OK everybody. Here it is .... the official S.W. Cochrane Charity Ride thread.

The ride is taking place from March 6th through to March 14th. There are many people coming later, earlier, staying later or leaving earlier, so for all intents and purposes the official week end of "fun and frivolity" will be March 10th to 12th.

The only definite plans right now are a group ride to the Canyon on Saturday, and the S.W. Charity Run Party, Saturday Night at Lillabelle Lodge. There will also be a "food drive collection box" stationed at North Adventure and another at Lillabelle. We are working on a location for a get together Friday night so we can all meet and form groups for the Canyon ride and other week end rides. This meeting place will most likely be at NAI, I'll post here with more info. Meeting is scheduled for 8:00 pm Friday in the bar at the North Adventure!

The Party Saturday night at Lillabelle is a BYOB event. (No Bar charges here!) We have been given the basement party room all to ourselves, it'll be a private party. Bring your own "party supplies" to the lodge, or call or e-mail Rod or Kim and they will arrange to get it there for you. Ice and mix will be available. This is where we will collect the "optional" $20 per person charitable donation. Each $20 donation will net you a goody bag, and 4 door prize draw tickets. Additional tickets will be $5.00 each. If you're NOT participating in the Charity draw, please PM me so I can keep a fairly accurate count on the goody bags. Proceedes will be going to a local charity, to be furthered to needy families in the area. Important!!!!! Unless you are staying at Lillabelle or don't drink, please don't ride your sled to the party Saturday night. Dahmer and Fraz are working on transportation to and from the other hotels (North Adventure and Best Western) so you won't even be tempted to ride. It doesn't get any better than that!

So far for sponsors we have; Fast Eddies Racewear, Bill Cudney Racing, Crack the Throttle (super duper sledwear) Imagewear, Lakeview Performance Marine (Windsor), E&B Paralegal Inc., J.R's Ribs in Cochrane, RaceTechnology, Dalton Timmis Insurance, Equipment Express Inc. We are working on more. If you can rustle up a door prize (hats, jackets, shirts, sled stuff) bring it with you to Lillabelle Saturday Night. Now ... for the Charity, I'm hoping everyone from SW and thier guests will donate, so I'm preparing about 30 goody bags. We could use some stuffers for these. Key chains, wax packets, lip balm (wet azz anti-chap) samples etc are all good stuffers. If you can dig up 30 of something, bring it to Lillabelle as well.

I'm going to try to reporoduce the attendance list from memory, but as most of you know, I've never been accused of being a "mental giant" (just mental) :crazy: and I am getting older. My retention is dropping faster than I care to admit so please, correct me, or add your info as soon as possible. I need a fairly accurate count for tables and give aways!

If you have any questions or concerns, please post them here so I can address them publicly. If you want to help out, put that here as well or PM me. Thanks for your patience and understanding, I'll be posting again soon to dispell some Cochrane myths for the newbies.

A couple important links: HATS (http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=60285) and SHIRTS (http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=60280)

We are going to have a BALL!

Michael

Looking forward to coming up riding with everyone. Should be coming with jtkennedy9, we will be getting in late March 7th and leaving early on the 13th.

North Adventure Inn

1) Sawman-Frank
2) Tempest-Karen
3) Ontrider-Mike
4) Catdoo-Gunther
5) Mario-Super
6) Kevin? (ontrider bud)
7) Leezer77-Dennis
8) Bob (leezer)
9) Trailblazer-Jeff
10) Gravity-Cody
11) No Concept-John
12) MX Bike / Sled Pilot-Gerald
13) Tunedbyear-Jake
14) Mrs. Tunebyear-Sherry
15) !Insane Sledder-Jordan
16) Insane Sledder's Dad-Rob
17) Thumbdoctor-Simon


Lillabelle Lodge

1) MikeD (me)
2) JohhnyO- John
3) cdnsledneck-Mark
4) DanR-Dan
5) Snef1
6) Gasman-Mike
7) Roosterboy-Kyle
8) Fist (maybe)
9) JTKennedy9-Jeff
10) mlabudda-Matt
11) Tom Kennedy (jt's father)
12) Johnnie (jt's cousin)

Best Western

1) Scrimmer-Shawn
2) Mrs Scrimmer-Rachel
3) Scrimmer nephew-Cage


17+12+3= 32 plus Fraz and Dahmer = 35

If I have forgotten anyone, I'm sorry. Please copy the list, paste to a reply and make corrections, additions. Or, if you're not going, PM me and I'll adjust the list.

Dispelling the Myths

For some of you, this will be your first trip to Cochrane, some your first trip to Canada, so I'd like to clarify a few mis-conceptions that I've heard.

1) There's no gas.
Not true. We have gas in Canada, and in Cochrane too. Depending on who you ask (and to what type you are referring) we may even have more gas than the U.S. We stopped using whale blubber some time ago ... :D Now, If you are doing the Canyon ride, your sled must be capable of going 100 miles (160 KMs) on a tank of fuel as that's about how far it is to the extreme tours base camp where fuel (somewhat expensive fuel) is available. Make sure you're topped up before you go, and at least one person in your "group" has spare fuel and a sturdy tow rope. I ran out last year with 6 miles to go.

2) It's dark/light all the time.
Not true. It's north NOT the North Pole!! The sun sets and rises just like it does at your house, just without that tinge of brown on the horizon, and you may or may not recognize the person in the next bed, at least not right away.

3) The Bears and Wolves will eat me.
PROBABLY not true. If you go see the Polar Bear display, and fall in to the compound, they may eat you. Your chance of seeing one in the wild are so slight, I can't think of a descriptor. Wolves? If you run out of gas (see # 1) swallow your pride and be a "dope on a rope" or borrow gas. DO NOT, under any circumstances, strip naked, cover yourself in blood and howl ... and for chissakes! tell your wife / girlfriend to leave the "little red riding hood" outfit she got from Fredrerick's (or the Stag Shop) at home .... no matter how much you're yearning to hear her say "My what big teeth you have Mr. Wolf" ... wait for it .... (sometimes I crack myself up)

4) Only Long Trackers run up there.
Not true. The long trackers are normally the only sleds successfully playing off trail. In addition to the very wide, flat OFSC trails,there are several other trails you will find going just about anywhere. Your 121 will be just fine, just know your sleds limits, and of course, your own.

5) Fraz is Sasquatch.
Not true. Although he may look hairy, the stuff stuck to his face is bits of frost, snow dust, belt dust, toque fuzz, (possible scattering of snot) and the odd cottontail. With a few hours of "sledder stubble" (the inabilty to take the time to shave cuz the conditions are too awsome) Fraz's face becomes a crap holder (Sorta like how metal shavings stick to a magnet) making him somewhat difficult to look at ... untill he thaws.

6) Dahmer eats people.
Different city, different country, different time .... different Dahmer. JR's Ribs is a restaraunt, NOT a hobby.

mike.

good post.

gas at fraserdale is 1.89 per litre. i was there on thursday the 26 0f janurary.

see you all soon.

dahmer

1ltr = 0.2641721 gallons

$1 US = $0.871839 Cad

So $1.89 ltr = $6.24 USD/Gal

OUCH :!:

1ltr = 0.2641721 gallons

$1 US = $0.871839 Cad

So $1.89 ltr = $6.24 USD/Gal

OUCH :!:
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That is true, but when you are 100 miles from fuel, and all this fuel has to be trucked in, you can see it. Most will carry spare fuel (I do) so you don't end up buying too much. Just enough to top off and get back ...

The scenery in the Canyon makes it worth every penny!

What is the normal price? Will go no matter what but man that was some sticker shock for me.

What is the normal price? Will go no matter what but man that was some sticker shock for me.
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Expect to pay "about" a $1.00 / liter for reg.(89 octain) and $1.10 for super(91 octain) in Cochrane.

Thats not bad.. only $3.30 USD/Gal for regular

I am going to be in the area with Snowtrails TV for the first two weeks of March. I can't promise anything yet, but we are going to see if we can work out the schedule to drop in on you guys. We have a 4 day trip starting in New Liskeard and staying in Val Gagne, Timmins, Shining Tree, then back to New Liskeard. Then we have a 3 day run around North Bay, what they refer to as the Near North Region. We are not sure of the exact dates nor the order in which we are doing them yet. We'll know in a week or so we hope. I'm crossing my fingers that we get to drop in you. In any case have a great ride. I'll be there in spirit.

There are 6 of us staying in from New Liskeard on the 8th and saddle baggin' it to Cochrane on the 9th. After the SW stuff is done, we are riding back to New Liskeard on the 13th, staying over night and driving home on the 14th. With any luck we cross paths .....

some quick prices for cabs from north adventure to lillabelle 15$ on avg
in town hotels to lillabelle 10$on avg

so from north adventure 5 or 6 ppl 2.5 to 3 dollars each
from town 5 or 6 ppl 1.60 to 2 dollars each

when i get confirmation on which cab company i am going with i will let you know. these are the 2 in town i will let you know who i get a better deal with for you guys when they return my calls. i am trying to get flat rates.

oscars taxi 272 5252
personal touch 272 6090

some quick prices for cabs from north adventure to lillabelle 15$ on avg
in town hotels to lillabelle 10$on avg

so from north adventure 5 or 6 ppl 2.5 to 3 dollars each
from town 5 or 6 ppl 1.60 to 2 dollars each

when i get confirmation on which cab company i am going with i will let you know. these are the 2 in town i will let you know who i get a better deal with for you guys when they return my calls. i am trying to get flat rates.

oscars taxi 272 5252
personal touch 272 6090
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Good thinkin Dahmer.
The time is drawing closer.
Hope the snow keeps falling up there for another month. How deep are the powerlines now?
I'm heading to the lower French River to ride some powder lines this weekend and they say they have gotten 3 ft of new snow over the last 2 weeks. Hope you've been getting dumped on too.

some quick prices for cabs from north adventure to lillabelle 15$ on avg
in town hotels to lillabelle 10$on avg

so from north adventure 5 or 6 ppl 2.5 to 3 dollars each
from town 5 or 6 ppl 1.60 to 2 dollars each

when i get confirmation on which cab company i am going with i will let you know. these are the 2 in town i will let you know who i get a better deal with for you guys when they return my calls. i am trying to get flat rates.

oscars taxi 272 5252
personal touch 272 6090
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Hey guys here's an Idea. I will get my daughter to stick around for the evening and she can drive my car. We can work out some deal that will be a lot cheaper than cabs. Let me know what you think

kim

that's a good idea kim. never thought of that.

dahmer

Hey guys here's an Idea. I will get my daughter to stick around for the evening and she can drive my car. We can work out some deal that will be a lot cheaper than cabs. Let me know what you think
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I think "yes" ... It's not too far of a drive, she'll put a few miles on but I'm sure we'll make it worth your while. BTW, will she be available Friday night? (see next post)


Latest update!!!

Jeff (Trailblazer) has arranged for us to have our own "reserved" section in the bar at the North Adventure Inn on Friday night. After speaking with a few of you, 8:00 PM seemed to be the most popular time to meet so that's what we've asked for.

If you wish to link up with other SW'ers, plan to be at the BAR in the NAI at 8:00 Friday evening. I suppose the (a'hem) meeting will go untill at least 10:00 but please get there as close to 8 as possible. We can use this time to form groups (if desired) for Saturday's Canyon ride, and to plan anything else we'd like to do for the balance of our stay.

See you all there!

Michael

As always, please post here if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns.

WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Less than 1 month to go!!!

North Adventure Inn

1) Sawman-Frank
2) Tempest-Karen
3) Ontrider-Mike
4) Catdoo-Gunther
5) Mario-Super
6) Ken (ontrider bro in law)
7) Leezer77-Dennis
8) Bob (leezer)
9) Trailblazer-Jeff
10) Gravity-Cody
11) No Concept-John
12) MX Bike / Sled Pilot-Gerald
13) Tunedbyear-Jake
14) Mrs. Tunebyear-Sherry
15) !Insane Sledder-Jordan
16) Insane Sledder's Dad-Rob
17) Thumbdoctor-Simon


Lillabelle Lodge

1) MikeD (me)
2) JohhnyO- John
3) cdnsledneck-Mark
4) DanR-Dan
5) Snef1
6) Gasman-Mike
7) Roosterboy-Kyle
8) Fist (maybe)
9) JTKennedy9-Jeff
10) mlabudda-Matt
11) Tom Kennedy (jt's father)
12) Johnnie (jt's cousin)

Best Western

1) Scrimmer-Shawn
2) Mrs Scrimmer-Rachel
3) Scrimmer nephew-Cage


17+12+3= 32 plus Fraz and Dahmer = 35

WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Less than 1 month to go!!!

North Adventure Inn

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Cant wait!

hey gang

more contact info:

paps power shop(ski-doo) 705 272 3254

bourques auto sales(polaris and yamaha) 705 272 6959
bourqueauto.com

diamond back performance(for fixes or breakdowns) 705 272 5756
diamondbackperformance.com

or call me and i will find one of these people
705 272 8969

I plan on bringing some of sledheaddude800's SW stickers up for the raffle.

Is anyone planning on riding a 340 short track? If I don't get my sled running properly that will be all that I will be able to keep up with :bash: :bash:

I plan on bringing some of sledheaddude800's SW stickers up for the raffle.
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That's great .... every bit helps!


Is anyone planning on riding a 340 short track? If I don't get my sled running properly that will be all that I will be able to keep up with :bash: :bash:
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better get wrenchin' :lol:

better get wrenchin' :lol: [/b]

We are troubleshooting right now. If I knew what was wrong it would be done in a week.

HEAD COUNT REQUIRED

Hi all. I need your help here. The only list we have going is a list of everyone staying in Cochrane and what hotel they'll be in. I need to know how many of you will be attending the Charity Party/Meeting being held at Lillabelle on Saturday night after the canyon ride. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

I'm preparing "grab bags" similar to last year. If you donate the $20.00, you will receive one of the bags and tickets to the door prize draw. Obviously, I don't want to bring up 40 bags if less will be participating and coversely, I don't want to get caught short either! So please, get your name on the list (and spread the word to other attending) I know many of you made posts earlier about "being in for $20", and I hate to bug you, but that thread, as you know, was lost and I need a guestimate at least.

Thanks in advance for your help.

As before, just copy and paste this list in a reply, adding your name. Please indicate the # of bags/draw tickets packages you'll need. (you can buy for others as well ;-)) You can just PM me if you like, and I'll add your name.

Please don't feel like you have to donate. I understand this trip is expensive and really, the whole idea of this trip was for all of us to get together, share some memories and create new ones .... good times for everyone. I hope to see EVERYONE there!

I'll start.

MikeD (1)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear

sherry and i will be there.i will most likely bring a few catipiller hats for prizes

OntRider
catdoo
Mario
Ken

sherry and i will be there.i will most likely bring a few catipiller hats for prizes
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That's great! Thanks, and you're on the list!

mlabudda (1)

If my sled is dead I will be in the bar all day. I will be there!

MikeD (1)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
Leezer77 (1)
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)

MikeD (1)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
Leezer77 (1)
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)


We're getting closer.

:D :thumbsup: :D :thumbsup:

Jeff

MikeD (1)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
Leezer77 (1)
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)
thumbdoctor (1)

MikeD (1)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
Leezer77 (1) JT's Wingman
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)
thumbdoctor (1)
dahmer(1)

MikeD (1)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
Leezer77 (1) JT's Wingman
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)
thumbdoctor (1)
dahmer(1)
jtkennedy9 (1)
ruxprncd(1)

dahmer, I have an idea.....Call me. If you don't have my cell phone, PM me. We'll need Frenchie's vid camera.

MikeD (1)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
Leezer77 (1) JT's Wingman
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)
thumbdoctor (1)
dahmer(1)
jtkennedy9 (1)
ruxprncd(1)
Fraz (1)

MikeD (1)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
Leezer77 (1) JT's Wingman
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)
thumbdoctor (1)
dahmer(1)
jtkennedy9 (1)
ruxprncd(1)
Fraz (1)
!nsane Sledder
Rob (!nsane Sledder's Dad)

Looking like a great turnout, and I know a few more will tag along!


MikeD and freinds (3)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
OntRider (1)
catdoo (1)
Mario
Ken
Leezer77 (1) JT's Wingman
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)
thumbdoctor (1)
dahmer(1)
jtkennedy9 (1)
ruxprncd(1)
Fraz (1)
!nsane Sledder
Rob (!nsane Sledder's Dad)
Lillabelle Lodge (1)

Grab Bags (21)

Hey All, just a quick heads up. Only 3 weeks to go now, we are starting to collect some decent prizes (shirts, vests, hats,.... a "ski doo" factory helmet!) plus more stuff, please , keep it coming!

What we still REALLY need is stuffers for the grab bags. Right now they are a little "sparse" so I could use your help. At present, we have about 21 bags accounted for, so I'm gunning for 30. What I need is anything small but usefull. Pens, note pads, lip balm, key chains, penlights etc. you get the idea!

Let me know what you've got or what you can get, hit up a local business you deal with that "owes" you ... yep, call in that favor!

There are ALOT of you out there that are coming, I know we can collect more than what we've got!

Thanks for your help!!

Michael

And ... don't forget the food drive, there will be a collection box at NAI and another at Lillabelle.

We are getting close!!! I will be riding the rollscanhardly, Rolls down one hill can hardly get up the next :D

Jeff are we taking my ride and your trailer? :cool:

MikeD and freinds (3)
JohnnyO (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
OntRider (1)
catdoo (1)
Mario
Ken
Leezer77 (1) JT's Wingman
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)
thumbdoctor (1)
dahmer(1)
jtkennedy9 (1)
ruxprncd(1)
Fraz (1)
!nsane Sledder
Rob (!nsane Sledder's Dad)
Lillabelle Lodge (1)
Scrimmer/Rachel/Cage (3 - 1 ea)


Coming up soon!!!

MikeD and freinds (3)
JohnnyO (1)
cdnsledneck (1)
Roosterboy
Gasman(1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
OntRider (1)
catdoo (1)
Mario
Ken
Leezer77 (1) JT's Wingman
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)
thumbdoctor (1)
dahmer(1)
jtkennedy9 (1)
ruxprncd(1)
Fraz (1)
!nsane Sledder
Rob (!nsane Sledder's Dad)
Lillabelle Lodge (1)
Scrimmer/Rachel/Cage (3 - 1 ea)

Wow! we're up to 25 Grab bags ....... (I'll bring 30 just in case). I'll cut this count off Wednesday Feb 22nd, so if anyone else wants in, please do so by then.

Thanks everyone, this has been a great response!

2 weeks to go for me!

Two weeks for Budda, Jon and me, too. I CAN'T WAIT!

I have backup plans to backup my backup plans. The last resort..... putting a hittch on JT's Poo and riding in a sleigh behind him :dazed:

C'mon budda, think positive! eveything is gonna be just fine!

C'mon budda, think positive! eveything is gonna be just fine! [/b]

trust me Mike I have done a ton to get ready for this. News to me today, a guywere I work and a good buddy told me I could take his sled up if I don't get mine running properly. That is one helluva guy :thumbsup:

I still want to get mine going cuz I dont wanna be "that guy" but it is good to know I have a network like of friends at home and SW :cool:

trust me Mike I have done a ton to get ready for this. News to me today, a partner were I work and a good buddy told me I could take his sled up if I don't get mine running properly. That is one helluva guy :thumbsup:

I still want to get mine going cuz I dont wanna be "that guy" but it is good to know I have a network like of friends at home and SW :cool:
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Matt,

I told you I'd bring a spare sled, I was sincere

Matt,

I told you I'd bring a spare sled, I was sincere [/b]

I appreciate that Simon and I know that you are serious. I have a lot of wrenching to do this weekend and hopefully I can put humpty dumpty back together again. Love-Hate relationship I have with that sled, can you tell?

We leave in 12 days!

MikeD and freinds (3)
JohnnyO (1)
cdnsledneck (1)
Roosterboy (1)
Gasman (1)
Tunedbyear (1)
Mrs. Tunedbyear
OntRider (1)
catdoo (1)
Mario
Ken
Leezer77 (1) JT's Wingman
Bob (1)
mlabudda (1)
Trailblazer (1)
gravity (1)
No Concept (1)
MX Bike / Sled Pilot (1)
thumbdoctor (1)
dahmer(1)
jtkennedy9 (1)
ruxprncd(1)
Fraz (1)
!nsane Sledder
Rob (!nsane Sledder's Dad)
Lillabelle Lodge (1)
Scrimmer/Rachel/Cage (3 - 1 ea)

Another grab bag gone ... we're up to 26!! I'm proud of you guys ... that's $520 right to charity!


Don't forget the food drive! Non perishable goods please!

I am bring 3 SW stickers for the raffle from the DUDE (http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=61378&st=0&gopid=472104&). If anyone else wants some please let me know and I will bring them up so you can save shipping.

Anyone know what us flatlanders need to do to get a trailpass?

Is it time yet?

I have backup plans to backup my backup plans. The last resort..... putting a hittch on JT's Poo and riding in a sleigh behind him :dazed:
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You can ride in back of me on my boggan. I'll add grab handles if ya need them. LOL
Now wouldn't that make a great vid. Pulling someone in the boggan up one of the canyon hills and launching off the top. :lmao: :lmao:

Pics are from Lake Nippissing Feb. 21st 2006

preordered our permits almost 2 weeks ago for district 15. just got a email saying they were sent out this passed monday. haven't recieved them yet. so for you to order them over phone or email. you'll be pushing it as far as time wise.

I'd give the hotel your going to stay at a call and ask them if they sell passes. A lot of them have 1 and 7 day passes.
If they don't I'm sure they will be able to tell you who to contact so you can pick one up when you get there.

I'd give the hotel your going to stay at a call and ask them if they sell passes. A lot of them have 1 and 7 day passes.
If they don't I'm sure they will be able to tell you who to contact so you can pick one up when you get there.
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I know that the Swan Castle (best western) here in Cochrane sells them as we got one for a customer last year.

I know that the Swan Castle (best western) here in Cochrane sells them as we got one for a customer last year. [/b]

Could you please send me a PM with their phone #.

Fraz thanks for the offer but I would hate to be back there, I have seen your jumping pics w00t

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Here is a new ones just in case you change your mind.
I can't wiat to get up there. I've missed a couple of trips up this year but as you can see I'm staying in shape for the canyon.

Hey everyone!

VideoMike and I are headed out your way this morning. We have a lot of work to do before we get there, but we're on the road. We're going to be a couple of tired puppies by then, but we plan on rolling into Lillabelle's on Friday the 10th. Kim did a fantastic job of squeezing us in at the last minute. Thanks Kim!!!

See ya there! :thumbsup: I can't wait!!!! :thumbsup:

Hey everyone!

VideoMike and I are headed out your way this morning. We have a lot of work to do before we get there, but we're on the road. We're going to be a couple of tired puppies by then, but we plan on rolling into Lillabelle's on Friday the 10th. Kim did a fantastic job of squeezing us in at the last minute. Thanks Kim!!!

See ya there! :thumbsup: I can't wait!!!! :thumbsup: [/b]

Sweeeet. See you there Keith :sly:

I see a train wreck coming ...... :D

7 more sleeps for me!

yep should be at sawmans house this time next week and next day at cochrane.

Hey everyone!

VideoMike and I are headed out your way this morning. We have a lot of work to do before we get there, but we're on the road. We're going to be a couple of tired puppies by then, but we plan on rolling into Lillabelle's on Friday the 10th. Kim did a fantastic job of squeezing us in at the last minute. Thanks Kim!!!

See ya there! :thumbsup: I can't wait!!!! :thumbsup:
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Yeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaa !!!!!!!!!!.whoops, sorry

Quick question. Do I need insurance to ride the trails up there? If so what kind of coverage.

EDIT: Called Best Western and they told me that all we needed was the identification Numbers. So is proof of insurance something we need to carry on the trails (even if we are from the US) if you don't know please send me a PM of someone to call. Not trying to get around anything, just want to get the facts straight and be ready to ride. Thanks

EDIT 2: All set, I took it upon myself to just go and get the insurance. My insurance guy is not even going to charge me for the week. Everybody complains about insurance, well mayby you should talk to my guy :cool:

Hey everyone,

Just joined this site, but i heard that you guys are going to cochrane, and abitibi canyon.

Just want to let everyon know, that 4 of our members from
SleDCrew are going to be filming and probably putting on a good show on march 11th.

If you guys are there on the 11th make sure you guys look out for us.. It wont be hard if you see our sleds 20 feet in air.

ABITIBI CANYON ALL THE WAY!!



SledCrew
Shawn Prior

Hey everyone,

Just joined this site, but i heard that you guys are going to cochrane, and abitibi canyon.

Just want to let everyon know, that 4 of our members from
SleDCrew are going to be filming and probably putting on a good show on march 11th.

If you guys are there on the 11th make sure you guys look out for us.. It wont be hard if you see our sleds 20 feet in air.

ABITIBI CANYON ALL THE WAY!!
SledCrew
Shawn Prior
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That sounds entertaining ... BTW ... I've had my sled 2' in the air ... sure it was on a lift at the time but still ... :blush:

We'll keep an eye out for you.

For everyone going to Cochrane .....

Don't forget your non-perishable food for the food drive!!

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!!

I just got off the phone with the local charity. They will be sending a representative to Lillabell on Saturday around 9:00 pm. so please, if you have committed to the grab bag/charity draw, please see me or be at Lillabelle before 9:00 on Saturday!!

Thank you.

(no sense having the rep show up if we have nothing for them!)

Michael

Mike, Illian and myself will also be attending as well as our friends revboy007 and revgirl007 , we still have one of the big igloo's booked from thursday too monday. See ya there!

Kenny

JT and I leave in the morning. We should be there around 9 unless we have to pick up a stray cat then more like 10.

Can't wait see you guys up there.

PS - I am bringing some of sledheaddude's SW stickers, some for the raffle and some that you can buy.

Sounds good ... I hope to be to Lillabelle mid afternoon on Thursday. If anyone wants to get hold of me, leave a message on my cell (519 240 1097)

See you all Friday ... don't forget your stuff for the food drive!

Michael

I assume there'll be a group heading out for a ride Friday morning??? If so, where are you leaving from and what time??? I don't want to miss the group :cool:

There will be at least 4 of us leaving from North Adventure on Friday morning... not sure where we're going yet, though.

Sounds good, we'll probably join ya if that's ok. :D

No problem!

Anybody going to be around for a ride on Wednesday?

Hey everyone,

Just joined this site, but i heard that you guys are going to cochrane, and abitibi canyon.

Just want to let everyon know, that 4 of our members from
SleDCrew are going to be filming and probably putting on a good show on march 11th.

If you guys are there on the 11th make sure you guys look out for us.. It wont be hard if you see our sleds 20 feet in air.

ABITIBI CANYON ALL THE WAY!!
SledCrew
Shawn Prior
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Hope to see yous there Sledcrew. We'll be the old guys setting the high marks and long landing marks. :lmao:

I'll be getting into town on Wed. evening.
jtkennedy9 send me a PM of were I can get hold of you and maybe we can hook up on Thurs. I'll be riding some were.

Hope to see yous there.

I'll be getting into town on Wed. evening.
jtkennedy9 send me a PM and maybe we can hook up on Thurs. I'll be riding some were [/b]

Avoiding me like the plague?

Avoiding me like the plague?
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Sorry dude.:bash:
hey come on down and lets ride
I'll ride with anyone. Just ask around.
Ok how about we meet on Thurs. morning at Timmies around 8 or 9am leave about 9:15 after we decide were we want to ride. On/off trail what ever the group wants to doo.
I have my GPS so we can get lost for the day then book it home.

Fraz, Thurs. we're riding down to Ramore to pick up MikeD, if you would like to join us.

You guys have a great time. Hope its as good as the S.W. Houghton ride!! I hope
its better than that for all of you. Be safe a have a great time!!! NO BULL :thumbsup:

Fraz, Thurs. we're riding down to Ramore to pick up MikeD, if you would like to join us.
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Thanks for the invite but I think I'll pass on that one. I'm not big on Mathasons grooming abilities.
Probably just my luck but I've been through there a few times and it has always been mogal city.
I'll likely doo some off/on trail towards Green water park, Smooth Rock Falls and Moonbeam.
There is a great pit on the "A" trail just west of SRF it is a must ride when in the area.
Fraz

PS thanks Sledheaddude. We'll try to keep it shiny side up.

heading out in the morning. cya all there.

me too ........ I'm gone!

Bob, the friend of mine that's coming to Cochrane with me, still needs a 1 week trail permit, I'm assuming there'd be a place somewhere between Kingston and Cochrane to get one, does someone know for sure where we can stop and get one for him that's on Hwy 11 or even better, right in Cochrane?? I KNOW, HE's BAD FOR LEAVING THINGS TO THE LAST MINUTE :bash:


Ok, forget all that, I have the NAI workin on it for me :) THanks anyways

leezer.

the best western in cochrane has them. jt and mlabudda got them there this morning.

dahmer

Thanks Man, Cya tomorrow night

Blew up my motor today :bash: . left side 145 right side 0

Have lots of time on my hands and Kim let me log in. Rod and Kim are great hosts, highly recommended :thumbsup:

See you guys when you get here

I am getting SAUCED! (obviously I am not riding)

Snofrog, I have us a summer project :whistling:

Dude, You know owe me :sly: (Just kidding)
Simon is going to come through for me. I will ride this week w/out renting, I love SW and its members. :inlove:

Blew up my motor today :bash: . left side 145 right side 0

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You where supposed to wait until the last day to doo that :bash:
You have appox one month now too convince the wife that this was a sign to order that new X RevaGade the you wanted. :thumbsup: :wink:

Blew up my motor today :bash: . left side 145 right side 0




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w00t

Poor Budda! I left him drinking at Lillabelle while I went out to ride 106C for a couple of hours. Had to rub it in when I got back on how smooth the trails were. There were only two sled tracks on the trail....mine going and mine coming back. lmao
JasonF, not babying the sled anymore. Ask Dahmer....lol

Blew up my motor today :bash: . left side 145 right side 0

Simon is going to come through for me. I will ride this week w/out renting, I love SW and its members. :inlove:
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Knowing Simon, he'll likely rebuild it for you by the morning, :dazed:

Hope he brought some hardwood up for the fire in Kims Garage. That spruce burned like crap last year

Enjoy the new 800

Have been thinking about you guys and girls all day

Poor Budda! I left him drinking at Lillabelle while I went out to ride 106C for a couple of hours. Had to rub it in when I got back on how smooth the trails were. There were only two sled tracks on the trail....mine going and mine coming back. lmao
JasonF, not babying the sled anymore. Ask Dahmer....lol
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Good to hear buddy :p , Now just get a few scratches in the hood from playin in the trees and it will be considered broken in. :wink:

BTW, very jealous down here, no matter how fast you go. :slick:

Hi my soon-to-be-fellow adventurers.

I just got off of the phone with MikeD.

He had a great ride around New Liskeard.

He's leaving at 8:00AM Thursday morning to head up to Cochrane as previously

planned.

JT,

He said he'd call you in the morning to see if you were still going to meet him at

"Rollies in Ramore" (sp?) Seeing as poor mlabudda has allready succumbed to the

"Anything's Possible" syndrome. He doesn't want you to feel you need to stick with

that plan.

Mlabudda,

Sorry to hear of your misfortune.

If you did blow a hole in your piston, Mike says to pick up a piston, top half gasket

set, wrist pin, bearing and he'll give you a hand changing that out.

Get a hold of Dahmer to find out where to get the parts.

Looking forward to seeing Y'all, in a couple of days.

Jeff

Blew up my motor today :bash: . left side 145 right side 0




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Let us know if she comes back to life! :thumbsup:

Latest update for those chewing their fingernails afraid to leave their computers because they may miss something. Okay, that's really me. So what? :lmao:

Fear not everyone!

The Doctor is making a housecall.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I'm told that Matt should be up and running later today.

MikeD is on his way as well to lend moral support.

See you all tomorrow evening.

Jeff

If anyone is talking to mikeD let him know that we are expecting 15-30 mm of RAIN!! yes that's an inch of rain tonight. If they run into trouble on the way home mike can call me on my cell and i will come get them if they can only get back part way due to the weather. Steve

Is budda's sled running! :thumbsup: I said a prayer for him today! w00t

If anyone is talking to mikeD let him know that we are expecting 15-30 mm of RAIN!! yes that's an inch of rain tonight. If they run into trouble on the way home mike can call me on my cell and i will come get them if they can only get back part way due to the weather. Steve
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Hi Rottie

If MikeD hasn't gotten this message by tomorrow night, I will let him know.

Thanks for caring.

Jeff

blew up his sled :cussing: everytime you try to have a little fun the pi$$ gods rain down........... :(

Any up dates? I'll try and call tonight it was 61 degress here on Thursday! w00t With a little SUN.

Budda's sled is sitting in the garage in a few pieces. He is riding a spare one, so he doesn't have to sit here and drink beer (during the day). If they get back in time today, I think they're gonna take another look at it! It snowed most of the day yesterday and today it is -1celcius right now. Should be a great day for them. Around 19 of them took off for some good riding.

how,s the weather there .i hope its holding up nice there for you guys.:)

short and sweet for those of you that didn't come

WE ARE HAVING A BLAST!!!!

talk to ya all later :cool:

short and sweet for those of you that didn't come

WE ARE HAVING A BLAST!!!!

talk to ya all later :cool: [/b]

Were having a blast here to was sunny and 69 today! Just got back from 9 holes with snofrog!
41 me 47 snofrog!!! I think your in BIG trouble budda! :bash:
Hope you had a good trip up yonder and hope all is well for you and everyone else! :thumbsup:

Well I'm back early :( My friends 800 Rev took out a crank or something... not sure what exactly but it seized up along side of the trail. Left there yesterday afternoon around 4 pulled in this morning around 2:30. Oh well....it's disappointing, but there's not much you can do. One thing I know is I'll be bringing a spare sled next year.

had a good time in cochrane. got back a hour ago.

It was great meeting everyone! got back @ 8:45 last night

JT trying to get away from my machine

http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1139197800/gallery_11296_97_133595.jpg


Lets go get MikeD in Raymore
http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1139197800/gallery_11296_10_40308.jpg


In the Canyon
http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1139197800/gallery_11296_10_419358.jpg

The conditions in Cochrane were poor for this time of year up there IMO. The party part was on par :D

Thumbdoctor and Tunedbyear thanks for fixing my sled while I enjoyed numerous rums.


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The conditions in Cochrane were poor for this time of year up there IMO. The party part was on par :D

Thumbdoctor and Tunedbyear thanks for fixing my sled while I enjoyed numerous rums.


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Was great to see everyone here! I don't think Cochrane has sold so much Rum :D Look what happens when everyone leaves
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i hope every one had a good time and they arrive home safe.....

pictures are being loaded in the gallery. have a look :D

Thanks again Simon for the loaner and all the diagnostics. If you come down for the US ride next year I have a spare as well nearby. I will ride it and put you on one of my S Chassis

http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1108554865/gallery_11296_210_223214.jpg

Cochrane trip was a blast, Thanks too Jeff D. for taking a huge group out on friday for some off trail fun. Conditions that day were excellent!

Saturday's ride too the canyon was excellent as well it wasn't till on the way back were the conditions started too get alittle ruff, but when it hit's 10c what do you expect.

Our ride on sunday was alittle ruff but still good, it was really nice going into Greenwater park....the trails in there were mint as none of the Lillebelle haywires tore it up!!!!1 :wink: And a excellent view up on top of the mountain.

It was also great too finally get out for a ride with Tunedbyyear and his better half!

We had a great group that stuck together for the entire ride..... Andy and Bev.....Revman and Revgirl.......Rob and Jordan (Insane sledder) Illian and myself!

I'm sure most of this group is sick of my roost, that was usually 50' high :devil:

And a big thanks too Mike D for doing a great job Saturday night, .....If only i could have gotten a hat out of the dude! :whistling:

nother

i think we should take up a collection for boots for this poor guy. lol

Got back around 8:30 last night. Talked to mxzwfo and he said idooski and video mike got stuck in Gaylord last night. Too much wind and snow. Good thing Budda and I left Cochrane @ 4:30 am. Thanks for taking your truck Matt.
Thanks to everyone who made the ride..... I was thankful I got to ride with everybody at least one day.
Dahmer, thanks for leading us into parts unknown and taking care of Budda's sled.
Lillabelle Lodge, thanks for the excellent hospitality and putting up with us all week. :) I think I drank more rum than the British Navy. lol
MikeD, thanks for taking over the reins and pulling off a GREAT event with little lead time. Hats look great, too.
Video Mike and Idooski, thanks for getting some good video of us in the Abitibi Canyon.
Simon, thanks for letting Budda use your spare sled. That was above the call of duty.
I'm already looking forward to next year's ride....just have to talk the wife into letting me go again.



i think we should take up a collection for boots for this poor guy. lol
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When it's 50 degree F out, your feet tend to get a little warm. :lmao:

I'm already looking forward to next year's ride....just have to talk the wife into letting me go again.
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Keep the mass quantities of rum thing to yourself and it may be easier to sell the idea to the wife?? :lmao:

Preliminary readings have me believing what I expected, that you all would have a blast at Cochrane.... :thumbsup:

I shall wear my hat with pride, and in honor of all the rum that was consumed! :cool:

Posted some more pictures in the Cochrane 2006 Ride gallery...

I had a great time .... Dahmer .. what a blast Friday was, I can't wait to follow you around again some time. I'll try to get stuck closer to the trail next time! I'm very pleased with the way things turned out, the draw raised $600.00 for charity, and just about everyone got a prize of some sort, there were 3 tables full of give-aways!

The ride back to New Liskeard was interesting. The first bit was like riding frozen slush ruts, we also had some gravel and frozen mud. About 50 to 80K was good to excellent but it was hard to tell cuz our visors were frozen over with sleet and freezing rain. Then the rain came. It poured... most of us got soaked thru. My "man parts" retreated to pre birth regions making it somewhat difficult to squirt trail side. I found them later after a hot shower.

We made it across the Earlton? river, everyone had to skip it, that was quite fun. Unfortunately, the last 11km's down the Wabi was impassible, the water was up over the ridable portion of the banks.

Thanks Rottie!! Steve (our resident host and swell fella in New Liskeard) went to the Hotel and picked up one of our trucks. And a local who's house was trailside let us stay warm and dry in his heated garage and drove 2 more of our group into Liskeard to pick up the other two trucks. We all got back in to town some time a little after 9 pm (maybe 10?).

Anyhow ... I'd do it all again in a heart beat, it was great seeing you all again, and meeting some new people ... Next year? Who knows!

Michael

BTW, I only ran out of gas once this year! 3.6k's away from the station in Moonbeam on the way to Cya's cottage on Watersnake Lale ... Not bad!

Of course we had a great time as well riding from New Liskeard to Cochrane and back with MikeD. The trails were sure beat on the way back on Monday and the rain/freezing rain/sleet/snow added to it.

As Sawman said, the conditions were poor for Cochrane at this time of the year. I guess nothing is guaranteed anymore :(

Thanks again to MikeD for taking over the organization and Rottie (and family) for his fine hospitality in NL.

Looking forward to next season's get-together... I'll post some pics later as well.

Of course its cold now that you guys are gone and cochrane got 30cm of snow. You guys are always welcome in our home..you wanna ride just let me know ahead and I'll turn my cell phone off :crazy:

I checked the Weather Network this morning and it was -14C in Cochrane with snow in the forecast for almost the entire week. I'm pretty sure it was close to +14C on Saturday in the Canyon.

We sure could've used some of that snow between Cochrane and Elk Lake on the way back. Some of those logging roads were just brutal!

Of course its cold now that you guys are gone and cochrane got 30cm of snow. You guys are always welcome in our home..you wanna ride just let me know ahead and I'll turn my cell phone off :crazy:
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I feel a cough coming on ... hack hack ...

Would not take too much convincing for me to come back up to Cochrane/Timmins once I get my machine back from the dealers...

What was wrong with your machine, Andy? I thought I saw you riding it in the field behind North Adventure?

I think you saw me on the rental. My Skidoo MXZ 800 puked a piston Friday night. I rented a Yamaha Nitro for the rest of the weekend.

My dealer is doing a complete teardown to check everything out since I told them I wasn't happy with the last service I got on that sled and was nervous about buying another from them unless I was happy with them this time around.

I did see you on the rental (roosting your own truck :)), but I thought it was your MXZ running in the back field. I guess it was somebody else.

It wasn't the truck that received the worst of the roost. I didn't even realize it was doing it...I filled Bev's helmet so full she was blowing snow out of her nose. I was looking for the camera, but she was not terribly helpful...

:lmao:

Andy you filled our helmets too :lmao:

If the weather holds we may head back up for a last blast on the 25&26.

just be happy it wasn't Kenny with that 1000 cc snowblower ... :D It didn't take long to realize who you were following when you got smacked in the melon with a snow brick hurled at you at 90K

MikeD you did an excellent job on the raffle I was extremely suprised how you did that echo effect.

just be happy it wasn't Kenny with that 1000 cc snowblower ... :D It didn't take long to realize who you were following when you got smacked in the melon with a snow brick hurled at you at 90K
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Try getting towed by that monster!

While I was so very grateful to get a tow back in when my machine died, the snow on my helmet was so heavy I had trouble keeping my head up and had to keep punching the visor to loosen the snow.

Looks like MikeD is not the only one with a short-bus sled story now...imagine riding along with one hand on the brakes, the other desparately trying to clear your visor and occassionally punching your visor. Yeah, it was a special kind of spectacle...

It was amazing to ride with everyone again. I met some friends I have been missing since Pinestone and met some new friends from here. I can say without a doubt that I would ride with every one of you jokers. Perhaps not ride behind you...but in your group.

For the folks that missed this ride, never let fear stand between you and meeting and riding with these excellent folks. That would be a disservice to yourself and you'll miss meeting some of the coolest cats I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and riding with.

Agreed. If you enjoy the sport of snowmobiling, save up a g-note (give or take depending where you're coming from) for next season and get to Cochrane! It'd be pretty difficult to have a bad time up there with these folks and those trails.

MikeD you did an excellent job on the raffle I was extremely suprised how you did that echo effect.
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When you're talking you just have to face in the general direction of the Abitibi Canyon ......



Agreed. If you enjoy the sport of snowmobiling, save up a g-note (give or take depending where you're coming from) for next season and get to Cochrane! It'd be pretty difficult to have a bad time up there with these folks and those trails.
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Agreed Agreed ... BTW Mike, say "hi" to BagDragger for me ... :D

GadeGirl and myself had a wonderfull time with everyone. Special thanks to Fraz for everything he did for us. It was nice meeting new people and seeing our usual friends. Wish we had more time to meet and chat with more people, but then again, if we had more time, we probably would have been out getting stuck somewhere :bash:
Thanks to Mike D for all he did in organizing the event, and special thanks to SW !!
I just added a few photos to the gallery.
I kinda think this is one of the best ones GadeGirl got of me. (unfortunately, I didnt work the camera too good for her this week).
The weather got a little warm, but we managed to take advantage of it.

Everyone from the Cochrane trip, take a moment for this link

http://www.paperboy.nl/show.php?PID=01094D...E697BF33ECBC51A (http://www.paperboy.nl/show.php?PID=01094D14-F2BB-D132-8E697BF33ECBC51A)

Everyone from the Cochrane trip, take a moment for this link

http://www.paperboy.nl/show.php?PID=01094D...E697BF33ECBC51A (http://www.paperboy.nl/show.php?PID=01094D14-F2BB-D132-8E697BF33ECBC51A) [/b]

Not again w00t

Want to send my thanks to everyone, but especially to MikeD, 3 Cheers

Hip Hip, Hooray!! :D
Hip Hip, Hooray!! :D
Hip Hip, Hooray!! :D

It was awesome meeting with everyone, the prizes were great, the memories will last forever, and I'm sure Cage (my nephew) will have vivid memories until he's old and grey!!

Wish we'd gotten there earlier and stayed later. Don't have any pic's, but I will say each of us got stuck, me once, Cage once, and Rachel 3 times, and flipped her sled on the Mattagami River going into Smooth Rock Falls on monday! No injuries, either to her, Cage or the sled!!

Overall, can not wait until next year, this time I plan on being in Cochrane for a month!!

Thanks to JT Kennedy too, those shirts are sic!!

Thanks again everyone,

Scrimmer

I'm too lazy to post my pics here, so here's the link to my Flickr gallery:

http://flickr.com/photos/emmeff/sets/72057594083053518/

We rode from New Liskeard with MikeD last Wednesday and back (almost) to New Liskeard this past Monday.

If anybody wants any originals, just shoot me a PM.

I too have some photos on a photo-slideshow site (this site is not a forum, it's just a photo container site). Click each link and watch the slide show. Close the window when done.

Friday (bev):
slideshow (http://photoworld.andydragon.com/AndyDragon_gallery/guestimage.php?slideshow=5000&album=145&key=46ecd47fd35b4cbfdc8ba12f281813f6)

Friday (rob):
slideshow (http://photoworld.andydragon.com/AndyDragon_gallery/guestimage.php?slideshow=5000&album=147&key=59077ee53bf615c877d329daf00cd6e7)

Saturday (andy):
slideshow (http://photoworld.andydragon.com/AndyDragon_gallery/guestimage.php?slideshow=5000&album=148&key=6a2d444114a5c3e6b6da6df2372ade75)

Saturday (bev):
slideshow (http://photoworld.andydragon.com/AndyDragon_gallery/guestimage.php?slideshow=5000&album=150&key=29fbe517e1196b7abaac6f93d31176e2)

Saturday (rob):
slideshow (http://photoworld.andydragon.com/AndyDragon_gallery/guestimage.php?slideshow=5000&album=152&key=f08346193b7b7b41191545c5a328c492)

Sunday (andy):
slideshow (http://photoworld.andydragon.com/AndyDragon_gallery/guestimage.php?slideshow=5000&album=153&key=332de24030ffe6ab88dcbca7da7ac253)

Sunday (bev):
slideshow (http://photoworld.andydragon.com/AndyDragon_gallery/guestimage.php?slideshow=5000&album=155&key=3531d9c76591fb27bc7125475fff4ebc)

Sunday (rob):
slideshow (http://photoworld.andydragon.com/AndyDragon_gallery/guestimage.php?slideshow=5000&album=157&key=e45866d694a8fa0a15f41ee2ee4e09bc)

Check this out .... especially you Matty!

Matt's Cochrane pick up line (http://www.paperboy.nl/show.php?PID=037494F2-0118-C75C-DD03C1FE276974C1)

Check this out .... especially you Matty!

Matt's Cochrane pick up line (http://www.paperboy.nl/show.php?PID=037494F2-0118-C75C-DD03C1FE276974C1) [/b]

Hey how did I know that would work in Canada EH :ohmy: . What stupid thing can I say next year? gotta give you guys some more ammo

Here is yours MikeD CLICK (http://www.paperboy.nl/show.php?PID=03889B5E-B691-F348-8290191E7C437F43)

http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1139197800/gallery_6848_10_30877.jpg

I hate to tell you this Matty, but although that's a nice "stuck" pic ... it ain't me. That looks like "BornToRide" .....

There is absolutely NO evidence of me getting stuck in Cochrane ... :D

Well then Mikey, try this one CLICK (http://www.paperboy.nl/show.php?PID=03B7CF2E-E796-61F8-788C1816220F7871)

I hate to tell you this Matty, but although that's a nice "stuck" pic ... it ain't me. That looks like "born to ride" the "other" Mike .....

There is absolutely NO evidence of me getting stuck in Cochrane ... :D
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There is absolutely NO CANNIBALISM IN THE ROYAL NAVY !!!

My first trip to Cochrane was a memorable one for sure. Glad to meet and ride with you's.

Miked's bar room antics had me in stitches Friday night. Impressive riding skills displayed by several of you kept me entertained and awed. I'm sure buddies girlfriend must have had velcro keeping her on that sled during the canyon run. lol

This person, strapped on the back, seemed to be enjoying themselves.

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I'll never forget the beautiful scenery that went on forever it seemed.

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Great time up there but dont forget to:

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:lmao: :D

Full report on OTC

zeke :)

Well it was sure nice to ride with some old and new folks from SW again.
Hope to meet you all again next year.

A special thanks to Mike, Rod & Kim Dalmer and all the sponsors.

Great job pulling all the stuff together Mike and making the 3rd. Canadian ride a big hit.
How much did we manage to raise?

A special thanks also to Rod and Kim for letting us use Lillabelle's again for the Sat. party. Your great folks and I'm honoured to call you friends. See you in the summer.

Dalmer, it's always a pleasure to ride with you because you always teach me something new and show me the way to the top of the hills.

To all that donated time and prizes to the ride.
Thank you for sponsoring a great event.

Lets doo it all again next year.
Heck, maybe next weekend.
Fraz

We raised $600.00 and about 50 lbs of food.

We raised $600.00 and about 50 lbs of food.
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Good work folks!

Thanks Fraz, if your planning on coming up next year we don't have a problem letting you use the hall again. It was great meeting so many friendly people!!

Once again a big thanks too all as we had a great time.... Now i would like too lobby next years ride too be in mid too late Feburary instead of march. Up here i find Feburary too be your saftest month for good conditions and least chance of a melt down....(No i'm not talking about Andy's P-teck) I'm talking about the weather....lol.

I't a shame that knowbody snapped a pic of me towing poor Dragon Boy, everytime i looked back at him i couldn't help but chuckle and feel bad for the poor boy! I had too look back too make sure he was still there as i couldn't even feel him behind me!

So let's do it again next feb...and fingers crossed that MikeyD will have a hat for one of his supporting members......fingers and toes , and anything else i can cross.....Crossed!!!!!

Last evening Illian and I and hooked up with Insane sledder and his pop and snuck back up too Cochane for a belly of yummy rib's ...but now Jeff!!! :( But he was on a well deserved mini vacation!!!

Actually, I wish VideoMike had caught the tow-ride back to NAI...that was wicked trying to keep my googles clean so I could see your brake light come on and keep my helmet unloaded so I could see...

In any case, picked up the sled from the dealer's last night. They figure given some strange scuffing on the jug that the piston might have been bad from the factory. Didn't cost me a dime, but they changed the crank, rods, bearings, piston, cylinder, rings and all the gaskets, etc. Took it for a short ride and it seems the mysterious knocking is gone, so that must have been a precursor to the meltdown.

Won't stop me from buying another 800 p-tek...though for next year, I'm looking a lot at the new 800 R in the 144" baby-Summit.

Once again a big thanks too all as we had a great time.... Now i would like too lobby next years ride too be in mid too late Feburary instead of march. Up here i find Feburary too be your saftest month for good conditions and least chance of a melt down....(No i'm not talking about Andy's P-teck) I'm talking about the weather....lol.


So let's do it again next feb...and fingers crossed that MikeyD will have a hat for one of his supporting members......fingers and toes , and anything else i can cross.....Crossed!!!!! [/b]

Due to us americans and attending the US ride as well ,JT, me, Keith and a few others, were looking into the first or second weekend in March. Feb 28th arrival and March 5 departure is what I am thinking. Long way off though and don't forget the Canadian ride next year was being planned for NFLD. If it is there however, JT and I will more then likely be in the UP or Wawa.

It was great riding with you Kenny (Dodging the icebergs you threw was good practice for dodging the pots pans when I got home lol), I would get that machine in a heartbeat if I could use it properly in the UP.

Once again a big thanks too all as we had a great time.... Now i would like too lobby next years ride too be in mid too late Feburary instead of march. Up here i find Feburary too be your saftest month for good conditions and least chance of a melt down....(No i'm not talking about Andy's P-teck) I'm talking about the weather....lol.
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That's when I'm planning on going up for one of my rides next year.
The snow conditions are usually better in Feb.
March is getting into crust season and that always means warm days and cold nights.

I realize that next year's ride is planned for Newfoundland, but this years ride was planned for B.C, and that didn't happend either.

I don't have the funds or the means too tow my snow blower anywere other than Ontario....so even if this isn't the "official ride" I'm sure enough people had a good time too come back and just have the same group up here having a good time.

I would love too check out Revelstoke or NFL, and some day i will but right now i'm gonna stick too my back yard (Northern Ontrario) I can't get sick of it up here. Between rideing Timmins -Cochrane....Then spending a fair amount in Wawa Hornepayne Manitouwadge area....and NewLiskeard -NorthBay You get alittle bit of everything up here.

So if March is still what works for most people that's still cool, just trying too make it a good as possilbe by suggesting Feburary. :D

I agree with a Feb ride. This leaves people who are thinking about other rides (US ride and NFLD/BC) time to do those in early March.

What do everyone else think?

Well I can certainly say that as interesting as a B.C. or a Newfoundland ride would be, I have no intentions of dragging my sled all the way out there.

I've ridden B.C. briefly and my sled wouldn't be a desireable ride out there.
I'm sure it would be the same in Newfoundland.

Besides, the long ferry ride to get out to the rock isn't my cup of tea.
That's hours I could spend sitting on my sled here in Ontario.
There's still many miles of unexplored territory to ride here.

I know Quebec has some fantastic trails to ride within a similar distance as Cochrane.
That could be an option if anyone else was interested.

I definitely plan to get back up to Cochrane to ride again.

Next year, the first week in February, I'll be sitting on a cruise ship somewhere in the sunny Carribean. So that time frame wouldn't work for me personally.

Jeff

I would be interested in a Quebec tour with somebody who's been there before or lives there.

I've still never rode in Quebec, have had plans many time's too but have alway's fallen through.....So i would be interested in something like that too. Actually you can ride into Quebec from Cochrane, but would be much closer from New Liskeard.

I agree with a Feb ride. This leaves people who are thinking about other rides (US ride and NFLD/BC) time to do those in early March.

What do everyone else think?
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We have already set the dates for the U.S. ride. Ours will be the last week of January. The 22nd thru the 27th. Nearly the same time as this years.

I'm curious Andy, why would you think that we would want ours to be in March? We are much farther south than Cochrane.


I would be interested in a Quebec tour with somebody who's been there before or lives there.
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Party at Thumbdoctor's!!!

Of course I have no input in saying when the US ride is. Someone mentioned that March might correspond with the US ride and suggested the Cochrane ride be earlier as to prevent this conflict. I had no idea when or where the US ride is and meant no disrespect.

just a week earlier for cochrane might just make a difference. even though it sounds like it's better up there now than last week. just need to make the best of it when ever the ride is.

Of course I have no input in saying when the US ride is. Someone mentioned that March might correspond with the US ride and suggested the Cochrane ride be earlier as to prevent this conflict. I had no idea when or where the US ride is and meant no disrespect.
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No problems Andy.

At present, my plan for next years sled holiday is one or both of the Superior Loops, depending on how much time I have. I may be able to participate in the SW group ride, but probably just for an extended week end.

I will at some point ride the west (maybe Wyoming or Revy), but I'll be flying and renting. I've ridden a little of Quebec and would like to see more but that's probably a couple of years away.... definitely want to ride the Gaspe'.

For now I'm just hoping SOME snow hangs around for the next week or two ....

I'm going to be going to Cochrane for a a couple of weeks next year. Hopefully from mid Feb to mid March. That should provide ample sledding, and not much warm wx like this year.

As for MikeD, didn't I see on another post that this year you're going to Revy?

You go man!!! Provide lots of pics though!!

As for MikeD, didn't I see on another post that this year you're going to Revy?

You go man!!! Provide lots of pics though!!
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Yep ... shortly after this post the chance came up .... I'm going!