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54 minutes ago, Canuck said:
New purchase?
( kidding )
Ever had a car broken into? Police don't even show up. Have video? Little interest ( Toronto ). Enforcement matters.
Lol, no, original owners.....
Video just helps take the heat off you for the investigation.
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12 hours ago, LuvMyViper said:
Thieves in this truck just stole two sea doos from Team Vincent Motorsports in Ayr. Contact police if you see them. Please share!
Wow, crazy, we have the exact same set of Seadoos and trailer as in that pic
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6 hours ago, RAMSOMAIR said:
Has anyone confirmed a date to cancel your order by? I heard at one time you needed to let the dealer know by October 31 if you wanted to cancel or you were stuck with the sled no matter if it came in in Jan or Feb. My dealer did not contact me to make me aware of anything like this.
Your dealer, in theory, really does not need to contact you about it - is it good service? of course, but is it their job? nope, unless they failed to give you the paperwork confirming that detail when you placed your deposit etc. - then okay, but otherwise...
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Terrible news - condolences to his friends and family.
RIP 02Sled
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54 minutes ago, stoney said:
Received my notification mine was shipped today - ordered Oct 31 when it dawned on me that I needed to order still after seeing gobills friendly reminder on that same day, that time was almost up (thanks) !
Do you have a sled to put it on yet?
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I think I took the pledge about 35 years ago - but can't hurt to re-up and make sure the new young riders in my household seriously understand the implications and importance of responsible riding.
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I feel sorry for any idiot who steals my 2012 Cat....., a lot of effort lol
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42 minutes ago, signfan said:
Two OFSC permits and two FCMQ permits ordered last week. No plans to donate. I plan to hold myself accountable and ensure I get my value out of both provinces permits
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My permit has been a donation the last several years due to hockey consuming every minute of my free time.
I still have a sled - still put a permit on it every year - if I get out for 50 miles or 500 miles - I'll take whatever I can get.
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Should be making my donation soon
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I use simple dollies for under the skiis and one under the track.
We move them around on concrete all the time.
Lightly lift the skii's up - slide underneath - velcro straps down - lift track, slide under - roll around where ever you want.
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23 minutes ago, Candubrain said:
I'm going to disagree. Many young people, (not all or the majority) are getting big inheritances and living the life. They minimize on things they don't need such as big tvs, surround sounds, and computers as their smart phone does all.
Others, will do what we all did when we had young families, buying a junker, fixing it and running when they can, even if its a short run.
Trailering is the biggest fuel cost, most gas vehicles increase by 10L/100Kms when towing, mine goes from a 9.5 average to 18-19 when towing.
Its almost worth asking around if you can store your trailer/sled somewhere and pay a monthly fee to leave it there rather than towing. Even works if you use that location to pick up your trailer to go further North, you just saved that towing distance
We dove into Motocross this summer - the one place we go has a great set-up - they have storage lockers on site - you can rent - put all your tools and bike etc. in there - lock it and go.
Pretty smart for those who live in the city, don't want to trailer, don't have garages etc.
Sledding is so expensive for the average joe - 100% weather dependent - short seasons - fuel costs added and overall costing increases to every day life - you will see an affect.
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Won't change anything for me, that said, I'm glad I am not hauling a 4 place to Cochrane every weekend
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Amazing work everyone!
Seriously incredible to see what people are able to get done and make this all happen.
I am interested to see how things go in our area as A LOT of property with trails going through appear to have changed ownership - fingers crossed new owners are "normal" and trails continue - if not - could really suck for us.
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4 minutes ago, Blackstar said:
Got the call to pick up the wife sled for sometime next week.
Nice!
Hoping for cold snow for everyone.
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My son is getting his licence this year - ( 12 years old ).
I really hope it's done at the clubhouse like I did it, like my daughter got to do it too, it's really part of the experience and that is what I want for him.
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My condolences to family and friends.
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22 hours ago, stoney said:
Water concern is an easy thing to get past - drain before leaving & risk is gone or minimal.
Just the foundation is the concern knowing the old owner lived there full time so was always heated to date, which part of me says all will be good & not to worry, but of course if there is an issue, that is a hefty repair bill that rather not deal with - so having some heat on when not there removes that risk & adding a furnace possibly will lower the monthly expense for a few months of the year where it is of a concern.
Talking to an Engineer will likely just give me worst case scenario and likely plant more seeds of doubt - hearing from real life examples from people with same situation, personally means a lot more to me, which so far, there are quite a few listed here as well some good feedback based on the situation !
I would keep a little of the electric heat on then and move on. We did it for 18 years without a single issue ever.
I wouldn't bother with adding a furnace in your example, would be a waste of money.
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On 9/7/2021 at 10:34 AM, stoney said:
A little more info on why I am asking this......we are looking at cottages and one of interest has come up that happens to have a basement that is partially finished and the other half is the utility room. The previous owner lived here year round.
Having a cottage with a basement is not on our checklist as our intentions for winter use is not to have have running water, etc....so I am wondering what people that have a basement / foundation do in the winter as it brings into the equation a concern for me or at least something that needs to be considered.
My initial thought is I would want to keep it heated somewhat when not there to avoid issues with the structure. It has baseboards now that can be left on but adding a furnace would likely be a good investment for this purpose and still heat when there with the wood stove.
Draining the water, etc....before we leave is not an issue to make those modifications to allow that, the water line right now to the cottage is a heated one as well.
Thanks for the feedback thus far!
Well, if you're not going to have running water - you're concern should be minimal if anything at all.
I can tell you from a claims standpoint - using Engineers etc. as to what we have done after fire losses and it's minimal if the superstructure is still standing, is closed, and is dry.
There are times we have put hay bales into the basements and/or a very low heat source - but that is in cases where there might be moisture present or the superstructure is either torn down/off - or open and not closed up.
Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about it - if you are - put a little heat in there and be done with it.
Most of it, by the sounds - is also above grade. Sounds almost exactly like what our old place was like.
Call an Engineer for some advice - but if the superstructure is sealed and insulated - you would not need much if anything.
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2 hours ago, Strong Farmer said:
You have an automatic generator just wondering? Stands by heat costs isn’t that much when a place is empty and no doors are being opened or closed.
My uncle says his power goes out a day at a time up in parry sound. Place almost frooze a few times but he never kept it minimum temp like you.
Now he has a fully automatic generator to keep heat on. I believe he bought a propane one. Every couple degrees F buys you an hour or two depending on outside temperature and winds.
In that place we did not. Sunday nights, we would drain the water - shut the pump off and set the heat to 10 and leave it.
Come back friday night - crank it up - turn on the water - get the woodstove going and were in business.
Would get so warm from the woodstove - held heat really well.
Did that for 18 years with no issues.
Power outages would happen - but never for periods of time long enough to freeze anything and with the water drained out - no biggie.
In the new place, we have a generator, but it's more of a house than a cottage.
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8 minutes ago, UsedtoSkidoo said:
my neigbour flicks a couple of switches for us now. So its not heated but within a few hours its 20 degreed in there.
BTW- that float plane by your parents is cool as hell but an eyesore to look at on a daily basis
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22 hours ago, stoney said:
I have a couple of inquiries pertaining to cottages and winters that some here may be able to share their first hand experiences or thoughts on.
Assuming cottage has been winterized otherwise.
1) Does anyone have a four season cottage with a basement foundation and do you keep heat on low in basement all the time while not there?
2) What are people’s thoughts on the above scenario regarding heating your cottage with basement foundation - will or can a lack of heat below grade cause foundation or floor issues during cold winter months
Thank you
Our original cottage was built in 1988 - winterized - finished basement - all electric heating in basement - block foundation wall- main level electric with woodstove.
During winter - we kept heat at 10 when we were not there - upstairs and downstairs - never froze and was okay coming in on friday nights at 11:00 p.m.
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17 hours ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said:
As you mention, the decision was made by a health official. If you believe you should have restitution for permit cost you should go after the health department not the OFSC.
Tally them up and issue the claim - you never know....
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11 hours ago, Turbo Doo said:
Not my dealer, but the dealer close by me.....Proof sleds are moving....
Sleds arriving before Seadoos........
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22 minutes ago, Nunz said:
One they are invoiced and has a VIN number it means the unit is built but in their computer it should show them either in transit or at the factory. At that point the unit is on their floor plan.
Thank you for the reply.
2022 Skidoo Production Starts
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Salesman deserves a tip for the upsell!
lol - j/k - sounds like an okay turn-out