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Hard to make progress with so much wind, eh Groomer? Be careful out there friend!
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On 1/3/2018 at 4:15 PM, doo4adoo said:
I'm not getting the impression that there site will be up this season. It refers over to the FCMQ and previously there web link on the FCMQ site was there and I don't see that anymore just the clubs. Maybe I've missed something. Its too bad as that was a great resource.
As I was about to post I though I would call. Left message asking the million dollar question and asked if he could call me back or come on over to Quebec Rider and give us an update.
Will let you now if its a call back
Mike
Dale + Louise - and before that, Dale and Patsy - were a great resource to anyone snowmobiling in the Gaspe. You could call the 800# and get anything from a suggested itinerary for a trip, to help with a downed sled or suggestions for places to stay or eat while on your trip.
If they are shut down, it is a very sad event for Gaspe tourism. They functioned much like a Chamber of Commerce in the US.
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On 11/6/2017 at 1:55 PM, NSHM said:
They are not on this years map and have heard they were sold and is going to be turned into condos.
Wow. That's the end of an era of snowmobiling in the C/A region. I stayed there a couple of time but was never too keen on the place - kind of dated, crazy busy and too far west in the C/A region for me. Wonder what will happen to the collection of antique sleds they used to display?
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I'm sure you + JD are glad to be back in residence Bill. Temperatures and wind through the weekend don't sound good for extended riding so relax and enjoy the scenery.There's certainly no reason to fight the weather or conditions just to ride. Pick your days and enjoy Paradise!
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Us non-city dwellers forget how quickly you run out of places to put snow when dealing with city streets. I'm always impressed when I see one of those snow blowers in Quebec that is so big it travels with a flagman to keep people away from the huge impeller.
Thanks for a behind-the-scenes-look Ice.
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Well, a power unit (dozer) on cleated tracks should have about 10"/26cm to be able to do more good than harm to a trail. Also remember that as soon as you get under the trees in the woods, there is always less snow. Like Ice says, the flat light makes it hard to judge from the picture but I don't think its there yet.
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A member who is a Quebec resident might be able to comment further on why this is but based on what we see for new bridges being built, the Government prefers to put engineered steel structures in place vs wooden structures on the trail system. Between design, materials, and labor to install the $250K price tag doesn't seem excessive - but still hard to justify for some of us thrifty Yankees.
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Looks great Don! Interesting idea to spray the tunnel with the pickup bed liner material. No more dull gray aluminum and - like you said - a distinctive look.
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3 hours ago, Saguenay Bill said:
If I were 25 years younger I would buy a place on the north side of the Saguenay area. I would not want a cabin the woods because I want electricity but not from a generator. But I still want to be in a wooded area. Close enough, 25 miles, to a large metro area for shopping, Doctors, hospital and the other things that a metro area offers. Close enough to the trails so I can ride from the house to the trails. For me the Saguenay area would fit my needs and wants.
Some members here have explored this in years past and decided the better option was a seasonal rental after researching ownership options. I think it depends on how much time you will actually be able to spend at the property because there will always be upkeep and maintenance. These are big issues when you are only there a limited number of times during the year since there is much to do and limited time to do it - unless you can afford (and find) a good caretaker.
For me, I have to go along with Bill's list because once you pass the 55-60 y/o mark, most of us want creature comforts and amenities. Access to healthcare can literally be a life and death necessity and I am not clear how you get that in Canada if you remain a US citizen. Living in 'a cabin in the woods' is a romantic notion but hauling water and feeding a generator wouldn't work for me. I am also somewhat of a 'worrier' so owning a place would add all the worries of the things that can happen when no one is there: heat goes off / pipes freeze, break-ins, property damage from weather events, etc., etc.
I own a seasonal property on a lake that is only a short distance from our primary home in Vermont and can tell you from personal experience that there are many things that come up that you might not even think of! Plus, things like insurance for a second home can be tricky these days because insurance companies are really limiting their exposure so place some crazy restrictions on second homes.
I still find myself dreaming when I come across a property for sale in Quebec though !
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Amazing old pictures JG. Always like to see them to remember and appreciate the history of an area -
I wonder now though with so many taking pictures that stay in devices, (digital) what people will be able to see in say, 50yrs?
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Very sad to hear this. I’m sure many of us have no idea the debt we truly owe to Rob for all he did through the years for snowmobiling. I know he wasn’t as active in the sport in recent years but he was always “behind the curtain”.
Thank you for everything Rob. You will be missed.
R.I.P.
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1 hour ago, Phil 1 said:
I think he is trying to say go buy a Pilot. ❄️🌬❄️🌬
Hi Phil - There will be sticker shock when you look at a 2017 Pilot too since it will be ridiculously more than what you paid for the '03. All new SUVs + trucks are commanding crazy money IMO.
Bottom line is buy something you like and won't hesitate putting some money into after 3-4 years if you tend to keep a vehicle awhile. As you said, its a declining asset so you need to get something that makes you happy while all that money flies away.
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Nice looking trucks Teet F8S + nyskidooerinnewhampshire!
No doubt that the GMC/Chevy2500s w/DuraMax and Ford F250s w/PowerStroke diesels are very nice tow vehicles but I would add some caveats:
- Unless you are towing something bigger than a 2-place trailer (or a big boat/horse trailer/camper in the off-season) and driving more than ~25k miles/yr its very hard to justify the extra $$.
- Diesels are built for big miles and unless you use it for that, you definitely won't see a benefit.
- Diesels require different maintenance and care than gas engines and are best cared for by a mechanic with specialized diesel training. Modern diesels are fairly trouble free but when they aren't running right, most mechanics have no clue.
- Lastly, an unfortunate fact is that these trucks seem to be a particularly high ranking target for auto thieves in Quebec.
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January 10th - actually later than I think it will happen but hey, that's what's left.
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If we really had "journalists", we would know allot more about groups like 'Antifa'. For some reason, there is no investigative journalism anymore so unless you take initiative to look into some of this stuff on your own, you will never know what is REALLY going on. It is a very scary situation when so many are 'spoon fed' what "the media" want to put out there rather than present all the facts and let us form our own conclusions then let things fall where they may.
(This wouldn't seem political - just stating facts really.)
- Florida Snowman and PLAYHARD
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Prayers for the families. CO is truly a silent killer -
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On 6/6/2017 at 5:13 PM, groomer said:
i was nt there jg....i was at my camp ....
hahaha....playhard....
if i do it...no one will recognize me in town !!!...ahha
there will be heavy traffic in albertville....they are going to fix the road up the church....i use that road to go to work
jean-guy
Glad for your family to be able to expand their business. We are losing many ATV/SXS, snowmobile, motorcycle, boat, etc. dealers in my area so that you usually only have one choice for a manufacturer.
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On 6/12/2017 at 0:53 PM, iceman said:
This one near Relais MT Apica on Route 169 yesterday.
Don - You said one of the fires was a trash burn that got away but are most of the summer fires lightning caused or man caused?
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On 4/26/2017 at 9:06 PM, Florida Snowman said:
What is that a 26 or 28 Tom?
Twin screw?
Enjoy the summer!
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Almost unbelievable how much the water rose. Unless you knew the area or saw the first part of the video, you almost wouldn't know that the bottom of the bridge had been 2-2.5m above the water!
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23 hours ago, Trailblazer said:
Owners of the gas station/depanneur in town will be closing their doors permanently end of May, the brothers are in their 70's with 57 years of service behind them, they want to sit back and enjoy what's left. It's all up for sale business and building but sell or not it's closed down end of the month.
Duhamel will no longer have gas until further notice.
Well, God Bless them! I hope they enjoy their next chapters. Running those places is an almost 7x24 job and for not much reward. Unfortunately, the stores can also be the heart of some of the small towns they are in. Hopefully, someone will want to take it on and re-open it.
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I have used the Collett units for about 20yrs. I am on my third or fourth unit. Only had one unit fail (it was a circa 2001 unit?) and it was due to moisture getting into the unit from the microphone tube and running back into the unit. My current unit is a Platinum 900+ (Bluetooth enabled). I use Bluetooth it to listen to music and not for a cell phone. Any device that supports Bluetooth will pair and work so cell, GPS, iPod, iPhone, etc.While technology has generally advanced through the years with these - as with everything else - in my opinion they are only good for short conversations like to alert others of a hazard or approaching turn. Since they are voice activated, it takes a bit of time to adjust the unit and 'train' yourself for getting your voice to transmit. You will need to need to raise your voice and keep it at a certain level in order for others to hear you consistently. The 2 mile range is not realistic and I would say that depending on terrain and conditions, under 1 mile is about it IMO.
I have a HJC modular helmet and my riding partner has a BRP modular so I can share a couple of things. Collett makes a unit specifically for the BRP modular as Mr.Gutz said. It uses a small disk type microphone that you fit into the breath mask. This frequently freezes up in cold conditions (below about 15F) due to all the moisture in the mask. I am not sure if it is due to his breathing or the lack of being triggered from not talking but it stops working. Sometimes this means stopping briefly to thaw it but other times, he is able to make it work again on the go. The battery packs with the newer units will last for a 10+ hour day in cold conditions.
A couple more things -
- The main channel provided on every unit sold also receives the groomer warning beacon signals. Collett has provided clubs and grooming contractors with transmitters for grooming equipment that send a 'Dee DA, Dee DA' tone but we have frequently come across groomers (QC, VT, NH) that weren't transmitting. So while it is reassuring to hear a groomer warning, it isn't 100%. Since most folks leave their units on the main channel, you will know about other riders in the vicinity but if it is too 'chatty' it is nice to have the option to switch to another channel. The other channel should be chosen and specified by everyone that you will be riding with when you order your units or you will be limited to the main channel. (see the website for more info)
- Les Collett and his employees are great to deal with. There was an odd situation where their facility was locked down a few years ago b/c of some kind of an inventory valuation dispute with a bank(Canadian thing??) but it was straightened out over a few months.
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IMHO, the units are a bit overpriced but if they save someone from a mishap, it is truly a small price to pay
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Don’t know the YamiCats well but this was a common issue on any of the Yamaha’s with fuel injection. If you turn the key ‘on’ and don’t hear the pump, don’t bother to turn the key further to crank it: you’ll just drain the battery
The issue is a badly sealed electro-mechanical relay that gets moisture inside and freezes. It was replaced by a solid-state unit. The solid-state unit can be identified by its red color.