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3" in Pte au Baril----in the last 1hr1/2,Still snowing.
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38 minutes ago, topnotch said:
Your last sentence is what I'd like to confirm as well, so in previous winters and during the off season the GRCA doesn't have insurance at all to cover people who might walk through the parks?
Although I guess their parks are closed in winter( I don't think they have winter walking trails?) so I'd be considered trespassing if someone were to get hurt? If it wasn't for the sled trails maybe you can't access the park really anyway.
It's an unfortunate situation but I understand the parties involved not wanting that extra liability.
They have groomed X country tails,packed snowshoe trails and plowed walking trails
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31 minutes ago, wrightonalan said:
I would like to know if this clause was always in the agreement or something new that the grca added this year.
I would like to know if all the trails are closed for all of the users as well? Should be in my opinion.It seems GRCA doesn't have winter insurance for the other groups.
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I need some of the above and a cover,but 21/2 hr drive one way.
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53 minutes ago, SlowTouringGuy said:
Hmmmm..... how good are you dealing with major disappointments ? Life not meeting your expectations ??
However, leave out 12 tall boy dead cold cans of Molson Export, a bag of Cheezie Poofs and a jar of Dry Roasted Peanuts and I’ll see what I can negotiate with the Fat Man.
Do they still make Export?,and the big guy prefers the salted variety. Merry Christmas.
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1 hour ago, Sksman said:
How many boats buy lock passes yearly?
I would bet the number is in decline.
I watch from our cottage over the years and notice a huge drop in boats travelling the system East of
Marinas have closed.
Kinda like sledding numbers will be in decline.
Actually there is shortage of Marinas in Ontario.The ones that are closing are due to external pressures that are mostly caused by regulations from the various governments.Try to find a slip in some parts of the province and you'll find yourself on a waiting list.Your antidotal evidence of boats traveling might be correct,fuel prices and peoples time has limited the scope in which they travel.The 3 major dock builders in my area are always busy as are the people that build storage sheds.No decline here.
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38 minutes ago, Baylaker said:
I had a 4.8l Silverado 1500 and using my 7x14 V nose enclosed 6’ high. It used more fuel than my new 6.0l Silverado 2500.
4sp vs 6sp but 4.8 do ok down hill empty. haha
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I was through the Midland area yesterday,Not town proper.Most trails were being well used.
The section of trail 02 is speaking of I suspect they will lose the in the coming years. It is really close to new developments It only takes 1 person with determination and time on there hands to shut it down.It hapn'd just east of there in Waubaushene a number of years ago..Funny they ran diesel trains through there with horns a blaring not too long ago.
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On 12/22/2019 at 4:18 PM, revrnd said:
I remember when a ride to Trappers Inn & back took all day. I did it a few years ago (at a safe speed on the trail) and it was about an hour 1 way LOL
We used to come down from Minden area.Lucky if we made it back before dark. Got better over the years and cheated on Salarno,Miss,Catch.5 points was great back in the day.Even climbed the tower on Greens mountain,when it was still there.You ever make it up the hill across from trappers?
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On 12/22/2019 at 11:08 AM, 02Sled said:
I don't always dismiss made in China. They will build to whatever quality specs the contract calls for. If their customer wants them to cut costs and quality they will. If the customer wants top quality they are also very capable of producing high quality.
If you look at the Mercury Marine outboard plant in China vs the one in Wisconsin,Full of Meth heads.It just shows the sad state of some of the North American manufacturing facility's.
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11 hours ago, revrnd said:
You forgot the workplace harassment policy...
if you are harassing your self that's your business.
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1 hour ago, revrnd said:
I cant imagine the regs I'm in contravention of out in my shop when I'm working away.
Is it any wonder long term volunteers who aren't familiar w/ gov't looking over your back, finally say 'Screw it, I'm going ice fishing...'
Long term is a key, A lot of the volunteers were born before most of the present bureaucracy was out of diapers.
You got trained in a safety and controlled environment. I think you are aware of the basic health and safety aspects of what you do.Did you have a H&S meeting with yourself before you went to the shop?Did you put pylons on your driveway before pulling out on 28,you know you are not allowed to turn left,you must go to designated turn around and come back. Where is the air recovery system for when your welding? Do you have welding gases on site? where is your TSSA cert for that.Burn those hats and anything that says your a business.I hope your shop does n' have a washroom Then you involve the.your local health dept.
Keep it low key and try not to advertise Once one of the enforcer of the regs get a hold of you ,you are in for it.It will not matter if you tell all of them it's just a hobby. Just my loonys worth.
Oh and thank you for the work U do on the trails over your way--cheers
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35 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said:
That is for sure. I don’t know circumstances besides he was sent out by himself at night. President is still a volunteer position though. Tragic what happened no Doubt.
No the president has retired from the position He wasn't 'sent" out he was the. coordinator and had years of experience.Unfortunate circumstances.-35 that night didn't help.
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1 hour ago, Strong Farmer said:
Wow that is abit harsh.
It was not a pleasant experience for all those involved.
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49 minutes ago, MXZSlider said:
By the same token, there are those that go beyond what is lawful and take matters into their own hands keeping people off trails/private property.
There has been a FB Group post/thread with video of a land owner who has inserted t-bars and wire to keep people out. OPP were called out and a lot of banter as to whether or not it was actually township or the owners property. Some of the comments are.. well, they'll make you shake your head. We'll leave it at that.
Regardless of which it is, some folk are having enough of others lack of respect when it comes to crossing property lines or utilizing a trail that goes through their property that isnt officially opened by the OFSC.
Do they need to go as far as t-bar and wire or worse?
No absolutely NOT
Someone is going to get seriously hurt or worse. The ensuing lawsuit and media fallout will make it even worse for those that abide by the laws. Regardless of whether you ride trails, power lines, powder or d-bang, there will always be a few who ruin it for the masses...
Putting anything that is a hazard is ultimate grounds for a lawsuit,even on your OWN property.Snow fence and caution tape not so much.Unfortunately it doesn't work,nor do gates or properly signed barriers.Several high powered ATV/SXS can move one of those concrete barriers.
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1 hour ago, Claire Voyant said:
Really? You attend one training session and this makes you entitled? I think that attitude is kind of what we're talking about.
You are pissing up the wrong tree/fence.He has done nothing wrong. Do you think a groomer is going to head out on that trail before somebody has run it.Seen many of pictures of Dennis with a chainsaw in tow.Your belittling of a volunteer should doesn't help.
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-23.8 C in Pte au Baril right now. I got to help a guy move in Britt tomorrow morning,that coffee better have some good creamer in it.
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3 minutes ago, Jason T said:
How are they to groom D111, C108D with the lakes they cross?
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Border Dill S.A --Sudbury just announced the C trail will be closed this year from Estaire,Wanup north to Coniston. Guess what--private CP rail crossing. I wonder how many are all across the province?
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1 hour ago, Big Pete said:
I know the whole liability issue is a hot topic right now. Whether it’s insurance liability on trails or liability as a club/district director or officer, it’s all related.
just out of curiosity has there ever been an instance were someone has been held personally liable for fines/settlements as a result of their acting in their capacity for a club or district?
A member of the board in D10 was charged with an offense under the OHSA in 2007,08? Yes it was personal.
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1 hour ago, Rich Saul said:
I had a number of alpine,s with single ski.
Not as user friendly as what you posted..
On twin tracked Ski-Doo race sleds they had a clutch/ brake system that would release the inside track for turning left.Don't you think a modification like thatwould have served the Alpine well. lol
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12 minutes ago, Wildman said:
when operations are run through the district and there is a strong trail committee, the list of resources is very impressive. To bad there wasn't cooperation system wide, cause it works.
That is why STP.PSSD,MSR. HCSA have worked fairly well aver the last 10-15 years.Running operations through the district is second nature to us.
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8 minutes ago, revrnd said:
I know,but that what I was told today,crap they don't even paint new bridges today One of the first one was out Cortice way,let it corrode to a certain point,then it stops,no paint to hold the moisture in is the theory I guess.
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Well I started dragging bed springs around in Haliburton in the mid 70's and I'm still at it.So no need to waste bandwidth on the very long list Cheers to all you Young guys taking up are cause.
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Are you getting the storm
in Main Clubhouse
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Rain here in Pte au Baril.just went below freezing