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3 hours ago, barberch said:
Although I have no memory of the day or my time in Sunnybrook hospital (they took me by air ambulance) my wife and son saw it happen and gave me the details. On March 20th I decided to cut down a dead tree on the property not far from the house. I was about 20 feet up on the ladder. The 3rd branch i cut off was about 10 inches in diameter and when it hit the ground it shot back and hit the ladder. Although I had the top of the ladder tied off there was enough force for it to kick the bottom of the ladder out and I fell 20 feet to the ground landing on my left side and head. My first memory was when they moved me to rehab about a month after the fall. I had eyesight issues that resolved themselves at the 6 month mark. At the 7 month mark, I was able to get my drivers licence back. I still have no sense of taste or smell which happens to many who suffer a traumatic brain injury and also many who have had Covid. Unfortunately I got covid while in Sunnybrook after I finally got out of ICU. There is nothing the doctors can do to help me get it back. You can have similar injuries when falling 6 feet or falling 20 feet according to the doctors I have spoken to. I was 55 years old when it happened last year enjoying my first year of retirement.
It has been a terrible journey for me and my family. Many dont survive falling from a ladder. I am a lucky one they tell me. Please be carful when using ladders. They brain injury therapists I saw in Whitby after I finally got home, told me that there isn't a time that they dont have at least 10 people who suffered a brain injury from a fall from a ladder.
Wow! Sounds like a nasty fall. Glad your on the road to recovery. I cut down a tree in my backyard this summer. Took some unnecessary risks. Your story will make me think twice the next time. Hope you make a full recovery. All the best.
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On 1/10/2022 at 7:09 PM, RAMSOMAIR said:
If my MachZ would ever come in, I’d let you have it.
Nephews MachZ came in yesterday.
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I sed Costco has rubber matting on sale again. Great for trailers.
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Bought a 6x14 enclosed all aluminum trailer at Action last October for $6,396 + tax. Looks like a deal now!
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On 3/13/2021 at 7:52 PM, revrnd said:
A heads up for anyone passing thru there in the off-season. I think it would've been a bit of a walk from E108.
https://www.intelligencer.ca/news/local-news/tweedsmuir-hotel-destroyed-by-fire
Thats my home town. Left in '72. Tweedsmuir was only two blocks from the E108. A friend of mine sold it a year ago. He worked at GM for a few years in the 80's. A sad day for Tweed.
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1 hour ago, Puggz said:
Our last ride of the season today, may the most of it by riding hard and really enjoying the sport. We staged at the Paudash Trailblazers clubhouse and went north to the E108 and through the park to LSP for fuel. Then back south with a lunch stop at the Algonquin for some delicious food and beverages. Conditions on the E were fantastic, everything else was pretty bumpy but still very rid-able. Overall a great day for a great sport!
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We were up that way today. Started at Superior Propane in Fenelon. Took the E108 to Harcourt and had lunch at the Algonquin. We were there around 12:30. The E was in great shape. The E108 was great except for a 3-4 km stretch that was bumpy. Beautiful day. Hope to get out once more.
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1 hour ago, revrnd said:
New & old camps. The new 1 has a walk out basement. As 1 of the guys said from a neighbouring camp said "They've been watching too much Buckmasters".
Nepheline syenite mine near 'Blue Mountain'. There is another operation near Nephton. That operation is being combined w/ this upgraded facility. If you see trains of covered hoppers on the CPR passing thru Pontypool or Burketon, they came from here.
The infamous Twin Lakes Hotel (it's for sale). I was only there once, but it was quite the destination back in the day...
Our destination for lunch in Havelock. E107 passes right beside it.
Beside CR 46 looking NW towards the mines
Limestone rock cut @ the same location. Same geological structure that you see near Lakefield & Coboconk
My buddy & his '21 900NA Renegade
'Witch's hat' near Twin Lakes. It's a navigational beacon for planes. Been there as long as I can remember.
McVety and I stopped at Woody Burger a couple of weeks ago. Good burgers.
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Land use agreement, I believe.
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It was passable on Saturday. It was brown though.
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On 2/7/2021 at 11:13 PM, volsla said:
hello all,
I am planning to have trip near Owen Sound next weekend; however, have no idea where to park.
Have anyone parked around that area? There is a parking listed on the map but don't how accurate is it.
There's parking at the mono mall in Orangeville. I don't know how close that is to you.
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6 minutes ago, hancop said:
Is the trail open want to go to my cottage to check on it and back in same day.
Was riding on this past Sunday and noticed that many trails that where red where open and most traffic seemed to be going along them. They were between health units and showed red on map but were actually open.
thanks
Shhhhh.
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15 hours ago, Turbo Doo said:
Just wondering why the ITG still shows this trail here. It even was showing open, limited this past weekend. Its not even there anymore. No stakes, nothing. Just curious..
Same thing in Fenelon Falls where B103 crosses county Rd 121. Itg shows field on east side of 121 as limited. It is actually fenced off. E-mailed KLSC and they replied they are working on a re-route.
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13 minutes ago, revrnd said:
Some pics from today
@thetorches I was there around 4 & saw 2 rigs there w/ trailers, 1 of them your's?
If you come off the 115 & drive past the NEW Kenworth location (white building in background), you've missed the lot.
Looking east towards the Old Keene Rd.
We left around three. There were 5-6 trucks when we left. Four guys were just heading onto trail when we were leaving.
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2 minutes ago, revrnd said:
I haven't run 569 N, so I might head down on Mon' (I possibly have a couple of pickups in Ptbo) w/ the sled in the back. How were the fields, any plowed? I found taking 569S towards Keene & Hiawatha last winter, takes you across some plowed fields that needed a touch more snow.
The fields were really good. Couple of skinny spots going from field to field. Its a fun trail. Did you work at GM.
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7 hours ago, grover_yyz said:
Perfect, thanks. Next time I will search for a thread that was already created.
Jerry
I parked on Technology Drive in Peterborough today. Lot was plowed. There is enough parking for 10-15 rigs, depending on how they park. Its right on trail. We went into Hastings to Stony Lake and back. There is no sign to show you where to turn to get on trail 569-C to 569-N that goes north. You turn left at Settlers Line. It is 15-16 kms from parking lot. Rail line was in great shape. The 569 trails through the fields were good, some low snow in woods. The 569-N trail is fun. Lots of fields bit of woods. Trail into Stony Lake past the Norwood cutoff are really twisty. In good shape though. Dummer Lake is staked. 192 kms.
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8 hours ago, revrnd said:
Jerry here's a thread from last winter w/ some screen grabs:
Heading out now. Will find out.
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1 minute ago, barberch said:
lot is there. I have only parked in it once because it seems nobody know how to park. Lots of room on the shoulder of the road. Have fun!
Ok. Thanks. Can't go to far. Head to Stony Lake, into Hastings, Rice Lake.
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4 hours ago, grover_yyz said:
The trail map shows parking in south end of Peterborough. I go on Google Maps to street view and I don't see any type of lot to park in. Has anyone parked there before? I would like to try parking there once the trails open up more so I can travel further east on a day ride.
Jerry
I am riding from Peterborough tomorrow morning. The app shows parking on Technology Drive. Another guy confirmed there is parking there. Says its a small lot. Should be good during the week, but have to get there early on weekends. Close to the 115.
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1 hour ago, grover_yyz said:
I will never navigate Rice lake without GPS. Last year end of day Whiteout conditions and my GPS got me through without any issues.
I was out in the middle of Rice Lake last year riding alone. The weather started deteriorating and I could barely see the next marker. Decided to turn around and head back.
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21 minutes ago, hancop said:
Anyone have any idea ?
Thanks
Probably not until the lockdown is over. Went through Fenelon Falls last Saturday. The field on west side of county rd. 121 was staked and groomed. Nothing staked or groomed on east side to get to the B103.
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3 minutes ago, revrnd said:
That sounds like a different lot than what I was thinking of. Mind you it has been a few winters since I've ridden that far south (been thru there in the Ranger in the summer though)
Lot we were at is just north of there. It was posted on facebook also. Thought they meant same lot as you. Will check if I go there again.
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4 hours ago, slomo said:
Klim fusion - two settings in one glove - grip and warm. Works great as your brake hand is usually colder and you can set up that glove for warm setting, while grip setting for throttle hand which is generally resting more on the handlebar heater and thumb warmer. Excellent flexibility. Pricey though.
I have these gloves, but fingertips still get cold.
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On 1/20/2021 at 6:41 PM, revrnd said:
There is a parking area north side of Hwy 7 just east of Marmora. It is adjacent to the railbed. I'm not sure if it is plowed or not.
Thanks for posting. Used this lot today. Half of it is plowed. Room for 6-7 rigs. Its on Station Rd. Trail crosses this road right beside lot. Nobody else there.
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1 minute ago, J Feces said:
The centre cap has a removable rubber insert. It’s a pain to remove and reinsert. Just jack up and remove rim, it’s much easier in the end. Grease the “bearing buddies” couple times ea winter and you are good.
So remove wheel and grease bearing each time and leave center cap on.
OPP lay 50 snowmobile related charges
in Main Clubhouse
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I was stopped twice last Saturday. First time just north of Fenelon Falls on the B103. Just checked for trail pass. Second time between Kinmount and Haliburton on B103. Checked all paperwork. Was stopped again on Tuesday on the B103 and all paperwork was checked. Cops on sleds this time. Rare to see them during the week.