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by LeftOvers
Fri Mar 08, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Thunder Bay (YQT) as Entry Point
Replies: 7
Views: 7123

Re: Thunder Bay (YQT) as Entry Point

The Lodge and Casino offer free bus rides to and from Thunder Bay to promote gambling. According to their website the bus pickup point is "close to the airport." If you were planning on spending night at the Lodge, maybe this can work for you. You then look around the Lodge for someone els...
by LeftOvers
Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:14 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Windigo cabin available for rental in Sept
Replies: 2
Views: 2634

Windigo cabin available for rental in Sept

A week ago, I canceled our reservation for a Windigo Cabin, Sept. 9-16, the last week they're available. You might be able to book it during that time. Enjoy.
I have changed the original message so now Ingo's and Hooky's messages seem out of place, but I thank you both.
by LeftOvers
Mon Feb 15, 2016 6:34 am
Forum: Web Board & Web Site
Topic: What's the difference between email and "private message" to contact a forum member
Replies: 4
Views: 5303

Re: What's the difference between email and "private message" to contact a forum member

Thank you. I think I should spend some time reading the FAQs (faq.php). I would have found the answer there.
by LeftOvers
Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: Web Board & Web Site
Topic: What's the difference between email and "private message" to contact a forum member
Replies: 4
Views: 5303

What's the difference between email and "private message" to contact a forum member

I want to ask a member question. What's the difference between the two choices: "Email address: send email to 'member'" or "PM: send private message"?
Thanks.
by LeftOvers
Wed Jan 28, 2015 9:08 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Blades in the IR bush
Replies: 12
Views: 6513

Re: Blades in the IR bush

I love my Swiss Army Knife, had it for years. I probably use the scissors most, the tweezers second.
by LeftOvers
Wed Jan 28, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Website for buying and selling used camping equipment?
Replies: 3
Views: 3083

Re: Website for buying and selling used camping equipment?

Thanks Drobarge for the info on the Gear Trade website. Do you have any experience buying or selling on it? And, Tree Rattt, interesting suggestion. Actually, I have a Kelty Tioga in excellent shape - I could use it as a model. The full story - I love the comfort and fit of the Tioga. It's been perf...
by LeftOvers
Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:55 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Website for buying and selling used camping equipment?
Replies: 3
Views: 3083

Website for buying and selling used camping equipment?

I'd like to buy a Kelty Tioga backpack. The frame is what I most want. Does anyone know of a website where people buy and sell used camping equipment? I've been watching Craig's List(s) for most of Wisconsin and haven't seen many at a price I wanted to pay (for some, I just never got replies). Thanks.
by LeftOvers
Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:45 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Rangers with guns
Replies: 16
Views: 8345

Re: Rangers with guns

I was surprised to see a ranger with a gun a few years ago, too, and asked about it. They are considered customs agents/border guards since people come from Canada as well as U.S. With 9/11, they now carry guns.
by LeftOvers
Mon Sep 08, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Houghton hotel
Replies: 4
Views: 2713

Re: Houghton hotel

I've stayed at the Super 8 three times this year (total of 6 days) and was generally pleased. The last time, August, there was no HBO and they said they tried to get it fixed earlier in the summer but couldn't. The pool (and sauna) was also closed the last two days the first time I was there this ye...
by LeftOvers
Mon Sep 08, 2014 3:36 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: 3yr old hiking?
Replies: 9
Views: 6853

Re: 3yr old hiking?

Isle Royale is a wilderness park. I agree with Tampico. I saw this thread in May and just checked back to see if there were any other comments. Your son may be a hearty soul, but what if you run into 4 days of rain (not at all impossible)? You can't stay more than one night before moving to the nex...
by LeftOvers
Mon Sep 08, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Ranger Fall Trips?
Replies: 1
Views: 2598

Re: Ranger Fall Trips?

Hi Mike, I asked about these late season trips when I was there in June. They said they would make a decision around the beginning of August. When I was in Houghton the first week of August, I stopped in and asked and they said there wouldn't be any available for paying passengers. I didn't ask why ...
by LeftOvers
Thu Aug 28, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Favorite Mountain House meals
Replies: 44
Views: 28975

Re: Favorite Mountain House meals

I'll spruce things up with some shavings from bacon bars ... What's a bacon bar? Back in the Colin Fletcher, The Complete Walker days you could get bacon bars from Wilson's Meats, I think it was, through sporting goods stores. Where do you buy them? As to freeze drying at home, I haven't tried it b...
by LeftOvers
Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:43 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Eggs in the backcountry
Replies: 22
Views: 14821

Re: Eggs in the backcountry

I've repackaged Mountain House freeze-dried eggs from their #10 cans. It was OK but there were some problems. First, even though I repackaged right before the trip, they just didn't seem as good. Another thing was making sure the ingredients were evenly distributed (I did eggs and bacon). I was very...
by LeftOvers
Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:13 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Grand portage rates and schedules posted
Replies: 5
Views: 3884

Re: Grand portage rates and schedules posted

Thanks for the notice - I've been looking from time to time myself.