Wildbill Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 My prediction . Berries are full mosquitos are backing off early here . And just my general feeling. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I like your train of thought, Bill! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candubrain Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 my right knee agrees....lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I'll take it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther340 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Supposedly the Farmers Almanac agrees with that train of thought too. I bet Greta, the Enviro punk, is not happy . ....less speaking tours . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 7 hours ago, Panther340 said: Supposedly the Farmers Almanac agrees with that train of thought too. I bet Greta, the Enviro punk, is not happy . ....less speaking tours . May she freeze her ass off in her Tesla Hypocrit 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 On 8/14/2023 at 6:34 AM, Wildbill said: My prediction . Berries are full mosquitos are backing off early here . And just my general feeling. I think your right. Our corn is over 9 feet tall this yesr and very full. Hopefully we can harvest it all before snow flies. It’s going to take some time to get thru it all. We have two grain carts this yesr and brand new combine. 🙏 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslowsledder Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 9 hours ago, Wildbill said: May she freeze her ass off in her Tesla Hypocrit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: I think your right. Our corn is over 9 feet tall this yesr and very full. Hopefully we can harvest it all before snow flies. It’s going to take some time to get thru it all. We have two grain carts this yesr and brand new combine. 🙏 Some of the corn at our place is heading toward 10' tall. It was the same last year and we had a shitty 3 days of open trail winter so I don't think I will use that parameter for predictions. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: Some of the corn at our place is heading toward 10' tall. It was the same last year and we had a shitty 3 days of open trail winter so I don't think I will use that parameter for predictions. Yup best riding was at end of season around here. I got about a week or so in on my own property. About 250 km’s or so never left my property last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 22 hours ago, Panther340 said: Supposedly the Farmers Almanac agrees with that train of thought too. I bet Greta, the Enviro punk, is not happy . ....less speaking tours . Well, considering how close the Farmers Alm was last year, I think that I'll wait'n see... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave K Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 hours ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: Some of the corn at our place is heading toward 10' tall. It was the same last year and we had a shitty 3 days of open trail winter so I don't think I will use that parameter for predictions. We ended up wrecking a sled in those three days last year. My wife walked away from hitting a tree. Im having a hard time justifying a purchase of a new one, and not sure if Im gonna put a permit on the other one I still have. Hopefully Bill is right, and we get some good snow and cold. I still have one sled, and a set of downhill skis to use. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 5 hours ago, Dave K said: We ended up wrecking a sled in those three days last year. My wife walked away from hitting a tree. Im having a hard time justifying a purchase of a new one, and not sure if Im gonna put a permit on the other one I still have. Hopefully Bill is right, and we get some good snow and cold. I still have one sled, and a set of downhill skis to use. Man you use to get a few thousand km’s without trying too hard. Hopefully you get some good snow and cold this winter. I miss riding your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 We're due, lets hope you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariof7 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I'll check back with this thread next April ; ) 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 4 hours ago, ontariof7 said: I'll check back with this thread next April ; ) Is that because you are also thinking we will be riding in April due to the great winter ahead of us ?!?!? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, stoney said: Is that because you are also thinking we will be riding in April due to the great winter ahead of us ?!?!? Won’t happen with fuel budget 🤣. Sledders and ofsc will be broke by March break if it’s a steller winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldfinger Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Saturday afternoon l am sitting on a park bench while my better half is wondering through the open market. A middle age women walks over and joking asks if l will keep an eye on her father . He sits down , this guy is old , native Indian for sure . He jesters toward a red squirrel ,says watch . Two black squirrels start to harass the red ,as the red drops the nut it was caring one of the black scope up the nut and both blacks run off. I asked the native guy do you think that because the squirrels are so aggressive this early about gathering nuts that we my get a long cold winter . Na , what it means is the black squirrels know how to get what they want with out having to work for it . He said be prepared for a harsh winter and be prepared to help others who can't prepare . Well l wasn't expecting those words of wisdom , this guy was awesome, best bench partner ever. He went on saying l liked shooting squirrels , you didn't have to hunt them , just had too look up. His daughter returns and asks what we were talking about ,with out missing a beet the old guys says nutin . He then told me his name was Henry and he was 94 years young . 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burndog Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 January thaws over and over again, just like the movie Ground Hog Day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 40 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said: Won’t happen with fuel budget 🤣. Sledders and ofsc will be broke by March break if it’s a steller winter. How much is the fuel budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 10 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: How much is the fuel budget? Average of grooming hours last few years 😆. In our district that’s almost a zero I bet 🤪. No idea, but I bet it run thin quick if it’s a steller winter province wide. Ofsc not setup to handle that Snownario I bet 😆. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I guess you did not hear about the nice big fat permit increase for this year, clubs are all getting a raise and bit left over for the groomers and fuel to cover the extra hours..... On a serious note, was the ON permit prices actually released? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I found this posted on 23/24 permit fees - also states TBC. Permit Type Full By Dec 1 By Nov 1 Notes Seasonal $293.60 $243.60 $213.60 +processing fee 2000 model year and newer Classic $200.88 $170.88 N/A +processing fee 1999 model year and earlier Multi-day $48.06 – – minimum purchase of 2 consecutive days 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 43 minutes ago, stoney said: I found this posted on 23/24 permit fees - also states TBC. Permit Type Full By Dec 1 By Nov 1 Notes Seasonal $293.60 $243.60 $213.60 +processing fee 2000 model year and newer Classic $200.88 $170.88 N/A +processing fee 1999 model year and earlier Multi-day $48.06 – – minimum purchase of 2 consecutive days Is bottom line a processing fee of 60 dollars just wondering 🤷🏽♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 hours ago, stoney said: I found this posted on 23/24 permit fees - also states TBC. Permit Type Full By Dec 1 By Nov 1 Notes Seasonal $293.60 $243.60 $213.60 +processing fee 2000 model year and newer Classic $200.88 $170.88 N/A +processing fee 1999 model year and earlier Multi-day $48.06 – – minimum purchase of 2 consecutive days Looks pretty reasonable. I'm having some troubles stomaching the Quebec increase this year. $900 for two sleds is getting up there. This is really in line with what I would expect in Ontario for this year. With inflation it's only fair. Fuel prices are rising again and equipment costs definitely haven't dropped. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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