30th Annual Big John Memories

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The Best Snow We've Had In More Than A Decade!!!

Source: Dave Hagen
23 Feb. 04

Eleven sledders enjoyed another safe outing on the trails, in the woods and at the bar. The Snow and the Trails were so awesome this year because of the plentiful snowfall! Everyone rode safely and all equipment functioned admirable once again!!

Susan Keechie-Grams stood in for Ruth Grubbe at the Village Inn (A Gracious Country Inn—except for the BJ week) and she and her crew took care of us so well again this year. We miss Lazy Susan's, but Susan hosts us very well regardless of location.

The sledders to partake in 2004 (and their # of trips) were: John Pearson (30), Roy Bewick (29), Dave Hagen (27), Paul Bewick (24), Bill Schroeder (22), Tom Elmquist (22), Jim Alford (16), Tom Orne (13), Don Larson (10), Lee Branwall (7), and Barry Melchior (1). A big welcome to Barry for surviving our initiation this year!

The 31st Is Already Planned for Tue-Sat Feb. 1-5, 2005!!

This is our Fearless Leader and our BJ30 Crew

If you have a video playing software (Windows Media Player, etc)you could join us on a run through the woods here:

Tom Orne's Web Cam Video

Here's a few photographic memories of a very memorable outing. Fellowship was very spiritual, sledding was awesome and the food and lodging were exceptional!!!

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The snow was fresh and deep,

And all riders enjoyed miles of trails!

We visited the Cirrus Factory,

But still had time for HBR's!

We tenured & initiated this year,

Even the deer joined the party!

30th Annual Big John Memories

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For more information

Dave Hagen
PO Box 134
Birchwood, WI 54817
715-354-7503
hagen050@tc.umn.edu

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