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3 hours ago, stoney said:
So does that mean the 200 or so billion being spent of our tax money on climate change is not working.....maybe 400 billion is the magic number where we will see some return on the waste......
Well, the more the earth warms, the less we need heat, to idle vehicles, etc, and pollute, so really we should be embracing it .
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49 minutes ago, UsedtoSkidoo said:
Just got up here now.
Low snow cover on everything and hot weather for next week. Even if we got cold and snow next week it would be two weeks before we could open trails. Thats 3rd week in Feb,,,,,,,,,,,,,
It’s done UTS, get the boat out.
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On 2/2/2024 at 8:01 PM, whits-end said:
Al Symons was all about the Jackalope. There was a 'real' one mounted on the wall, and the 'Jumpin Jackalope' was a feature drink in the Cellar Lounge downstairs.
I remember the wall mounted one - it was still there the last time we stopped in there for gas many years ago.
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The rest of my family are travelling for March break - my son and I are home - hoping for a turn of weather for that so we can go riding, if not - then lets get the bikes, boats, pwcs, fishing rods and golf clubs out
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2 hours ago, stoney said:
Ya, it was a crisp beautiful morning….although too much sun and not enough white on the ground, but nice regardless.
Taking down my Christmas lights in a long sleeve t-shirt. Not crisp here 😁
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6 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said:
We were open for 5 days in our area and had lots of sleds through day and night. I was fortunate enough 600 km. riding from home on 6 different clubs trails all connected and yellow on the map. Thats almost twice as long as we were open last year. I closed the gates where the trail goes through a horse field across the road. Hope I have to open them again but..................
I am jealous and happy.
that said, we are celebrating a 5 day season.
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2 hours ago, Baylaker said:
I think this coming week unfortunately could be the final nail in the coffin. The ground isn’t frozen, and water is flowing in a lot of places. Even if we do get a big storm mid February, I personally think it won’t last or that there wont be enough time to reopen the trails.
I hate to be that guy, but I think this season is done.
These are just my thoughts, and I’ve been wrong many times before but forecast is showing 7 days in a row of above average temperatures with 5 straight days of sun and more rain to follow after that.
You are being realistic with what’s in front and forecasted.
it’s done without ever getting started.
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1 hour ago, UsedtoSkidoo said:
I may take the Harley out today
Have seen 2 today - it's a beauty day out there
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10 hours ago, 000000 said:
I guess Al was likely the owner before Mar and Harold! I was not alive then lol. Still so crazy everyone loved this place like I did. I went down a rabbit hole about it. We were talking about it at dinner the other day and this is how I stumbled on this forum.
It's in a box somewhere - but I have a Pickerel Lake Lodge t-shirt somewhere with a Jackalope on it - and the gun with the bend in it to shoot them as they would only approach you from behind......:)
I would wear that to school as a kid and people had no clue WTF it was all about.
Good times.
My parents loved riding up there - those trails way back were the cream of the crop
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Well, just spent my lunch hour buying my son a new dirt bike!
Might as well get something we'll use.
Ready for spring now
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21 minutes ago, UsedtoSkidoo said:
As much as I like sledding dollar for dollar this is where my money will go.
What are you waiting for?. Bunch of us up there ride now.
1 or 2 more hockey seasons to go and then it will be my time.
i bet riding around up there is incredible.
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10 hours ago, stoney said:
Is it - does a 2-stroke DOO or POO cost that much?
I can look it up, just not sure right now.
Regardless, and to sound like the broken record, just insane.....but some will buy, maybe not as many in the next year of course based on the banner season upon us.....
Talk about horrible timing for Cat to release the new engine in the new chassis!
Sledding has gotten so far away from its grass roots that is not even funny.
it has now become a recreational hobby for the elite.
i am 48 and have never not owned a sled, they have been in our family since before I was born.
at those prices, and given the shift in availability of conditions, I won’t be buying another one.
there is just way too many other enjoyable things to do out there for a lot less and that are not dependent on weather.
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3 hours ago, 04nightfire said:
Just falling in line with BRP pricing
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On 1/29/2024 at 2:51 PM, whits-end said:
Harold and Marion. Our daughter worked summers for them during high school, mid 90's.
It had sat empty during the 60's and re-opened early 70's, purchased by a group of investors from Woodstock (and/or area). Only one I remember was Barney the Chiropractor). Al (former Woodstock Cop) and Dianne Symons ran it until Harold took over in the 80's. Al, along with Big Bob Smith who owned Edgewater, established the '300 series' trail system, and the 'Knights of Armour Snowmobile and Ski Club'. I was at the inaugural meeting at the Lodge. Groomed trails, what a concept! Believe that was about '72.
Sad to see the property go downhill like it has. Main building is prolly not worth saving. Half the rental units burnt down. Just sad.
Checked in - our neighbor rode sleds and was an x police officer - and went there via a connection to Al ( x police officer ) - so that is how we found our way to going there for sledding adventures.
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Our roads are bare, ice is thin, snow is nominal, worst winter in my lifetime for where our cottage is, no debate.
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17 hours ago, 000000 said:
That was my aunt and uncle’s place. From ‘75 until oh god, idk, 2009 or something. Dale was the cook and they only ever had like one or two people working. It was likely Dale who served you lol. I wish someone would buy that and fix it up into the lodge again. They sold it and some other people took it over, then I guess was sold and turned into a wellness retreat, now is trashed.
That was one of the first places my parents started staying at in the 70's and early 80's when they went snowmobiling.
Were your aunt and uncle from southern Ontario by chance?
For some reason - I feel like that connection is how my parents came to know of the place
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6 minutes ago, stonehaven said:
Currently snowing in northern Haliburton
How is the ice?
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White to green over night.
we can just move along to summer now, it’s time to flush this winter good-bye.
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48 minutes ago, ToSlow said:
That's pretty messed up.
Surprised we also did not read the sled was stolen.
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14 minutes ago, Big Pete said:
And the OFSCspends a ton of money defending clubs/district/federation against these frivolous claims. From my understanding very few suits are successful but you still have your defence costs. From what I have been told the courts in Ontario are very hesitant to award costs to the defence. Couple that with the whole contingency fees from the personal injury lawyers there does not seem to be any impediments to the plaintiff to file a suit.. the rules should changed so that if a plaintiff loses, they and their lawyers are accountable for the defence costs too. Would make them think twice before filing the statement of claim.
On the bold, you're absolutely right, and I'm not sure that most people understand that. There is nothing stopping anyone from naming a potential target defendant in a SOC - and then, as you pointed out, resources are required to defend against it. Money well spent - but spent!
I have seen few defendants released from actions until after the Examination for Discovery process has been undertaken, which takes quite a bit of work, time and expense even to get up to and through that point. You can always try, but threatening costs if not does not usually scare too many Plaintiff firms.
As I mentioned, with 1% liability on the books - they're going to look anywhere and everywhere for potential defendants.
On costs, my experience differs a little - most times if we are successful and seeking, they are awarded - sometimes in full - sometimes partial - sometimes up to the max ( small claims ). Collecting on them is another story
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18 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said:
Not sure if they can do that now. I believe you enter and use trail system at your own risk today. If it happens on a closed trail you have zero case. I am sure data can be saved.
The way some of these people ride and cut corners and go across ditches is mind boggling. That being said most were behaving when I was out there on Tuesday but it wasn't that busy. Different crowd of riders during week 😎
Yes they can and do all the time.
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9 hours ago, Blackstar said:
Just looking at the 14 day forecast. God damn!
Most of District 9 just turned red on the ITG while I was looking.
Rode 300 kms today. Puts me at over 700 in 6 days. More than I rode all last season.😜
I am thinking its almost a better idea to have the sleds down here than in Huntsville- seems this area -or the area just north of KW -etc. - can turn and be able to be rideable so quickly - given my very limited schedule - that might be better
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Gopher Dunes open this weekend too.