coolbane Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Its pretty crazy how suddenly this thread about whether I can tow my sled trailer went down this rabbit hole 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 42 minutes ago, tricky said: Is Aldous Huxley still alive? Looks like excerpt from Brave New World II. LOL....I had to google him. Must have also have worn a tin foil hat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candubrain Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 41 minutes ago, coolbane said: Its pretty crazy how suddenly this thread about whether I can tow my sled trailer went down this rabbit hole I called my local health unit today for confirmation of this. They're reply is that there is nothing in the briefs that says we cannot as long as we stay within our health unit area. They also said to carry a mask in case you stop to talk with someone outside of your household, yes wear the mask even when outdoors as an extra precaution beyond the 6' barrier. Also suggested carry your own food and water, and not to stop between your home and where you park your trailer. brian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, coolbane said: Its pretty crazy how suddenly this thread about whether I can tow my sled trailer went down this rabbit hole I apologize for my role in hijacking the thread. The subject sure touches nerves. When I have more to say on the politics of the pandemic, I will use the 'Rant of the Day' thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, tricky said: I apologize for my role in hijacking the thread. The subject sure touches nerves. When I have more to say on the politics of the pandemic, I will use the 'Rant of the Day' thread. Don't apologize. I think most of us are similar to what we are thinking right now. We just want to ride, and be left the alone to do so. Period. End of rant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, Candubrain said: I called my local health unit today for confirmation of this. They're reply is that there is nothing in the briefs that says we cannot as long as we stay within our health unit area. They also said to carry a mask in case you stop to talk with someone outside of your household, yes wear the mask even when outdoors as an extra precaution beyond the 6' barrier. Also suggested carry your own food and water, and not to stop between your home and where you park your trailer. brian Thanks for contacting your PHU. If I accept their response, I guess it would follow that the thousands of us in the GTHA who have bought permits are $hit out of luck, since there are no OFSC trails anywhere near our PHU. I tend to disagree with that interpretation, and side with my libertarian leaning friends who guarantee right of passage for me, my truck, trailer and sled to the open trail of my choice. I won't go first though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 1/12/2021 at 3:04 PM, Puggz said: What does that mean for us? I understand the bit about essential workers but what about getting out on our sleds? 7 minutes ago, tricky said: I apologize for my role in hijacking the thread. The subject sure touches nerves. When I have more to say on the politics of the pandemic, I will use the 'Rant of the Day' thread. In Fairness the title. "State of emergency declared" and the first post above encompasses a lot of what has been discussed, might not all be sledding related though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, tricky said: Thanks for contacting your PHU. If I accept their response, I guess it would follow that the thousands of us in the GTHA who have bought permits are $hit out of luck, since there are no OFSC trails anywhere near our PHU. I tend to disagree with that interpretation, and side with my libertarian leaning friends who guarantee right of passage for me, my truck, trailer and sled to the open trail of my choice. I won't go first though. Use good reasonable judgement - it's all you can do, we all share the same oxygen, regardless of what PHU you live in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernobuster Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Sledjunk was 65 I believe. I heard it is all over map, but but biggest age range is 55 to 70 ish I think. Some in late 20’s to late 30’s too they said. Seems older ones die in nursing homes since they have ventilators and care there. I work with COVID patients daily now .. and your age bracket is on point. 50 + years of age .. as you get into the 70 yr bracket plus your chance of survival decreases rapidly. The youngest ive dealt with is 19 yr old but had medical issues prior to contracting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Sledjunk was 65 I believe. I heard it is all over map, but but biggest age range is 55 to 70 ish I think. Some in late 20’s to late 30’s too they said. Seems older ones die in nursing homes since they have ventilators and care there. I'm pretty sure they do not have ventilators in nursing homes. They would not have the other equipment necessary or qualified personnel on staff to support them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 So from a good source Doug is getting his cottage painted during this pandemic and has been up almost every weekend. Pos. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo Man Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 33 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: So from a good source Doug is getting his cottage painted during this pandemic and has been up almost every weekend. Pos. It's been an eye opener to see the contrast between the rich and privileged and the rest of us. Makes me laugh when I see these commercials on tv saying "We're all in this together" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capster59 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Publish Doug Ford cottage address....will bring our paint brushes and help. Thus have reason....to travel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 49 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: So from a good source Doug is getting his cottage painted during this pandemic and has been up almost every weekend. Pos. 7 minutes ago, capster59 said: Publish Doug Ford cottage address....will bring our paint brushes and help. Thus have reason....to travel This^^^^^ IF this is in fact true, the media needs to be all over this with zero regard for any personal space (not that they usually do). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 So, I just returned from out west yesterday, now on my way to Edmonton and back on Tuesday, then out to winnipeg and then home for two weeks. Tell me, why is it safe for me to travel all over our country but when I get home I become a diseased pariah not welcome anywhere and not allowed to spend my vacation time sledding. I guess my tractor is magical and can block the virus but my sleds spread it. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 19 minutes ago, stoney said: This^^^^^ IF this is in fact true, the media needs to be all over this with zero regard for any personal space (not that they usually do). A stakeout is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, zoso said: So, I just returned from out west yesterday, now on my way to Edmonton and back on Tuesday, then out to winnipeg and then home for two weeks. Tell me, why is it safe for me to travel all over our country but when I get home I become a diseased pariah not welcome anywhere and not allowed to spend my vacation time sledding. I guess my tractor is magical and can block the virus but my sleds spread it. It's nonsense. Same with me traveling to USA as essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 48 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: A stakeout is needed. Well, get’er done..... I know you have friends in those kinds of places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, ArcticCrusher said: So from a good source Doug is getting his cottage painted during this pandemic and has been up almost every weekend. Pos. Is anyone surprised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, zoso said: So, I just returned from out west yesterday, now on my way to Edmonton and back on Tuesday, then out to winnipeg and then home for two weeks. Tell me, why is it safe for me to travel all over our country but when I get home I become a diseased pariah not welcome anywhere and not allowed to spend my vacation time sledding. I guess my tractor is magical and can block the virus but my sleds spread it. So true... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, zoso said: So, I just returned from out west yesterday, now on my way to Edmonton and back on Tuesday, then out to winnipeg and then home for two weeks. Tell me, why is it safe for me to travel all over our country but when I get home I become a diseased pariah not welcome anywhere and not allowed to spend my vacation time sledding. I guess my tractor is magical and can block the virus but my sleds spread it. Easy, in theory, to understand. You are delivering "essential" cargo across the country while in your tractor, but at home you are just another tax paying stiff who doesn't need to be out potentially spreading the virus. I know in practice, this explanation can get a little weak. A welder sled friend of mine works on a downtown condo construction sight that has had a Covid 19 outbreak, but it is still "essential" that everyone come to work, even though they can't give condos away right now. I don't think that Ford is stupid, incompetent or mean, but I think he might be in over his head and the position of Premier requires super delicate compromise. I don't envy him, nor do I support all of the decisions he makes re: Covid, but rather him than Del Duca or Horvath. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Have you guys noticed the grey starting to settle in on Doug's hairdo?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, tricky said: Easy, in theory, to understand. You are delivering "essential" cargo across the country while in your tractor, but at home you are just another tax paying stiff who doesn't need to be out potentially spreading the virus. I know in practice, this explanation can get a little weak. A welder sled friend of mine works on a downtown condo construction sight that has had a Covid 19 outbreak, but it is still "essential" that everyone come to work, even though they can't give condos away right now. I don't think that Ford is stupid, incompetent or mean, but I think he might be in over his head and the position of Premier requires super delicate compromise. I don't envy him, nor do I support all of the decisions he makes re: Covid, but rather him than Del Duca or Horvath. I have been running the roads since this began. When some people in the northern towns start demanding their mayor refuse outsiders in town, I feel like running to the local dump and depositing their essential products there. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx7rr Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, ArcticCrusher said: A stakeout is needed. His cottage is down the road from my house and real close to a certain ofsc trail, could do an O.C bbq on the lake in front of his cottage, social distancing of course. If you ever see a real fat guy on a polaris snowmobile...guess who.. Edited January 16, 2021 by zx7rr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, zoso said: So, I just returned from out west yesterday, now on my way to Edmonton and back on Tuesday, then out to winnipeg and then home for two weeks. Tell me, why is it safe for me to travel all over our country but when I get home I become a diseased pariah not welcome anywhere and not allowed to spend my vacation time sledding. I guess my tractor is magical and can block the virus but my sleds spread it. As an essential worker, do you not get the get out of jail free card like the politicians - do as you wish during your vacation! It is only fair, right....all in this together, right.....no boundary here..... 30 minutes ago, tricky said: I don't think that Ford is stupid, incompetent or mean, but I think he might be in over his head and the position of Premier requires super delicate compromise. I don't envy him, nor do I support all of the decisions he makes re: Covid, but rather him than Del Duca or Horvath. 21 minutes ago, Turbo Doo said: Have you guys noticed the grey starting to settle in on Doug's hairdo?. I did notice on one of the more recent videos that he is starting to look run down, tired, maybe even desperate...... tricky might have summed it up quite well and it is starting to takes it toll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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