Je me souviens
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I liked the idea so much that I called today. Unfortunately CAA Quebec is only available for Quebec residents, the lady referred me to my local AAA club. I mentioned the reason I was calling was for the plus membership that included sled and atv coverage and that I would be willing to pay the full amount just for the sled coverage alone. Again, no go for US residents. I told her they were missing a large part of the market due to the residence stipulation. She assured me she would voice that concern at the next meeting. I won't hold my breath waiting for a rule change. I think 1 tow job of 100 miles alone would be worth $182 CDN. Sure you have to get the machine to a road accessible location to begin the recovery effort by CAA, but usually that is dooable if you know where the next road crossing is, and are able to convey that to the tow truck driver.
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We met Dave and Dana with Markus and crew this winter at Mario's. They were super nice people. They had a great laugh when we stopped at casey. I kept thinking to myself my 1200 was the same, how could Dana keep pulling away so easily. We all laughed for a good 5 minutes when Dave opened the hood and told me not to feel so bad. I am saddened to hear about this tragic loss. I wish the families and friends the best.
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I also noticed more Freestyle and Summit sleds out west this year. Usually those are the super cool guys. Taking the trail 90 percent of the day with an off trail sled. I believe they help accelerate the deterioration rate of the trails. 5 minutes under the power lines at the end of the day makes up for that. I figure that's how they justify it in their minds.
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That corner Rob missed is where Shannon hit the bridge. That corner has a serious history. Many people injured in that same location.
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This price is in USD
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I first read about the NOCO GB 30 on a thread posted here last season. I was impressed by what I heard. I thought it was such a great idea that I decided to start carrying them at the shop. I purchased them in bulk and have them for sale @ $99.99. If anyone is interested send me a PM and I will get one shipped out to you.
Here is a link: http://www.geniuschargers.com/Boost/
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Amazing journey. Excellent report. Beautiful pictures. Thanks again for sharing. Cheers
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I know there is the presbytere a little higher, then a couple places in Roberval. What do you suggest?
Thanks
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Thanks again Bill for hosting another gathering, we had a great time. Keg was just about kicked. I enjoyed talking with all of you. Another breakfast missed - unless there is snow calling my name, Sunday morning usually starts a little late for me. The apple pie was tasty as per usual. I hope Ray is feeling better. Ginger - we went to Chutters after Brunch - I think the local dentist owns the place - LOL. Taylor says thanks for the candy! The only thing I could have asked for would have been more time on Saturday afternoon to enjoy each other's company - time flies when your having fun. On Sunday we did a little tour de NH before heading home. I look forward to seeing you guys again @ the Forestel. I regret to say that bringing a keg to the Val D'Or is out of the question - it would never make it down Louvicourt Boulevard
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Wow this got some serious traction right away! Sweet. I like the plan, I'm in. I am not sure on the logistics just yet, but that price @ the Forestel is nice, way to go Bill. My room is booked. Lady @ the desk said right away: is this for the QR gathering? I would love to say that leaving the Rabaska heading to Clova for Friday then onto the Forestel Saturday and back down to the Rabaska would be a sweet trip but I can't predict the trifecta of cash flow, weather, and vacation days that far our right now. So for now I can tell you that Shannon and I will see you for supper Saturday night @ the Forestel.
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Very nice. I have been dreaming about riding up to Clova on Lepine in the summer for a few years now, really sucks about the bridge. Using an ice crossing in the winter isn't a great long term solution either. I really hope that bridge crossing gets re-opened one way or another in the near future. Nonetheless sounds like you had a great ride up to Clova after that initial discovery. If you have more pictures or info about the long way around, I would love to hear about them, are you headed to the summer gathering?
More pics please - looked like a lot of fun
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Ray,
Shannon & I are in. Just got off the phone from pulling the trigger on the keg. Magic Hat Elder Betty http://www.magichat.net/elixirs/elderbetty/ should be tapped no later than noon Saturday. C U guys there, looking forward to meeting more fellow QR members, and trading tales with the crew.
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Here is a list of what they have, the names in red take a little longer to get. I put the ones that sound good to me in bold. Let the votes roll!!!
AB Seasonal
Alexander Keith's
Bass
Beck's
Blue Moon
Budweiser
Budweiser Light
Budweiser Light Lime
Busch
Busch Light
Coors Light
Davidson Brothers
Dogfish 60 Minute IPA
DOS XX Amber
DOS XX Lager
Dundee Honey Brown Lager
Goose Island
Guinness Stout
Harpoon IPA
Hoegaarden
Keystone Light
Killians
Labatt Blue
Labatt Blue Light
Lagunitas IPA
Lake Placid UBU Ale
Long Trail Blackberry Wheat Ale
Magic Hat
Michelob Light
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale
Otter Creek
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Red Hook
Rolling Rock
Sam Adams Cherry Wheat
Sam Adams Lager
Sam Adams Seasonal
Sapporo Lager
Saranac Adirondack Amber
Saranac Black Forest
Saranac Pale Ale
Shock Top
Shock Top Raspberry
Sierra Nevada
Smithwick's Irish Red Ale
Smuttynose IPA
Southern Tier 2X IPA
Southern Tier IPA
Stella Artois
Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale
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Hi George
I see no problem bringing a keg. Just a reminder that you can not bring an open container into the resturant area which includes the patio. I have a bucket, ice and blanket that the key can be put into to keep it cold.
Bill
Excellent. Let's all agree to respect our hosts boundaries, and keep the beer off the patio after dinner. My plan was to grab a bucket stuff it with ice, slap a keg on there and head down. Keg should be tapped by noon on Saturday. Some fresh ice would great come later in the afternoon. Any votes on what kind of beer to bring? They have Switchback, and all kinds of tasty stuff.
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Hey folks,
I was thinking about bringing a keg to the gathering this year. I didn't quite have enough of the Saranac Blueberry Blonde Ale last year for everyone to sample. I was in the local craft brews supplier the other day, I noticed the keg pricing, then the boggie wheels started turning. Not bad considering how much beer you get. I ought to bring one down to the gathering, that way everyone could enjoy.
I like the IPA's but then not everybody enjoys that kind of beer, nor do I want to bring a half spent keg back home. So here is a small poll I would like to start. Let's get some suggestions going, and see what the majority of us agrees is drinkable. I know they have access to a wide variety of tasty beer.
Let me know what you think, this is all subject to Bill's approval of course.
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Bill,
I wish you a speedy recovery my friend
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Bill, that's great, looking forward to it.
MR & TB: Yes Evasion burned down - I was told it was Sunday March 3rd.
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Mid Range: I would say it is thanks to you that I found out about the Legendary Lepine I love so much - Thank you kindly for sharing such a great location with us
Mike, I hope you come out to the summer gathering if your schedule allows it this year
RMK - You are extremely attentive to detail - Snow man was @ the Rabaska, LOL - he looked a little meeker on Sunday when we got back
Linda - Season was great, I sure would like to trade stories with you @ the summer gathering - I bet you have some good ones to tell by the looks of the pics you posted @ JG's
J&S - another year has escaped w/o hooking up for a ride together, I still think its a good idea - lets plan one @ the Summer gathering
Most importantly - Bill, What are the dates for the summer gathering?
I sure hope you are planning to have one again this year - so much fun to meet all people - and put a face to the screen name - Unless someone objects - I was planning on bringing name tags for us to wear, that way we can start with a different question, instead of - whats your screen name?
I was disappointed that we never made it up to the Delta or the Saguenay region to see you this winter. It is most likely the location for @ least one night of next winter's "Grand Tour" .
Keep the pics rolling Cheers
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A few more...
Last ones....
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Here are some more
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Sadly, I have decided to put the sled away for the year. 32xx miles for the season. I Spent most of the season on the western side of the province. We did the first trip of the year out of SMDS, went up to see Genevieve & Andre in Parent, they definitely have a nice set-up. Next trip was Lepine Rd. - a big mess after the heavy snow, but they did a great job cleaning up, the last ride of the year was the same trip, was an improvement. I think Dominic had just groomed it just for Shannon and I. When we got to the schoolhouse, he had a big smile and asked: "how was the trail this time?" The Tamarak still has the best Bloody Ceasars in town according to Shannon. Most of the other miles were spent running between Le Domaine & Val D'Or. Here is the season in pictures.
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They were great last week end
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Great post and much appreciated. However I do have to object to the bold!
Yup I second that statement. UNH you better lay off the peace pipe. How many canucks are playing 4 UNH this year?
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Jack,
I used to stop there on our way up to the HI. I grew very fond of Marc & Annie. When I stopped there last time, the older man running the place said he was the owner, and that Marc & Annie were leasing the place and had left without paying the bills. He basically told me they took the money & ran. I found this hard to believe as I thought that Marc & Co. seemed pretty normal. So when I got to the Goeland for gas, because the Trappeur did not have any, I ran what I was told by the man @ Trappeur by the lady @ the Goeland (can't remember her name). She was not willing to confirm or deny that the story was true. I told her I found the story hard to believe, and that my brain led me to believe that when the new trail connecting L'Etape to 355 was opened, perhaps the owner of the Trappeur saw an opportunity to make more money, due to the increased flow of traffic, and decided to pull the rug out from beneath Marc & Annie. When I was done telling her what I believed may have happened, the lady behind the counter @ the Goeland, just smiled and said, I may be not far from the truth. Granted none of this can be taken as fact based testimony, I think I nailed it on the head.
I remember once my buddy told me he was going to pay for lunch @ the trappeur, back when Marc was still there, and the first malamute was just a pup. I never asked any questions, and we left. Come supper time I told him it was my turn to pay, after all lunch with gas must have been a pretty penny, then he told me that he did not pay for the gas back @ the Trappeur. So when I got home, I called the Trappeur on the CB system they had. I explained to Marc what had happened, and that I owed him for 32 Liters of gas, and that I would pay him on the next trip. He said he did not realize I had not paid for the gas, and that he would catch up with me next time. 2 weeks later I showed back up @ the Trappeur with extra cash in hand, he said that he would not take it, and that the honesty I had displayed by calling back told him that I was planning on stopping there for years to come. I told him that after he took the time to perfect his Pizza recipe i was planning on making that my lunch stop for many trips to come. I was saddened to learn that they would no longer be running the place. That and the fact that traffic was greatly increased after they opened the connector trail between L'Etape and 355 ave made it that I have not been back up 355 but once in the last 2 years
Ceizur bridge closed this winter
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Mid range I really appreciate you posting this news. As I have said before, your back yard is my favorite playground. Every year the lepine road excursions take a new twist. It's almost as if no one wants it to be. I enjoy it, almost as much as I enjoy Clova. I know this is not a popular opinion, however if you really think about it, it's hard to argue with: If you don't want to stay with Dominic at the school house, and you really miss the Tabernack that much, stay off the lepone road altogether, without his work and expenditure there would be no trail up the Lepine. In the words of another fellow QR favorite...Merci, bon soir!