Wildbill
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10 hours ago, coolbane said:
This seems to be a widespread problem at the moment and will result in many multi-use trails remaining closed this winter.
It seems the OFSC's insurance company has requested some changes to land use agreements,. These changes are not palatable to landowners such as towns and conservation authorities.
Can someone shed some light on what the issue is?
The OFSC insurance is ONLY insuring snowmobile use not supplying free insurance for non OFSC users such as hikers and skiers.
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The problem is bigger than us just watch how little respect there is and how much entitlement
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1 hour ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said:
Facebook post just now.
Testing out a new prototype snowmobile today. Seats 2 comfortably in leather captains chairs. 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Heated seats, rear view mirrors, in-dash DVD player/touch screen, and tinted windows all come standard with the deluxe cold weather package.
lol bet that you still have to wear a helmet
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I seriously doubt that any trails will open soon
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that looks cool
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4 minutes ago, Yukon Cornelious said:
Same group I believe, but that was put to an abrupt hault. It would now seem both user groups are in the same page.
I think that our pres is still pissed
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Not sure who it was but one group just took trails in Dwight without working with the snowmobile club a few years back not cool
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They are trying to get new land use it is an awesome trail
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Sledders SWAP MEET !!!
Do you have sled stuff or sleds that you want to sell? Well then do it ! We will help you and help the local food bank too!
Bring your sledding stuff to one of our TWO locations from 9-2 on December the 21st drop off a donation for the local food bank of a non perishable good. SELL YOUR STUFF !
The staff and ownership at Rosseau Road Powersports and Marine are proud to be a part of the communities that we are involved in. For over 28 years we have been serving Parry Sound and Muskoka and giving back.
The Port Sydney location at 21 South Mary Lake road will be accepting donations for The Table food bank in Huntsville
The Parry Sound location at 25 Blackstone and Crane Lake road in Seguin Ontario will be accepting donations for Harvest Share.
Together lets have fun swap your sled stuff and help those that need it.
To preregister email sales@rosseauroad.ca or call 705-746-4704 for Port Sydney or 705-378-5217 for Parry Sound
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8 hours ago, gtserider said:
That pic reminds me of old Vic Martin,sunk his Oly in Ingolsby channel 3 times .Not hard to find as the lights would stay on.Daughter was a bar keep at the Rockcliff. You do remember some of those irresponsible? times.
mostly they tell me that I had a good time
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That is an Evinrude
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10 hours ago, revrnd said:
Yes, not a 120 cc sled.
I am amused that some seem to think that anyone would put a 65 hp engine in a production mini sled
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1 hour ago, revrnd said:
Plus the Freestyle (2 round headlights) was FUGLY.
you guys do realize that this is a small full sized machine like the jag or the indy lite was right?
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11 hours ago, Yukon Cornelious said:
Must be a valid/certified Motorized snow vehicle and be insured...
it will be
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10 hours ago, revrnd said:
It just seems that after there was a lot of turnover @ Barrie & things seemed to be settled down, tbe CEO moves on, starting the search for a CEO all over again.
Hopefully you guys are correct in saying that the Board is working well, the transition goes well & the new person doesn't 'upset the apple cart' upon their hiring.
honestly it is working the best that it ever has
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16 hours ago, Canuck said:
I keep thinking that as our 'range' extends, we bypass places.
Sprucedale was a natural stop (tm-STG) from Parry Sound. Now I'm there in a flash (ahem) and Kearney feels like a natural destination.
Same thing heading north from our cottage on Six Mile Lake. Gravenhurst was a haul...trails got way better and we now by-pass Gravenhurst and stop in Bracebridge or Huntsville.
Add the range of some sleds and you're flying by places you once stopped at.
Just IMO, and realize that if I bypass Gravenhurst riding north, someone heading from the north will bypass their town and land in Gravenhurst. All good in the end. But our destinations have certainly changed. Heck, Bonfield>Mattawa (lunch) > Bonfield would've been at the edge of comfort for wifey and I years ago. Now it seems easy. Actually go for a toot further south after completing that loop in a day. Sleds are better, suspension more forgiving, trails are wider, better signed and just easier to ride.
It's almost like the highway freeway model has come to Ontario sledding. And I sense more changes to dining & gas will follow. It wasn't just the Sprucedale hotel's 'issues' - there are other choices, not too far away.
Maybe but now people come from farther away to make Sprucedale a destination . It was always busy even when it was a hell hole
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1 hour ago, slomo said:
Really nothing to worry about revrnd....plenty of politicians also leave for various reasons "to spend more time with their families".
1 hour ago, slomo said:Really nothing to worry about revrnd....plenty of politicians also leave for various reasons "to spend more time with their families".
The fact that Ryan is willing and welcome to stick around to help with the transition speaks volumes about him and the current OFSC board
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58 minutes ago, Nunz said:
From what we were told he is going to help out his family's business, I can totally respect that.
That indeed is the truth
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2 minutes ago, revrnd said:
The churn that has gone on cant be good. Someone is just brought up to speed & then they leave.
How does that reflect on the organization when outside contacts in the industry & Queens Park see a revolving door of staffers?
It was nothing to do with the OFSC it was Ryan decision due to pressures outside of the OFSC and he is helping Large with the transition I am proud to have worked with RYAN and I hope to work with him again. The board of the OFSC is the best ever. Please stop and remember that I am as far from a yes man as can exist these folks are doing well. (no I do not have meds)
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It was nothing bad at all we wish him well in his future the OFSC has never had better directors and executive
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4 hours ago, SlowTouringGuy said:
That is why I try not to say “never”.
Sadly, the McManus General Store closed last December. It was a dandy !
I really liked that place as well
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11 hours ago, SlowTouringGuy said:
For someone who is Very Careful about saying “never”, I “strongly doubt” I will EVER go back in that place.
even with yet another set of owners?
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I wonder how many lives could be saved if more folks had first aid?
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1 hour ago, revrnd said:
That's good to hear Bill. You've been careful what you've told us in the past, but not impressed nonetheless.
Hopefully it returns to the destination it once was.
Good folks trying very hard it be a long haul for them however I feel that they need some support as well as deserving it
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Midland/GBSR Trails closed
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It is not the government it is the insurance companies and lawsuits that are causing the problems. For a fact the biggest cutbacks ever to the trail system were by the last Liberal governments. Dougy has actually increased funding.