We have been negotiating with Country Inn & Suites, 400 River Place in Menona, WI. We have the best deal we have ever had, which speaks well to how they view us as customers. 

We have reserved a block of 10 rooms, each with 2 queen beds for both Friday and Saturday nights, for only $92 per night. This offer is good until all 10 rooms are booked for both nights. To get the deal, you must call them at 608-221-0055 and give them our QJ code, “2003QuietJ”. Our group name is ‘QuietJourney’. After you book, please post here. Also, if you have any difficulty with booking, please let me know. This offer expires on February 12, 2020. So don’t wait too long.

I’m sure some of you may be able to find cheaper accommodations, but let me remind you that this rate includes their free cooked breakfast, Internet, and you don’t need to drive around in unpredictable weather.

There’s another incentive to stay at CI&S. If we can fill all 10 rooms, we will get a significant discount on the meeting room that we have all come to appreciate and enjoy.  This will keep expenses at an affordable level. If, by chance, you have already booked, cancel and rebook with us.

Please wait until tomorrow to call them to give them a chance to get this in their system.

For comparison purposes, last years Copia rate was $115 per night. Our rate is $23 night cheaper.

It’s a good number. Try clicking on it or try again later. Monday morning is typically busy for hotels. Sorry for your trouble.

I just made my reservation for Snowdog and myself by clicking on the number in my previous post.  

Are you and Jimbo sharing a room or is it for just you?

As a point of clarification, if you are sharing a room with other QJ members, it is helpful to tracking our numbers to know that. Thank you! 

Thanks MP, I have you and Jimbo sharing a room.

Another clarification, the $92 per night rate is guaranteed, regardless of how many rooms we book. Also, the block is only 10 rooms, first come. They need to be booked both nights. If you are only staying one night, you might be able to find someone to take the other night by posting here. Each room can be booked for up to four people.

We will get a 50% discount on the meeting room if we fill all 10 rooms both nights. This will keep total costs very reasonable. We hope you will agree and we’ll see you in  Madtown!

Another note, daylight saving time will occur the previous weekend. 

Room reserved with the proper QJ code for 13th and 14th.   Guest not yet confirmed.

MossBack

Thanks for getting this rolling, OS!!

I stand at the ready, here in beautiful Madison 

ml

Thanks mpeebles! We have 5 rooms booked and only 5 left at the discount price. When they’re gone, the price will likely go up. Don’t miss out! These rooms may be gone before the Show Guides are public.

BTW, I always look forward to these gatherings.  In the spirit of Voyaguers of old, the best Information about Quetico and WCPP is in our room. Bring your maps and plan to share and receive  hard earned information.

Hopefully, we’ll get together in Madtown!

Got it. Looking forward to seeing you again!

We will plan the evening festivities next year. Best guess is that they’ll be like previous years.

Merry Christmas!

pd.....are you going to make it to Canoecopia in March?

Looking forward to seeing you again.  I don't think I'd want my legacy to include "he didn't bring the Leinies in 2020".

Did he ask if you’re the Leinies guy? 

Only 3 rooms left...

Marten,

I would suggest that you go ahead and book for Friday night. If someone wants Saturday night only, the motel can match them to your room. 

Gotcha down for a room. Both nights. Only two rooms left at $92 per night. Don’t miss the boat! Row the boat! Happy New Year!

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Mine is an older version with just 2 large zip pockets.
It has held up well and I don't baby it either.

This version gives you even more storage options.
For warm weather that full mesh top can't be beaten.
The neoprene neck really does make it super comfortable.

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I think pfd reviews belong in the ‘gear’ Forum.

This thread is for Copia 2020 lodging. Thanks 

TomT,

Both nights? Thanks 

Who will get the last room??

I second that! Rolling out of bed and heading downstairs for breakfast is a lot better than driving over from another hotel. Should be a fun time as usual - I'm bringing maps to this one.

Sounds great! The thunder you may hear is Ben and Marten! 

Both nights? Thanks

We will start a short waiting list for any others who want the discount in case of cancellations. Post here if you want to be on the waiting list for a discounted room by February 12. 

We will post additional plans as they are made.

I want to double check my information to be sure I have accurate information. If you’re listed and should not be, or if you should be listed and are not, please post here.

All rooms are for both Friday and Saturday nights.

1) Wally 13
2) Old Salt & Snowdog
3) Magicpaddler & Jimbo
4) Mossback +1
5) mpeebles
6) Denton Doc
7) portage dog
8) High & Dry
9) Tom T
10) Marten & nctryBen

That’s our QJ rooms block. Again if you want a room, go ahead and post here and book a room.

Ok. Mea culpa. 

PhantomJug wrote on Jan 21^st, 2020 at 10:38pm:


Your pipes would definitely fill the room! We would love to have you!

If you’re registered at the Country Inn & Suites for Copia, whether one night or both, and I don’t know it, please let me know. I will be contacting them soon to finalize arrangements. You can post here or email me. I will need to know your real name and how many will be in your room. Thanks!

Copia website info should be updated by next week for 2020. 

I gotta believe their vendor/exhibitor list is incomplete.  An exhibition without Cooke Custom Sewing would be a downer.

Let's hope that list keeps growing.  There are a couple missing that I was hoping would be there.

Jimbo   

Is this the year I finally buy one of Dan's famous lightweight tarps? The suspense is building....

I got one of the rooms at the QJ rate for Saturday (March 14).  Bob P will be joining me.  Thanks for getting the rate.  I asked the guy on the phone to thank the manager who gave QJ this great rate.

Mike, Jake and I will be there - it will be good to talk with you again and catch up on all your timber stories - deer hunting etc.

RoundRiver, when you say Bob P will be there - do you mean Jazzman?

Bob.

OS.   My better half will be joining us for both pizza on Friday and BBQ on Saturday evenings.  BTW, I won't be able to get there till about 6 p.m. on Friday. 

Later.....Mike

Looking forward to seeing you Bob B, as well.  I have been waiting all year to ask you a question - how you liked using the Greenland paddle with your solo canoe?  And yes, the Bob I am referring to is Jazzman.  He and I went on a fantastic trip last July from Wallace lake down the Wanipagow and up the Broadleaf, across Aikens Lake, and down the Gammon and Bloodvein Rivers to the bridge outside Bloodvein.  We are planning a June trip this year down the Kopka River.  See you soon.

Several more new people have expressed interest in attending our after hours sessions. If they do not sign in I will get back to them after March 1.

This is like the meats poll. Only vote if you plan to participate. Like the meats the number of choices depends on the number we have.

You can choose up to three items. Only vote once.