Labor Day

[LJLtrucking]

Where The Fukowee Puddle Jumpers, we are planning a trip to the UP for Labor Day, is anybody interested in going with us or have any camping ideas in the paradise area,mudrunner my bad please move to wheeling trips.

[Squat_more]

Shaker and I are not, we have to work. Sorry....

But have fun and :mongo: for me.....:hehe:

[Fireball]

BTW We have some new camp cooking in store for those who go! My friend and I are into cast iron cooking on the fire. So we are looking at different things that we can create for us. In the dog show world we travel in we are well known for being "the hospitality queens."

Jodi

:lol:

[kareless]

how long are you guys planning on being up there??

[Fireball]

how long are you guys planning on being up there??

For the long weekend! Mudrunner is acquiring cast iron utensils left and right. I now have a 14" skillet that could seriously injure the unsuspecting soul who irritates me! :hehe: Currently trying to get Bruce to make his famous meatballs, and who knows maybe some ribs and chicken. Also looking to do some in the ground cooking too.

Jodi
:lol:

[kareless]

I sent you a pm but I'll ask on here too, Are we planning to camp in the middle of no where or find a campground with a few modern amenities? I was looking at the michigan.org website and found some really cool places. The best one I found has rustic campsites all the way up to cabins to rent, with a really cool enclosed pavilon with grills and tables. the rates aren't to bad and it is located by lots of trails... What does everyone think?

[LJLtrucking]

we would like to find an area like we had last year, but big enough so every one is together not spread out, we need to set down and plan the menu for each day and where to camp and where to wheel.:woot: we are not doing it like last year, this way there will be no problems, we also will tread lightly and take out everything we brought in and then some to do our part. mudrunner

[kareless]

I talked to PurpleRhino about a spot and he has a perfect one that is big enough for all of us but still pretty remote. It's on the river and nice and flat. There is a state park about 6-8 miles away to go take showers at and the local stores are about 20 minutes. I thought this sounds like a pretty good location... He will have to give more info on anything else about the spot...

[LJLtrucking]

he talked before about a 40 acre lake that is remote, myself I would rather play in a lake as opposed to the river

[kareless]

We will have to get as many people together as we can to have a meeting and have PurpleRhino tell us about the different spot and make a choice about where to go... I think the spot at the lake is pretty small, like 4 spots, and it costs $15.00 a night to camp there... if I am remembering right

[kareless]

Went to walmart and they have the 5 gallon shower bags for like $6-$7 and they are good for 2 showers. Just a thought!

[Beefy]

Where are u going in the UP?

Edit- read the whole thread,

Are you going to be wheeling or just beating eachother with pot's and pans :hehe:

[PurpleRhino]

he talked before about a 40 acre lake that is remote, myself I would rather play in a lake as opposed to the river


The 40 acre lake is Canoe Lake state forest campground between Munising and Grand Marais it has 4 campsites, vaulted toilets and a pitcher pump. It is very remote, but it is also $15/night and the lake has a very soft mud bottom, not conducive to playing in, although there is good perch and pike fishing there. The area Karless was referring to is on the "Romantic" Two Hearted River. I do know of another spot on several ponds, but ther isn't a lot of space for camping, a couple of miles from the spot on the river. There is a lake called Bear Lake, it is about 15 miles NE of Paradise (as the crow flies) it is closer to a 100acre lake with lots of open space on a large beach for camping, although that is really the only viable spot to camp there. The big drawback to this spot is the fact that nobody could tow anything back in there, unless they had one of those lifted outback trailers. I also stressed as the crow flies, because I found that lake while taking an 8 mile shortcut that took 8 hours to traverse without trailers! I will bring my map and some video tapes so we can go over everything together and get a better idea of what will work best for everyone.:marv::thumbsup:

[PurpleRhino]

Where are u going in the UP?

Edit- read the whole thread,

Are you going to be wheeling or just beating eachother with pot's and pans :hehe:

I plan on doing a lot of wheeling, some fishing and I hope to dodge the fry pans.:eek::marv::thumbsup:

[Beefy]

I plan on doing a lot of wheeling, some fishing and I hope to dodge the fry pans.:eek::marv::thumbsup:

Is this open to anyone? Sounds perfect for a me and dad run... I could bring my Dakota so he could wheel with me and he could bring his boat and we could go fishing..

[kareless]

This is open to who ever wants to join us!

[Beefy]

Well when ya figure out where your goin let me know I may join ya :thumbsup:

[PurpleRhino]

Is this open to anyone? Sounds perfect for a me and dad run... I could bring my Dakota so he could wheel with me and he could bring his boat and we could go fishing..

Yes it is open to anyone that would like to join us. I'm still not sure whether I'm bringing my boat yet, but I will definitely have our canoe. You might want to bring a helmet if you are slow on your feet so you can deal with the flying pots and pans.:lol::marv::thumbsup:

[kareless]

Well when ya figure out where your goin let me know I may join ya :thumbsup:

PurpleRhino, Duntruckin and myself are all leaving on August 23rd and I believe everyone else will be joining us on either the 27th or 28th. :thumbsup:

[PurpleRhino]

PurpleRhino, Duntruckin and myself are all leaving on August 23rd and I believe everyone else will be joining us on either the 27th or 28th. :thumbsup:

We are planning on leaving the 23rd as well, but not until I get off work that day at 2:00. There goes that four letter word again.:marv::thumbsup:

[kareless]

We are planning on leaving the 23rd as well, but not until I get off work that day at 2:00. There goes that four letter word again.:marv::thumbsup:

I was saying that we as in everyone listed above was leaving together on the 23rd:fryingpan:

[PurpleRhino]

I was saying that we as in everyone listed above was leaving together on the 23rd:fryingpan:

Not much of a brain left after that RV show.:wtf::marv::thumbsup:

[LJLtrucking]

we are out to wheel but do not know for sure where to camp, do you have any suggestions for us there beefy.

[LJLtrucking]

as I have posted I believe on other site, I am in the process of buying all the cast iron cook ware we could need for any meal, the silly red head and her dog show friends always eat well when at shows so there is no reason we should not be able to also, we need to have some menu ideas so we can try them out before hand, at the pig roast I want to try a few dishes out to see how it goes.

[kareless]

Are we planning on just eating dinner together and fending for ourselves for breakfast and lunch as we will probably be in a hurry in the morning and probably on the trails around lunch?

[LJLtrucking]

I thought we would have a discussion on all points soon.

[Beefy]

Yea,,, as far as wheelin around here there aint much... Talk to muddypaws he may know of some spots. My only sudgestion is Drummond (turtle ridge).

[kareless]

I thought we would have a discussion on all points soon.

I'm thinking Pig Roast we will all be together, that way we don't have to worry about when you are home:thumbsup: Just a suggestion...... :dance:

[PurpleRhino]

There are a lot of trails around the Two Hearted River area. At least last I knew they were still open.:marv::thumbsup:

[Fireball]

I'm thinking Pig Roast we will all be together, that way we don't have to worry about when you are home:thumbsup: Just a suggestion...... :dance:

That's not a bad idea, and will have a couple of things that Terri, Bruce and I will try out on you guys then! Bruce makes the best meatballs, and I've got ideas on how to make them when roughing it. We will have the oppourtunity to perfect them between the pig roast and Labor Day. The dog show people love our cooking! :hehe: And they make pretty good guenia pigs too.....:dance:

couple of things that are kicking around.... cherry cobbler new and improved method, Phillycheese steak pizza, meatballs, Joe's BF Ribs, BBQ Chicken... Send me your ideas, I can probably figure out a way to cook it on the fire!

Jodi

:dance::hehe::dance:

[kareless]

Are you and Terry bringing the dogs (not the hubbys but real dogs!:hehe:)

[Beefy]

I talked to my dad about this last night and he said sounds awesome! So sounds like were in he said he would bring his boat and I'll bring the dakota for a weekend of wheelin and fishin!

[Fireball]

Are you and Terry bringing the dogs (not the hubbys but real dogs!:hehe:)

Depends on who we have at home to care for the beasts! I know of a couple that would come, as they don't do well without the mommy! (Terri)

Jodi

:hehe:

[kareless]

10-4 If I have a new puppy I probably will bring it but if not my dogs are staying home and grandpa (my dad) will come take care of them!!

[Beefy]

So where ya guy's going? :popcorn:

[PurpleRhino]

We still haven't settled on an exact location yet, but I believe we have narrowed it down to some place north of M28 and between Whitefish Point and Grand Marais:ha:Actually more than likely between Paradise and the mouth of the Two Hearted River, but we are still not sure. We are planning on getting together and all having a pow-wow over it, but I don't think anyone is in much of a hurry considering how far off Labor Day is. We will keep you posted up to date as the plans evolve.:marv::thumbsup:

[Beefy]

Thanks :thumbsup:

[LJLtrucking]

plans changed, please remove.

[kareless]

Dont remove the post there are still some of us that are planning on doing this....

[Beefy]

Dont remove the post there are still some of us that are planning on doing this....

:dance: I still wanna go on this one :thumbsup:

[PurpleRhino]

Definitely don't remove this thread. I know Chris and I are still planning on going.

Not going now mudrunner?:marv::thumbsup:

[yogi]

might meet up with you guys for a day will be in up that week so let me know when it gets closer where ya gonna be set up at:marv:

[LJLtrucking]

I will be spending more time working and saving for the gen right lift I want for my jeep,I will not start any drama and leave it at that.

[Beefy]

Let me know what the plan is :thumbsup:

I am subscribed to this thread so I will check in on it from time to time

[PurpleRhino]

We'll try to keep you up to date there Mr Beefy.:marv::thumbsup:

[Beefy]

:wave:

[thrca]

For the long weekend! Mudrunner is acquiring cast iron utensils left and right. I now have a 14" skillet that could seriously injure the unsuspecting soul who irritates me! :hehe: Currently trying to get Bruce to make his famous meatballs, and who knows maybe some ribs and chicken. Also looking to do some in the ground cooking too.

Jodi
:lol:

You just need a couple dutch ovens. You can make anything in them. I've made pizza, spaghetti, cobbler, stew, soup, cinnamon rolls, mac & chz, cornbread, whatever.. you name it, it can probably be made in a dutch oven.

[PurpleRhino]

Unfortunately, we are not going to be making the trip to the UP this year :pissed:, but instead staying closer to home and going to the High Banks in Leota instead. Damn oil barrons. :marv::thumb:

[Beefy]

:sadpanda: