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

Less than 6 weeks to Copia! Anyone joining Tom and me?

Sorry for the confusion, Bill. We do inform the desk. We have no control over what they tell folks. You’re not the only one who has reported this. From the front desk, if folks look to the right through the breakfast room, our QJ banner should be plainly visible. Just head towards it and through the door. We will be there starting at 3 pm for our annual meet n greet.

We are usually there past 10 pm and Pizza can still be ordered. We look forward to seeing you!

That sound right - it was upstairs in a room  so must have been two years ago.

I will be there for the Sat. evening meal.

Thanks for posting the list, OS.

Friday is pretty free-wheeling, so advance count isn't really necessary.

Saturday, we've been bringing in food from Smoky Jon's Barbecue. We've had enough in the past to order bulk, which we could do again. But if the numbers are small, we can order off the menu, or decide on some of the family dinners, or whatever seems like a good idea. You can look at Smoky Jon's website here: (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links)

Let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
ml

Bob, We're looking forward to meeting you as well. You're on the list. Do I remember you from a previous QJ gathering at Copia? I think I do. Any friend of Marten's is a friend of ours.

Some time ago, I posted that we would have more info regarding costs. This is what we have decided.

It makes sense to order bulk meats & sides if we have 12 or more. Otherwise, it makes better sense to order from the menu. I feel confident that we can have 12 or more at our dinner. I have invited a couple of presenters that I know you will enjoy becoming better acquainted with, and we could benefit from learning from them about trip possibilities in some really remote areas. As of now, they have not accepted our invitation, but I'm hopeful they will. If we have 12 or more, we will order bulk, and the dinner will cost $12 each. If we do not have that number, we will order from the menu, and, of course, you can get exactly what you want, and the cost will be whatever you order. To see their menu, go to (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) .

When I get affirmative responses, I will let you know who is coming to dinner to join us. As we indicated before, we will have some Madtown area craft beers, regular & diet pop, and bottled water for beverage choices. MuleLars, Wally 13, and portage dog are providing the craft beers, and any donation you can provide will defray their costs. The other beverages are free.

We always look forward to these annual modern-day Voyaguer Rendezvous'. If you're still on the fence, make your plans now to join us. While the deadline for responding to the Saturday dinner is Friday night at our Meet N Greet, we would appreciate knowing soon if you can come. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to invite and bring friends and family members.

Once again, MuleLars has graciously volunteered to be our catering boss, and he will pickup and deliver the food. We need to collect funds on Friday, if possible, to enable him to make payment.

Old Slat, we have met and I caught your presentation last year, looking forward to talking fishing again with you.

Yes Tom, I do own a Vizsla, Jake.  We met last year and have communicated a bit on other boards.  I also ordered a jacket for Jake last week from D-fa dogs - thanks for the suggestion 

I would like to talk with you about the Jessie lake area in the Q, that is my trip this spring.

Bob.

Bob B. wrote on Feb 21^st, 2018 at 2:29am:


Bob,

Jesse is a great choice for a base camp!  Lots of nice reefs and excellent wildlife-sighting possibilities.  I'm sure there will be guys at the QJ dinner who can help you out, including Old Slat.  If OS starts telling you about the healthy population of pollyhumpers in that lake, however, beware!

Wish I could join you guys for the festivities but it ain't happenin' this year.  Enjoy!

Jimbo   

Old Slat = real board ? 

Whatever definition you choose, a slat is able to carry weight. It’s a supporting member. Something to rely on, when you lay down at night, you trust it. I don’t think it’s a good idea to carry this too far, but you get the idea... Thanks for the compliment. 

Enough about Old Slat, who is coming to dinner?

More good news: Harlan Swartz of Red Lake Outfitters is going to join us too! He is bringing two others.

I had planned to do the same on Sat. morning.  I can give my BBQ money to you then if you like since I won't be there Friday.  Nice to have these guys for dinner.  Kudos on that!

If any of the cheeseheads are feeling Surly about their beer supply, let me know and I'll be sure to get you Furious. Hell, you can even go on a Coffee Bender with Todd the Axeman for all I care.

Also, 'tis Abrasive Ale season in case anyone cares to find out just how many hops can fit into a can.

Hello all.  I'm new to the site.  There will be two of us attending the dinner on Saturday evening.  Looking forward to meeting some of you folks.
........Mike

Mike,

Welcome aboard to QJ!

Our gatherings take place at the Country Inn & Suites, 400 River Pl, Menona, which is east of the Alliant Center behind the Rutabaga store. On Friday we have a Meet N Greet starting about 3 pm. As you enter the motel, you will see the front desk on your left. If you turn to your right and head through the breakfast area, you will see the meeting room with a QJ banner hung by the door. Just come on in. Most of us are friendly and have had our shots . We look forward to meeting you. This is a come and go informal bunch and we are usually around until 10 pm or so. We start ordering pizzas around 6 pm and continue ordering as long as folks are hungry. We will have coolers of craft beers, pop, and water.

Many plan their trips at these gatherings, so if you have something in mind bring your maps and we will mark them.

Slight menu adjustment. We will have plenty of pulled pork & beef brisket, along with baked beans, potato salad, & coleslaw, buns, & sauce. Cost is $12 per person for the best BBQ in Madtown! Don’t miss out!

If you prefer to pay one price for room rental, dinner, and beverages, $20 will cover it. Thanks!

Thanks to MuleLars for settling this up and being our BBQ gopher.

You can still get in on the fun!

My friend Kevin will be coming for the bbq on Sat.

OS,
I will be there with one friend early Friday afternoon and will stop in for the bull session before we go to the show that evening.  We will not be able to attend the dinner Saturday as we are always short on time and heading back home Saturday around noon.

Look forward to seeing everyone again.

Regards,

MossBack

Hey OS, all,

It has been a while, but I'll see you for the dinner Sat. , and hopefully the festivities on Friday.
Quentin

Well, I head north in 20 minutes. I plan to get to pizza tonight if not too tired. There's a last session I have penciled in to see so 8:30?

I had a great time visiting with everyone.  Old Salt, thanks for assisting with my maps and fishing.  It was nice visiting with Marten, Tom, Mike and the rest of the bunch.  The food was Awesome!!  I really look forward to the 'Copia show - for visiting as much as the seeing the speakers and meeting new folks.  Already looking forward to next year.   

Bob.