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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #30 - Mar 25^th, 2020 at 2:22am
	Looks like the young spring breaker in Florida who was spouting off about not being worried about catching coronavirus finally came to his senses. From the news report I've read, he issued a very sincere apology for his statement. It occurred to him that he had family, some of which were elderly, that he truly cared about and it was irresponsible of him to potentially carry the virus home with him to potentially infect his loved ones. The statement continues with apologies to others for the insensitivity he demonstrated and his lack of comprehension of how serious the treat was. It takes a stand-up guy to admit when he's wrong. I think the kid grew a lot with this experience. dd
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BillConner Inukshuk Offline Posts: 665 Location: Thousand Islands Joined: Apr 12^th, 2010	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #31 - Mar 25^th, 2020 at 10:15am
	So there is a suggestion we've become our parents. Whether we did as good if job as they did could be debated. I think it's characterized by how when I was in school, if I wasn't doing well my parents held me responsible. Now, for the same thing, parents hold the teachers responsible. All mixed with a lack of leadership from our elected officials.


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #32 - Mar 25^th, 2020 at 12:09pm
	Pine Knot's 90 day trip to the Quetico sounds like a good ticket these days. Imagine doing that with no outside contact and then coming back out. One thing is certain - this summer will be unlike anything we've ever experienced before.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8126 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #33 - Mar 25^th, 2020 at 12:43pm
	Quote: Now, for the same thing, parents hold the teachers responsible. All mixed with a lack of leadership from our elected officials. That was the start of the AGE of VICTIMIZATION. Blame everyone, everything but the person responsible. My parents were the BOSS of me, not NO-ONE is the boss of me.


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mpeebles Inukshuk Offline Posts: 598 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Joined: Feb 26^th, 2018	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #34 - Mar 25^th, 2020 at 2:05pm
	It sure is going to be interesting. I'm thinking a lot of last minute planning will be going on (including myself) and being flexible is going to be key. It's going to be interesting to see how we choose to recreate once we start moving about again. I got away with planning a 90 bike trip but I don't think I'd get away with a 90 day canoe trip! Stay safe all......... TomT wrote on Mar 25^th, 2020 at 12:09pm: Pine Knot's 90 day trip to the Quetico sounds like a good ticket these days. Imagine doing that with no outside contact and then coming back out. One thing is certain - this summer will be unlike anything we've ever experienced before.


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Westwood Inukshuk Offline Posts: 669 Location: Was Minnesota Now Iowa Joined: Mar 4^th, 2005	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #35 - Mar 25^th, 2020 at 9:08pm
	From my home in northern MN (Duluth) I can drive to the Beaverhouse parking lot with no contact with anyone other than crossing the border and showing my passport. It is hard to see how I could carry any virus to Canada that would be transmitted to any Canadian. But of course the Canadian government doesn't know what I am going to do. Perhaps I would have lunch in Fort Francis. Strange times we are enduring, but small potatoes compared to previous events.


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pine_knot Inukshuk Offline Posts: 908 Location: Springboro, Ohio Joined: Mar 31^st, 2009	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #36 - Mar 25^th, 2020 at 11:53pm
	If the darn Canucks keep the border closed but the BWCA is open, I suggest a modified Kruger Challenge. Same start and end point, and all paddling is done on the border or U.S. side. The modification is it's a race in which the winner is whoever takes the longest to get to Grand Portage. The only rule is you can't exit the BWCA to replenish your supplies....it could work....


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HighnDry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1058 Location: Minneapolis Joined: Apr 29^th, 2013	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #37 - Mar 26^th, 2020 at 4:00pm
	Westwood wrote on Mar 25^th, 2020 at 9:08pm: From my home in northern MN (Duluth) I can drive to the Beaverhouse parking lot with no contact with anyone other than crossing the border and showing my passport. It is hard to see how I could carry any virus to Canada that would be transmitted to any Canadian. But of course the Canadian government doesn't know what I am going to do. Perhaps I would have lunch in Fort Francis. Strange times we are enduring, but small potatoes compared to previous events. Your comment about lunch in Fort Frances reminded me of the only time I stopped for lunch there. I was with a group going into WCPP and we stopped at the local grocery store and ate lunch out in the parking lot! I'm sure that there are better places to eat . I'm also hoping the border reopens by May but that is only wishfull thinking at this point.


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mpeebles Inukshuk Offline Posts: 598 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Joined: Feb 26^th, 2018	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #38 - Mar 27^th, 2020 at 12:39pm
	There used to be, or perhaps still is, a little roadside stand in Ft. Frances where we would stop and get some poutine. It was on the way out of town heading north. Great stuff! Warning: Poutine, gambling and alchohol should be done in moderation. All can lead to addictions which can be fatal Stay safe out there.......


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8126 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Covid 19 Updates Reply #39 - Mar 27^th, 2020 at 12:48pm
	Quote: and get some poutine. It was on the way out of town heading north. Great stuff! I make it a point NEVER to eat anything that looks the SAME WAY coming out as it did going IN. Poutine is to food what this is to dancing (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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