End of Summer 2004 Run Call- Jeeping to James Bay! Update!
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They don't want anyone to get sick by touching the water in the lake, so
it is being held up on the bluffs.
Mike
Snow wrote:
>
> Hawaii and Lake Ontario just don't go together... guess if you import some
> traditional dancers, somehow get the permits from local Government for a
> giant bonfire on what little beach there is ohhh and be so lucky if the
> beach area is actually swim-able then. ... Ok what can I say .. I hate
> T.O. give anything north of Orillia anyday..
>
> CONGRATS Jo & Steve ..
>
> Snow...
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:40CCC9FD.2C37E52B@sympatico.ca...
> > Isn't it though!
> >
> > I certainly will pass on your wishes and I will have a photo album up
> > from their wedding for sure! It is going to be a Hawaiian theme on the
> > shore of Lake Ontario.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > >
> > > > This is a June update.
> > > >
> > > > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10
> vehicles.
> > > >
> > > > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > > > confirmations from people.
> > > >
> > > > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> > > >
> > > > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala
> and
> > > > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> > > >
> > > > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going
> on
> > > > the run the next morning.
> > > >
> > > > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> > > >
> > > > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > -----------------------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > > > summer run this year.
> > > >
> > > > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> > > >
> > > > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > > > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near
> Rouyn-Noranda
> > > > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day
> weekend.
> > > >
> > > > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > > > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> > > >
> > > > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > > > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when
> we
> > > > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> > > >
> > > > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we
> can
> > > > get to.
> > > >
> > > > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > > > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> > > >
> > > > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > > > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > > > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> > > >
> > > > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they
> have
> > > > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we
> can
> > > > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this
> point.
> > > >
> > > > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get
> it
> > > > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > > > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> > > >
> > > > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > > > locally for later in the week's meals.
> > > >
> > > > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can
> plan
> > > > their summer vacations.
> > > >
> > > > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome
> and
> > > > already are coming.
> > > >
> > > > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > > > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> > > >
> > > > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> > > >
> > > > http://www.mandow.ca/
> > > >
> > > > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> > > >
> > > > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
it is being held up on the bluffs.
Mike
Snow wrote:
>
> Hawaii and Lake Ontario just don't go together... guess if you import some
> traditional dancers, somehow get the permits from local Government for a
> giant bonfire on what little beach there is ohhh and be so lucky if the
> beach area is actually swim-able then. ... Ok what can I say .. I hate
> T.O. give anything north of Orillia anyday..
>
> CONGRATS Jo & Steve ..
>
> Snow...
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:40CCC9FD.2C37E52B@sympatico.ca...
> > Isn't it though!
> >
> > I certainly will pass on your wishes and I will have a photo album up
> > from their wedding for sure! It is going to be a Hawaiian theme on the
> > shore of Lake Ontario.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > "L.W.(ßill) ------ III" wrote:
> > >
> > > How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> > > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >
> > > Mike Romain wrote:
> > > >
> > > > This is a June update.
> > > >
> > > > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10
> vehicles.
> > > >
> > > > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > > > confirmations from people.
> > > >
> > > > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> > > >
> > > > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala
> and
> > > > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> > > >
> > > > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going
> on
> > > > the run the next morning.
> > > >
> > > > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> > > >
> > > > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > -----------------------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > > > summer run this year.
> > > >
> > > > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> > > >
> > > > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > > > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near
> Rouyn-Noranda
> > > > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day
> weekend.
> > > >
> > > > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > > > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> > > >
> > > > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > > > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when
> we
> > > > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> > > >
> > > > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we
> can
> > > > get to.
> > > >
> > > > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > > > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> > > >
> > > > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > > > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > > > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> > > >
> > > > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they
> have
> > > > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we
> can
> > > > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this
> point.
> > > >
> > > > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get
> it
> > > > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > > > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> > > >
> > > > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > > > locally for later in the week's meals.
> > > >
> > > > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can
> plan
> > > > their summer vacations.
> > > >
> > > > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome
> and
> > > > already are coming.
> > > >
> > > > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > > > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> > > >
> > > > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> > > >
> > > > http://www.mandow.ca/
> > > >
> > > > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> > > >
> > > > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> > > >
> > > > Mike
> > > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
--
Jo in TO
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40CCAD44.C98C612@***.net...
> How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > This is a June update.
> >
> > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10 vehicles.
> >
> > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > confirmations from people.
> >
> > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> >
> > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala and
> > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> >
> > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going on
> > the run the next morning.
> >
> > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> >
> > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > summer run this year.
> >
> > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> >
> > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near Rouyn-Noranda
> > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day weekend.
> >
> > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> >
> > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when we
> > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> >
> > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we can
> > get to.
> >
> > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> >
> > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> >
> > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they have
> > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we can
> > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this point.
> >
> > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get it
> > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> >
> > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > locally for later in the week's meals.
> >
> > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can plan
> > their summer vacations.
> >
> > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome and
> > already are coming.
> >
> > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> >
> > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> >
> > http://www.mandow.ca/
> >
> > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> >
> > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
--
Jo in TO
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40CCAD44.C98C612@***.net...
> How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > This is a June update.
> >
> > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10 vehicles.
> >
> > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > confirmations from people.
> >
> > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> >
> > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala and
> > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> >
> > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going on
> > the run the next morning.
> >
> > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> >
> > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > summer run this year.
> >
> > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> >
> > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near Rouyn-Noranda
> > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day weekend.
> >
> > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> >
> > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when we
> > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> >
> > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we can
> > get to.
> >
> > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> >
> > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> >
> > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they have
> > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we can
> > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this point.
> >
> > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get it
> > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> >
> > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > locally for later in the week's meals.
> >
> > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can plan
> > their summer vacations.
> >
> > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome and
> > already are coming.
> >
> > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> >
> > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> >
> > http://www.mandow.ca/
> >
> > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> >
> > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Guest
Posts: n/a
Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
--
Jo in TO
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40CCAD44.C98C612@***.net...
> How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > This is a June update.
> >
> > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10 vehicles.
> >
> > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > confirmations from people.
> >
> > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> >
> > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala and
> > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> >
> > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going on
> > the run the next morning.
> >
> > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> >
> > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > summer run this year.
> >
> > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> >
> > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near Rouyn-Noranda
> > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day weekend.
> >
> > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> >
> > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when we
> > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> >
> > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we can
> > get to.
> >
> > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> >
> > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> >
> > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they have
> > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we can
> > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this point.
> >
> > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get it
> > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> >
> > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > locally for later in the week's meals.
> >
> > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can plan
> > their summer vacations.
> >
> > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome and
> > already are coming.
> >
> > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> >
> > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> >
> > http://www.mandow.ca/
> >
> > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> >
> > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
--
Jo in TO
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40CCAD44.C98C612@***.net...
> How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > This is a June update.
> >
> > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10 vehicles.
> >
> > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > confirmations from people.
> >
> > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> >
> > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala and
> > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> >
> > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going on
> > the run the next morning.
> >
> > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> >
> > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > summer run this year.
> >
> > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> >
> > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near Rouyn-Noranda
> > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day weekend.
> >
> > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> >
> > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when we
> > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> >
> > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we can
> > get to.
> >
> > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> >
> > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> >
> > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they have
> > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we can
> > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this point.
> >
> > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get it
> > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> >
> > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > locally for later in the week's meals.
> >
> > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can plan
> > their summer vacations.
> >
> > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome and
> > already are coming.
> >
> > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> >
> > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> >
> > http://www.mandow.ca/
> >
> > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> >
> > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Guest
Posts: n/a
Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
--
Jo in TO
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40CCAD44.C98C612@***.net...
> How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > This is a June update.
> >
> > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10 vehicles.
> >
> > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > confirmations from people.
> >
> > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> >
> > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala and
> > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> >
> > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going on
> > the run the next morning.
> >
> > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> >
> > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > summer run this year.
> >
> > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> >
> > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near Rouyn-Noranda
> > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day weekend.
> >
> > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> >
> > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when we
> > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> >
> > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we can
> > get to.
> >
> > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> >
> > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> >
> > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they have
> > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we can
> > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this point.
> >
> > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get it
> > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> >
> > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > locally for later in the week's meals.
> >
> > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can plan
> > their summer vacations.
> >
> > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome and
> > already are coming.
> >
> > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> >
> > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> >
> > http://www.mandow.ca/
> >
> > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> >
> > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
--
Jo in TO
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40CCAD44.C98C612@***.net...
> How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > This is a June update.
> >
> > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10 vehicles.
> >
> > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > confirmations from people.
> >
> > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> >
> > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala and
> > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> >
> > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going on
> > the run the next morning.
> >
> > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> >
> > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > summer run this year.
> >
> > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> >
> > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near Rouyn-Noranda
> > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day weekend.
> >
> > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> >
> > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when we
> > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> >
> > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we can
> > get to.
> >
> > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> >
> > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> >
> > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they have
> > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we can
> > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this point.
> >
> > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get it
> > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> >
> > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > locally for later in the week's meals.
> >
> > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can plan
> > their summer vacations.
> >
> > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome and
> > already are coming.
> >
> > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> >
> > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> >
> > http://www.mandow.ca/
> >
> > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> >
> > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
--
Jo in TO
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40CCAD44.C98C612@***.net...
> How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > This is a June update.
> >
> > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10 vehicles.
> >
> > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > confirmations from people.
> >
> > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> >
> > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala and
> > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> >
> > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going on
> > the run the next morning.
> >
> > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> >
> > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > summer run this year.
> >
> > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> >
> > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near Rouyn-Noranda
> > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day weekend.
> >
> > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> >
> > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when we
> > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> >
> > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we can
> > get to.
> >
> > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> >
> > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> >
> > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they have
> > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we can
> > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this point.
> >
> > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get it
> > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> >
> > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > locally for later in the week's meals.
> >
> > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can plan
> > their summer vacations.
> >
> > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome and
> > already are coming.
> >
> > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> >
> > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> >
> > http://www.mandow.ca/
> >
> > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> >
> > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
--
Jo in TO
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:40CCAD44.C98C612@***.net...
> How cool to hear about Steve and Jo. Give them my best wishes.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Mike Romain wrote:
> >
> > This is a June update.
> >
> > We have some good interest in the trip and could have 5 to 10 vehicles.
> >
> > It is about time to start organizing a bit and to start to get some
> > confirmations from people.
> >
> > Our start time is delayed by a day until Sunday morning, Aug. 29.
> >
> > This is due to a Wedding between two fellow Jeepers! Steve Seppala and
> > Jo-Anne or Jo from TO or 'mad Jo' as some of us fondly call her!
> >
> > They are getting hitched on Saturday here in Toronto and we are going on
> > the run the next morning.
> >
> > We will be leaving Toronto early Sunday AM.
> >
> > Please email me for more info or for confirmation of coming.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
> > -----------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Folks we have decided to run in our Jeep up to James Bay for an end of
> > summer run this year.
> >
> > The road is paved all the way to the bay.
> >
> > We will be getting together on Saturday, August 28 in Toronto and
> > meeting any from the Ottawa/Montreal direction in or near Rouyn-Noranda
> > Quebec near supper time. Returning on September 5/6 Labor Day weekend.
> >
> > We then will be heading straight north with camping planned as soon as
> > we hit the James Bay Highway at Matagami sometime in the evening.
> >
> > Then it is 730 km almost straight north to the shore of James Bay. We
> > plan on taking in the sights and things to do along the way and when we
> > reach the Cree village of Chisasibi at the end of the road.
> >
> > We then will try to hit the bush along the Bay just to see where we can
> > get to.
> >
> > There are tons of organized activities that can be booked from town.
> > Plane, canoe tours, Fishing, diving on wrecks, etc....
> >
> > We will be bringing our canoe or maybe a rubber dingy along and my big
> > 12x12' bug tent although bugs aren't too bad at the end of August, we
> > canoed up there a few years back and weren't 'bugged'.
> >
> > I will be contacting the local tour outfitter folks and ask if they have
> > any pointers to where some good Jeeping or sight seeing is, maybe we can
> > even bushwhack it in our Jeeps to Hudson's Bay, who knows at this point.
> >
> > Extra gas will be essential, although there are lots of places to get it
> > along the way, off in the bush you can burn a lot fast sometimes. I
> > have a ton of good gas cans, lots to lend out if needed.
> >
> > There are food stores up there local so perishables can be obtained
> > locally for later in the week's meals.
> >
> > I figured now would be a good time to do the run call so folks can plan
> > their summer vacations.
> >
> > This is a family style vacation trip and wives and kids are welcome and
> > already are coming.
> >
> > More of an adventure drive than a hard core off road trip, but I can
> > imagine we will find something to get stuck in... ;-)
> >
> > Here is a link to the destination with trip map links on the page.
> >
> > http://www.mandow.ca/
> >
> > I will send this out a couple more times, over the year.
> >
> > Anyone interested in joining us email me or tag me here.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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Is describing Bill's body in such accurate detail (I assume) going to be
OK with Steve? Does he know about this relationship? ;)
Jo in TO wrote:
> Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
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OK with Steve? Does he know about this relationship? ;)
Jo in TO wrote:
> Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Is describing Bill's body in such accurate detail (I assume) going to be
OK with Steve? Does he know about this relationship? ;)
Jo in TO wrote:
> Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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__________________________________________________ _________
OK with Steve? Does he know about this relationship? ;)
Jo in TO wrote:
> Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Is describing Bill's body in such accurate detail (I assume) going to be
OK with Steve? Does he know about this relationship? ;)
Jo in TO wrote:
> Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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__________________________________________________ _________
OK with Steve? Does he know about this relationship? ;)
Jo in TO wrote:
> Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Is describing Bill's body in such accurate detail (I assume) going to be
OK with Steve? Does he know about this relationship? ;)
Jo in TO wrote:
> Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
OK with Steve? Does he know about this relationship? ;)
Jo in TO wrote:
> Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
>
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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'bout time you pop back on here Jo. Congrats to you and Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:40:10 -0400, "Jo in TO" <joanneremovethis@studioopal.ca>
wrote:
>>Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)
On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 21:40:10 -0400, "Jo in TO" <joanneremovethis@studioopal.ca>
wrote:
>>Thanks Bill, you hairly old ape. ;-)


