Byrd

It is very unsettling when you see tracks like that on freshly groomed trail. One thing that really scares me is how they go over a blind hill in the middle or on your side of the trail I don't know how person can have that much nerve or be that stupid.

There's nothing better than white cake😋

First of all I was lucky enough to be born into a snowmobile family, my father open A SKI-DOO dealership 1967 so I've been riding snowmobiles for 50+ years in Ontario, Quebec & N.B. Over those years if I wasn't riding alone I was usually leading the group and as everybody on this board that has been riding for years like me has probably had their fair share of close calls with people riding on the wrong side of the trail. I personally don't care if the oncoming person signals me as long as they're on their side of the trail. I, on the other hand, will always signal and the reason why I signal is because it's usually family and good friends behind me and if I can get some of these trail racers to slow down a little bit as they go by my group I feel my hand signal has worked.

Murphy had us on the ropes for a while but couldn't knock us down. 💪

That's all that really matters is we are home safe and sound no one was hurt sleds and trailers can be replaced .

It was a tandem we ripped off the back one and threw it in the front of the trailer

Woke up And talked to Martin from Relais 22, He was good enough to haul the sled down to Nautico, the BRP dealer in La Tuque. Martin was such a great help, he brought Relais 22 four years ago, has made great improvements and is continuously upgrading it. We will definitely stay there our next time through. At the dealership there were no parts plus they wouldn't be able to work on it till next week. Got a ride into town with Pourvoirie Lac Dumoulin’s owner, Danny, to CarStar truck rentals and 2 McKenzies are on there way to Mt Laurier to pick up truck and trailer. The remaining McKENZIE and 2 Moore’s towed in wounded sled from the night before with help from staff from https://www.lacdumoulin.com/ Small day trip to La Tuque for rum and fuel and around Lac Wayagamac. Back late afternoon for a drink and dinner when we received an update from the 2 McKenzies, who where pulling off at St Jerome for the night. The following morning, Mr & Mrs Byrd continue on to La Tuque. Snowmobile Trip is over, load up sleds after a great, extended stay at Lac Dumoulin with our intended end of day destination being Cornwall. Crossing the bridge in Beloeil, another gremlin popped up...axle trouble. Pulled into the gas station just off the highway. End of the road for this trailer! Not sure what to to so we found a place to spend the night. Up in the morning and made a plan. We went trailer shopping, after making lots of phone calls and lots of driving around we finally found one. "You know that money you were saving for a rainy day, it's raining!" And that pocket of cash you are always suppose to carry is getting lower. Shuffled sleds into new trailer, coordinated a tow of the crippled trailer to Andre at RemorquesMontreal.com in St-Michel. If anyone is ever looking for a trailer or trailer services check out Attaches Chateauguey in Ste-Catherine off the 30. After dealing with both new and old trailer, on our way to Cornwall in a snowstorm. This sport isn't for the faint of heart. We'd like to thank everyone along the way that helped us out, we are incredibly greatful for everyone. Back home to fix the sleds, and off on our next adventure in early March. Stay tuned

They were being funny like the old guys on the Muppets

Beavers are still cutting trees, we were going to stop and take a pic as we know you like beavers so much.

Day 3 started with warmer weather, a dusting of snow and sunny. After a great breakfast and a quick stop at the damn we hit the trails. After cruising through some great trails "FAST JAZZ'S" blizzard start developing a bit of a grumble. After cruising on to Wemotaci for fuel, chains adjustment and lube we crossed our fingers and cruised on. Trail lunch, everything running smoothly, off to Pourvoirie Windago, to say hi to Martine and a quick beverage then back on 83. 20 km in, Byrd's sled grinds to a stop! Tried a bush fix but it only moved three feet so v Tupperware lid off and under the track for tow mode. Headed 30 km to Relais 22, out with wrenches and ratchets with lots of help for owner Martin. Upper chain case barring TOAST! Relais 22 was full (no rooms available; however, Mrs Byrd & Fast Jazz got an offer from a couple of older gentlemen that reminded them of the hecklers on the Muppets) Quick dinner, new plans sets, on the trail by 9:30, Mr and Mrs Byrd riding double on a single seat. Cruising along under the full moon, 10 km out from Poirvoire Lac Dumoulin Mrs Byrd’s sled goes down. Same problem? To be announced. Shuffling saddle bags one more time. Two Moores two McKenzie doubled up looking for the finished line. Arrived just after midnight and greatest by Karine with bucket of ice and a warm cabin.

Low traffic with lots sapplings, rather tight.

Woke to -29, last ones to leave as usual. Four KM north of Fer a Cheval, "shore cut to Clova". Great trail other than 10 KM sketchy trail. Into Clova for gas and rum for somebody, "FAST JAZZ" and t-shirts. Off to Parent to hotel central for lunch. On to Pourvoirie Barrage Gouin for a great Walleye dinner and lots of laughs with Corrine.

Left Oliphant Ontario in a snow storm. Arrived in Mt Laurier just after 7 p.m., stayed at the Confort Inn. Woke up to lots of sledders and -31, still going to send it. Unloaded the trailer, Father and Son both with new suits mother got jealous and "my zipper is broken, I better get a new suit" After the visit to the wallet lighting dealership, did the tourists thing... Went to Mount Diablo, then for a swim at Windigo Chutes. On to St Anne du Lac for lunch. Them to Pourboirie Fer a Cheval for a great meal and great hospitality. Woke up to -29

The bars in town are a lot of fun but can make the next day long. 🍻🥃

All the local talent from Parent were there having a staggette and there wasn't much talent . As soon as you got off your sled Brandy the dog would hop on it.

Spent a week there one night back in 2000 it was one of those spots you had to stop at so much fun 😁

Maybe he made some new friends in wemo and is at somebody's hunt camp .

Hills are north of the town you will hnow when you when you start in to them.

Yes it's a road. Be careful of the hills before kitcisakik they sneak up on you pretty quick.

Pack some cheese and crackers and some cold meats. With nine guys it will be a long day. Fuelling up that many sleds adds time pretty quick .

It happens to the best of us it doesn't matter if it's an old machine or a new one sometimes they let us down. At least it was in the morning not too far away from town .

I'm glad your sabbatical is over we missed your reports .😁

Thanks for all the great reports sounds like you're having an epic season . There are very few people that would do what you do, all those miles alone. hats off to you or should I say helmets. I always wondered what the 2112 meant Since you are riding for Neil Now I know .