 2nd, 2011 at 10:55pm
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I'd be in for one more... maybe two...
  
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Reply #3 - Mar 3rd, 2011 at 2:45pm
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I'm in!  For one or two people.  I can reply back with the exact number if you need it.
  
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Reply #4 - Mar 3rd, 2011 at 2:49pm
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We'll shoot for more exact totals closer to the time, in early April. Smiley
  
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Reply #5 - Mar 14th, 2011 at 12:39am
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It has been decided that we will meet at Market BBQ on Saturday, April 16 at 6:00pm in south Minneapolis. It is a few blocks west of Midwest Mountaineering. We will gather at 6:00pm and order at 6:30pm.

Market BBQ
1414 Nicollet Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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This will be a meet & greet dinner for any who can attend. Please feel free to bring maps, pics, & stories to share.

Post here or PM me if you plan to attend. Thanks! Smiley Smiley
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Reply #6 - Mar 14th, 2011 at 3:00pm
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Market BBQ sounds good.  It's near downtown, about 3.3 miles away.  Count me in for 2 people.

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Reply #7 - Mar 17th, 2011 at 7:25pm
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Looks like I'll be there. 

Rumor has it that Claire (asst. park super for WCPP) has been invited and is planning to attend as well.
  
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Reply #8 - Mar 17th, 2011 at 11:10pm
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Rumor confirmed. Claire Q from WCPP will be joining us for dinner. If you bring your WCPP maps, she may be able to give you some intel on your trip. Wink
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Reply #9 - Mar 27th, 2011 at 10:03pm
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It's hard to believe that more QJers are not interested, given the speakers and programs listed thus far. Some of the speakers include Claire Q and Martin Kehoe from WCPP. Others include Jon Nelson, Stu Osthoff (BWJ), Rob Kessilrig, Robin O'Reilly (Q super), and Kevin Callan. There is a wealth of knowledge available about the BWCAW, the Q, and WCPP, among other North American paddling destinations.

Check out the website at: (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) . We are making a slight change to dinner plans. We will gather at 6:30pm and order at 7:00pm. If you haven't signed up for our QJ dinner, there is still time. (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) .

So far, I have:
old salt
marlin 55388, 2-3 persons
nctry Ben, 1-2 persons
Rocky, 2 persons
Claire Q
Snow Dog

Anyone else?? Cool
  
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