mikerider

A fun day,  for what we thought was going to be a wet day by the weatherman!

Hi RR,    It is hard to be sitting home and then see pictures of such good conditions. Have fun.
mike
 

Christmas eve into Christmas morning has always been my favorite night of the year to work. It is the one night there seems to be peace on earth. The city is quiet, the few people out and about are cheerful and concerned more for others than themselves. The last several hours lived up to my expectations that there is one day in the year that gives hope to all.                      Merry Christmas!
mike

Ok I'll start picked her up last night 

It will be worth a beer just to see you again John.
Others, just a reminder part II of the giveaway, if you lost the contest you must buy me a beer!!!lol
mike
 

It will be worth a beer just to see you again John.
Others, just a reminder part II of the giveaway, if you lost the contest you must buy me a beer!!!lol
mike
 

Crazy, you also won a free beer on me if you stop in Riviere du Loup this winter, or Rangeley next summer.
mike
 

Always enjoy your reports and pictures. Great trip.
mike
 

Should we split the days so more people can get in on the prime dates, such as 9 AM to 9 PM and 9 PM to 9 AM???
Also, I would like to suggest those who want can offer prizes. If so, I am offering free glass of wine or beer if the winner can catch me when I happen to be at the Universal Hotel in RDL this winter.  So Ice, is this extra prize idea okay?  Maybe Phil1 offers his race bike out for a week. or Florida Snowman take a member to Kokomo Beach. I know one member who could probably donate a years supply of those blue pills!  (Might make this post go viral).
mike
 

First time we stayed at the Hotel Chiboug we had a minor incident with a 6'10"  400lb local. After that the hair stands up on the back of my neck whenever I get within 50 miles of Chibougamou. LOL  Thought we would need more than one toe tag that night. Mike is right, you'll have a story to tell.

Actually, I have stayed at the Hotel Chiboug 3 or 4 times. Rooms are very nice and  the hotel restaurant is quite good. Going down the 1/2 mile alleyway to get there is interesting. Being on the main drag downtown really does give a taste of the town, and I say that in a good way. As I recall there are lots of small stores and restaurants, lots of people wandering the streets. Its a flavorful way to see the area. I would recommend everyone try it once.  I would actually prefer to stay there than anywhere else in the area.   I'm guessing it attracts people from area outposts and villages who come to shop, or on weekends, come to celebrate life on whiskey and beer.   If you survive a Saturday night at the Chiboug, depending on your condition Sunday morning, you may get a medal of honor or a purple heart or a toe tag.  But seriously, don't pass it up. I would do it again in heartbeat. Promise, you will have a story to tell!
mike
 
 
 
 

You should really stay in downtown Chiboug at the Hotel Chiboug to get a real 'feeling' for the town!
 
mike

Having lunch at RDL, the bed (85) was great above Cabano, 544 west towards pohenagamook was open from 85, not sure how far, degeliss was scratchy but passable. good early seasons conditions,  one more storm and it week be great.   thinks snow RR

You guys are so adventurous, wish I was young/younger  again  and still doing that stuff.
Surprised this crew didn't take me up on the idea of going around the Gaspe on antique sleds.
mike
 

Thanks RR for posting the pictures and report. You and your group's early ride each year get the rest of us fired up. 
mike

Always great to read about your early season adventures and see your pictures of riding and snow! (as I look out my window at green grass).
Have fun.
mike
 

Well BJ, we pool your money and my vacation time and we could both live high on the hog all winter in Quebec.  
mike
 

Well BJ, we pool your money and my vacation time and we could both live high on the hog all winter in Quebec.  
mike
 

That is one nice looking sled.  
That should make you want to come to Quebec more often.
mike
 

Thanks Andy. And never forget,,, Canada has the best snowmobile trails.