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    Both great ideas Lofty. Sent from my SM-A536E...

    Both great ideas Lofty.

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    Yeah Dale, that's what I had to do too. No...

    Yeah Dale, that's what I had to do too. No biggie, I'm sure the lads will squeeze us in. 😉
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    I'm Wed - Sun / 4 nights on Proulx

    I'm Wed - Sun / 4 nights on Proulx
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    It's early days yet, but I'm tentatively planning...

    It's early days yet, but I'm tentatively planning four nights, Wed-Sun.
    Kasuko ... if you intend to simply camp on Opeongo near the portage to Proulx, then yes, no paddling. However it looks...
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    Brookies & Bannock EGL Ice-out Hang

    Algonquin Provincial Park's Lake Opeongo is a gateway to the central interior, wherein lie some of the nicest lakes & best fishing. Like any large lake, when the weather is against you it can be...
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    Interested ... but already committed this...

    Interested ... but already committed this weekend. Have fun!
  7. Just FYI ... Me & Whet Newdell will be in site...

    Just FYI ... Me & Whet Newdell will be in site 135 ... suggest Friday arrivals grab 134 & Sat folks 133. Looks like we'll need all three.

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  8. I came early to play with the stove / reflector...

    I came early to play with the stove / reflector oven. So far, so good! (But it's a tad warm in here. [emoji6])
    See y'all tomorrow ... or...
  9. Who could resist playing with hot tents? I'm in....

    Who could resist playing with hot tents? I'm in.

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  10. One more! ...

    One more! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231003/87511de20950fd017626d301e61e1394.jpg
  11. Trip Report – North Tea Lake 2023 “I don’t...

    Trip Report – North Tea Lake 2023


    “I don’t know if guides go to heaven, possibly they do. If they do there can be no doubt but what they will be disappointed, for no spot could be as nice as...
  12. Just a teaser ... more to...

    Just a teaser ... more to come.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231001/33c8972ce1d80388792052152f63af00.jpg
  13. While we're talking food & quantities, this would...

    While we're talking food & quantities, this would be a good time for any "lurkers" to check in if you're likely to join us.

    Also ... I will send an email Monday (25th) night to those I know are...
  14. Fresh baked cornbread with butter & hot maple...

    Fresh baked cornbread with butter & hot maple syrup
    (Can be a desert or side dish)
  15. Hot **** that looks good Lofty! Think I'm going...

    Hot **** that looks good Lofty! Think I'm going to have to up my game.

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  16. Whet Newdell & I were up at REO's Rock this...

    Whet Newdell & I were up at REO's Rock this weekend installing a solar power system. Some maples already showing scarlet & orange! Bodes well for our trip.

    Experimented with some naan pizzas...
  17. Sounds like an interesting challenge. Thinking...

    Sounds like an interesting challenge. Thinking of ideas that will stay fresh in my barrel for a week (so turkey is out [emoji22]).
  18. Both Chard & I will have Inreach devices and are...

    Both Chard & I will have Inreach devices and are going in Monday so one of us will send our location out to everybody who says they're coming later.
  19. I'm with Chard & Highboy, 25th to 30th. Also...

    I'm with Chard & Highboy, 25th to 30th. Also thinking of bringing my reflector oven. Roasted cornish hens & fresh biscuits are tempting!

    If we do a group meal, sounds like everybody will be...
  20. You thinking Monday to Saturday? If so I may...

    You thinking Monday to Saturday? If so I may join you.

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  21. I'm cool with whatever, but North Tea sounds good...

    I'm cool with whatever, but North Tea sounds good to me too. Gorgeous area. Lofty will just have to knock off his submarine impressions.

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    Re-reading this, just realized I didn't mark any...

    Re-reading this, just realized I didn't mark any spot on the first map but think you might be referring to the "crosshairs" that mark the centre of the map. Instead, see this map showing possible...
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    Very roughly, 7+ km from Ess Narrows to 1st...

    Very roughly, 7+ km from Ess Narrows to 1st portage off the Pickerel River, then another 7 km to the island site I'm hoping for (assuming it is vacant when we get there). Depending on your paddling...
  24. I'm in. For what it's worth I really enjoyed...

    I'm in.

    For what it's worth I really enjoyed Donald Lake & would happily return.
    If we do that (or somewhere in that vicinity) perhaps another pre-trip night at the Sportsman's Lodge is in...
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    Actually, it's a non-operating Provincial Park...

    Actually, it's a non-operating Provincial Park now. I think I there was campsite signage (anyone else recall?), portages were obvious. The site we stayed on was well established & had a thunderbox...
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    It's been a while & a busy summer so just...

    It's been a while & a busy summer so just checking in with a quick headcount based on earlier replies as we near the two week countdown.

    Said they're "in":
    - KeeWayKeno
    - Chard
    - LuvMyBonnet...
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    Midsummer Lillydipping

    WHERE: Noganosh - perhaps the south arm this time

    This is a gorgeous spot that the EGL visited in June 2019 & clearly demands a return visit to more fully explore the area. We already know it's...
  28. I picked that time to match yours & Brantwings so...

    I picked that time to match yours & Brantwings so we could paddle in together. Hopefully joined by a few others, I've lost track.
  29. Now THAT is the best news I've heard since...

    Now THAT is the best news I've heard since ice-out. Huge thanks BoundaryWaters, that was above & beyond.

    All systems "go" for launch 1000 hrs Thursday!
  30. We need more intel if we're going to make an...

    We need more intel if we're going to make an informed decision. It would be silly to just show up only to be turned back. I've already bugged them a few times, perhaps somebody else might call...
  31. Just FYI ... Penn is already fully booked for...

    Just FYI ... Penn is already fully booked for Sunday.
  32. I've been swapping intel with another guy also...

    I've been swapping intel with another guy also going in this week & checking with the two outfitters in Kearney.

    The latest as of yesterday was that road to Rain was the only one in the area...
  33. Bookings are available. Just snagged 4 nights on...

    Bookings are available. Just snagged 4 nights on Sawyer (Thursday - Monday)
  34. Beer decanted into plastic bottles & frozen...

    Beer decanted into plastic bottles & frozen revive amazingly well ... plus keep any meat fresh!
  35. Theland is right ... currently you can reserve...

    Theland is right ... currently you can reserve dates May 12 onwards but as soon as ice out is "official" (when Opeongo clears) they'll open up reservations early.

    Keep checking, it is usually 2 or...
  36. Ice is going fast, likely clear within a week...

    Ice is going fast, likely clear within a week even with the punky weather.

    I'm heading in Thursday (May 4th) base camping on Rain and day-tripping from there. A lazy winter has taken a toll on my...
  37. I'll be going for 4 nights. At this point seems...

    I'll be going for 4 nights. At this point seems Thursday - Monday most likely but waiting to see how things develop.

    If I can squeeze out a 5th night, might adjust a day or two later. Like the...
  38. 190502 Open water in the distance. Keep...

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    Open water in the distance. Keep melting!!
  39. Sounds good to me. Pretty confident we'll see an...

    Sounds good to me. Pretty confident we'll see an early ice-out this year.
  40. I'll be good for any of the above, with a...

    I'll be good for any of the above, with a preference for earlier if only to minimize the chance of bugs.

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  41. I'd suggested water taxi to the lakes north of...

    I'd suggested water taxi to the lakes north of Opeongo ... but anything sounds great so I'm in. How could anyone resist that picture of the cute kid?

    Whet Newdell is up at the Yurt, snowshoed...
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    I missed the February fun so planning to be...

    I missed the February fun so planning to be there.

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  43. Have fun lads, sorry I can't join you but hope to...

    Have fun lads, sorry I can't join you but hope to see lots of pictures of hot fires & great eats!
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    Well that was a great weekend. Endless roaring...

    Well that was a great weekend. Endless roaring fire, inspiring tarpology, amazing (& copious) grub & entertaining conversation. Great to see everybody who was able to make it ... now mark your...
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    Well that was a great weekend. Endless roaring...

    Well that was a great weekend. Endless roaring fire, inspiring tarpology, amazing (& copious) grub & entertaining conversation. Great to see everybody who was able to make it ... now mark your...
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    I'm going to head in Thursday morning. ...

    I'm going to head in Thursday morning. Hopefully set up on #134.

    Anybody else coming that early finding "our" site taken by a hammock hot tent but nobody around, I've gone to pick up some wood....
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    Pretty sure I've got enough scraps lying around...

    Pretty sure I've got enough scraps lying around for a cozy. Will bring what I find in my gear loft.
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    I'm in. Shooting for the 11th as well. No...

    I'm in. Shooting for the 11th as well. No promises but I'll see if I can scrounge the last remnants of firewood from Whet Noodle's defunct woodlot.

    Noodle is a 'maybe'. Fingers crossed since...
  49. Don't listen to Chard ... bannock would be great!...

    Don't listen to Chard ... bannock would be great!

    Also just fyi ... luvmybonnet & I scored a room at the lodge Monday night. Might be worthwhile for anybody else wanting to "ease into" the trip. ...
  50. Ok, I'll bring the split peas if a few others...

    Ok, I'll bring the split peas if a few others earlybirds could bring the spices.

    Best leave the "fresh" ingredients for the weekenders eh? I recall we had a spoiled hamhock once before but...
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