I’m happy to announce that our 2017 ‘Copia gathering plans are coming together nicely!

We’re planning on what we basically did last year: a Friday informal get together with pizza and beer/soda; and a dinner Saturday night featuring the excellent barbecue from Smoky Jon’s!

We’ll again be in the main meeting room at the Country Inn & Suites, only this year we’ll be able to use it for both Friday and Saturday nights, so no confusion on pizza night this year.

We’ll likely have the room open around 3:00 Friday afternoon to begin the meet & greet social hour(s). Pizza will be ordered when the group size dictates, but I would think the first order will go in by 6-ish. More pizza will be ordered later, as necessary, so don’t feel like you have to be there at 6 straight up. As long as we have hungry people, pizza will keep coming!! Cost will be based on how many people we have, and what we want to order. I would think that $10 per person should be fine, as long as we don’t get too extravagant!

For Saturday night, we’ll head back to the hotel after Old Salt and Wally13’s ‘Copia presentation. I’ll take my time getting the food over there, so don’t feel like you have to fly out the door. I would think we’ll have the food ready by 6:30, to give everyone (including me!) enough time. I’ll need a headcount for the Saturday dinner, but I’ll post a new thread as we get closer. Cost will be based on numbers, but I would think it should be around $15 per person.

We’ll take care of getting the beer and soda/water, so we’ll include that as part of the meal costs.

As I said, I’ll post more as we get closer, but I just wanted everyone to know what the general plans areso you can start thinking about joining us. All are welcome!!!

Looking forward to seeing everyone again!!

ml

Thanks for handling the logistics, MuleLars! 

You indicated that you'd like to get a sense of headcount.  Please count me in for all activities mentioned.

I reiterate what Old Salt had to say about QJers (& significant others) not being shy about coming by for any of the festivities.  Try to give MuleLars a heads-up, if possible, but don't sweat it if it's not.  We have a good time, compare notes, share a lot of useful information, pick up new paddling party members, arrange for rendezvous's in the parks, and sometimes we even swap or sell gear.

With that last note in mind, is anybody in the market for a pink canoe "Wind Sail"?  For a case of "Spotted Cow" or maybe a lightweight serviceable camp chair, you can call it your's!

Jimbo   

I think you already have me counted

We would like those who may have previously posted to post here for the Saturday BBQ Dinner. That way we have an exact total. Family and friends are welcome, just give us your party number. We appreciate cash for payment. We can take reservations through March 8, as we need to give them our order ahead. If you don't want to post, you can email or pm MuleLars or me. Thanks.

Ok, Ill be there for Sat. and Sunday.  Count me in for the dinner.  I'll be solo as of now.