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If you are still committed to the sport, I’d say it’s a great time to buy…not if I ride, it’s when I ride.
surprised, or maybe not really, no one has commented on Ontario permits sales for this season….ya know the number is out there, just not openly shared that I’m aware of.
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44 minutes ago, 1049 said:
It’s trail 595 north of LaCache not the trail to Murdockville . It is our group I can’t take credit for taking the picture Patrick Bouchard took it his pictures turned out a lot better than mine . We ended up taking it twice but the second time it was snowing the scenery was not near as impressive .
Thanks - expecting to see that trail this year than and why I asked!
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50 minutes ago, 1049 said:
This picture was from the chic -chocs last February
Very nice!
picture taken of/by your group, if so, what trail is that on?
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2 hours ago, Spiderman said:
December 27 last year and this year.
We are a little behind lol.
Such a beauty picture - thanks for sharing the good.....I will focus on that
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38 minutes ago, Blackstar said:
I'm well aware my friend. 👍
Of course if it showed 14 days of snow squalls, I’d lean more on the side of accuracy on their part…all about perspective…lol
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14 minutes ago, Blackstar said:
Let's hope that is right because TWN has nothing more than 5 cms for anywhere in Ontario in their 14 day forecast.
On a good day they are maybe good (and I use that term very loosely) for 3 days out
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3 hours ago, 95rxl650 said:
I know in these times we all like to get a good deal, but a new sled cost better than half of some folks annual income. On top of that, I know folks that drop another 5-10k chasing snow. Are we really worried about a couple grand one way or another, or is it the thrill of the hunt?
For me it's the thrill of the hunt. I buy used junk up to 10k and enjoy bringing it back up to snuff. Boats included. I like to tinker as it beats rotting in front of the tube. lol
When it’s time to get rid of the old and move onto the “new”, you are right, shouldn’t worry or stress about price too much.
My wife always comments on when I sell things and my willingness to let things go for less….when I’m ready to let things go, I actually want them gone in a reasonable time for a reasonable price.
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Merry Christmas 🎁🎄
Wishing all enjoy a relaxing day with family and friends, with good treats, food and drinks!
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No personal first hand opinion/experience to share, but I am hearing others stating the same....things are more normal.
No issues here with that personally at all, so much in the sport is expensive already, cannot have used sleds out to lunch.....not like we have a record of stellar seasons exactly helping things out.....
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Yep, most companies rather keep inventories low when year end time comes, especially items not moving….the deals are just not always well advertised nor will the product always leave their warehouse right away, but it’s no longer in the books.
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Sounds like some common sense thinking to me!
In 2022, General Motors gave Buick dealers across the nation a simple choice: invest a significant amount of money to prepare for EVs or opt for a buyout. Over a year later, the brand has reportedly lost nearly half of its dealerships as it prepares to roll out its first electric cars.
Trade journal Automotive News reported that the number of Buick dealers in the United States dropped by about 47% during 2023. At the beginning of the year, the network included 1,958 stores; fast-forward to December and that figure stands at approximately 1,000. More dealers could throw in the towel in the coming weeks, as the publication adds that the buyout program remains open and will continue.
Dollar figures haven't been released, so we don't know precisely how much money a dealer who opts out can claim from General Motors or how much money a dealer needs to spend to stick with the brand. However, the latter figure falls somewhere between $300,000 and $400,000, Automotive News learned. Dealers notably need to invest in equipment (such as charging stations) and training.
Buick doesn't seem fazed by the exodus.
"I'm really pleased with where we are. The network, where we are now, is a good size. It's with dealers who are focused on the business, who've shown that they can recover the volume that the dealers who transitioned away were doing," company boss Duncan Aldred said.
According to Automotive News, the dealers who chose to stop selling Buick models accounted for about 20% of the brand's sales in the United States. Buick told the publication that around 89% of the American population still lives within 25 miles of one of its dealerships.
General Motors extended the same offer to Cadillac dealerships in 2020, and about 150 stores allegedly chose to leave. For context, the dealer network consisted of 880 locations in the United States before executives floated the buyout offer. The dealers who left received between $300,000 to $500,000, the report adds, while preparing to sell electric cars would have set them back by around $200,000.
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Just did a search and the results are below from two sources.....seems Canada is not too bad!
- China, with more than 10,065 million tons of CO2 released.
- United States, with 5,416 million tons of CO2
- India, with 2,654 million tons of CO2
- Russia, with 1,711 million tons of CO2
- Japan, 1,162 million tons of CO2
- Germany, 759 million tons of CO2
- Iran, 720 million tons of CO2
- South Korea, 659 million tons of CO2
- Saudi Arabia, 621 million tons of CO2
- Indonesia, 615 million tons of CO2
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18 minutes ago, Sksman said:
With 1.2 to 1.5 million people coming to Canada in 2023 and the strain / drain on our current infrastructure and housing I would not expect the power grid to magically get in any better condition to support an additional 1 million or whatever the number of electric cars anytime soon.
Not only will we need infrastructure for new electric vehicles but also the added vehicles that the new immigrants will require and also the power and grid to supply the new homes to house all the new population.
As our current government has not approved or started the process for new power plants or dams I would be guessing any switch to electric vehicles will not be possible Unless new electric vehicle technology greatly improves.
It is just another liberal dream that caters to a group that want this, to stay in their good books, or at least try......they think Canadians care more about the enviroment than the current liberals in power making coutless mistakes costing huge....
I think the majority care, but understand there is a balance that needs to be considered, not just do stupid wasted money things because it is "good" for us.....
As mentioned on more than on occasions, where does Canada fall again as top poluters in the world and what impact are we going to make in the grand scheme.....does not mean do nothing, but be realistic.
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10 hours ago, coldfinger said:
My daughter order a Rav 4 hybred wait time 7 months,
LMAO.....but, but.....
Maybe there are different models effecting wait times, but 7 months to 4 years, that is rediculous!
7 minutes ago, Candubrain said:We seriously looked at buying a EV this past August as our 14 yr old Honda was getting tired. We ended up buying another 4 cylinder. instead
Here's why
- That 400km range in real life is about 150km in winter, because of pushing through slush and snow plus defrost and heating the cabin drain on the battery
- One particular brand required you to change the drive motor(s) coolant every 15,000km plus the filter every 30,000kms. I guarantee that change will be more than any regular oil change
- EV's burn through tires quicker plus they use a heavy duty tire which is more expensive
- Several states in the US charge a yearly fee to make up the revenue loss of fuel sales that are used to maintain the roads. It's either Utah or Colorado puts a GPS unit in your EV and you are charge 1.3cents per mile. Saskatchewan has adopted a yearly fee
- Battery technology is changing very quickly. Guarantee that you'll get nothing for your trade in 5 yrs as it's old tech and nobody wants it. Thats why you see so many Nissan Leafs sitting on the lots.....a good vehicle.....but old tech no one wants
- Broken, busy and wide spread of charging areas, especially if you live in a rural area
- Battery efficiency drops yearly....say goodbye to your 400km range
If I lived in an urban area, then an EV as a second vehicle makes sense. For me my 58mpg on the highway vehicle makes more sense.
Very logical - I wonder if the sales man provides this very informative perspective.....lol
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6 minutes ago, Spiderman said:
Am I missing any snow in that forecast?
That looks for going for a walk with the dog - but that's about it
lol, well that too….but some cold, almost double digits and generally speaking, it usually gets colder than forecasted for that area and more times than not, small amounts of snow fall not forecasted.
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38 minutes ago, Muskoka Man said:
Signing out completely,been sledding for at least 25 years ,winters are getting iffy even here in the skokes
That’s too bad and sorry to hear that.
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34 minutes ago, Spiderman said:
Verrrrry slow start with zip in the forecast too.
Just looked at Dorset forecast, not looking too bad just after Christmas.
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22 minutes ago, Muskoka Man said:
Sold my 4 tech last year,my 380 skandic is going for sale in a week or so with all gear,getting more seat time on the side by side lately
So what does that leave in the stable for you for sleds, or signing out completely?
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Ya, not another stellar start….but last year areas got dumped on late Dec if you recall, that also didn’t help much, actually hurt in some regions, that put their start delayed and it seemed dealing with unfrozen swamps for a longer than usual time.
I know not for all, but with the crappy seasons, getting away for an extended duration sure does help scratch the itch and maintain the passion, especially when you look out the window on Dec 17, see the grass and the rain coming down.
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2 hours ago, Blackstar said:
That's cheap!
I think regular was 1.26 and 89 around .10 more per litre.
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On 12/9/2023 at 6:30 PM, RAMSOMAIR said:
All gasoline at Wolf Energy south of the Moon River is ethanol free.
Station just south of parry sound.
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Yep, been other social media posting of trails and riding the mt Valin area!!
lots of snow too.
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Some kids never out grow that....lol
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1 hour ago, Spiderman said:
No,
Started the search now - likely will end up in the facility pool and may have to restrict him to only his sled while on trails etc. - we'll see how it goes.
Its a bit of a bummer and now just making more work
Agreed, not promoting the sport or youth within it very well, not Insurances fault, but sucks non the less.
good luck.
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Temps are starting to trend in the correct direction, add a couple of snow events QC sees more often in the 20 to 30cm range and things will change quick.
I don’t think there have been major wind or freezing rain storms so not dealing with large amounts of downed trees either 👍.