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Piragis Northwoods Company
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November 12, 2012 Email Newsletter
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Greetings!
It seems like every week we get one day of snow and slush. Of course it melts right away. The leaves are down and the deer hunters are in the woods. For the most part it is quiet around Ely and we find ourselves looking at pictures and postcards of trips past with fond memories.
We are planning next year's guided group trips now over cups of steaming coffee, or in Drew's case, Mountain Dew (not steaming). Ordering next year's canoes and gear, evaluating the past season and planning ahead are on the daily agenda. This gives us plenty of time to talk trips one-on-one with clients, so don't hesitate to call about next summer right now.
Under the white Winter blanket lie
Summer's memories, campfire's flames;
adventurous days and nights that cannot die.
Reprieve from daily toils, freedom exclaims.
Under the cold of the year's end -- burns
tomorrow's destinations, our heart's desire.
Following the rivers with each of their turns,
paddling new dreams, feeding unquenchable fire.
Under the crush and growth of ice,
maps move on, paths change, waters flow.
Life's secrets unseen, call out, entice;
wishes for Summer, missing it so.
Copyright ©Timothy James Stouffer, 2012
We are happy to have you all as friends. It sure is great to see you when you come to Ely. We'd like you to introduce you to some of our close friends, "The Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness". If you don't yet know about this group, take some time to get acquainted. Perhaps you'll even feel like joining. As Sig Olsen said, "This is the most beautiful lake country on the continent. We can afford to cherish and protect it." We hope to see you soon in beautiful Ely, Minnesota! From the End of the Road, Tim Stouffer, Marketing Director and Webmaster Piragis Northwoods Company |
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Rental Canoes Available Now!
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Notes from the desk of Steve Schon:
Did you forget to reserve one of our rental canoes to pick up at the end of this past paddling season? Don't despair, we still have good numbers of several models including MN 3's, MN II's, Boundary Water II's, Escapes and 17 Wenonahs. The Boundary Waters II is an 18'6" model similar to the MN II but with a little rocker for more maneuverability, a little more leg room in the bow and fixed web seats. The 17 Wenonah is a more traditional design with great stability for lakes and easy flowing rivers.
For the complete list of used canoes and kayaks on sale,
Call Steve Schon or email him at schon@piragis.com to get your 2012 rental canoe today!  | | Rental Canoes from 2012 for SALE |
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Fashion Spotlight: From our Women's Dept.
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Many of you visit our retail store every summer just for the fantastic selection of women's clothing our clothing buyer Kerri has put together. We want to give you the opportunity to continue that fun over the Fall and Winter, when you can't make the trip to Ely.
For now we're going to feature some outfits and clothing highlights in our email newsletter and you can pick up the phone and call us toll-free 1-800-223-6565 and ask for Kerri or the Retail Staff. If we've got your size available we can take your order and get it shipped out.
Nancy Piragis is wearing Ladies Wintersweet Full Zip by Under Armour, a Turtle Neck Tube by Turtle Fur and some awesome Ladies Tegan Boots by Kamik.
The Wintersweet Full Zip Fitted Hoody features a new slimmer fit, more generous body length, and adjusted shoulder seams to give a fresh and flattering take on feminine athletic wear. Perfect for Winter jogs or weekend practices, the Wintersweet Full Zip Fitted Hoody delivers warmth without weighing you down. So say goodbye to the oversized bulk and bothersome bunching of other hoodies. It's about time you upgrade to the new go-to hoody for Winter.
Ladies Wintersweet Full Zip by Under Armour
- quick dry
- wind and water resistant
- 4-way stretch
Only available in color shown.
$99.99
Turtle Neck Tube by Turtle Fur
- Extra long multi-functional neckwarmer
- Deluxe Italian Micro-Fur fleece
Available in a variety of solid colors and prints. Call us with a color question and we can send a few color/print options via email.
$22.00
Kamik makes footwear that brings to life its northern origins. The Tegan boot has a sticky rubber sole for extra traction in the slippery winter months. This boot crosses season lines and can be used in the garden, at the lake, in the woods and as a go to slip on for any activity. The cute factor is amped up with a flowery pattern that make the Tegan a must have.
Ladies Tegan Boot by Kamik
- Waterproof Neoprene Upper
- Vulcanized Printed Rubber Shell
- Easy Pull On Side Handles
- Kamik Comfort Antibacterial Footbed
- Kamik's Vulcanized Rubber GARDEN Outsole
- Height: 12.5 Inches / 31.75CM
- Weight Per Pair: 2.57 Lbs / 1166G
Only available in Print/Color shown. Full sizes only. Ladies 6-10
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Boundary Waters Blog - WILDERNESS WISDOM By Cliff Jacobson
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A good one from our friend Cliff :)
Most mechanics rely on systematical trial and error to solve problems. They figure that if they replace enough parts, they'll eventually find the difficulty. At the other extreme, are a small number of experts who, like my friend, Chic Sheridan, have the uncanny ability to correctly diagnose problems on complex machines they've never seen before. For example, I once purchased an old Ford Pinto at an auction for next to nothing. The car had a horrible clanging sound which was diagnosed as stuck valves. Repairs would cost hundreds of dollars!
I drove the beast over to Chic's house, hopeful he could provide a less costly solution. "Add a quart of tranny fluid to the crankcase every time you change oil," he pronounced. "Old mechanics trick--should free those valves in minutes: works much better than anything you can buy."
Chic's advice was sound: I drove the old Ford for two more years then traded it for another beater. On another occasion, a friend asked me to ask Chic about a clutch problem my wife Susie was having with her 1980 Saab. The clutch wouldn't engage properly and the car wouldn't shift right. A local foreign car repair shop told us the throw-out bearing and clutch plate were bad. "About 600 bucks," grinned the youthful mechanic.
Chic never owned or drove a foreign car. A strong union man all his life, he supported "buy American", and a belief that domestic cars were, as he put it, "better than the trash that comes across the sea". So it came as quite a surprise when he agreed to look at the old Saab.
The engine compartment of the Saab was a nightmare of wires, boxes and hoses. I was certain it would take a trained Saab mechanic to find the clutch, let alone fix it. Chic peered wistfully under the hood, then asked if the clutch was mechanical or hydraulic.
"Hydraulic," I said.
"I see someone just put a new master cylinder in here," he drawled. "Yeah, two weeks ago," I affirmed. Then there was a long silence, followed by..."Well I'll be damned, the idiot never hooked up the hydraulic line!" Chic shook his head in disgust, grabbed some tools, and a few minutes later the car shifted fine. Cost of repair? Two beers and a "thanks, good buddy!".
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Winter is on the way, are you ready?
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As Autumn retreats, there are things every canoe owner needs.
In the weeks ahead, we will feature some of our best-selling fall canoe accessories that make everyone's life easier.
This weeks feature is our Canoe Storage Cover:
Your valuable canoes and kayaks are susceptible to UV deterioration that weakens and fades their surface. The Tyvek Canoe Storage Covers keep out water and dust particles and prevents moisture, mold or mildew from building up. A full length draw cord adjusts at either end for a custom fit.
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What our Outfitting Clients Think:
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Tim & Steve...
I have been fortunate enough to make the Boundary Waters trip many times, but for my 'special one' and her kids this was a first. The boys, Teagen 10 & Treydon 13, weren't sure about ANY place that didn't have big screens and video games so it was my goal to get them hooked on what the Boundary Waters is.
They LOVED it! The boys learned some canoe basics in calm water and by the end of the trip they were really helping out going across the lakes. We managed to catch a 4 1/2 pound smallmouth bass the first morning and then they wanted to fish constantly the rest of the trip. They worked together exploring some of the falls, creeks and tiny rock islands - although Treydon did seem to think it would be nice to leave his little brother on one of the rocks out in the lake and pick him up later in the day. The trip was a huge success! Some wind, some rain, lots of great times and tons of family bonding. They all want to come back next summer for at least two trips with me.
Thanks for all your help over the years with suggestions and gear! I brought them into the store and they thought it was awesome! Nice job Piragis!!
Scott, Diann, Treydon & Teagen
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News from the End of the Road
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We held our drawing for our annual Kayak giveaway sponsored by Piragis Northwoods Company OUTLET STORE.
Here's our winner.
Ann Ek from Hermantown, MN. Ely is one of Ann's family's favorite places and they always drop into our store and check out the outlet on each of their visits several times a year.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Outlet this year. Remember to register to win a kayak next year :).
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Your Friends in the
Great Northwoods
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 105 North Central Avenue Ely, MN 55731
1-800-223-6565
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