2007 Sw Stateside Ride For Charity

I'm proud to announce the: ***ALL RESERVATIONS GO THOUGH ME*** Please figure out what you would like to do for sleeping arrangements and make reservations through me. Use this thread to find room mates. That way I can help with suggestions as to what may or may not work since I have been there. We are going to try to take mostly couples and or mods at the house. Donna and I will be your hosts at the house. I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about the ride for '07. We have been working hard to make it better each year and I think we are going to succeed at reaching that goal again. I spent a weekend with Digger, the owner of Jack Pine Lodge, in order to work out the details for this ride. He is just a great guy to deal with and he wants us to have the best time ever. We have put a lot of thought into this years ride, but we are still open to all suggestions to make it a better experience. The lodging is going to be a bit different this year and we will have to work together to make it work. Jack Pine Lodge has 5 cabins and one house to accommodate everyone. There is limited space available and the maximum occupancy is not fixed as it depends somewhat on sleeping arrangements within each cabin. It could range from 30 - 46 total occupancy. For that reason, it is important that you get together with others and work out sleeping arrangements and get your space reserved. We will do everything possible to work out an arrangement that everyone will be happy with. It is quite possible that some may have to or even prefer to stay in a hotel in Manistique or Wetmore. If we run out of room at the camp, riders will have to arrange their own lodging. There are no special pricing deals being made with any other hotels at this time. If it looks like we will require several extra rooms, I will be happy to try to set up a special deal for you at one of the hotels. I will list some hotels in the area at a later date. The Cabins Cabin 1: This one has two bedrooms. One double bed in each bedroom. It's a small cabin. A cot can be added if you have one. It has a full kitchen and a bath with shower. [attachmentid=27851] Cabin 2: It has two bedrooms. One with a double and twin bed. One with two twin beds. It also has a roll-away bed and sleeper sofa in the living room. It has a full kitchen with table and chairs, a living area, and a bathroom with a corner glass shower. [attachmentid=27852] Cabin 3: It has two bedrooms. One bedroom with two double beds and a roll-away. One bedroom with one double bed. In the main living area there is a double bed, a twin bed, a sofa/sleeper, and a roll-away. (Can add cots to this one, if you have them, it's big). It has a big living area with couches and a small table and chairs. There is a large kitchen with table and chairs separate from the other rooms. There is a full bathroom with tub. This is the only cabin with a TV. [attachmentid=27853] Cabin 4: This cabin is very house like with lots of neat old wood. It has three separate bedrooms. One with twin bunk beds. One with one double bed. One with one double bed and one twin bed. There is also a roll-away bed and a fold-out couch in the living room. It has a full kitchen and an eating area with a large table and chairs. It has a bath with shower. [attachmentid=27854] Cabin 5: It has two bedrooms with double beds. They are separate, but not totally private. The walls don't go to the ceilings and floors and there are no doors on them. It has a living room with a futon chair and a table with chairs, and a bathroom with a shower. It has a microwave and a small refrigerator under counter in the bathroom. It's the only one with carpet. No kitchen. It's a small, kind of neat cabin. [attachmentid=27855] All cabins have except #5 have full kitchens with microwaves, dishes, coffee pots, linens, showers, ready to go. The House 2 bedrooms. One with 2 twin beds. One with a double. It also has a large loft with four double beds. Full kitchen and bath. Nice living room. This is a nice place that actually belongs to a friend of Diggers and they were nice enough to rent it to us for the week. It isn't normally a rental. The Lodge The lodge is a full restaurant/bar with the best food in the area. Digger will even order up your favorite beer by the case for take-out if you order ahead of time. Attendees 1) Keith - idooski 2) Donna - wife of idooski 3) Brian - mxzwfo 4) Debbie - wife of mxzwfo 5) Brian - Puree 6) Jeff - jtkennedy9 7) ***Tom Kennedy - father of JT*** OUT 8) Johnny - cousin of JT 9) Allison - Snow4mydooplz 10) Rick - snowmutt 11) Tunedbyear 12) Gary...Tunedbyear's buddy 13) Snowmanmdp 14) Snowomanmdp 15) Dave - Sledheaddude800 16) Jason - jasonf 17) Matt - mlabudda 18) Mike - renegade mike 19) 700 cadillac 20) scott mc 21) fastblack800cat 22) Barry - dooman 23) Fred - RollerDoo 24) Cathy - Chickydoo 25) 26) 27) Snow Prowler 28) jawonch 29) Darin, brother of Snow Prowler 30) Kid Rocker 31) VideoMike-SnowtrailsTV 32) Aaron-DoubleA Friend of puree 33) Ron Zimmerman 34) Dale Zimmerman 35) Scott Griffin 36) Teri Griffin 37) Applebee 38) Fox (Garett Hendry and crew from Shockpros -Windsor Ont.-- tentative) There is much more info and many pictures to come. Please let everyone know that the info is up and start planning! _________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 -------------------------pd Donna --------------------------pd Scott-----------------------------pd Teri------------------------------pd dooman-------------------------pd (almost :D ) kid rocker-----------------------pd VideoMike-----------------------pd Cabin #1 rollerdoo-------------------------pd chickydoo------------------------pd Darin-----------------------------pd Snowprowler---------------------pd Cabin #2 Applebee-------------------------pd Fox--------------------------------pd tunebyear------------------------pd Gary-tunedbyear's buddy-------pd Ron Zimmer----------------------pd Dale Zimmer---------------------pd Cabin #3 sledheaddude800 ---------------pd JasonF----------------------------pd mlabudda ------------------------pd renagademike 700cadillac----------------------pd scottmc--------------------------pd fastblack800cat-----------------pd Cabin #4 jtkennedy9 ----------------------pd Johnny - JT's cousin-------------pd Puree-----------------------------pd Double A (Puree's buddy)-----pd jawonch--------------------------pd snowmanmdp--------------------pd snowomanmdp------------------pd Cabin #5 mxzwfo----------------------------pd Debbie-----------------------------pd Snow4mydooplz------------------pd Snowmutt-------------------------pd 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.

Now this is Good News !! Count snowmutt and I in ........ It's going to be a blast ! Day's are already on the calander and approved off from work...wooohoooo ! Thanks for all the hard prep work you guys.....I"m so excited now ! SWRules :p Snow4

This sounds like a very do-able trip. Tunedbyear what do you say???

Now this is Good News !! Count snowmutt and I in ........ It's going to be a blast ! Day's are already on the calander and approved off from work...wooohoooo ! Thanks for all the hard prep work you guys.....I"m so excited now ! SWRules :p Snow4 [/b] Told ya Snow4 it was gonna be a good one and will I be there you betcha :thumbsup: http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1108554865/gallery_10493_33_73913.jpg http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1139197800/gallery_10493_11_54229.jpg SnowmobileWorld.com riders on their 1st annual RTYP tour 2006 taking a break! at Jack Pine Lodge! :thumbsup: http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/galleryuploads/1139197800/gallery_1953_11_2676.jpg

Put all the RTYP guys in the Big Bunk Keith. We all know each other now and already know who the snorers are LOL. Seriously I will bunk with just about anyone, if I can spend a week with JT then I can handle anything :!: Don't know for sure if I will be there the entire week but this is one of my scheduled trips for the 07 season. Snofrog can attest to the comment that Digger is a "great guy", as he spent the evening in his lazyboy watching satellite TV :thumbsup:

I am really excited about the 2007 ride I might even sneak a few of you out to 1 of my secret spotz! :thumbsup:

this sucks i want to go but i cant my cant christmans break last one more week

Seriously I will bunk with just about anyone, if I can spend a week with JT then I can handle anything :!: [/b] Hey!!!! That hurts! :tongue: Keith, I'll call you as well, but put me down for the week. I'll check with Dad and Jon to see if they're going (which I'm sure they will). Is it time yet? Is it time yet?

You can count Snowman and Snowoman SWRules in! SWRules :thumbsup: Also have the time off too!!!! w00t

i`m in EDIT: of course your in..... who do you think is driving me up there?

Mark. Make sure you sled runs this time! I'd like to take a group through the marshes for a shor scenic run and then cut you loose to go play where you want to. It comes out at Indian Lake which is 3 miles wide and 7 miles long and a blast for the high speed lovers! Last trip we saw some good wildlife and even an eagle. Digger

sounds good to me spaceman. i'm in .

I am really excited about the 2007 ride I might even sneak a few of you out to 1 of my secret spotz! :thumbsup: [/b] I'm getting my sled gaded out this summer so do I qualify for the " secret spotz " :D ?? this has quickly become the " hottest " thread on SW right now.. I'm so excited and the anticipation is even worse now.. but at least now I can dream it, ride it , and see it in my head.. :lookaround: What a blast it's going to be and I already know that Mrs Snowman is going and should be a great experience for her and everyone.. :thumbsup: Snow4

I'm getting my sled gaded out this summer so do I qualify for the " secret spotz " :D ?? this has quickly become the " hottest " thread on SW right now.. I'm so excited and the anticipation is even worse now.. but at least now I can dream it, ride it , and see it in my head.. :lookaround: What a blast it's going to be and I already know that Mrs Snowman is going and should be a great experience for her and everyone.. :thumbsup: Snow4 [/b] :thumbsup: Mrs. Snowman( Snowoman ) is excited too! I was out running the sled when she got home and she wanted to know if I was getting them ready for the S.W. ride? :lmao:

gaded out .. :thumbsup: [/b] Good luck keeping up with me in the woods! ummmh lets see, 2trax, Dave tell her if 2 trax scare me :devil: Scares the begeesus out of my dakota and toys though. See all you insano people up there next January, who knows you might even see a sludgemagnet on my 500 :ohmy: See what I mean.... JT is so sensitive :dazed: Kidding Jeff you can bunk and ride halfway around the continent with me anytime :thumbsup:

I'm getting my sled gaded out this summer so do I qualify for the " secret spotz " :D ?? this has quickly become the " hottest " thread on SW right now.. I'm so excited and the anticipation is even worse now.. but at least now I can dream it, ride it , and see it in my head.. :lookaround: What a blast it's going to be and I already know that Mrs Snowman is going and should be a great experience for her and everyone.. :thumbsup: Snow4 [/b] Don't burn your fingers so early snow4! :lmao: Hey!!!! That hurts! :tongue: Keith, I'll call you as well, but put me down for the week. I'll check with Dad and Jon to see if they're going (which I'm sure they will). Is it time yet? Is it time yet? [/b] Hey don't worrie JT you still have me! :thumbsup:

Keith,, First off, Thanks for all the work you have done on this and to all the other people who have organized and planned this out. Second, I just wanted to say that Snowmutt and I are not too fussy about where we sleep. Rick would sleep in a squirrels nest as long as he could ride his sled.. :lmao: All I require is a shower everyday and a private bedroom but who we bunk or share a cabin with does not matter. I guess what I'm saying is we will stay whereever it best meets the needs of the SW crew. I'm going to PM you our cell phone numbers and our home phone # in case you need to speak with us in the up-coming months on this trip , details ect.. Thanks Again, Snow4

If I have missed anybody so far on the attendee list, please pm myself or idooski to get them added. Brian ps> that is right! I talked to Corey today and he is making every effort to make the the ride!! He was sure enough to have me add him to the list.

[attachmentid=27869] :unsure: :whistling: :huh: I want to wrestle one of these.....Nobdy tell Mrs. Snomman.... :devil:

I'll get the caddy and my appetite ready. I tried the jack pine triple this winter and failed ........... I will condition myself all summer and try again this winter :lmao:

I'll get the caddy and my appetite ready. I tried the jack pine triple this winter and failed ........... I will condition myself all summer and try again this winter :lmao: [/b] :bash: :bash: :bash: He really did try folks dove into the burger too hard though, It caught up with him fast. I was there to witness the torcher! :thumbsup:

Probably couldn't handle the little 22oz prime or ribeye either. Can't believe you guys hit the trail after that! Digger

Probably couldn't handle the little 22oz prime or ribeye either. Can't believe you guys hit the trail after that! Digger [/b] Well,,,,,,I will give the 22oz prime a try.......( with a salad of course) LOL ! Snow4

Well,,,,,,I will give the 22oz prime a try.......( with a salad of course) LOL ! Snow4 [/b] Count me in on a prime!

[attachmentid=27869] :unsure: :whistling: :huh: I want to wrestle one of these.....Nobdy tell Mrs. Snomman.... :devil: [/b] Can't promise anything.....Woman bonding you know.. :D Snow4

Mark. Make sure you sled runs this time! I'd like to take a group through the marshes for a shor scenic run and then cut you loose to go play where you want to. It comes out at Indian Lake which is 3 miles wide and 7 miles long and a blast for the high speed lovers! Last trip we saw some good wildlife and even an eagle. Digger [/b] to those that dont know the story...I was a member of the rtyp ride (south captain) my sled made it as far as Digger`s where my stator gave up the ghost (I had a new one on the wall of my garage and had it fixed in a couple of hours once i got home but thats another story lol ) Digger after only meeting me once before ,fed me .boozed me up :dazed: and then took me back to his house and told me to have a nice :sleeping: in his la-z-boy in front of the warm fireplace .handed me the remote to the sattelite T.V. and said if I need anything just call up to the bar where he was working,UNBELIEVABLE This is just the type of people he and his wife Linda are, so this is why my crew is so excited to get back up there .as for me ...I owe Digger and Linda a great big THANKS , Mark

Thanks for the nice words and would hope others would have done the same for ya. Digger

What about me. Who took over after Jack Pine Who rode their sled all the way back to RACO I might have Who hopped in Marks SS and drove all the way back to Manistique I might have Who tried to stay awake on that sleepless ride Hello???? Man did I every suffer . But You know what I would doo anything in the World for my bestest pal Mark Laree known as Snofrog to all of you! :thumbsup: and he knows it!!! How many total miles did I ride and drive that day? That record will never ever be broken!! :lmao: Mark remember those drunken fools that helped us load your sled? :lmao: :lmao:

Well I havent had the chance to sneak in here in a while,,, and man look what I missed!!! This years ride will be the best yet. Each year we have watched this ride turn into the premier ride of the year and we have watched each ride one up the last!!! I know I cant wait for this years ride,,, I dont really care who I bunk up with either AS LONG AS I DONT HAVE OTHERS JUMPING ON ME WHILE I AM SLEEPING!!! LOL Is it time yet???

Well I havent had the chance to sneak in here in a while,,, and man look what I missed!!! This years ride will be the best yet. Each year we have watched this ride turn into the premier ride of the year and we have watched each ride one up the last!!! I know I cant wait for this years ride,,, I dont really care who I bunk up with either AS LONG AS I DONT HAVE OTHERS JUMPING ON ME WHILE I AM SLEEPING!!! LOL Is it time yet??? [/b] Brian, don't worry, I won't be there to jump on you next year. Sorry man, didn't mean to bother your sleep. :D

I think those drunken guys were staying here and didn't make the next days ride! They had headaches, real bad headaches! But they sure had a good time while it lasted. Digger

I think those drunken guys were staying here and didn't make the next days ride! They had headaches, real bad headaches! But they sure had a good time while it lasted. Digger [/b] at least they helped load my dead sled :huh: lol

at least they helped load my dead sled :huh: lol [/b] Rmember the one guy who wanted to start it??? :lmao: You said pull away!!! :lmao:

yep I wasnt going to argue lol .have at it .did he get a full pull in ?

do we pay ahead of time or just when we get there ?

do we pay ahead of time or just when we get there ? [/b] About 60 days ahead of time we are going to start taking deposits and/or payment for the whole week or time you are going to be there. I would very much like to have everyone paid in full before they get there so that I can enjoy more free time there and not have to worry about collecting money from everyone. I'm open to suggestions!

I will be there for the entire week!!! :thumbsup: Is it time yet! :bash:

I will be there for the entire week!!! :thumbsup: Is it time yet! :bash: [/b] Me too! Maybe more!

Me too! Maybe more! [/b] More is good........ Maybe we could sneek off together somewhere! I could show you a few tricks!!! :thumbsup: Now don't get the wrong idea Keith! :wink: Keith wanna put up a special poll to see who will be in for The Long haul? Who's in for the entire week type of thang? :!: Never to early to get the job done I SAY!

More is good........ Maybe we could sneek off together somewhere! I could show you a few tricks!!! :thumbsup: Now don't get the wrong idea Keith! :wink: Keith wanna put up a special poll to see who will be in for The Long haul? Who's in for the entire week type of thang? :!: Never to early to get the job done I SAY! [/b] :huh: Were in for a least the full 5 days and more than likely 6 days. :thumbsup: Is it time yet? :whistling:where is that burger?

yep I wasnt going to argue lol .have at it .did he get a full pull in ? [/b] Didn't he fall backwards and almost cracked his skull wide open! w00t

More is good........ Maybe we could sneek off together somewhere! I could show you a few tricks!!! :thumbsup: Now don't get the wrong idea Keith! :wink: Keith wanna put up a special poll to see who will be in for The Long haul? Who's in for the entire week type of thang? :!: Never to early to get the job done I SAY! [/b] Sure... be my guest. Maybe it should be in General with a link back to here in case there are those that haven't seen it yet.

We will most definetly be there the whole week probably a couple more days even. Snowmutt and I are only going to ride on our Anniversary this Dec 28th instead of the whole week. We want to save our vacation time for this trip and we both already have it off.......So all is good :thumbsup: for us. Snow4

What is the Charity we are riding for and can we get started on that early?? Just wondering how all that works. Snow4

What is the Charity we are riding for and can we get started on that early?? Just wondering how all that works. Snow4 [/b] :huh: Being new to this we also were wondering how it worked? :unsure: SWRules

We're about 95% sure that the charity is going to be research for the cure to breast cancer. That could change, but it really doesn't matter. The rest still works the same. We also do a canned food drive. We are going to ask that all of you bring anything you can spare to donate to a local group. Digger is going to work on who to give that to for us. I want a truckload to donate this year. What we do is go around to different dealers, distributers, and manufacturers and ask for donations to be raffled off. That is something that many of us can get involved in and I hope that some of you will. If you would like to hit up your local dealer, please get with one of us to get a letter about the ride to take with you. We don't have it done yet, but we just have to change last years a little and it will be ready. Another idea that I would like to throw out there is the $20 grab bag that MikeD came up with for the Cochrane ride this year. I think it was a great idea! You could pre-order a $20 grab bag (it was well worth it) that has a bunch of doodads (donated) in it along with 5 raffle tickets included. The $20 went to the charity along with the proceeds from the sale of the rest of the raffle tickets. We also did a 50/50 raffle with the proceeds from that going to SW and we would like to consider doing that again. Corey will be there to recieve it this time. Well that is the outline of the charity and money raising for the event. If you have anything you think we should do differently or if you have other ideas, please don't be shy. We are open to anything (almost). Hope that all makes sense.

That sounds good ! Rick and I will be happy to take a letter to our dealer ( Nor-Ride) and ask for donations..Mike is a good guy over there.

We will not be coming empty handed either... I don't have a dealer... and the one that I have too deal with is a j#@k! So I will start collecting can goods( try to raise money too) in the near future! A lot of people I work with are big into riding so they should be good for somethig. :lmao: I know that snowoman( Jennifer) will figure out something she is good at that. Family should be good for some sort of donation. :huh: I'am looking forward to meeting eatch and everyone of you!!!! :thumbsup: SWRules

Another month gone is another month closer!

If I have missed anybody so far on the attendee list, please pm myself or idooski to get them added. Brian ps> that is right! I talked to Corey today and he is making every effort to make the the ride!! He was sure enough to have me add him to the list. [/b] I am dissapointed in the list, I see not one soul from North of the border on it. :(

I am dissapointed in the list, I see not one soul from North of the border on it. :( [/b] It's early yet. MikeD is coming, even if I have to hogtie him at the golf outing and keep him until the ride!! :D

I am dissapointed in the list, I see not one soul from North of the border on it. :( [/b] mlabudda, that shouldn't surprise you. I have not seen one person "North of the border" on any rides I have been on. God knows, our economy would love to see them come as well as most of the members on this site including myself would love to see our neighbors to the north. Perhaps, you should ask them why? I would be interested in knowing the answer to that myself, but I think I already know. :D

for one most people can only go on one BIG trip a year. if i lived closer to Ontario or Michgan i would be there in a heart beat, but i cant see myself driving 24 hours to go sledding. well maybe in 15 years when the kids are grown up and moved out.

for one most people can only go on one BIG trip a year. if i lived closer to Ontario or Michgan i would be there in a heart beat, but i cant see myself driving 24 hours to go sledding. well maybe in 15 years when the kids are grown up and moved out. [/b] I understand 24 hrs cooley, that is a long trek to make no matter what. But we have a lot of members closer then that. JT and I went 14 hours to Cochrane and I don't regret a minute of it.... well perhaps the 45 minutes we were stopped on the road waiting for the truck driver to get pulled out of the ditch on the way home. We will wait and see.. like Keith said it is early :cool:

I understand 24 hrs cooley, that is a long trek to make no matter what. But we have a lot of members closer then that. JT and I went 14 hours to Cochrane and I don't regret a minute of it.... well perhaps the 45 minutes we were stopped on the road waiting for the truck driver to get pulled out of the ditch on the way home. We will wait and see.. like Keith said it is early :cool: [/b] I regret all day Sunday after drinking rum until 4 AM. :bash: :crazy: :lmao:

I regret all day Sunday after drinking rum until 4 AM. :bash: :crazy: :lmao: [/b] you should know better by now Keith

I regret all day Sunday after drinking rum until 4 AM. :bash: :crazy: :lmao: [/b] I am SO with you on that one.... :lmao:

I have a completed ride letter, but I havent had a chance to get it sent out. I want to keep track of everyone that I send the letter too along with a list of people/business's that each person will be contacting so we do not end up with 4 different members walking into the same dealership. With the rain we had today and the forcast for the rest of the week, it appears I may have the weekend off!!!! If this is the case, I will have a few minutes to sit down and get the ride letter sent out to those who need it. Keith, I will be giving you a call tonight (I hope) Dave, You guys didnt upset me at all by coming in late and surprising me,,,, LOL,,,, I think I thought it was as funny as you guys did. I will say I was whipped at the end of the week though as I had very little sleep before coming up, not much sleep while I was there,,,, Why wont you be attending this years ride though?? You cant miss out on it,,, you have been to the last 2 and you dont want to miss out on the good times we have!!!

if Corey is going I am in. I am in anyhow. :thumbsup:

Well I hate to say this but since the snow left us this is the first time I have been to the page. Seeing this gave me a brain freeze and put a smile on my face. Count me in. I cant miss a annual ride.

Dave , whats this :confused: . not going to go? I have some time to talk you into it :thumbsup:

OooooHH Yeah!!!! These dates are perfect!!!! I don't have my boy that week!! I'm in for the whole week + an extra night or two!! Ofcourse this year I'll be doing no stunts in the icy parking lot.....I think my tail bone is finally back to normal! Yes the new kitty will be there...THE MARMALADE CAT!!!!

OooooHH Yeah!!!! These dates are perfect!!!! I don't have my boy that week!! I'm in for the whole week + an extra night or two!! Ofcourse this year I'll be doing no stunts in the icy parking lot.....I think my tail bone is finally back to normal! Yes the new kitty will be there...THE MARMALADE CAT!!!! [/b] I will bring the g.t. 600 for one of you cat guys to ride, :lmao: while yours is down. better watch it I might have just jinxed myself. :wink:

OooooHH Yeah!!!! These dates are perfect!!!! I don't have my boy that week!! I'm in for the whole week + an extra night or two!! Ofcourse this year I'll be doing no stunts in the icy parking lot.....I think my tail bone is finally back to normal! Yes the new kitty will be there...THE MARMALADE CAT!!!! [/b] I signed you up Scott and you never new it! :lmao:

We're up to 26 already and the riding season isn't even over for some luck souls on this board. We should be able to reach at least 40 members this time as I don't even see some SW faithful even on the list yet. :thumbsup: Boondocking anyone?? :inlove:

Boondocking anyone?? :inlove: [/b] Would love to.... :thumbsup:

Boondocking anyone?? :inlove: [/b] Doo I make the cut??? :crazy:

Doo I make the cut??? :crazy: [/b] Of corse Dude, If you ride that new Gade like you rode your ZX then your worthy, just don't baby it like JT :lmao:

Of corse Dude, If you ride that new Gade like you rode your ZX then your worthy, just don't baby it like JT :lmao: [/b] did you buy a snobunje?

did you buy a snobunje? [/b] ScottMc did so we have access to it! :thumbsup: He used it on our last trip! :thumbsup:

Doo I make the cut??? :crazy: [/b] I wanna play tooooooo!! :whistling: :wink: :undercover: :undercover:

I wanna play tooooooo!! :whistling: :wink: :undercover: :undercover: [/b] And you shall my friend! :thumbsup: Thank God your sled is a longtrack now! :thumbsup:

And you shall my friend! :thumbsup: Thank God your sled is a longtrack now! :thumbsup: [/b] I have a POS short track, guess I will just stay at the lodge POS = positronic overdrive suspension lol

I have a POS short track, guess I will just stay at the lodge POS = positronic overdrive suspension lol [/b] could be worse lol , Diggers place serves up a mean Coke& rum trust me :p

Get those sleds ready! If we get to hit those marshes, you're gunna have to ride em like four wheelers!!!!!!!!!!!!! Might have to use my secret differential lock. No trails out there!!! Digger

Get those sleds ready! If we get to hit those marshes, you're gunna have to ride em like four wheelers!!!!!!!!!!!!! Might have to use my secret differential lock. No trails out there!!! Digger [/b] TRAILS? We don't need no stinkin trails!

[attachmentid=28058][attachmentid=28059] TRAILS? We don't need no stinkin trails! Oh @ 6'0 and 285 lbs I need a trail :cussing: I guess bigger is not always better :lmao: So unless someone has a sled with a blown bigblock I think boondocking is not going to be my forte' :huh: [/b]

at 6ft and 285 I think I just found the guy that will throw my sled out of the hole.

:huh: As long as it's not a V-max 4... :dazed:

Does anyone else get all giddy inside when they think of this event?? Like a kid on Christmas Eve, that's me.. :D SWRules :inlove: Snow4

Does anyone else get all giddy inside when they think of this event?? Like a kid on Christmas Eve, that's me.. :D SWRules :inlove: Snow4 [/b] Yep! In fact, I think I'm going to have to get me some Valium in bulk to get me through the summer! :crazy:

Does anyone else get all giddy inside when they think of this event?? Like a kid on Christmas Eve, that's me.. :D SWRules :inlove: Snow4 [/b] I am going to try and stop in at Diggers Labor Day weekend before I head over to Drummond, Is for my 13th Annual Rock trip! :thumbsup: The Rock is a awesome golf course on the Island. I wonder if digger plays maybe we could smack some around his place! w00t I'm sure will talk about the stateside ride! :thumbsup: Got some good planning in the works. Can someone say Chatam Ice caves! :wink: And who knows what other kind of deviltry will think up on! :sly: Man is is time yet! :bash:

I can't wait either :lookaround: Good thing I have golf and my vintage project to keep me busy. I think I might be driving SnoWoman crazy w00t with all the snowmobile stuff, she is not use to me being like a little kid. I usually don't get to worked up about anything but this has my full attention. SWRules

Behind cabin three is a fire pit. Beside the fire pit there is a pile of wood that just keeps getting bigger and bigger! I don't do the golf thing any more. Something just had to go and since they got upset when I used my four wheeler as a golf cart I deceided they were far too stuffy for me. The last round I played I did shoot six birdies: 3 ducks, 2 geese, and one pheasant. They said something about red neck, and I said no it's a ring neck! They just weren't very smart folks at all. Digger

Behind cabin three is a fire pit. Beside the fire pit there is a pile of wood that just keeps getting bigger and bigger! I don't do the golf thing any more. Something just had to go and since they got upset when I used my four wheeler as a golf cart I deceided they were far too stuffy for me. The last round I played I did shoot six birdies: 3 ducks, 2 geese, and one pheasant. They said something about red neck, and I said no it's a ring neck! They just weren't very smart folks at all. Digger [/b] You're just having too much fun this morning aren't you? :lmao: Yep, we're planning to have a big bonfire one night after dinner. Digger is working his butt off to stock up on enough wood to get him throught the summer and have enough left for us to have a fire during the ride. We are also going to have a drag strip groomed right on the property if it plays out that we have enough room. Anyone in? heh heh

Behind cabin three is a fire pit. Beside the fire pit there is a pile of wood that just keeps getting bigger and bigger! I don't do the golf thing any more. Something just had to go and since they got upset when I used my four wheeler as a golf cart I deceided they were far too stuffy for me. The last round I played I did shoot six birdies: 3 ducks, 2 geese, and one pheasant. They said something about red neck, and I said no it's a ring neck! They just weren't very smart folks at all. Digger [/b] oooooooooh and ahhhhhhhh I want to be in Cabin 3 ! Your such a tease Digger, geeeez I'm giddy enough without thinking about a fire pit after a good day's ride. :inlove: :inlove: Nothing like cooking a marshmallow on a fire in the winter :inlove: Snow4

oooooooooh and ahhhhhhhh I want to be in Cabin 3 ! Your such a tease Digger, geeeez I'm giddy enough without thinking about a fire pit after a good day's ride. :inlove: :inlove: Nothing like cooking a marshmallow on a fire in the winter :inlove: Snow4 [/b] Have you guys ever been to Boon, Michigan? It's northwest of Cadillac, northeast of my cabin in Irons. They have a fire pit out behind the General Store and Filling Station in the pines. There is a shelter ring of trees around it to protect it from the wind and a pile of wood at the beginning of the season that won't quit. The fire burns non-stop all winter. What a great way to take off the chill for a few.

it was pretty funny last summer my cousin a freinds and i were having a fire and the cop came and said we had to put it out cause it was to big it might have been over 12 feet in diamter but it sure was nice and after about 5 minute talking to the cop he said screw it and sat down with us for a hlaf hour of course this was in a little town in the middle of nowhere on a wednesday night put it was funny

I'm in on the dragracing! :D I wish you would have said something sooner.... I would have kept the V-Max 4 :cussing: That Thing flew! :whistling:

Go to this special thread I have made just for all of us! :thumbsup: Jack Pine Lodge Area Pictures (http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=62828) Go here to see and post pictures of the area around the Jack Pine Lodge.

Have you guys ever been to Boon, Michigan? It's northwest of Cadillac, northeast of my cabin in Irons. They have a fire pit out behind the General Store and Filling Station in the pines. There is a shelter ring of trees around it to protect it from the wind and a pile of wood at the beginning of the season that won't quit. The fire burns non-stop all winter. What a great way to take off the chill for a few. [/b] Thanks for the tip, a fire is always a good way to meet fellow snowmobilers and take a break for a few. Since my parents bought that home in Traverse City we are still trying to learn the area and I'm sure that is well within the limits of where we would ride. Problem is, I have been spoiled by the U.P and just love to get up there any chance I can get. :thumbsup: but for a weekend get-a-way Traverse City area works too....Heck anywhere there is enough snow right? Snow4

http://www.boontownusa.com/ its off topic but will let you see the place. I have been visiting that place for many ,many years. first trip there I still remember looking from the back of a 74 merc sr/440.

Go to this special thread I have made just for all of us! :thumbsup: Jack Pine Lodge Area Pictures (http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=62828) Go here to see and post pictures of the area around the Jack Pine Lodge. [/b] Wow!! :thumbsup: Those are some awesomes pics... I can't wait to get up there with Snowman & the rest of you to check it out. It reminds of some of the sights I saw during my 7 years at Tech. (No... :lol: I'm not a doctor, just a BSME from Mich Tech in Houghton.) And the bonfire just warms my spirits all the more! :D Who can beat a nice fire? Is it time yet? :wink: Thank goodness my vacation reuest has already been approved!

I added Digger Dan and myself to the list. It would be a sin to miss this event. Can't wait!!!!!!

just a BSME from Mich Tech in Houghton.) [/b] A mechanical eng from tech eh. BSCE from UT here.

I added Digger Dan and myself to the list. It would be a sin to miss this event. Can't wait!!!!!! [/b] I'm glad to hear that Pete. You just can't help yourself once you've been to one of these rides can you? :D

Way to go Petey!!! Now, can we actually ride together this year.... :D

Way to go Petey!!! Now, can we actually ride together this year.... :D [/b] Hey JT,its not my fault you can't keep up :hallo1:

w00t Only 32 weeks to go !!! Let's start the countdown... :whistling: SWRules

don't rush it to much. the fire kitty is going through some transformations. i'll need all the time i can get.

Hmmm, transformation huh??? What is it???? a stronger front bumper to bump draft with me?

why isnt snow4brains, numbrone, and mikeadoo on the list yet??? Lets start getting some names on this list,,,, digger is getting some hotels lined up down the road in case we overflow his place,,, well lets fill those hotels up also!!! Cant wait to get back up there again this year. I see there are some new names on the list for this year,,, It seems that every year, we get EVERYONE that has attended the previous years as well as a couple of new names,,, and this ride kinda sucks you right in,,, once you have attended one, you will make it every year. It really is that much fun!!! Cant wait to see you all there Brian

I have a quick question for anyone that has been to the lodge. Being that I am in a wheelchair, is there a cabin that would be accessable for me or should I be planning on getting a room in town? I dont want to get there and end up not fitting in doorways or into the bathroom. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

I am sure we we will have you covered Fred,,,, There will be enough of us there that we can give you a hand when you need it,,,, We aint gonna let you miss this one now!!!!

why isnt snow4brains, numbrone, and mikeadoo on the list yet??? [/b] Brian, I been keep'in an eye on this thread but so far it looks like everyone has riding partners. I'am in the same situation as last year. Everyone I have talked to wont take a week off to come up. I want to leave on Sunday sometime before noon and come home no later than the following Saturday. I have a nice 4 wheeler and 2 place covered trailer and need a riding partner to help pay for gas expences. I really prefer to drive as I carry a lot of extra junk just in case. Looks like the rooms are going to be split up with snore's and non [I snore] so thats fine with me. Just dont want to be in a room with a bunch of young guys that want to raise hell all night "not as young as I used to be" hehe. Not going to whine like a pup like last year and only going to say it once so anyone wanting a ride give me a PM...........Mike

I am sure we we will have you covered Fred,,,, There will be enough of us there that we can give you a hand when you need it,,,, We aint gonna let you miss this one now!!!! [/b] I am working on another place right close to here. How wide is the chair? Do you need full handicapped facilities? Please let me know what you need and we will come up with exactly that! Drop me a mail jackpinelodge@hughes.net Digger

don't rush it to much. the fire kitty is going through some transformations. i'll need all the time i can get. [/b] Yes please don't rush it.. I still have to sick girls in the garage and don't plan on getting to them for a few more months. What are you doing there Jake? I have a quick question for anyone that has been to the lodge. Being that I am in a wheelchair, is there a cabin that would be accessable for me or should I be planning on getting a room in town? I dont want to get there and end up not fitting in doorways or into the bathroom. Any input would be greatly appreciated. [/b] Will give you a hand Fred if it comes to that and you know it. Just don't make me rush out of bed in the middle of the night with a hangover :ohmy: Not going to whine like a pup like last year and only going to say it once so anyone wanting a ride give me a PM...........Mike [/b] will keep you in mind Mike, but I raise hell at night. only get away a few times a year from the wife and kid. :devil:

Mikey, you better be here this year!!!! We'll figure out a way to get you up this year. As for Budda, I can vouch he parties like a rock star!!!! w00t

Mikey, you better be here this year!!!! We'll figure out a way to get you up this year. As for Budda, I can vouch he parties like a rock star!!!! w00t [/b] I never knew Budda was a Rock Star! :lmao:

kinda reminds of mick jagger. hehe just some upgrades. i'll have a pic when it's close to being done.

Hi Digger....See ya in a week :thumbsup: ...looking forward to meeting you! w00t SWRules

Same here, weather is great, had frost two nights ago. Digger

Same here, weather is great, had frost two nights ago. Digger [/b] So... we should bring the sleds with us? :lmao: Looking forward to meeting you & checking out the place... even if there's no snow. See ya Friday! :thumbsup:

So... we should bring the sleds with us? :lmao: Looking forward to meeting you & checking out the place... even if there's no snow. See ya Friday! :thumbsup: [/b] Grass Drags only! Have to fight for space with the quads right now though. Digger

Boondocking anyone?? :inlove: [/b] I am soooooo in!!!!

Oh yeah.....IS IT TIME YET?????

I am soooooo in!!!! [/b] Don't forget about little ole me! :wink: Got the new Gade Scott! :thumbsup:

The snowpeoples (snoman & woman) are spending the night here tonite. Told them to check out the wood pile that is started. They said they played golf with Dave and was it Mark? And they did relay the hi's! Geeze, it was in the 80's up hereand no snow banks to jump in to cool off. Digger

The snowpeoples (snoman & woman) are spending the night here tonite. Told them to check out the wood pile that is started. They said they played golf with Dave and was it Mark? And they did relay the hi's! Geeze, it was in the 80's up hereand no snow banks to jump in to cool off. Digger [/b] Hi Digger I miss you!!! :inlove: LOL

Well I have my own personal paramedic so that is covered. My chair is 28 1/2 inches wide, call it 29 and we are golden. Just remember when measuring a door you cant go from door frame to door frame. You gotta go from door frame to the door when its open. That extra 2 to 2 1/2 inches has messed me up quite a few times.

214 day's till we all ride together... :D Snow4

214 day's till we all ride together... :D Snow4 [/b] O My God Snow4 you are Sick!!! :thumbsup:

:huh: That would be 5136 hours or 308,160 minutes !!! :lookaround: How sick am I Dave?

lol

That is way too bloody long...... :dazed:

I'm dreaming of a white winter, just like the ones we use to have... Just think. The leaves will be changing in a few months. The air will have a crisp chill to it, and before you know it, little white flakes will start to fall from the heavens. Once again, the sweet smell of 2 stroke will be in the air and the roar of our favorite past time will once be at our thumb tips again! Boy, I can't wait! Brian

I'm dreaming of a white winter, just like the ones we use to have... Just think. The leaves will be changing in a few months. The air will have a crisp chill to it, and before you know it, little white flakes will start to fall from the heavens. Once again, the sweet smell of 2 stroke will be in the air and the roar of our favorite past time will once be at our thumb tips again! Boy, I can't wait! Brian [/b] On the negative side.......................The home heating bills will soar,,the Christmas bills will pile up,,the salt will be eating my truck and I will have to start getting up real early to plow the streets. HELL YES I CANT WAIT!!!! :lol:

Mike, that seems like a fair trade to me,,,, I would gladly get up and plow snow EVERY morning just so I could ride EVERY night!!!

OK... Imagine its Jan 23rd.. we have all rested from our journey's and are ready to ride.. The temp is about 18 degrees and it's forcasted to be 25 for a high.. :thumbsup: It's partly cloudy because the lake effect hammered all night long and is moving out of the area, there is easily 9 inches of new powder on top of a great base.. :thumbsup: We head out and bust some new tracks on the nicely groomed, snow covered trails.. ahhhhhhhhhh,, ahhhhhhhhh, ahhhhhhhhhh, OK, OK, I'm just a little ill :D Snow4

:huh: That would be 5136 hours or 308,160 minutes !!! :lookaround: How sick am I Dave? [/b] Now thats really insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Think I saw some snowshoes on a mosquito this morning!!!! That's a good thing. Digger

Mike, that seems like a fair trade to me,,,, I would gladly get up and plow snow EVERY morning just so I could ride EVERY night!!! [/b] Naa, after you plow all day the fun factor just isnt there, unless you have a brand new sled to try out.

OK... Imagine its Jan 23rd..........hammered all night long [/b] HAMMERED.. did I hear Hammered? that would be JT and me after a good long hard day of riding. Dahmer, get a couple people and get your butt down here, sorry to inform you that at this time I will not be able to make the Cochrane rendezvous.. (no spellcheck, believe that?)

What do you mean you can't make Cochrane???? Dahmer, I've made the 15 hour trip the last two years, should only about 9 or 10 hours for you to get your Canuck a** to the States ride. You in? :thumbsup: I'll make sure to bring some Crue....

I think I saw snow in the forcast.... :bash: Is it time yet? Only 4,872 hours or 292,320 minutes or 17,539,200 seconds! :huh: I know Dave.... I'm sick w00t [attachmentid=28502]

I think I saw snow in the forcast.... :bash: Is it time yet? Only 4,872 hours or 292,320 minutes or 17,539,200 seconds! :huh: I know Dave.... I'm sick w00t [attachmentid=28502] [/b] Hey..... Nice pic I remember that day w/ JasonF and RenegadeMike! Man I wish it was time! :bash:

Hey..... Nice pic I remember that day w/ JasonF and RenegadeMike! Man I wish it was time! :bash: [/b] I had to go back and look at the pic, didn't even relize that is was me in the photo :p I was is the low 40's last Wednesday night when where on the west side last week. Really gets you pumped :devil:

w00t Is it time yet? SWRules [attachmentid=28544]

w00t Is it time yet? SWRules [attachmentid=28544] [/b] Tic Tock Tic Tock........................ :bash:

Okay....Yes I am also excited for this ride!!! But there are lots of good things between now and then. Here is the schedule for the next 6 months: Remainder of July and August: the boat is in the water as much as possible. Yes you are all invited to come along. Yes there is a beer charge for a cruise though! The tan is kicken this year!!! September: Get deer camp in Arenac county Mi ready for deer season and hunt Bear in the DA UP!!!!!!! :D :D October: Archery season; spend many days sitting in a tree looking for just the right buck! Try to get back on the water to take a few ducks! w00t w00t November: The RUT and Rifle season.......Yes that is more deer hunting!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: December: Yes the trails are open..... BUT, headed to Adams county Illinois on yet another quest for a Booner Buck! Christmas!!! New years!!! Then bring on the snow........The Marmalade Kitty will be laying down some tracks!!!!!

Add snow prowler to the list.. :thumbsup: He says he's going to try to make it.. < Cheer's snow prowler> This is going to be great !! What was that Dave?? Tick Tock, Tick Tock ?? :D Snow4

Where do I sighn up for this ride? Looks like i can make it. And lokking forword to meeting all of you. I just have to figure out where I'm going and how to get there. :D

Where do I sighn up for this ride? Looks like i can make it. And lokking forword to meeting all of you. I just have to figure out where I'm going and how to get there. :D [/b] Tell the man Dave :thumbsup: .....work your computer magic. :unsure: I would but I'm lucky enough to just get to the website! :lmao:

Tell the man Dave :thumbsup: .....work your computer magic. :unsure: I would but I'm lucky enough to just get to the website! :lmao: [/b] He's already contacted me about snowman. :thumbsup: :D

I can see you already put me on the list. THANKS. :D Now I realy can't wait for winter.

Ok I amgoing on the SW Ride, but it's also stated a CHARITY RIDE. Im just curiuse on the charity part. Whats the charity part? :confused: And how does that work?

I believe we are sticking with breast cancer again this year. Last year seemed to go very well. As for the charity part, I came up with a ride letter that was sent out to various companies for donations. We then have a raffle at the ride with all the proceeds going to the charity. We did very well the last 2 years with our stateside ride and I feel that this year we will see even better numbers. There are a lot of things in the works for the different door prizes, some I dont really want to try to list yet as they are not set in stone,,, but I will say that there will be some REALLY NICE prizes there to be won.

I believe we are sticking with breast cancer again this year. Last year seemed to go very well. As for the charity part, I came up with a ride letter that was sent out to various companies for donations. We then have a raffle at the ride with all the proceeds going to the charity. We did very well the last 2 years with our stateside ride and I feel that this year we will see even better numbers. There are a lot of things in the works for the different door prizes, some I dont really want to try to list yet as they are not set in stone,,, but I will say that there will be some REALLY NICE prizes there to be won. [/b] That sounds like a real good reason for the charity. :) I will be glad and it will be an HONER to particatate.

I already have the go ahead from work... they are letting me put out a box for non-perishable goods! :thumbsup: SWRules

I will put one ( a box ) up at work as well and I'm sure Rick can gather something from work.. How and Where do we get this letter ?? We wish to take it to our Dealer, well possibly a couple of dealers but how does the letter thing work? Have we ever had a pledge thing for miles ?? I don't know even 2cents a mile for a particular day would generate some money for the Charity. I was looking at the pics up top of this page..........it's so HOT today I seriously could and would stick my head in a snow bank :p and love it ! 97 tomorrow......heat index in the 100's. :bash: Snow4

I will put one ( a box ) up at work as well and I'm sure Rick can gather something from work.. [/b] It all helps :thumbsup: How and Where do we get this letter ?? We wish to take it to our Dealer, well possibly a couple of dealers but how does the letter thing work? [/b] Talk to Brian, Brian and Keith.. puree, mxzwfo and Keith Have we ever had a pledge thing for miles ?? I don't know even 2cents a mile for a particular day would generate some money for the Charity. [/b] A few of us did this for the RTYP trip and it was for SW I was looking at the pics up top of this page..........it's so HOT today I seriously could and would stick my head in a snow bank :p and love it ! 97 tomorrow......heat index in the 100's. :bash: [/b] trust me Mark and I were thinkin the same thing around the 5th hole

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:

guess I really didnt get into the canned food coverage,,,, for those who havent rode with us before, we also bring canned goods that are donated to a local food bank. The first year we did fair,,,, last year was very impressive,,, I would bet that this year will top all!!! Dave,,, I didnt realize that the DZ was still around,,, I thought that with Ronnie selling everything out to the dealer in Toledo that the DZ was done and gone,,,, fill me in on what Rob has going on,,, is it more than just a repair shop of sorts??

Quick update on Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Foundation.....Snowmobileworld.com was listed for the $500 contribution that we made last ride in their program for their golf outing and tennis tournament. Let's try to make it a $1000.00 this year.....

Dave,,, I didnt realize that the DZ was still around,,, I thought that with Ronnie selling everything out to the dealer in Toledo that the DZ was done and gone,,,, fill me in on what Rob has going on,,, is it more than just a repair shop of sorts?? [/b] Ron Zellar did sell the business it is gone.That was DZ BARN!!!! Now Rob and Sam have opened up a new shop on ST RT 51 Check out their new business card. I am trying to get Rob to join S.W. :thumbsup: Later Dave

guess I really didnt get into the canned food coverage,,,, for those who havent rode with us before, we also bring canned goods that are donated to a local food bank. The first year we did fair,,,, last year was very impressive,,, I would bet that this year will top all!!! Dave,,, I didnt realize that the DZ was still around,,, I thought that with Ronnie selling everything out to the dealer in Toledo that the DZ was done and gone,,,, fill me in on what Rob has going on,,, is it more than just a repair shop of sorts?? [/b] Is there a set date & time for the canned goods, or do we just bring it with us on the SW Ride?

Just bring it with you to the ride! Brian

Just bring it with you to the ride! Brian [/b] I deffenatly can do that. :thumbsup: