As in the past, we will have Pizza on Friday night. We will poll those present about 6 pm and order. We will order periodically through the evening until everyone is satisfied. We will have a meet n greet starting about 3 pm until Pizza and continuing through the evening. We do not need a count for Friday. The cost is whatever you order.

On Saturday, we will cater in Smoky Jon’s BBQ, the awards winning best BBQ in Madtown. We will gather starting about 6 pm, and the food will arrive about 6:30 pm or so. We will have a variety of meats and sides, including pork, brisket, ribs, and turkey. We will do our best to keep the cost reasonable, but the price will depend on the number eating. The more the better. Please sign up for this one and include the number you are bringing. If you are reading this, you’re invited. We always have great food, and a great time!

MuleLars has done a fantastic job once again putting this together! Be sure to thank him.

We will post a price once we have an idea of how many will attend.

As always, this is a great time to gather intel for upcoming trips or to share about past trips. Bring your maps and you will get info available nowhere else.

As in the past, we will have a ‘Donation Can’ available to cover costs of meeting room rental and the craft beers. The beers are supplied by MuleLars, Wally 13, and portage dog. I will be bringing regular and diet pop and water. Our suggested donations are $5 per person, per night for room rental, and $1.50-$2 each for the beers 🍻. If everyone does their part, we can continue this QJ tradition for many years to come! If you haven’t attended our QJ festivities, plan to attend this year! 

“Pop” is the term I’ve always used. Glad to amuse. It’s the same as soda.

Some have asked about lunch on Saturday. There is nothing planned, but it might be a good time for a planned or chance Rendezvous. Kind of like when a QJ friend paddles up to your campsite. Many QJERS gather at The Coliseum across the road. If you head over about noon or so, chances are you will find some of us there... Pull up a chair...

If you are waiting to sign up until a price is posted, it will likely be similar to last year, which I think was about $12. give or take. Again, the more we have, the better for everyone. BBQ is cheaper in bulk prices.

Spartan2 wrote on Jan 27^th, 2018 at 12:31pm:


Some folks will do anything to avoid association with the QJ bunch. Get well granny! We will miss you! Do your therapy!

Spartan2 - wish you all the best with the hip replacement and a fast recovery!  Sorry you will miss out on 'Copia this year, but no doubt that is the better decision for you.

pd