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OK, you take HH out of the equation, would it be possible to make it up to Chapleau from the Soo w/ a 4S? This might get the ball rolling on TOP F being reopened north of Chapleau. Otherwise, D'ville & Wawa are on the far end of D15. You might get people staging in Wawa (that's if the US riders come back), but not too many folks are going to ride down from Hearst, stay the night & turn around to run the same trail back. I guess I can consider myself lucky to ridden thru there. Missinabie and M'wadge are 2 other places I've ridden thru in the past that are more or less off the grid nowadays.

Don't forget these were the same guys that whined for years about the 'doo RV motors using a primer for starting... Those of us that had them knew the drill & could start them in our sleep.

Off & on flurries right now.

Exactly. There are some people that can't believe that those of us that volunteer our labour are doing it for free. When I've made stuff for the club, the material is ordered on a district PO & my time in the shop. I guess I could bill them for the MIG gas & wire

I know our president has told us we can put in for mileage and or gas for our saws, ATVs/UTVs. I'm going to submit a bill for the gas I used trimming some trees back on a ride or what I used in my Ranger putting some new signs up? I can't be bothered like I said. Just my part in helping out. Very true Bill. That being said I think the OFSC is looking @ the optics of this. I won't elaborate but I know of (in the past) where members of the executive and/or groomers intentions were less that honourable. More or less a 'what's in it for me attitude?'

Finally, someone who sees the bright side of paying more taxes LOL

Ordered the wrong parts or upgrading to a better fastener?

A slight dusting on the deck yesterday here.

Almost back to normal...

That's about all I notice anyways w/ the w/s mirrors that I use up north. Down south w/ a lower w/s, I have the little mirrors on my Powermadd handguards.

Spring in Apsley today

There I fixed it.

I'm sure all clubs have had to deal w/ this nonsense. I know things have improved a lot since my 1st stint in the accountability. I've been told I could put in for mileage for my jobs. I can't be bothered. Drive from Apsley up to Martins Mill to install the bollards (5 minutes work) and home? I think that's a bot chintzy, but then that's just me.

That's an excellent description of the situation that I'm aware of.

Earlier in the other discussion it was mentioned that the Comfirt Inn's lot is a bit confined for rig parking. I think this winter was an aberration. Normally sledders are riding rather than driving to Kap'.

On the other hand I have been around executive members that could be @ best described as (& I'm being charitable here) chair warmers. I'll just leave it @ that.

Oh I have saddle bags too. The SR21 is more for sled stuff. I've winnowed down the clothing over the years as it was all nicely packed @ the start of the trip...

Re: LinQ brackets @Gadgetman In the 1st pic you can see @Re:Leaf 's Blizzard w/ the stacked accessories. The 2nd pic is mine w/ the SR21 bag. It's fine for carrying gear for a multi-day trip. However for daytrips, it's a bit bulky.

I'm not insinuating that any members here that are on club boards are lining their pockets. I've had 2 stints on the Paudash board, back in the 80s/90s & more recently 6 years & have stepped back. A person would have to be deaf to not hear the chatter about the sport while out & about. Trust me I've heard some pretty ridiculous comments from non-sledders (and ill-informed sledders) that have no idea of how things are run. This is how the 'over the fence' BS gets spread. I know there have been some changes in the past year that pretty much eliminates most board positions @ the club level. If I'm wrong would someone correct me?

W/ the 129" tunnel, only 1 accessory can be mounted (if you don't want to stack a bag on top of the larger gas caddy). W/ 137" tunnels, there is no need to do this.

Is the club or district paying for the work? I get the feeling that some of you are upset about this. Try looking @ it another way. For years the average (read uninformed) snowmobiler has felt that the bureaucracy of the OFSC is an old boys club/business done behind closed doors/people lining their pockets operation... When these same people hear that certain executive members are getting paid (w/o knowing why) that's when the rumours arise.

A little improvement tonight. W/ the dual accessory adapter installed, only the small gas caddy would fit in the forward position. A spacer is necessary to carry the 'short' bag in the forward position...

My terminology may be incorrect. I was meaning that these decisions are made at the district level, not the club.

I'm pretty sure that is the case.

That is pretty much the case now. That being said the club presidents would likely be @ district meetings where pay rates are discussed.