Brian, too bad you had to "break" away from the pack. Made for an interesting day though. Had a lot of fun. :D
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:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

ouch,,,, actually, the day I was referring to was the day I rode ahead and took the video,,, and if my memory is correct, I made that entire day.
As for my hour break day, I still throw thanks to the kid for running me back in town for parts,,, and also thank the group for the help,,, I had looked that thing over many times and overlooked that little ball that was missing that cost me about 1000$,,,, really glad Keith found that one.
Now Dave, tell me we didnt have fun that day,,, the trip from reds back into Newberry where we met with Jeff and Brian was worth it in itself,,,

God I can't stand waiting!

After spending the day with some S.W. members :thumbsup: I can wait to get on this ride !!! I know after next weekend with even more member meeting and going to the snowshow in Novi I will be even more excited for this trip !!! I have been looking forward to this trip for ever! :wink: I have never riden with more than 4 people :blush: [/b] :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Mike, looking forward to meeting you and Jen.. :)



Snow4

All aboard the S.W sled train ! :D :D SWRules [/b]

I will be taking everybody I mean everyone to The Chatam Ice caves That is gonna

be one heck of a S.W. train! w00t This will be our group ride!

OK the tally is in and I will deffinatly need to ride along with someone if I am going to get to go. I can drive to meet someone as long as there is somewhere to leave my truck and trailer.

What kind of sharing costs is normal for a trip like this? Last year was nice. I just kept Brian and Dave drunk and stopped every 50 miles for fuel adn had them pay to fill it up. They still wonder why that thing is so bad on fuel.

I made about $700 after all costs for the ride. Thanks guys.
I can still do the drive and pull someones trailer thing but can't afford to make the trip in my truck alone so that is an option as well.
If anyone has an empty spot on a trailer for sure please let me know as I would love to go have some fun with you guys....
Keith Heather will not be going. I was unable to get a sled for her this year so she will be staying home...its MY vacation anyway!
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If I can get my SH#$ together and make this trip happen you could ride with us. We have a 4 place trailer. If we go, it would just be the wife and I and maybe 1 other person.

I will be taking everybody I mean everyone to The Chatam Ice caves That is gonna

be one heck of a S.W. train! w00t This will be our group ride!
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The ice caves sounds pretty cool. Thats one place I can't wait to see. I'm glad I got a new camara. :)

The ice caves sounds pretty cool. Thats one place I can't wait to see. I'm glad I got a new camara. :) [/b] Prowler, The Ice Caves do sound really cool.. I have not seen them either... and, I need a new camera... lol.

Dave said he's going to sell me his ... :whistling:



Snow4

well not sure if i can make it the whole week but i will make at least a day its only a 2 hour drive(truck)from gaylord i cant wait!!!

well not sure if i can make it the whole week but i will make at least a day its only a 2 hour drive(truck)from gaylord i cant wait!!!
[/b]Glad to hear that you'll be up there at least for a day ride. That means another SW'r that I get to meet. w00t

If I can get my SH#$ together and make this trip happen you could ride with us. We have a 4 place trailer. If we go, it would just be the wife and I and maybe 1 other person.
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Well get your "SH#$" together! That would be awesome! I wish I had a four place trailer or bigger and could just take a crew with me and share fuel costs. I have some dramma right now though with my truck that may not be fixed until next summer so I think I am hit for the winter.

Just trying to get enough for that week up there.


Hey with that said...I said this last year as well,


What is your budget for that week? Not anyone in particular I am asking anyone...what is your travel and everything budget for a week of sleding?

:(

fist you should see if you and mikeadoo could split costs and carpool... just an idea......

Well get your "SH#$" together! That would be awesome! I wish I had a four place trailer or bigger and could just take a crew with me and share fuel costs. I have some dramma right now though with my truck that may not be fixed until next summer so I think I am hit for the winter.

Just trying to get enough for that week up there.
Hey with that said...I said this last year as well,
What is your budget for that week? Not anyone in particular I am asking anyone...what is your travel and everything budget for a week of sleding?
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Paul, you are welcome to ride with me in my rig again if you wish. Still am trying to get off work. Will know fairly soon. Dave. :D

Who's going to admit to snoring? That's what I want to know.. SWRules



Snow4

my wife says i do and i say i don't. i say she does and she says she don't. so who do you believe ? lol

I don't snore.{ I stayed up all night to see if I did snore, well I did'nt. :lmao:} If you beleive that .Well then, I have A piece of the north pole I'll sell you. :lol: By the way I know the dates of the ride is Jan 21-27. But what is the date of the last night spent there? Friday the 26th or Saturday the 27th. Just want to know what to plan for. Darin & I want to stay until the very last minute. Snow prowler.

I don't snore.{ I stayed up all night to see if I did snore, well I did'nt. :lmao: } If you beleive that .Well then, I have A piece of the north pole I'll sell you. :lol: By the way I know the dates of the ride is Jan 21-27. But what is the date of the last night spent there? Friday the 26th or Saturday the 27th. Just want to know what to plan for. Darin & I want to stay until the very last minute. Snow prowler. [/b]

I know were staying till Sunday morning :wink: But were staying in town :blush:

I don't snore.{ I stayed up all night to see if I did snore, well I did'nt. :lmao: } If you beleive that .Well then, I have A piece of the north pole I'll sell you. :lol: By the way I know the dates of the ride is Jan 21-27. But what is the date of the last night spent there? Friday the 26th or Saturday the 27th. Just want to know what to plan for. Darin & I want to stay until the very last minute. Snow prowler. [/b] Up top it says.." through friday night" but............you can stay an extra night for 25 dollars.. ( breakfast not included )........So whoop it up and stay another night... :thumbsup: :wink:



Snow4

Up top it says..............you can stay an extra night for 25 dollars.. ( breakfast not included )........So whoop it up and stay another night... :thumbsup: :wink:



Snow4
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Hell yeah one person pay $25 and we all stay!

Who's going to admit to snoring? That's what I want to know.. SWRules



Snow4

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Hope your cabin is not to close to mine! w00t

What is your budget for that week? Not anyone in particular I am asking anyone...what is your travel and everything budget for a week of sleding? [/b]





Budget.....what the h-ll is that? :D :D

Who's going to admit to snoring? That's what I want to know.. SWRules



Snow4
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I'll admit it.... Renegademike will bring the house down :D

Up top it says.." through friday night" but............you can stay an extra night for 25 dollars.. ( breakfast not included )........So whoop it up and stay another night... :thumbsup: :wink:



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Well then. I'll stay an extra night, if other's are going to.

I'm not sure what we will be doing yet... most likely staying another night too ( especially if we can get that monday off work afterwards) Our season is short enough as it is.. :bash:



Snow4

Anybody know what the deal is on when we can get there and how much BEFORE the ride?

I was thinking I could leave on Friday to go up as far as time wise and be there that weekend and then that week leaving on friday or saturday. Just curious what others are doing.

Pie in the sky I would be there from now till march but that can't happen either.

I might just have to move up there!

If Digger doesn't have room for you we will put yuo in the Unibomber shed at camp. I plan on going up Friday solo with and staying with my dad until Monday am b4 heading over. Solo because the 583 is either going up with me or with Sevie the week b4.

If Digger doesn't have room for you we will put yuo in the Unibomber shed at camp. I plan on going up Friday solo with and staying with my dad until Monday am b4 heading over. Solo because the 583 is either going up with me or with Sevie the week b4. [/b] Matt? Is your Dad going over or won't he do that? Tell him Snow4 would like to see him there.. :wink:



Snow4

Matt? Is your Dad going over or won't he do that? Tell him Snow4 would like to see him there.. :wink:

Snow4

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I doubt he will. To far for him to stray. But we can always go jump the hill in front of his cabin sometime during the week, he loves it when people do that :cool: Also I hear there is a fast group and thewide open group.. he fits in with the really old foagie group :sleeping:

Also I heard a rumor that danweiser and skidoomatt made a few jumps with the bobcat this summer on the other 10 acres :devil:

Keith is snowtrails coming.... I would like to know so we can make sure accomodations are taken care of :wink: And also Keith which one is the party cabin? I would like to start talking about the rooms. Like I said b4 all the 06 RTYP guys will bunk in it, we got along last year :thumbsup:

Keith is snowtrails coming.... I would like to know so we can make sure accomodations are taken care of :wink: And also Keith which one is the party cabin? I would like to start talking about the rooms. Like I said b4 all the 06 RTYP guys will bunk in it, we got along last year :thumbsup:

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I think were staying in some house across the street? I could be wrong, I thought

thats what digger told me :thumbsup:

I don't know if videomike will be there or not. He isn't sure yet.

It was planned that all the 06 RTYP guys would be staying in the biggest cabin.

I thought they were all party cabins. :D

when will we know, WHEN WILL WE KNOW w00t w00t Details, We need DETAILS w00t . Can you tell that I'm excited. Boy, waiting is the hardest part. :lol:

when will we know, WHEN WILL WE KNOW w00t w00t Details, We need DETAILS w00t . Can you tell that I'm excited. Boy, waiting is the hardest part. :lol:
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What details are you looking for?

What details are you looking for?
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When and where to send the money and what cabins that are asighned? :)

We'll be discussing that in the next few weeks. Here are our thoughts for now...We would like to start collecting money mid December through the first of the year. There is also going to be a slight price increase over what is posted in the first post. Cabin assignments will come late December early January as well. And will be tied into timely payment for lodging. We will be posting deadlines in the next 2 - 3 weeks.

Any other questions/suggestions?

We'll be discussing that in the next few weeks. Here are our thoughts for now...We would like to start collecting money mid December through the first of the year. There is also going to be a slight price increase over what is posted in the first post. Cabin assignments will come late December early January as well. And will be tied into timely payment for lodging. We will be posting deadlines in the next 2 - 3 weeks.

Any other questions/suggestions?
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Idooski. Thank you for the info. Just curious on the slight price increase. Do you have an any idea on how much the increase would be. Just so I can tell my brother Darin. that way if we need to save up more for this ride. we can start now. And thank you again for the info. If I'm being a pest about it. SORRY. I don't mean to be. Snow Prowler.

Idooski. Thank you for the info. Just curious on the slight price increase. Do you have an any idea on how much the increase would be. Just so I can tell my brother Darin. that way if we need to save up more for this ride. we can start now. And thank you again for the info. If I'm being a pest about it. SORRY. I don't mean to be. Snow Prowler.
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The increase will be from $150/wk to $160/wk per person.

No problem with the questions. Keep 'em coming.

Only 10 weeks to go w00t

Only 10 weeks to go w00t [/b] w00t w00t w00t w00t w00t w00t w00t w00t I'm ok, just had one of those childlike feelings where you get all excited inside and just wanna burst out... :thumbsup:



Snow4

w00t w00t w00t w00t w00t w00t w00t w00t I'm ok, just had one of those childlike feelings where you get all excited inside and just wanna burst out... :thumbsup:



Snow4
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LOL... you crack me up! Keep it up. :D

We should have a good 25 pages by now in this thread!


Hey what are you guys looking forward to the most?

Personaly I like the time we spend chit chatting and on the trailside just shooting the shhhhhhhtuff....

Watching rollerdoo slide around a corner and wash all the snow away is pretty cool too.


What things are you guys looking forward to doing? Like...down here there is not much "boondocking" to be done so I want to go one day and play in the deep stuff. I really want to if jawonch is gonna be there. If you guys have not seen this kid ride you are missing out. I like seeing the sites too. It was pretty cool the once I got to ride with Idooski and he took us to this really cool bridge that looked neat. I don't have a camera but if I did it would be in use alot.

I guess for me it is the whole thing. I love hanging out but mostly hanging ON!

I can't wait...

I still have to get my sled to Kieth for him to make sure she is still running right. I have to replace my sliders and I think tunnel protectors. I might have a wheel bearing bad too in there. Grease her up and pull the cord after that I think. There might be more to it though as it is idling strange all a sudden this year.

Anyway enough for now...I can't wait for the trip!

Dave... are you driving over the bridge or me?

:lmao:

I"m looking forward to EVERYTHING...........I mean fricking EVERYTHING ! I"m looking forward to rides, trail side chit chat, great friends, good drinks, 2 stroke smoke :D , bon fires, euchre, good drinks, deep snow, groomed trails, ungroomed trails, good drinks, ............I"m looking forward to see Brian drink a blue lagoon.. LOL LOL. I'm looking forward to hills, good drinks, meeting those I have not met yet, seeing the ones I have again and good drinks.. :D



Snow4

I'm looking forward to seeing Snowman try an eat a Jack Pine Tripple in less than 5 minutes w00t

I"m looking forward to EVERYTHING...........I mean fricking EVERYTHING ! I"m looking forward to rides, trail side chit chat, great friends, good drinks, 2 stroke smoke :D , bon fires, euchre, good drinks, deep snow, groomed trails, ungroomed trails, good drinks, ............I"m looking forward to see Brian drink a blue lagoon.. LOL LOL. I'm looking forward to hills, good drinks, meeting those I have not met yet, seeing the ones I have again and good drinks.. :D



Snow4
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EVERTHING SHE SAID :thumbsup: Found out today , I only have to work 8 days in jan :tongue: . Work 4 days after x-mas break, off till the day after MLK, work 4 more and then the SW ride whoo hoooo :D . Nobody buy any cars I want time off in feb too :p

mutt

I"m looking forward to EVERYTHING...........I mean fricking EVERYTHING ! I"m looking forward to rides, trail side chit chat, great friends, good drinks, 2 stroke smoke :D , bon fires, euchre, good drinks, deep snow, groomed trails, ungroomed trails, good drinks, ............I"m looking forward to see Brian drink a blue lagoon.. LOL LOL. I'm looking forward to hills, good drinks, meeting those I have not met yet, seeing the ones I have again and good drinks.. :D



Snow4
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A lot of good drinks in there SNOW4. I'm with you on that. What I am really excited about, is I am going to be riding with best people I have met on here, w00t Oh yeah riding trails, climbing hills. And just having a powder of good time. :D

I'm looking forward to seeing Snowman try an eat a Jack Pine Tripple in less than 5 minutes w00t [/b]

:cool: Snowoman is already packing the tums :( It will be the most entertaining 5 minutes of your life :wink:
Me.... I'm looking forward to riding with each and everyone of you! I have never riden with more than 4 people. So this is going to be very exciting for me! Can't wait!!!

I'm looking forward to seeing Snowman try an eat a Jack Pine Tripple in less than 5 minutes w00t
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I will bet I can do it! :D


We should have a good 25 pages by now in this thread!
Hey what are you guys looking forward to the most?

Personaly I like the time we spend chit chatting and on the trailside just shooting the shhhhhhhtuff....

Watching rollerdoo slide around a corner and wash all the snow away is pretty cool too.
What things are you guys looking forward to doing? Like...down here there is not much "boondocking" to be done so I want to go one day and play in the deep stuff. I really want to if jawonch is gonna be there. If you guys have not seen this kid ride you are missing out. I like seeing the sites too. It was pretty cool the once I got to ride with Idooski and he took us to this really cool bridge that looked neat. I don't have a camera but if I did it would be in use alot.

I guess for me it is the whole thing. I love hanging out but mostly hanging ON!

I can't wait...

I still have to get my sled to Kieth for him to make sure she is still running right. I have to replace my sliders and I think tunnel protectors. I might have a wheel bearing bad too in there. Grease her up and pull the cord after that I think. There might be more to it though as it is idling strange all a sudden this year.

Anyway enough for now...I can't wait for the trip!

Dave... are you driving over the bridge or me?

:lmao:Dave... are you driving over the bridge or me?
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Just curious.. How is the fund rasing stuff coming along ? Im passing the hat at work for donations here in dec.Not sure what Ill get ,there's so many fund rasiers going on in there :crazy: and I have the little store inside to donate something for the raffle too. snow4 and I need to go pick up a few things that some others committed on and work on a few others . ALSO snow4 and I will pick up some pink ribbon for on everyones sleds for the ride. We can just tie them on somwhere to show were ALL one big happy group :wink:

Dave, you getting that truck filled with food yet? :D , Thought of sitting outside of mejiers on our sleds one day when we get some snow :thumbsup: .

mutt

The fund raising is coming along. We made a lot of good contacts at the Novi Snow Show and we will be following up on them in the next few weeks. We still need everybody to help out as much as they can with getting donations from thier local dealers and ECT...
I need to know of any donations thus far from everybody. If they have a logo or web site, we will need that info along with what they donated. Corey is going to build a rotating "donators" banner on the front page and I would like to see that banner on the ride events section as well.
PM me with any of this information.

Thanks for everybody's help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have got a big box of food already, we have been buying extra every week and putting it in the S.W. box! I talked to Motor city powersports and they told me they would step up but as of today they have not come through :( Talked to my boss and him being a sledder he has given me the OK to put out a box for donations as has Jen's work place :thumbsup: So Jen and I shoud not be coming empty handed :D I cannot wait for this week !!!

:) :D :whistling: :wink: w00t SWRules S.W. and the people here are AWESOME !!!

TICK.................TOCK......................... ...........TICK............................TOCK :bash: :bash: TICK...............TOCK



Someone just shoot me ! The anticipation is killing me anyway.



Snow4

:cool: Nine weeks to go :crazy: :dazed: :unsure: :whistling: :wink: You gooing to be OK Allison? w00t

Thinking about doing something a little different on the shirts for this years ride. Instead of doing black long sleeve with logo, what about doing a red long sleeve with white graphics for the charity ride on the front, white on the back for sponsors (if we get logos), and a white Snowmobileworld.com down one sleeve.
Thoughts?

:cool: Nine weeks to go :crazy: :dazed: :unsure: :whistling: :wink: You gooing to be OK Allison? w00t
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Nine weeks :!: How many minutes is that? w00t

Thinking about doing something a little different on the shirts for this years ride. Instead of doing black long sleeve with logo, what about doing a red long sleeve with white graphics for the charity ride on the front, white on the back for sponsors (if we get logos), and a white Snowmobileworld.com down one sleeve.
Thoughts? [/b]

Big fan of the red and SW down the sleeve is a great idea :thumbsup:

oh come on jt. black with lime green lettering.hehe. red and white sounds good.

I Love navy blue! :thumbsup:

Nine weeks :!: How many minutes is that? w00t [/b]

:cool: 90,740 :cool: :wink: w00t Ask and you shall receive :thumbsup:

Thinking about doing something a little different on the shirts for this years ride. Instead of doing black long sleeve with logo, what about doing a red long sleeve with white graphics for the charity ride on the front, white on the back for sponsors (if we get logos), and a white Snowmobileworld.com down one sleeve.
Thoughts?
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Do they all have to be the same color? No red for me, please. :D

JT, how about maze and blue! :D

No red red for me either, and im sure rollerdoo feels the same way. Would it be really that much more to make a few different colors?

I don't care what color they are :wink:

JT, how about maze and blue! :D [/b] YOU THE MAN !! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:



Snow4

Scarlet and Grey? :crazy: Anyone? :unsure:

Scarlet and Grey? :crazy: Anyone? :unsure:
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Hey come on now, we beat you to it. LOL..... :D

Do they all have to be the same color? No red for me, please. :D
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There's always one spoilsport in the crowd... :lmao:
Keith, we can easily do different color shirts, but to keep cost down and if we're doing red shirts, the print color would be white.
I'm open to doing maize and blue only, if there's enough interest....

:whistling: I vote for Red :cool:

I like basic black. You can tell by looking at my trucks, sleds and even my bass boat. :D

:cool: Who's ready for this ride? :whistling:

Scarlet and Grey? :crazy: Anyone? :unsure: [/b] w00t w00t Did you fall and bump your head Mike? We already have to wear those colors long enough to slam a drink.. :lookaround: Besides, KidRocker is right.. He got his bid in first.. :thumbsup:







Snow4

OK.........I want to hear a shout from all those on the team Renegade........



:thumbsup:



Snow4

meow

OK.........I want to hear a shout from all those on the team Renegade........



:thumbsup:



Snow4
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:sleeping: :sleepy: What, huh, whats going on, dosed off there for a minute.


I like black as well, but would doo red. Its all good JT, I know you will take care of us :wink:

OK.........I want to hear a shout from all those on the team Renegade........



:thumbsup:



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Is it all right if I ride with you guys? Seein's I ride a shorty and all?

I vote with Keith and the black,,, if its a few bucks more that is fine with me. If its maize and blue, I dont want one,,,

Keith,,, you ride that shorty as well as any mortal man on his renegade,,, you may have to show us how you do it without needing the snobungee,,,,,

Jeff, I need you to give me a call. I have a logo that I need to get to you,,, need to know how to get that done asap.

Is it all right if I ride with you guys? Seein's I ride a shorty and all? [/b]

Dont worry Keith you can ride with me and my shorty. just try not to lose me :dazed:

Is it all right if I ride with you guys? Seein's I ride a shorty and all? [/b] You can lead the Way ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :wink:



Snow4

count my vote in for BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cool: Who's ready for this ride? :whistling:
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I like basic black. You can tell by looking at my trucks, sleds and even my bass boat. :D
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OK.........I want to hear a shout from all those on the team Renegade........



:thumbsup:



Snow4

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I am sticking with navy blue baby! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Would black with pink lettering be weird? Pink is the color representing our cause.

I vote for back as well, and I think the idea of pink lettering might be a great idea.....

I vote for back as well, and I think the idea of pink lettering might be a great idea.....
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Yep, me too!

Hey?......lol If I can get the Unviersity of Michigan to donate something, can we Put the mighty M on the shirt?? :lmao: :lmao: I'm kidding, relax :D



Seriously, I don't care. LET'S JUST RIDE ! Let it Snow !





Snow4

What about pink with black letters?


kidding......


OK how about black with pink letters and SW down one arm while on the left have the pink ribbon?


This will remind us for many years what we can do when we came together for a good cause.



I am for the red myself as it matches my sled.



I am taking orders for anyone that wants a pink mohawk for the ride as well.

What about pink with black letters?


kidding......


OK how about black with pink letters and SW down one arm while on the left have the pink ribbon?


This will remind us for many years what we can do when we came together for a good cause.



I am for the red myself as it matches my sled.



I am taking orders for anyone that wants a pink mohawk for the ride as well. [/b]



thought you were selling the sled :huh:



I like the red idea but am pretty open. I do not get into the pink shirt though (or any combination of)vwont get one, sorry. Now putting the pink ribbon on I am all for.

I like the idea of the pink ribbon symbol on the arm. But I have a ?.. are we limited on the number of differant colors per shirt?
LOOKS like everyone wants a blk shirt so.. how about blk shirt ,red SW logo, a pink ribbon on the arm and the other stuff in white(sponsors)?
A dark gray would be ok too for the shirt color, no brian not the ohio gray :slick: . I know the shirt color should be a darker color so it dosen show the dirt and stains over time.

Really it wont matter to me im buying one, not for the looks but for the cause and what it stands for.
Showing people im part of the SW family and WE care :wink:

mutt

I have to agree with the black shirt,,, it looks like that is the color the majority is wanting. As for the color of the logo and all,,,, I am not a fond one of pink,,, but we are riding for the cause. My vote will stick with pink writing and the sponsors in white on the back. I also like the snowmobileworld name on the sleeve idea.
I guess my thought on the pink would be "this is a ride for charity" We are coming together as a group to have a great time,,, the reason we are together is "charity".

Honestly, it doesnt matter what color Jeff ends up going with,,, I will definetly take one, and possibly take 2. Surprise us with a nice looking shirt to commemorate our ride Jeff.

It takes a real man to wear pink!

Honestly, it doesnt matter what color Jeff ends up going with,,, I will definetly take one, and possibly take 2. Surprise us with a nice looking shirt to commemorate our ride Jeff.
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:thumbsup:

Whatever color you go with, you can put Jen and myself down for 1 each! :thumbsup:

1 XL

1 XXL :wink:

Whatever color you go with, you can put Jen and myself down for 1 each! :thumbsup:

1 XL

1 XXL :wink:
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Yeah the same here. You can count on me to get one. Even if it's PINK :!: :rolleyes:

had another suggestion,but whatever it is is cool with me too. what about the black shirt with orange lettering like the sw logo ?

I think the reason Jeff was asking about changing things up is because we have went with black with orange the past 2 years,,,, I like them also,,,, so as I said before,,,, Jeff, work your magic and we will be happy,,,,

Not to interrupt the conversation but.............Whats the riding elevation on the ride and is there accomaditions in the area........just kicking around some ideas.............thanks

I think the reason Jeff was asking about changing things up is because we have went with black with orange the past 2 years,,,, I like them also,,,, so as I said before,,,, Jeff, work your magic and we will be happy,,,,
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That's the very reason. We also did the last two Canada ride shirts in orange and black. Wanted to do something different this year. I've got no problem with black shirts and pink screen print. Is this what everybody wants?

That's the very reason. We also did the last two Canada ride shirts in orange and black. Wanted to do something different this year. I've got no problem with black shirts and pink screen print. Is this what everybody wants?
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I'll buy one any way you want to make them. My vote is that it be up to you.

docrmk I am not sure of the elevation there, but I know its lower than your used to riding in. As for accomidations, we have the entire camp set aside to our group as well as a hotel or two in town that are being set up for overflow if needed.

As for the shirt color,,, make that 2 votes for Jeffs choice.

Not to interrupt the conversation but.............Whats the riding elevation on the ride and is there accomaditions in the area........just kicking around some ideas.............thanks [/b]

Elevations CLICK (http://www.michigan-map.org/topo-map.htm)

accomodations... ummmh how about the Jack Pine Lodge :cool:

was unaware of black/orange in the past. like i also said what ever you do jt is cool. hey doc that would be great if you come.

Not to interrupt the conversation but.............Whats the riding elevation on the ride and is there accomaditions in the area........just kicking around some ideas.............thanks
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Doc, that would be awesome if you could make it! Maybe you can teach some of us flat landers to ride! There is a lot of small hills and deep LES powder to ride in.

Brian

Doc, that would be awesome if you could make it! Maybe you can teach some of us flat landers to ride! There is a lot of small hills and deep LES powder to ride in.

Brian
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I agree, it would be awsome to meet up with you on our turf :thumbsup:

:unsure: Tic Tock w00t

http://www.upmich.com/weather/image1.jpg (http://www.upmich.com/weather/image1.jpg)Paradise snow cam is looking better ! :thumbsup:

http://www.upmich.com/weather/image1.jpg (http://www.upmich.com/weather/image1.jpg)Paradise snow cam is looking better ! :thumbsup: [/b]





Thats the wrong area for this RIDE Snow4 :cussing:

Thats the wrong area for this RIDE Snow4 :cussing:

[/b] So.........It's still putting a smile on my face ,and it's still up there closer to where we are now. :!:

:unsure: Tic Tock w00t
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GOOD TIMES ARE WAITING :!: w00t :)

Talked to a friend yesterday that is in the Munising area and they were riding south of Munising, trails were great, and they even got on a lake. Woooohoooo. Life is good! :D

Talked to a friend yesterday that is in the Munising area and they were riding south of Munising, trails were great, and they even got on a lake. Woooohoooo. Life is good! :D
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Doesn't it make you feel good to hear stuff like this :thumbsup: It's getting CLOSER. w00t w00t

well thought i'd search through the posts here to see if i could find the answers to a few questions. for some i did. plus when idooski said something about a drag strip set up i thought he was just joking. the only question i have for now is what night will the raffle be ?

well thought i'd search through the posts here to see if i could find the answers to a few questions. for some i did. plus when idooski said something about a drag strip set up i thought he was just joking. the only question i have for now is what night will the raffle be ? [/b] Friday Evening.. :thumbsup:

thanks

well thought i'd search through the posts here to see if i could find the answers to a few questions. for some i did. plus when idooski said something about a drag strip set up i thought he was just joking. the only question i have for now is what night will the raffle be ?
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I wasn't joking about the drag strip being set up, but with all that Digger has been through this summer, it may not happen. It's up to him. He says that most guys drag down the road next to him that the trail from the camp dumps out on.

Yep, the raffle in on Friday night.




Thats the wrong area for this RIDE Snow4 :cussing:
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Digger says --

"Quite a bit more snow today. Now a little bit of sun would help it pack a bit. My back yard is 8" after settling a lot. With the temps expected this should be a keeper until spring! I have cleaned about 14" off my truck so far!"

Is that a little closer to where we are riding Dave???? Sheeesh, you must need some snow bad, eh?


Talked to a friend yesterday that is in the Munising area and they were riding south of Munising, trails were great, and they even got on a lake. Woooohoooo. Life is good! :D
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We have 8" on the ground here right now. Calling for another 3" - 6" this afternoon/tonight.

I was just wondering. If by chance. Is there a possibility that we could see any wild life on this ride? Like say maybe some Wolves, or Moose, & BIG DEER !!!

I was just wondering. If by chance. Is there a possibility that we could see any wild life on this ride? Like say maybe some Wolves, or Moose, & BIG DEER !!!
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Absolutely!

I have seen tons of moose tracks near paradise and my dad has seen one. Heard a wolf howl 4 years ago around 11pm in the fall. This was when the DNR said that wolves did not exist in the UP.

Deer i doubt... they tend to migrate a bit more south and east from what I know of them (stay outta the deep stuff). Usually start in late october. locals may differ in opinion but from my limited tracking experience around paradise that is what I have found.

I was just wondering. If by chance. Is there a possibility that we could see any wild life on this ride? Like say maybe some Wolves, or Moose, & BIG DEER !!! [/b] Another question for you when you have a minute, How does the riding go on this Ride? What I mean is, do we all go together as one group? do we split up in groups? does everyone do thier own thing with whoever ? do we have destinations for everyday? Partial days? ( one question :lmao: ) anyway, stuff like that... :D :D Hope you know what I'm asking..





Snow4

I was just wondering. If by chance. Is there a possibility that we could see any wild life on this ride? Like say maybe some Wolves, or Moose, & BIG DEER !!! [/b]

Hey Butch, When we stayed at the lodge this summer there were deer all over when we left. :thumbsup: We saw deer 2 years ago just outside of paradise :wink:

Another question for you when you have a minute, How does the riding go on this Ride? What I mean is, do we all go together as one group? do we split up in groups? does everyone do thier own thing with whoever ? do we have destinations for everyday? Partial days? ( one question :lmao: ) anyway, stuff like that... :D :D Hope you know what I'm asking..





Snow4
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S4, we for the most part break up into groups with different destinations each day. We allways have a group that goes out just to play in the deep stuff and a group of WOT'ers and a group of slower riders that want to just take in the scenery. You are also able to go do what ever you want as well..pretty easy and allways open for suggestions...

Brian

S4, you volunteering to lead the WOT group :thumbsup:
The bigger groups can really be slow sometimes, groups of 4-8 seem to work well. :wink:

S4, we for the most part break up into groups with different destinations each day. We allways have a group that goes out just to play in the deep stuff and a group of WOT'ers and a group of slower riders that want to just take in the scenery. You are also able to go do what ever you want as well..pretty easy and allways open for suggestions...

Brian [/b] Perfect ! My mood can change quick ( snowmutt says way to much ) :rolleyes:



Snow4

Digger could get up to 21 inches of snow in the next day if they get all they suppose to get.....I can't wait !!! !!! I'm going to go crazy :dazed: Merry Christmas to all of you !!! :thumbsup:

I have seen tons of moose tracks near paradise and my dad has seen one. Heard a wolf howl 4 years ago around 11pm in the fall. This was when the DNR said that wolves did not exist in the UP.

Deer i doubt... they tend to migrate a bit more south and east from what I know of them (stay outta the deep stuff). Usually start in late october. locals may differ in opinion but from my limited tracking experience around paradise that is what I have found.
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Are you sure it wasn't a coyote that you heard. Just wondering. That would be awsume if we did get to see a wolf or two. And moose.


Hey Butch, When we stayed at the lodge this summer there were deer all over when we left. :thumbsup: We saw deer 2 years ago just outside of paradise :wink:
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That would be great to see Deer to. :thumbsup: I'm always out to see Deer :D

Are you sure it wasn't a coyote that you heard. Just wondering. That would be awsume if we did get to see a wolf or two. And moose.
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no coyote will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up like that. Answer is yes i am sure.

wolf in Toledo, well used to be prolly euthanized by now CLICK (http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061201/NEWS33/612010386&SearchID=73265160820666)

no coyote will make the hair on the back of your neck stand up like that. Answer is yes i am sure.

wolf in Toledo, well used to be prolly euthanized by now CLICK (http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061201/NEWS33/612010386&SearchID=73265160820666)
[/b] If you say it was a wolf. I gotta believe you. :thumbsup: I just hope we get to see some on this ride. I'd love to be able to take pics. of some.

Tons of deer SE of Diggers place, I couldn't believe how many we seen on the RTYP trip last season when we where riding through there. Seemed like we were slowing down every couple miles to let them cross. :crazy:

We also spotted a wolf two seasons ago just off the trail between Seney and Grand Marais. Stupid me tried to cut through a clearing to cut it off and get a picture but ended up riding into a ravine and getting stuck. The wolf just looked my way and kept running off into the woods :wink:

The deer head south and to the swamp just where we saw them, you can round em up with a butterfly net.


[/b] Matt, Post a pic of Shirley's....or someone... Dave?? I would, but we don't have it anymore.



Snow4

http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1139197800/gallery_11296_97_172683.jpg

Tons of deer SE of Diggers place, I couldn't believe how many we seen on the RTYP trip last season when we where riding through there. Seemed like we were slowing down every couple miles to let them cross. :crazy:

We also spotted a wolf two seasons ago just off the trail between Seney and Grand Marais. Stupid me tried to cut through a clearing to cut it off and get a picture but ended up riding into a ravine and getting stuck. The wolf just looked my way and kept running off into the woods :wink: [/b]

The deer head south and to the swamp just where we saw them, you can round em up with a butterfly net.

that wolf hunt sounds like a job for SuperDave and his new helmet cam.

Prowler trust me it was a wolf :wink:

Matt, Post a pic of Shirley's....or someone... Dave?? I would, but we don't have it anymore.



Snow4

http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1139197800/gallery_11296_97_172683.jpg

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Matt, Post a pic of Shirley's....or someone... Dave?? I would, but we don't have it anymore.



Snow4

http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1139197800/gallery_11296_97_172683.jpg
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That is more DEER I have seen than when I was Hunting. I didn't see anything when I was Hunting. :bash: Thats why I asked if we will be able to see any wild life on this ride. :)

I remember the time I was there and the bucks still had the horns w00t . There was some Nice racks there, was'nt sure if I was licking juice from the burger or slobbering over the hoof outside :blush: .

They get pretty scrappy there when there hungry too.

Mutt

I can't tell you how sick I am to say what I am about to say.


I am not going to be able to make the ride this year. I have a court date set for Monday of that week and cannot get it changed. I also have surgery on that Wednesday but can change that...however there is no reason to if I am going to be here anyway so I am just going to stay home and take care of things.


Thanks so much to everyone for being so helpful in planning this.

Dave... I was looking forward to our ride up there and watching you squirm going over the bridge. I am sorry I let ya down buddy.

In all I am sick over this. I really need to sell my sled anyway to be able to meet business goals for this next year. I have no other option that I have found other than doing that. So I guess its best this way so someone can get a nice sled early on and get some play time in this year.


You guys rock and I will be so envious that week and miss you guys a TON!

Kieth thanks for all your devoted friendship and all your work along with the other people here to put these rides together for us. I really wish I could be there to enjoy it.

Thanks again.....

Heres to next year with a new life, a new wife, and a new summit to go play on....

Fist,

Geeeeez, I'm really really sad to hear you won't be there. :( It won't be the same without you ! I read over your post a couple of times and may I suggest you do the court thing and then head up? You would only miss one day . You said the surgery could be posponed right? It's just a thought because I would really like to see you there.. :confused:

Snow4

Hey Fist. So SORRY that your not going. I was looking forward to meeting and ridding with you. Like Snow4 said, come on up tuesday. You will only miss one day. I hope you change your mind and come up for the ride. Good luck And I hope you change your mind. :christmas: Snow Prowler

From what I have heard , most of the people are not coming up for the whole week! So if you come up Tuesday I don't think you will miss anything!

FIST. WHAT THE ........ What’s more important, the ride or jail. That’s what I thought, the ride. So you have a court date on Monday. How about coming up a different day then. Come Tuesday or Wednesday or something. Or tell the court you can’t make it and you’ll reschedule when you feel like it, they won’t mind, because your the FIST! Dude, you gotta go.
Later, Jamin

FIST. WHAT THE ........ What’s more important, the ride or jail. That’s what I thought, the ride. So you have a court date on Monday. How about coming up a different day then. Come Tuesday or Wednesday or something. Or tell the court you can’t make it and you’ll reschedule when you feel like it, they won’t mind, because your the FIST! Dude, you gotta go.
Later, Jamin[/b]
Yeah what he said. :thumbsup:

Yeah paul just tell them you need to reschedule YOU have a GIG that week. Im sure we can vouge for you that your our DJ at the SW ride :p
Just have your lawyer go and have it reseduled in your behalf. I see it all the time , even seen it postpone due to the lawyer is out of town golfing :whistling:

Just remember..SNOW, SLEDS and your SW FRINEDS ARE WAITING .

MUTT

anyone needing trail permits for the sw ride can post on here and digger said he would be happy to have them there. thanks again digger i'll take 2

Well that is extememly nice of Digger, especially for our out of state friends or Canadian friends who would not already have one.. :thumbsup:


Snow4

Okay...Here are the tentative room assignments for the ride. Please everyone confirm by sending me a PM. If you have a problem with your placement, please PM me and let me know why and what you would rather do.

House

idooski
Donna
Scott
Teri
Puree
Dooman
jawonch
kid rocker

Cabin #1

rollerdoo
chickydoo
Snowprowler
Darin

Cabin #2

Spaceman
tunebyear
Gary-tunedbyear's buddy
mxz7
digger Dan

Cabin #3

sledheaddude800
JasonF
mlabudda
renagademike
700cadillac
scottmc
fastblack800cat

Cabin #4

jtkennedy9
Tom Kennedy
Johnny - JT's cousin

Cabin #5

mxzwfo
Debbie
Snow4mydooplz
Snowmutt

I also need to know your arrival and departure dates. That may change the room assignments some.

Money for your stay must be paid by January 10th. You can send a check or money order to me or you can pay me by Paypal, but you will have to add 5.5% to cover their take. E-mail (idooski@snowmobileworld.com) me if you need an address to send a money order or check to.

If you are going to arrive early or stay an extra day or two, you must contact Digger at the Jack Pine ASAP to make your reservations. Call him at 906/573-2414.

If you have any other questions, post them here or contact me.

Battle of the cabins :hallo1:
First shout out to my brothers in Cabin 3, you guys ROCK SWRules

Keith Dave and I will be there Monday afternoon to Saturday noonish. PM me and him our total and your address and we will send out our checks shortly!

I Love the fact that I have the cabin with no kitchen..LOL no cooking for me ha ha ha ! I'm on Vacation. ! Secondly, I'm also happy to be sharing with Brian and his wife. Good People ! Well, we are all good people but I bet cabin 3 will have some wierd smells coming out of it. :whistling: :lmao: ( t hier cooking of course )

We will be in touch real soon Keith, just confirming that we read this. :thumbsup:

Snow4 and snowmutt

PM me and him our total and your address and we will send out our checks shortly![/b]
Check Book is waiting Keith! :thumbsup:

The checks in the mail this week. :D Glad to be sharing cabin #1 with chickydoo and rollerdoo :thumbsup:

Hey Idooski....Jen and I are staying in town :confused: Sorry! We booked the room a couple of months ago. Staying at the Econo lodge.

Check Book is waiting Keith! :thumbsup:[/b]

Mailing check out in the Morning Keith :thumbsup: -Dave

I Love the fact that I have the cabin with no kitchen..LOL no cooking for me ha ha ha ! I'm on Vacation. !
Snow4 and snowmutt[/b]



Snow4, my wife said the exact same thing!!!!!! LOL!!!!

Brian

Cabin #3

sledheaddude800
JasonF
Snofrog
mlabudda
renagademike
700cadillac
scottmc
fastblack800cat

This cabin Rocks thanx Keith!

P.S. Keith you might pm Snofrog I 'm pretty sure he's not going! :ohmy:

P.S. Keith you might pm Snofrog I 'm pretty sure he's not going! :ohmy:
[/quote] Your Not going Mark? :confused:

Snow4

Snow4, my wife said the exact same thing!!!!!! LOL!!!!

Brian[/b]
I'm looking forward to meeting your wife very much ! and from the sounds of it, we are on the same page..lol

Snow4

My brother and I will be heading up on Sunday the 21st. Anyone els going up that day as well? Snow Prowler. :christmas:

yes we'll be there sometime the 21st more towards evening. figure 11 to 12 hr. drive.

We will be going Sun the 21st


We will leave the Sat after the week ride. :thumbsup:

Snow4

Everything is coming together very nicely for this trip! :thumbsup:
All's we need now is some SNOW! :cussing:

Everything is coming together very nicely for this trip! :thumbsup:
All's we need now is some SNOW! :cussing: [/b]I talked to Digger yesterday and he said.. " don't worry about snow, leave that to me" :thumbsup: Nice Man !

Snow4

We should be up there on the 21st too!

Cabin #3 will be rockin this joint!!!!!! NO BULL!!!!!

I don't think I will be able to be there for the whole week. We have a new computer operating system being deloyed at work the week before this ride and there is some mandatory training going on here. Also I have Hunter until the morning of 1/22. I'm thinking I will be up there late on the 23rd and staying until the 27th or maybe the 28th. I left ScottMc a message to see what day he is thinking of going up so we can get our schedules is sinc..... I'll let you know soon Keith.

Battle of the cabins :hallo1:
First shout out to my brothers in Cabin 3, you guys ROCK SWRules

Keith Dave and I will be there Monday afternoon to Saturday noonish. PM me and him our total and your address and we will send out our checks shortly![/b]


I confirm! :thumbsup:

I went to the home page and clicked on the 2005 SW ride.....Great Vid and it has me pumped even more ( if that's possible ) if you have not seen it.. Check it out ! Lot's of Cat's down in it though, what's up with that? :whistling:

Snow4

Matt lets talk to Rob and Sam at DZ Motorsports, about putting up a box there for canned goods!

This is a great idea! :thumbsup: What doo you think? We gots plenty of time too!!!

And Snofrog you check in at Bob's! :thumbsup:[/b]

We made the move today and Rob promised that he would fill the bin for us. If you are in the Genoa area stop by and see him

23571 st rt 51
Genoa, OH 43430

[attachment=31590:DZ_store.jpg]
[attachment=31591:DZ_Food.jpg]

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:[/b]
Way to go Guys........YOU ROCK! :thumbsup:

Snow4

Well I just put the new torsion spring in so the sled is ready....we also have a big box of food here at the house, we've be getting a little extra every week at the store and setting it aside! I know work is going to come through as well as Jen's work, we should have quite a bit of food for the S.W. Ride :christmas:

So who is going to star a rumor that Thumbdoctor in coming?


OOOOOOOOOOOOPS :undercover:

rumor,,, what rumor would you be talking about Pete,,,, you mean Simon??? Nope, cant say that I have heard that rumor yet,,,,

Way to go Guys........YOU ROCK! :thumbsup:

Snow4[/b]

I will DOO and so will Matt Doo any and everything to make this site and Ride
be a total sucess! :thumbsup: Peace Dave & Matt

rumor,,, what rumor would you be talking about Pete,,,, you mean Simon??? Nope, cant say that I have heard that rumor yet,,,,[/b]
LOL I like to start rumors

LOL I like to start rumors[/b]
So Pete, rumor has it you have a new bumper on your sled? :christmas:

So Pete, rumor has it you have a new bumper on your sled? :christmas:[/b]
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

:christmas: COME ON SNOW :thumbsup:

So Pete, rumor has it you have a new bumper on your sled?


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:[/b]



OUCH,,,, that had to leave some bark,,, oops,, I meant mark,,,

When it comes to snow I'm the most optomistic person there is but I do have to ask the question. :( What happens or do we have a back up plan for the ride if conditions look like they do now?? Odds are in our favor but so is riding between Christmas and New years in the snowbelts :bash:

Sorry, don't mean to be a "Debbie Downer", just curious.
Now, Let it snow :christmas:

What happens or do we have a back up plan for the ride if conditions look like they do now??[/b]

Look North, nekid, and Dance the Heikki Lunta. Start tonight

Look North, nekid, and Dance the Heikki Lunta. Start tonight[/b]
Why tonight? START NOW !

Snow4

When it comes to snow I'm the most optomistic person there is but I do have to ask the question. :( What happens or do we have a back up plan for the ride if conditions look like they do now?? Odds are in our favor but so is riding between Christmas and New years in the snowbelts :bash:

Sorry, don't mean to be a "Debbie Downer", just curious.
Now, Let it snow :christmas:[/b]


Good question. No we don't have a back-up plan. Who would have thunk that we needed one. It would be very hard to have a second set of dates ready. People have to put in for vacations and such. Not to mention that it would be unfair of us to ask Digger to hold open a second week just in case. I'm just planning on the first plan working! Now get out there in your skivvies and get dancin'!! :D

So Pete, rumor has it you have a new bumper on your sled? :christmas:[/b]
Its no rumor Dave :undercover:


Its not like changing one out on a S or ZX I tell ya :bash:

Johndee looks a little better today. If we can keep it cold and get that foor by Jan 1 we are looking better. We just need all H E double hockey sticks to break loose from the LES gods

Here is a little good news! :thumbsup: CLICKY! (http://www.fishweb.com/recreation/snowmobile/reports/snow-munising.html)

What happened to #1 on the sign up sheet??? :confused:

What happened to #1 on the sign up sheet??? :confused:[/b]

Family responsibilities.

What happened to #1 on the sign up sheet??? :confused:[/b]
Don't forget about #13 JasonF. :cussing:

#13?? You mean Tunedbyear isn't coming? :)

Yeah know what you meant, didn't want to pour salt into SF's wound :blush:

#13?? You mean Tunedbyear isn't coming? :)

Yeah know what you meant, didn't want to pour salt into SF's wound :blush:[/b]

Well I don't know what you mean. Did we lose another? Or does 13 refer to Snofrog in some way. Try not to confuse me guys. :D I'm easily confused and already have a lot to keep track of.

Wasn't #13 Snofrog? I thunk he was?

i am still planning on going. it does sound like spaceman is a no go though. i may have another guy that wants to go. will know after Christmas.

Holy Crap, How much Longer ? :crazy:

Snow4

Holy Crap, How much Longer ? :crazy:

Snow4[/b]
Patience, my dear. Snow is on the way. Just did a little dance outside. LOL..... No, I have not been drinking either. However, that Grey Goose sure is going to taste good come January 21st. LOL...... Now! it will snow! :thumbsup:

Patience, my dear. Snow is on the way. Just did a little dance outside. LOL..... No, I have not been drinking either. However, that Grey Goose sure is going to taste good come January 21st. LOL...... Now! it will snow! :thumbsup:[/b]
:huh: Grey Goose? You must be bringing your own! :wink: Hope you're bringing snow too.... I just drove through the U.P. on my wat to Green Bay.....No snow anywhere!!!! And according to the weather there is none coming in the near future! Hopeto see you in a few weeks with 2 Shirts! :whistling: I'm already bringing an Ohio State sweatshirt to wear while drinking a red drink for Puree!

However, that Grey Goose sure is going to taste good come January 21st. LOL...... Now! it will snow! :thumbsup:[/b]

Did you say Grey Goose.....?? Maybe we need to send Digger a message to make sure he does have some Goose and a big jar of green olives on hand. Goose on the rocks with a splash of olive juice!!!!! I'm all over that!!! Yuuuummmmmmyyy!!!!!! :crazy:

Patience, my dear. Snow is on the way. Just did a little dance outside. LOL..... No, I have not been drinking either. However, that Grey Goose sure is going to taste good come January 21st. LOL...... Now! it will snow! :thumbsup:[/b]
Make sure you remember to pack your real High Boots ok? Probably going to need some. hehe

Snow4

Everything is coming together very nicely for this trip! :thumbsup:
All's we need now is some SNOW! :cussing: [/b]
AND FAST !

Snow4

Make sure you remember to pack your real High Boots ok? Probably going to need some. hehe

Snow4[/b]
I hope your talking about SNOW BOOTS & not the other type of boots. :whistling: :)

I hope your talking about SNOW BOOTS & not the other type of boots. :whistling: :)[/b]
Hopefully they will be used for both purposes I have in mind. :D

Check is going in the mail on my way to work today. :thumbsup:

Snow4

I know I've been on this thread since the beginning and now I'm getting very nervous about the ride. I have to cancel my vacation a week ahead of time so I will have to cancel by 1/15/07 and things are not looking good in the 10 day forcast! I have been looking forward to this ride for my whole life!!!!! I have never riden with more than 4 people so this is huge for me.....the last thing I want to do is cancel!!!! :blush: SWRules

I am bringing my 2 place. one side quad one side snowmobile and between a case of booze :undercover:

I know I've been on this thread since the beginning and now I'm getting very nervous about the ride. I have to cancel my vacation a week ahead of time so I will have to cancel by 1/15/07 and things are not looking good in the 10 day forcast! I have been looking forward to this ride for my whole life!!!!! I have never riden with more than 4 people so this is huge for me.....the last thing I want to do is cancel!!!! :blush: SWRules[/b]

I would say odds are in our favor, really how could it be possible to go almost two full months with no snow in a snowbelt of the U.P.
Secondly I wouldn't cancel the vacation time because if theres no snow at Jack Pine you can ride with me and whoever wants to come to the nearest Mtn range :D

It will happen, at least I have to keep telling myself this to keep sanity :crazy:

I would say odds are in our favor, really how could it be possible to go almost two full months with no snow in a snowbelt of the U.P.
Secondly I wouldn't cancel the vacation time because if theres no snow at Jack Pine you can ride with me and whoever wants to come to the nearest Mtn range :D

It will happen, at least I have to keep telling myself this to keep sanity :crazy:[/b]
That's the spirit Jason.. :thumbsup: It will snow now because I just mailed the check for this trip, so it will snow right?


a quote from John Dee: In the for what it’s worth department, the 11-16 day period is indicating a wintry pattern to develop across the Midwest, with average to below average temps and frequent snows in the northern ½ of the region

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Even if they get little snow at a time. It all adds up. Just keep thinking SNOW. And it will be there. :)

Well maybe if it's cold but no snow maybe digger can get a few snow making machines to fill his parking lot up for us :undercover: . Then we can call the ride .. THE 07 SW CHARITY RIDE 500 :p .

I have all my fingers and toes crossed for snow, it's bad enough losing out on the x-mas wk , but if no snow in jan ...THERE will be alot of white long sleeve jackets that tie -up in the back issued :crazy: I know ill be one of the 1st in line :bash:

Mutt

we still have a couple of weeks yet for it to snow,,,, remember, a couple of good lake effect days and they can have more snow there than I would
get in an entire year,,,, so NO MORE NEGATIVE TALK,,, THINK SNOW as snow prowler said,,,,

I must say that I am getting a little nervous about the snow issue. We normally don’t get most of our snow until about January, with the most snow base in February, so this ride is going to be cutting it close. I have lived in the U.P. all my life (Gwinn, MI 49841) so I know what a normal winter is around here. Today (12-29-06) it’s about 2:00 P.M. and we are finally getting some snow, nothing big but enough to cover the ground.

I usually don’t start riding until I can’t see the water well pipe in the front yard, which is 15 inches tall. This year we already had about 12 inches of snow for a couple of days, but all the rain took that out.

The forecast doesn’t call for any big storms coming our way in the next week. Anyone want to go to Colorado and ride, LOL. Unlimited powder. :D

Good news, we are getting some decent snow now, should have about 4 inches by tonight. Roads are crappy and all is great. HURRAY

I live about an hour from where we plan on riding, so hopefully they are getting the same.

Good news, we are getting some decent snow now, should have about 4 inches by tonight. Roads are crappy and all is great. HURRAY

I live about an hour from where we plan on riding, so hopefully they are getting the same.[/b]

YEAH! my nekid snowdance after mowing the lawn today worked!

of course I will be in a straight jacket tomorrow :lookaround:

All my stuff is crossed! :crazy:

All my stuff is crossed! :crazy:[/b]
I even got my eyeballs crossed :crazy:

I even got my eyeballs crossed :crazy:[/b] lol. Something told me to send out our payment for this ride as then it would HAVE TO SNOW right? Maybe it was my special special snowdance I performed last night .. who knows? I don't care the reason.. But thanks for " letting it snow" :thumbsup:

Snow4

:christmas: And keep SNOWING everyday!

You guys start sweat'in yet? 10 day forcast is calling for high 30's.
Cant afford to have anymore 10 forcast like that.
When I bought my new FormulaSS for the winter of 95-96 I wasn't able to ride it till the 18th of Jan. due to no snow, hope this is not a repeat for you guys.

You guys start sweat'in yet? 10 day forcast is calling for high 30's.
Cant afford to have anymore 10 forcast like that.
When I bought my new FormulaSS for the winter of 95-96 I wasn't able to ride it till the 18th of Jan. due to no snow, hope this is not a repeat for you guys.[/b]
If we can get snow by Jan 18th....we will be good to go !

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You guys start sweat'in yet? 10 day forcast is calling for high 30's.
Cant afford to have anymore 10 forcast like that.
When I bought my new FormulaSS for the winter of 95-96 I wasn't able to ride it till the 18th of Jan. due to no snow, hope this is not a repeat for you guys.[/b]

Thanks for the thoughts Mike. :cussing:

Besides, if we have snow by the 18th, it won't be a problem. Sorry you won't be there. :wink:

I'm not worried. A lot can happen between now and then.

I just got word from Digger from the Jack Pines Lodge. They have about three in. of snow right now. And he said that off trail riding can be done. He said that there are some roads that do NOT get plowed and are frozen over. So it sounds like it starting to come together for this ride. w00t

check will be in the mail monday. THIS RIDE IS GOING TO HAPPEN !

I just got word from Digger from the Jack Pines Lodge. They have about three in. of snow right now. And he said that off trail riding can be done. He said that there are some roads that do NOT get plowed and are frozen over. So it sounds like it starting to come together for this ride. w00t[/b]

3 inches of snow? Not a good idea to ride on, trial or off trail, unless you don’t like your sled that much.

3 inches of snow? Not a good idea to ride on, trial or off trail, unless you don’t like your sled that much.[/b]
I think Digger was saying that there is enough to ride the back roads for a start. I my self would NOT ride off trail with three in. or less.

Here is what 3 inches looks like.........BUT note what it says on the bottom. Think Positive !

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I think Digger was saying that there is enough to ride the back roads for a start. I my self would NOT ride off trail with three in. or less.[/b]

lol, oh I get it now. I must say though that I used to ride with that much snow when I was young and impatient, back when I rode the old old sleds. I would break bogie wheels and all kinds of stuff, lol, it was a good time though.

Anyway, don’t mean to "rain" on anyone’s parade, but that’s all we have had today, RAIN. Rain, rain, go away and let the snow come back today. So in my area we lost most of our snow. We have a lot of ice though......

But like that picture says, when the temp is right we can get a foot in a couple of hours.

Besides, if we have snow by the 18th, it won't be a problem. Sorry you won't be there. :wink:

I'm not worried. A lot can happen between now and then.
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Just for that remark Keith I may show up just to aggravate you. :huh:

Come on up Mike, you know that your more than welcome and we all had a great time on the 1st ride,,,, that, nobody can deny!!!

: Besides, if we have snow by the 18th, it won't be a problem. Sorry you won't be there. :wink:

I'm not worried. A lot can happen between now and then.
Just for that remark Keith I may show up just to aggravate you. :huh:[/b]
Great Mike! What time you want me to pick you up? My trailer only has one sled on it. It will hold three. :D

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Great Mike! What time you want me to pick you up? My trailer only has one sled on it. It will hold three. :D[/b]
You might have to bring up some snow :cussing: can you beleive this weather? Oh yeah.....Go Blue!!!!

You might have to bring up some snow :cussing: can you beleive this weather? Oh yeah.....Go Blue!!!![/b]

And you wanted to GOLF today! :lmao:

And you wanted to GOLF today! :lmao:[/b] :huh: If I had a big enough umbrella I would have.....I almost got the canoe out. :blush:

Besides, if we have snow by the 18th, it won't be a problem. Sorry you won't be there. :wink:

I'm not worried. A lot can happen between now and then.
Just for that remark Keith I may show up just to aggravate you. :huh:[/b]

That's what I was looking for Mike. :D Come on up and join us, Mike. I saved a spot for you.

That's what I was looking for Mike. :D Come on up and join us, Mike. I saved a spot for you.[/b]

OH NO! :cussing: .............................. :lmao:

OH NO! :cussing: .............................. :lmao:[/b] :huh: ...........

OH NO! :cussing: .............................. :lmao:[/b]

Dave, dont worry, if I came up I would'nt take your bed.

Keith, you are a tricky one. :lol:

Dave, dont worry, if I came up I would'nt take your bed.

Keith, you are a tricky one. :lol:[/b]

You can take his bed, just don't take the extra pillow. We all know about Daves "condition" :p

You can take his bed, just don't take the extra pillow. We all know about Daves "condition" :p[/b]
Ouch! Dave, don't let them get away with that. LOL... :cool:

Forecast is looking good!!!


AccuWeather.com Forecast: 15-Day OverviewDays All 15 Days

Monday, Jan 1More Details/AccuPop™ Partly sunny and breezy Low: 24 °F High: 42 °F

Tuesday, Jan 2More Details Partly sunny Low: 27 °F High: 42 °F

Wednesday, Jan 3More Details Mostly sunny, breezy and mild Low: 32 °F High: 41 °F

Thursday, Jan 4More Details Some sun, then clouds; mild Low: 34 °F High: 38 °F

Friday, Jan 5More Details Mostly cloudy Low: 28 °F High: 40 °F

Saturday, Jan 6More Details Flurries with variable clouds Low: 27 °F High: 36 °F

Sunday, Jan 7More Details Cloudy most of the time Low: 24 °F High: 33 °F

Monday, Jan 8More Details Mostly cloudy, flurries; cool Low: 15 °F High: 29 °F

Tuesday, Jan 9More Details Cloudy with a chance for snow Low: 18 °F High: 26 °F

Wednesday, Jan 10More Details Snow Low: 22 °F High: 26 °F

Thursday, Jan 11More Details Rain and freezing rain Low: 11 °F High: 36 °F

Friday, Jan 12More Details Partly sunny and colder Low: 12 °F High: 20 °F

Saturday, Jan 13More Details Mostly cloudy Low: 19 °F High: 23 °F

Sunday, Jan 14More Details Cloudy Low: 4 °F High: 22 °F

Monday, Jan 15More Details Colder with snow Low: 0 °F High: 15 °F




With temps like this around the 15th, LES will be on double time!!!!
Brian

Boy I sure hope your right Brian ! From that weather forecast you could very well be. :thumbsup: Nothing quite like Mother Nature leaving it to the last minute ehh?

THINK SNOW

Snow4

I like John Dees forcast (http://johndee.com/) ,but I see that Accuweather (http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipcode=49883&metric=0) has already modified their temps some in the wrong direction. :slick:

15 Days is still a long ways out so keep on pointing north :)

I like John Dees forcast (http://johndee.com/) ,but I see that Accuweather (http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipcode=49883&metric=0) has already modified their temps some in the wrong direction. :slick:

15 Days is still a long ways out so keep on pointing north :)[/b]

I'm with ya buddy! :thumbsup:

Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow....Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold !!! I hope someone is listening :crazy:

Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow....Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold !!! I hope someone is listening :crazy:[/b]

Now that there thingy above was a snow dance......I think!!!

I like John Dees forcast (http://johndee.com/) ,but I see that Accuweather (http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipcode=49883&metric=0) has already modified their temps some in the wrong direction. :slick:

15 Days is still a long ways out so keep on pointing north :)[/b]
although we are still way ahead of ourselves, take a look at the 17th temps now......going back in the right direction. :thumbsup:
Hopefully we can all do this >>>>[attachment=32124:snowfall.gif]
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Now that there thingy above was a snow dance......I think!!![/b]
:unsure: I'm not sure what it was, but it was 50 and sunny today :cussing:

Someone wrote this to me not long ago. t: " This is Michigan, It's going to snow" Well look at this ! I Love this Graph ! I'm starting to get that Christmas Eve when I was 5 feeling. :)
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Remember when I said that this december was a lot like Dec 77? Well I am thinking this January may be like the one in 78 for those youngins like me google

BLIZZARD 1978

I hope to get snowed in the next week. MIDWESt comes to a halt due to snow, emergency vehicles allowed only, all other cars/trucks will be ticketed. Darn, i guess I cant go to work :christmas:

Someone wrote this to me not long ago. t: " This is Michigan, It's going to snow" Well look at this ! I Love this Graph ! I'm starting to get that Christmas Eve when I was 5 feeling. :)
[attachment=32193:5_10.gif]

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That just makes me all tingly inside!!! :devil: :whistling:

Don't forget he also stated that very heavy lake effect measured in feet is possible for the 11-15 day outlook w00t . Perfect timing for the ride, maybe well have to stay a couple extra days due to only emergency vehicle being allowed on the roads :cool:

We still need the ground to freeze up, last week there was standing water everywhere. Now bring on the snow!!!!! I can't wait for this ride :thumbsup:

We still need the ground to freeze up, last week there was standing water everywhere. Now bring on the snow!!!!! I can't wait for this ride :thumbsup:[/b]

The ground is still frozen up there. Just the very swampy areas are still a little wet.

Remember when I said that this december was a lot like Dec 77? Well I am thinking this January may be like the one in 78 for those youngins like me google

BLIZZARD 1978

I hope to get snowed in the next week. MIDWESt comes to a halt due to snow, emergency vehicles allowed only, all other cars/trucks will be ticketed. Darn, i guess I cant go to work :christmas:[/b]

I ended up abandoning my 4wd truck right in the middle of M-43 during that storm.

I ended up abandoning my 4wd truck right in the middle of M-43 during that storm.[/b]

Do you think it would bother me if they declared a snow emergency when im on the north side of the bridge? :unsure: NOT!! bring it on baby!!!!. Man I would love to be traped in the yopper due to snow :tongue:
Back in 01 when there was that blizzard over the lower we rode right through flint. Even stopped for a bite to eat just like we do up north :wink: . Man we need another storm like that, just to watch all the summer lovers whine and me out dancing with a grin from ear to ear :D

mutt

Do you think it would bother me if they declared a snow emergency when im on the north side of the bridge? :unsure: NOT!! bring it on baby!!!!. Man I would love to be traped in the yopper due to snow :tongue:
Back in 01 when there was that blizzard over the lower we rode right through flint. Even stopped for a bite to eat just like we do up north :wink: . Man we need another storm like that, just to watch all the summer lovers whine and me out dancing with a grin from ear to ear :D

mutt[/b]I'm with ya on this one. I just love to ruin a SUMMER LOVER'S DAY. w00t

I have a few ?'s about the ride . Im off till the ride is over so im going to be gathering things up to go. One thing im trying get a idea of is how much oil I should have for the wk with running 2 sleds. The oil I use I can only get here in flint or in marquette, or anyone that does sell phillips66 products.
I cant remember just how much we used last yr :confused: .I have 2 gal now and was going to get 3 more this wk. Somthing tells me we used 2 gal for 800 mi on both sleds but thats a guess.
Also I never been west of seney so im going in blind for the area. Is there a gas station right there by diggers or do we need to remember on the way in or out from the rides. I know some places are tucked out in the sticks and they need to ride a ways to the pump( just curious on this one).
DOES digger have trail maps?, could he get us some county maps (those show all the 2 tracks and elevations(swamps)?
Where are the closest dealers in the area? I only know of the doo dealer in curtis that far west.
I guess most of this is just minior thought of curiosity other than the oil thing . I just want to be all set when I get there to focus on just riding and having a great time with my SW family.
YOU know how we get when your all pumped.. the ?'s you think of :unsure:

mutt

More than half the people going on this ride are still unpaid. Today is the 6th and the money was to be in to me by the 10th. If there is a problem getting me the money on time, please contact me ASAP!! If you feel uncomfortable sending me the money, there is no need. Many on here know me personally and I am posting here as the money is received. Everyone knows that I have it and too many people know where I live.

I'm not even going to cash the checks until I am sure that there is going to be snow. Then I am going to write a check to Digger so he will be all paid up when we get there. We have put a lot of work into this ride this year and I want my work to be done when we leave for the ride. I do not want to be collecting money after we get there.

All money must be paid before arrival at the Jack Pine!!! NO BULL!! :D