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Groomer, Looks like another table top you created. Schooter

Olympus tough series 8010 great for the cold

Are you wearing your dr. Dentons?

Do you prefer the separate shell and liner style or single piece style of jackets and bibs?separate separate [/b] Built in elbow and shoulder padding? NO Do you prefer Velcro or snap storm flap and wrist closures? Velcro Do you prefer larger zippers with storm flaps or the smaller self sealing type of zipper? largerthe smaller seem to break Do you like the higher rear of neck collar design? Higher Do you prefer the rear of the jacket to be longer than the front? No Is there such a thing as too many pockets?Yes if you cannot reach them or if they are located that they affect position on the sled Do you find floatation capability to be of interest? NO Interior snow skirt? No Bold graphics or subtle accents? Subtle Do you prefer a bib or pant design? BIB Built in knee padding?OK Pants with suspenders? Do XL and XXL bib people find the length to be too long? Are XL short or XXL short sizes of interest? Where do you prefer the pockets to be located on your bibs? YES Do you prefer removable glove liners? YES

Groomer I use the Olympus tough series 8010 I purchased this because it is freeze and water proof Schooter

Just north of Fogelsville by the Seipstown grange

Maybe able to play in the yard with the toys!

Crazysnow Maybe a better toy for the PA winters Schooter

Thank you Groomer, for the picture - Sitting in my office here in PA with it raining outside like cats and dogs :angry: I needed something enjoyable to look at so I do not bite someone's head off. I'm better now! Schooter

I miss Groomer's daily photos when he is out at the cabin.

From Googletranslate The decision Saguenay unpopular Congress. Robert Bilodeau, the regional representative of the 16 snowmobile clubs, returns to its original vision: we will have a strong regional structure to manage the entire record of the snowmobile and the resulting $ millions. But the recent decision of Saguenay to go it alone, greatly complicates things. Back from the provincial congress of the Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, the representative of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean felt a great tension on the floor of Congress and the grumbling from the other clubs across the province who must now deal with an arbitrary decision of the City of Saguenay which set some $ 900 kilometers of the compensation payable to farmers. "The problem is that between Montreal and Quebec City and Saguenay Saguenay, there are thousands of private land and rights of way. How much do we need to compensate and if a group decides to block the passage of his land because he believes that compensation is not enough? "Asks Robert Bilodeau. Last May, the former president of the Regional Tourism Association accepted the mandate to head the committee formed to répo0ndre at the request of the Minister of Transport of Quebec. The mandate is to identify the problems of rights of way, where it will invest. The idea is to provide the Minister with a real situation. "There, I have two clubs who have settled their problem but I '. To have 14 that have no solution," says Robert Bilodeau bitterly. Of course, it believes in the need for regional solidarity in this matter even though now it is much chipped. Robert Bilodeau believes in his vision, that we may need from 16 clubs to a club by RCM with a regional structure articulated to speak on behalf of the snowmobile. "Right now, we ask volunteers to handle the millions that flow known sport of snowmobiling when their mandate is to ensure the safety and maintenance of their trails. Take the example of the cycle route. We have created a regional coaching and it works perfectly. For snowmobiling, it will come to the same thing with a single representative voice of the industry, "said the head of the clubs. More than ever, the sport is now thank you to the landowners so that each small owner is entitled to seek compensation for giving the right to move on his land. Had in the committee chaired by Robert Bilodeau must also meet the regional bodies of the UPA to discuss the case. "Compared to the mandate that the Minister of Transport has given us, we will deliver. It was the best region for snowmobiling and should be better organized. We must regain control of regionally and provide a structure, a regional body to manage crises and implement various support programs. Hot Off the Press, "to launch in conclusion Robert Bilodeau

Ray, Hope you got everthing you asked for on your Birthday. Schooter

jean-guy I must agree with Crazy Snow. When ever I am having a tought day at work (most days), I turn to Quebec Rider and look at your photos, They have helped me get through some of the B. S. you need to deal with at work. Please keep on taking them and I will keep on enjoying them Schooter

Translation: Of Snowmobile Clubs of Lac-Saint-Jean denounce Saguenay benefits offered by farmers to allow the passage of snowmobiles on their land. The City of Saguenay announced Wednesday that it would allocate $ 200 000 per year over the next three winters to compensate farmers. Those who agree to let snowmobiles receive $ 900 per kilometer. The agreement will allow snowmobilers to access the Monts Valin, directly from Quebec City. According to the snowmobile clubs, Saguenay sets a dangerous precedent in the region. The outgoing president of the Coalition of snowmobile clubs in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Jacques Goulet, fears an escalation if farmers Jeannois Saguenay based on the model. "The municipalities of Lac-Saint-Jean are not as means Saguenay. It can mess up, "says Mr. Goulet. The President of the Federation of the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, André Fortin, agreed with the representative of snowmobilers. "It's a model, he said. Other producers will see this and it is sure they will put pressure to be compensated. " Permanent trails The President of the Regional Committee working to set up a permanent trail system, Michel Larouche, still not able effect of the agreement on the project in Saguenay Quebec. "It is too early to tell, he says. It is important to remember that there is a government's desire to make permanent paths. " According to the prefect of the regional county municipality (MRC) Maria-Chapdelaine, Jean-Pierre Boivin, many municipalities lack the money to imitate the City of Saguenay. Mr. Boivin request financial assistance from Quebec. "There is no question that the MRC and the municipalities compensate farmers for the passage home," he replied. The Prefect of the MRC Maria-Chapdelaine said still understand the gesture of Saguenay, who wants to save his engine winter tourism. Gervais Coulombe, CEO of Tourisme Alma and strong advocate of finding a permanent solution to the problem of snowmobile trails and ATV trails on private land and public is shocked. On hearing the decision to Ville Saguenay offset up to $ 200 000 per year for farmers in the area snowmobile trails, Gervais Coulombe describes as "art to divide the region ... with all the consequences it will have. " In an interview in his office the day after the highly publicized announcement, Gervais Coulombe could not hide his disappointment at this another blow to regional solidarity while Mayor John Smith has once again acted alone in the record, without consulting person while creating a precedent that will impact the entire province. The Director General of Tourism Alma Lac-St-Jean did not mince words to describe the behavior of the chief magistrate of Saguenay and above all, his blatant lack of consultation so that no other mayor or the regional conference of elected not more than the Tourism Association in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean was aware of this process and make the announcement Wednesday. In a scene typical of the mayor of Saguenay, on the farm sector, John Smith announced that an agreement had been reached with farmers to address the rights of way snowmobile trails. The agreement for a period of three years was reached with the owners of land used for recreational snowmobiling, who are mostly farmers. Saguenay has nearly 500 km of snowmobile trails within its territory and about 200 km will be affected by this agreement. This represents an amount of $ 200 000 for each of the three years of the agreement. Compensation that provides for payment of an amount of $ 900 per kilometer on average, will be assumed by Promotion Saguenay at a fund dedicated. The next snowmobile season in Saguenay is now assured. The agreement will allow snowmobilers to access the Monts-Valin from Quebec City, which is a major economic contribution during the winter while snowmobiling in the region represents an economic impact of about 55 M $. Dangerous precedent According to Gervais Coulombe, announcing the agreement with farmers in Saguenay is a dangerous precedent for all other farmers in the region and elsewhere in Quebec will use to claim the same treatment. "Initially, it does not solve the issue because it concerns the area between Quebec City and Saguenay. What does it for other regions like the Mauricie, Chaudière-Appalaches and Montérégie? On any parcel of private land where a snowmobile trail passes, people will demand the same thing, "says Gervais Coulombe. He gives the example of the Lac-St-Jean-Est, which has just over 500 kilometers of trails, some 75% fool on private land. By doing a quick calculation of 400 km per $ 900 of kilometers, we come to a staggering $ 360 000 Snowmobile Clubs that have not. "Instead of developing a regional strategy to look intelligent, it does not care who runs the ATR file, it does not care about the CRE, we do not care partners and we care about the region," to continue Gervais Coulombe. It now fears the domino effect of this decision on the rest of the province and in many other areas such as mountain bike trails for example. Tonight (Thursday) the Special Committee formed to find a permanent solution to snowmobile trails and ATV had already scheduled a meeting to discuss the upcoming season, and rights of way improvement projects through the trails Phase II grant program. "It is clear that our agenda will be pushed with this announcement and that people will want to speak on the issue and analyze the short-and long-term," concluded Gervais Coulombe

Ray, Just to confirm the type of RIDING you are talking about, It is Snowmobiling corrent?

There are some other notable people in the clip. Ray, Mike and Dave It is a great clip and provides me with an Incentive to keep dealing with the daily grind!

Salute Bill, Hope you are having a GREAT day

rode from the HI on the 24th rt 383 to rt 93 trail 8/10 till Mt Vallin from Valline to La Chappelle trails 9/10 from La Chapelle limited trail markings on 93 but very good coditions, about 15 miles west of Coronet, road side of road with not trail markings. the last lalst 5 miles lots of drifts and easy to lose trail. keft this morning from Coronet and busted so 3 foot drifts till we got to the final trail to the ferry. new trail from Ferry (lots of Rocks) to rt 3 once back on the old trial great conditions, took rt 383 freshly groomed all the way to rt 83 just watch for depree along the trail sticks, from 83 took local routs 22 freshly groomed to 383 all the back to the HI. good run, temp a little warmer today made it very enjoyable to ride

Bill It must of been you being there that made the difference!!!! Keep it up

From the interactive trail map . Looks like a local trail comes to the south western corner of the Zoo property. by the KAMOUTIK AVENTURE http://www.raidmotoneige.com/motoneige-quebec/NosMotoneiges_LocationDeMotoneiges_ang.cfm

I looked Thru the web site, sounds like it will be as impressive as it was in the other location, But I was not able to find an address or what would be even better the GPS coordinates of the new location schooter

She said I could go!

Phil, One problem the Grass looks pretty green behind the sled.

Alain, Thank you for the information, It would be good to see a trail (FMCQ interactive maybe?) map that would indicate where there is a problem with connectivity. I am just picking up on the words from the above "throughout most of the region" and "can enjoy unimpeded use of many trails" This knowledge would add confidence to the words from the tourism department. Thank you for providing the most upto date reporting on the subject. Schooter