extreme600 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Nice report Blake. Glad to see that you are looking at the positive side of things. It is just great to be able to ride with peeps and enjoy the scenery. Thanks for the report. Can't wait to go back up there on Monday. One of these years I will make it to the pancake breakfast so that I can meet some more peeps in our club. Darn work anyways. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re:Leaf Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 ^^ yes nice report Blake. It's sounds like another great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Is the sled ramp still there in the parking lot Yes. Snowcrest cleared away the snow and set up the ramp in Gull Lake Park a few days ago. Good way to unload and reload with a pickup truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Yes. Snowcrest cleared away the snow and set up the ramp in Gull Lake Park a few days ago. Good way to unload and reload with a pickup truck. Thanks for the info Blake the ramp makes it a good spot to unload at , might be in the area next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangj Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Hey Blake, I'll be up on Wednesday and Thursday and then again on the 7th to the 12th so we will meet up yet. Dee, if you're still there Wed I'll give you guys a shout. Should be there by noon. Coming straight from work in Hamilton. (hope we get some sleep and not another night like last night) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Sounds good, Ed (Northstar) and Ian. The way things are now, I would be interested in a 5 or 6 hour ride two or three times this week. I have to take my Cat in to see Arnie the Vet, first thing tomorrow morning, but I can still hit the trails with the GSX. Ian, I got your pm about parking, and I cannot think of anywhere that I know of that would be good for leaving a trailer for a couple of days. This is kind of ironic, as I am in the moving and storage business, and have dozens of customers with parked RV's, trailers etc. right here in Gravenhurst. (One site is the mini storage property on the D trail just north of town). But all that stuff is "parked" for the season, safely tucked away behind huge snowbanks, and won't be mobile again until the snow melts. With the extra snow this winter, parking is at a premium around here. I've run out of convenient places to pile snow with the loader, and it's even getting tricky to find nearby places to dump the snow with trucks. Parking lots and driveways are getting smaller and smaller. There are several places you could get away with parking a trailer during the day, but overnight parking could lead to being towed due to snow removal activities. If anyone can suggest a place for Ian, please chime in or send him a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangj Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Thanks Blake. I'm OK for this week but will need something for the 7th for 1 vehicle & trailer. Will they let you park at the Canadian Tire lot? I can have him try the Gull Lake park but it may be full. I have your # and will call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Ian, if you guys are staying at your sister's I'd suggest Summerland General Store. Ron has some lock-up parking. Not lots for truck and trailer but for a short stay it is worth a try calling Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangj Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks. I'll swing by there this week to chat with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks. I'll swing by there this week to chat with him. Blake mentioned you might be coming out for a ride with us Friday? if so looking forward to meeting you guys.. Nunz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangj Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Hey Nunz hopefully we can meet up. Not sure when on Friday we have to leave but hope it works out. I have Blakes # PM or email me and we can swap cell #'s xrian@talkwireless.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nunz and iangj this is what I was thinking for Friday leaving Gull Lake Park at 9 a.m. sharp: I believe it is about 140 kms, but a lot more if you're coming from Huntsville. click to enlarge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Perfect, exactly where I was hoping we would ride...Thanks a million, so looking forward to the ride. Nunz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme600 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 That's a nice little run guys. Enjoy. Trails should be superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangj Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I love it! If we go counter clockwise then we will be able to stop at my sister's on Kahshe Lake just before we get back to land. I see a hot cup-o-coffee stop there. Then you and Blake and anyone else who can join in can finish the last leg back to town. We will have already run that in the morning to meet in Gravenhurst. I'll leave that up to you as either way we get to RIDE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakesnowcrest Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Are you guys going counter clockwise? I may join along if thats okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangj Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Works for.me. The more the merrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Sounds great, folks. Counter clockwise certainly works for me. Let's pull out of Gull Lake Park at nine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Sounds great.. It should be a real fun day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 i'll have daughter with me,what time do you guys think you'll hit orillia...ride part way to GH with gang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakesnowcrest Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ill let you guy know tommorw if I can make it. I have a nasty cold I'm trying to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 i'll have daughter with me,what time do you guys think you'll hit orillia...ride part way to GH with gang Blake mentioned to me yesterday he was going out riding today towards Sprucedale, I'm sure he will let you know later on today, I have no idea what time we will hit Orillia, See ya Friday though!!! Nunz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 i'll have daughter with me,what time do you guys think you'll hit orillia...ride part way to GH with gang That would be great, WD. Where exactly would you be coming from? Here's our rough schedule: Depart Gull Lake Park 900 Division Road parking area (Junction of Uhthoff Rail Trail (B105C) and B Trail) 1030? Option A - (if we take Couchiching) - Pioneer gas station 285 Atherley Road 1100? Then back onto Couch and up the B trail on the east side to Summerland for snack 100? and then Gravenhurst 230? Option B - (if we go down B to 203 and across to B112B) - Pioneer gas station 285 Atherley Road 1200? Then back onto Couch and up the B trail on the east side to Summerland for snack 200? and then Gravenhurst 330? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake G Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ill let you guy know tommorw if I can make it. I have a nasty cold I'm trying to beat. Sorry to hear about the nasty cold. We'll be pulling out of Gull Lake Park at 9, so let's hope you're there to join the fun! Or you could catch us a bit later on the route. The previous message has a rough itinerary.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 That would be great, WD. Where exactly would you be coming from? Here's our rough schedule: Depart Gull Lake Park 900 Division Road parking area (Junction of Uhthoff Rail Trail (B105C) and B Trail) 1030? Option A - (if we take Couchiching) - Pioneer gas station 285 Atherley Road 1100? Then back onto Couch and up the B trail on the east side to Summerland for snack 100? and then Gravenhurst 230? Option B - (if we go down B to 203 and across to B112B) - Pioneer gas station 285 Atherley Road 1200? Then back onto Couch and up the B trail on the east side to Summerland for snack 200? and then Gravenhurst 330? headed north b112b towards orillia...i will drop son at ski hill & be in orillia by 11...latest...you have my cell,,could txt me when close....thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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