Washburn Island camping - May 21/22 [Room for one more!]

Post by **pat** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:23 am

Edit: May 10 - there is currently room for one more.

There are a few sites available for the weekend of May 21/22.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteC ... rkId=32624

Finn McCool · Post by **Finn McCool** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:28 pm

I say that we should go whenever we want, and just mount a D-Day style assault on the beach where we stayed last May. If we do it properly, anyone already there will flee the island at the prospect of having to camp near such a bunch of ill-dressed yahoos. Just wear your geekiest paddling gear. That junk certainly scares me...

Failing that...

Let's just try for the weekend, and if that doesn't work, it will just have to be mid-week. We'll survive.

norm · Post by **norm** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:57 pm

Pat,

I'm interested! Count me in please. I don't know what else will come up between now and then, but I was actually looking at the Washburn sites early last week while at work and thought about grabbing 1 + 2, and I think it was for that same weekend you propose. But then things got busy and I never got back to it.

Hey Mike - did you notice that May 21 is Armed Forces Day when you proposed storming the beaches?

Norm

kayakerjnj · Post by **kayakerjnj** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 5:30 pm

Sounds like fun!! Count me in this year!!

NorwayLady · Post by **NorwayLady** » Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:11 pm

I'm in. Last year was awesome!

Ron · Post by **Ron** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:23 am

I can probably clear my schedule for a tirp.

Post by **Chip** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:19 am

I am in. I would grab 2 sites. If we get more people, I am sure we can squeeze them in. The ranger didn't seem to care.

Post by **Chip** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:39 am

I reserved sites 4 and 5 for Saturday May 21st. Room enough for 8 people.

nchill · Post by **nchill** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:29 am

Just so NorwayLady won't be the only woman, please add me to the list. I am a definite.
Thanks for grabbing the sites.

-Nancy

Post by **pat** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:59 am

Although Finn McCool didn't specifically say he was in, I kinda got that impression, so that's 8 people.

HOWEVER...

There are still sites available for that date, and if anyone wants to reserve one, it's quite possible that others might be interested that don't follow the forum all that regularly.

TraceyJ · Post by **TraceyJ** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:45 am

This sounds like a really good time, if you have room for one more gal.

TraceyJ · Post by **TraceyJ** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:14 pm

Hi Everyone. I realize this trip is full. If any one drops out or there is a possibility of squeezing one more person on 1 of the sites, I would love to go.

Tracey

Post by **Chip** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:10 pm

Hi Tracey,
I bet there are still sites available for the same day. If you want to add another site for others as well, feel free. You can also wait for a cancellation. It has been known to happen.

TraceyJ · Post by **TraceyJ** » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:28 pm

Hi Chip,
All set. Site 6 is reserved for May 21st.
There is now room for 3 more people, for anyone who would like to go.

Post by **pat** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:07 am

Glad another site was reserved. You ought to ping some of the other female kayakers out there and see if you can assemble an all-estrogen site.

NorwayLady · Post by **NorwayLady** » Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:06 pm

Happy to hear that this trip might be a little more female centered, although I still hope Chip will pamper us with some good cooking?

Thanks for reserving the sites everyone!!

NorwayLady

Eileen · Post by **Eileen** » Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:41 pm

Mark and I will join in.

Eileen

noseykate · Post by **noseykate** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:37 am

I may come join you for a day-trip while you are there. Haven't been to that location since I first moved to Boston.

NK

Post by **pat** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:58 am

Aw, c'mon, Kate! Spend the night. I know you don't have much kayak camping experience, and this would be a perfect way to try it out.

Dalerks · Post by **Dalerks** » Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:36 pm

I am in again if there is still room

Post by **Chip** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:37 pm

This is gonna be a good good time.

Finn McCool · Post by **Finn McCool** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 2:22 pm

pat wrote:Although Finn McCool didn't specifically say he was in, I kinda got that impression, so that's 8 people.

HOWEVER...

There are still sites available for that date, and if anyone wants to reserve one, it's quite possible that others might be interested that don't follow the forum all that regularly.

I'm in, I'm in..... :!:

Haven't checked the board in a few weeks. Too busy clearing snow off the roof.... :shock:

Post by **pat** » Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:40 pm

Finn McCool wrote:Too busy clearing snow off the roof....

Luxury!

Sue and I spent all morning (and several hours over the weekend) on the roof chiseling away at the ice dams. Massive leaks coming into the house.

Worst. Winter. Ever.

Ron · Post by **Ron** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:38 pm

pat wrote:
Finn McCool wrote:Too busy clearing snow off the roof....

Luxury!

Sue and I spent all morning (and several hours over the weekend) on the roof chiseling away at the ice dams. Massive leaks coming into the house.

Worst. Winter. Ever.

I feel your pain, literally. I woke up this morning to water dripping and I was not near a faucet. I just came down from spending 3 fun filled hours on my roof chiseling the ice dams. I hope I did not put too many holes in my roof.

Dalerks · Post by **Dalerks** » Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:26 pm

I had to pay someone yesterday to do mine as I waited to long and it started leaking into the house in buckets

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:38 am

Cure for ice dams from This Old House: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/skill-b ... 04,00.html

Don't get on your roof with a chisel. This looks much safer and simpler.

Now, if only *someone* in this house wore panty-hose!

cgr · Post by **cgr** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:50 am

Mark wrote:Cure for ice dams from This Old House: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/skill-b ... 04,00.html

Don't get on your roof with a chisel. This looks much safer and simpler.

Now, if only *someone* in this house wore panty-hose!

I guess that I could take the lamp apart...

KAYAK KEN · Post by **KAYAK KEN** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:39 am

That's not just a lamp ,it's a major award!

Post by **Chip** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:40 pm

Hey Everyone,
I am going to have to bail on the trip. I just noticed my son is graduating from college on the 21st. That leaves a spot open if someone is on the waiting list.

Chip

ljordan79 · Post by **ljordan79** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:41 pm

Hi, We will have a group out on Washburn on June 4,5 and 6th. Love to hear about your trip when you return! It looks amazing!

Happy paddling!

Lisa J

Eddyline Nighthawk 16'

NorwayLady · Post by **NorwayLady** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:48 pm

Chip. Does that mean I have to make my own breakfast?????? Those egg/cheese/bacon/bagels you made are impossible to duplicate!!!

Finn McCool · Post by **Finn McCool** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:47 am

Chip wrote:Hey Everyone,
I am going to have to bail on the trip. I just noticed my son is graduating from college on the 21st. That leaves a spot open if someone is on the waiting list.

Chip

Geez, Chip...where are your priorities?

On the other hand, time to celebrate the end of that particular tuition guantlet...! :wink:

tbrug · Post by **tbrug** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:23 pm

Who is holding the waiting list? I am new to this group but would like to go.

Last fathers day I camped here. Actually I made the reservations and made my family go. They were all surprised and had a great time anyway. OK they said they had a great time but who really knows

. Talking with the ranger if the weather is at all squeamish there are cancellations that will not make it back into the Reserve America site but if you call the Ranger Station on Friday ( no one there Saturday) you might be able to score one. Not sure why the group site is not open? I am going to email and check this out.

Tim

Post by **pat** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 8:40 pm

Chip dropped out, and I don't remember getting someone to fill his spot, so you might be in luck here...

Eileen · Post by **Eileen** » Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:02 pm

I have to bail out on this one - Mark will still be going.
Eileen

Post by **pat** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:55 am

tbrug, are you definitely in?

tbrug · Post by **tbrug** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:59 pm

Yes. It will be a great way to kick off the summer kayaking season.

NorwayLady · Post by **NorwayLady** » Mon May 09, 2011 8:49 pm

Any idea when we will be off the water on Sunday May 22?? Looks like I need to be back in Marshfield around 4:00-4:30 pm.

Post by **pat** » Mon May 09, 2011 9:00 pm

I doubt that'll be a problem. I think we were off the water around noonish last year.

NorwayLady · Post by **NorwayLady** » Tue May 10, 2011 8:32 am

Thanks, Pat. Really looking forward to the trip!