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Our passes also arrived today JG. Many thanks AGAIN for another year of purchasing the passes without any drama. Hope to be passing through your neighborhood in February sometime. Happy trails all. Paddy & Ginny O

WOW, fortunately for you and the rest of us you are OK.... Looking forward to your '17 grooming photos. : ) Paddy O

Impressed if legitimate.

Great photos ! Image # 3, what are the prints in the snow ?

A bit dated but none the less a great article written in honor of great people like "Groomer". Thank you Groomer. http://www.sledmagazine.com/actions/page?docId=8947&ctx=ctx&p=Snowmobile trail groomer GODS !&request_locale=en

As of Oct 26, Roland (AKA Mr. Jean-Pierre Lepage) at Auberge La Table Roland states he is considering not selling fuel this year because Perce Government Officials want him to install a tank and fence it in at a cost of 10,000 CAD.... The possibility of another fueling option closing is a real possibility, albeit in recent past years it was questionable if Roland would have fuel to dispense from his tank he maintained in the back of his pick-up so we were forewarned to fuel prior to arriving in Perce. _________________________________________________________________ Cut & pasted from Le Havre Newspaper and converted using Google translate.The link to the original article is at the bottom of this article. Published October 26, 2016 No essence of fuel this winter in Percé The tourist capital of the Gaspé, which is more excellent by the Quebec icon for the holidays, Percé, is dry for the winter. Motorists, as snowmobilers, shall not be full, unless to move to neighboring villages This is the situation for a few weeks while the Convenience Store and Gas Station Després, single fuel supplier in the village, closed its pumps. Very little talkative, Ms. Dawn Despres, trade in question, merely said that the gas station is closed for the winter and the convenience store. "Sales are not there and you have only to take a walk in the village today ..." says Despres thus explaining the few people we meet in Percé come fall. It also indicates that many businesses in the village close with the coming of autumn. It also recalls that it has the convenience store and gas station for the past eleven years. She closes the business for almost four years. snowmobilers For his part, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lepage at Auberge La Table Roland (near the petrol station) provided the gasoline to snowmobiles during last winter, a service much appreciated elsewhere. "But this year ... I do not think supply gasoline. Currently, I am prevented from selling gas, "he said. Mr. Lepage says have a permit from the town of Percé for this trade. The Ministry of Natural Resources' does not want me to sell gas. He wants me settle down a tank above ground, fenced for safety. It is an investment of about $ 10,000 for three months a year and it does not interest me, "says Lepage. "I want to serve snowmobilers. My decision is not carved in stone and now we are just checking that. The City supports me in this folder there, but what stops me is the ministry, "said the owner of the table Roland. Just more of the same… For the mayor of Percé, André Boudreau, "there is no big change compared to last year. It's always the same story and the same reasons. And from one year to another, we do not know how snowmobiles will refuel made in Percé. " The mayor also argued that last year, "there is no problem with the assistance of the owner of the Auberge La Table Roland (one of the only open during the winter) that provided petrol to consumers snowmobilers. " For Percéens, André Boudreau says that no, there either, problem. "Percé residents go to Barachois (20 km away) or to Cap d'Espoir (about 15 km). As for snowmobilers, Boudreau Mayor explains that this side is the problem, but ... "The customer (snowmobile) is notified is they make sure to make reservations. And, without being told, there is no doubt in the world that supplies gasoline ... Last year, nobody has complained for missing gas in the village. " http://www.journallehavre.ca/actualites/2016/10/26/pas-d_essence-cet-hiver---perce-est-a-sec.html

Remarkable photos : ) ...thanks again for sharing ! I'll ask the stupid question...photo # 9 -what is it ? My first assumption is it looks similar to a ceramic / porcelain insulator.

Sweet .... What a wonderful gift ....And the photos...You could change professions.... Now you just need to hang the stockings near the chimney with care....awaiting a visit from St. Nick so he can fill’d stockings; then he can turn with a jerk, and laying his finger aside of his nose , and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.”

JG, as always thanks for sharing your photos. Always enjoyable. Sorry to hear of the BRP dealer closing in Matane : ( . Very unfortunate. Paddy O

: ( Very sad ....Never good when a good dealer closes up. Competition is a great thing - imo it keeps businesses on their "A" game as consumers have additional choices.

Thanks to each of you. I appreciate the advice. Great images of the other trucks & best of luck to those of you also running diesel. Paddy O

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Thank you...Your answer / describing the extension cord is what I was looking to receive as the vehicle comes pre-equipped with the block heater. The article I referenced reading stated specific electrical cords are purposely manufactured for "arctic" like air temperature. I still learn something new everyday. Have a great season. Thanks again... Paddy O

Hello all. Looking forward to the upcoming season. In preparation for same I purchased a '16 Silverado - 2500 with a diesel motor. It is my first diesel. As a result I was wondering what type of extension cord is the best to plug into the block heater. In reading some articles I learned all extensions cords are NOT equal as they actually make specific cords and lengths for the arctic temperatures we encounter in Quebec. I would be very appreciative of a response from those of you who have experience. Make, model, length, gauge, etc ?.... Many thanks, Think Snow ! Paddy O

Thanks Smclelan. Hopefully the La Martre fueling station will be open for the 2017 season. On the same topic in late July, while on the HOG I traversed Rt 299 from New Richmond to Sainte Anne de-Monts passing Relais de la Cache. Sadly the campground outfitted with gas "appeared" to be closed. During my February 2015 snowmobile trip Relais de la Cache was a mandated gas stop between the north and south shores. Can anyone confirm the status of la Cache. Is la Cache closed and or confirm it will be open for winter 2017? Thanks to all.

While a tourist in a foreign country this guy took a sign that did not belong to him ..... No thank you..HA HA http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2016/03/north-korea-american-tourist-sentenced/474000/

1 additional week... I wish I could take advantage of the extension...I hope many of you can...Thanks for sharing.

I think it is safe to say a more than a few of us on this forum would have enjoyed getting "lost" in those big cities and small villages with you guys. No doubt it was fun for all involved. Thanks for the daily updates. Stay safe. Paddy O

Club de Motoneigistes Lac St-Jean 9 hrs · The Relay of mount apica will close its doors Sunday 3 April 2016. The Club is very satisfied with this first season which was a huge success! A big thank you to the many visitors. Hope to see you next year!

A great night it was. It was wonderful to meet everyone. Aside from great conversation I found it educational as there were many experienced snowmobilers seated within the room who were not hesitant to offer an opinion or share a life experience. Many thanks to Bill & JD for organizing the evening & those who provided the door prizes. Hoping to do it again next year. Stay safe.. Paddy O

After viewing your recent photos I am suffering from PTSD from our February 2015 Gaspe run with wife & daughter. WOW. Trails were certainly blown in. ​Hoping for a number of great days of riding ahead despite a forecast commingled with rain and rising temperatures after Wednesday. . Thanks for the photos.

I was told 6am & 1pm ...usually updated within 10 x 15 minutes thereafter ...

Wonderful news for all on the Gaspe ! Let it SNOW ! Thank you Groomer : ) for your professionalism and reports. Paddy O