rickzach Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) Quebec saddlebag trip from the perspective of a first-timer Thanks to the the riders that we met here, we had a great time. The photo and narrative content is much too long to post here so I have created a link. Includes pix of Saguenay Bill and a host of other characters. Just be aware that it may take as long as 20-minutes to see the whole thing. http://www.snodeo2go.com/quebec2010/ This is not a commercial web site... it is just my personal space. Edited January 29, 2010 by rickzach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt_bluyamaha54 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Nice pics + story Rick! You'll probably find these trips highly addictive - as most of us do!! If you don't mind my asking, what program(s) did you use to create the presentation? P.S. Thank you for voting for Scott Brown. Here's to hoping he makes the difference we all need now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Quebec saddlebag trip from the perspective of a first-timerThanks to the the riders that we met here, we had a great time. The photo and narrative content is much too long to post here so I have created a link. Includes pix of Saguenay Bill and a host of other characters. Just be aware that it may take as long as 30-minutes to see the whole thing. http://www.snodeo2go.com/quebec2010/ This is not a commercial web site... it is just my personal space. Excellent report Rick! I am almost ashamed at my reports after checking out your link. Welcome to Quebec saddlebagging. I think by now you have found you are hooked. I have been saddlebagging since the early 90's although back then we called it "cross country trips" Also after a few trips you will get your gear down to the essentials, I travel on my Apex GT with just the deluxe saddlebags and a tank bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Very nice...Riding elsewhere seems to make no sense... Your pictures tell the real story, I was under the impression that conditions were not that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Well done Rick. One of the nicest reports I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzach Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Nice pics + story Rick! You'll probably find these trips highly addictive - as most of us do!!If you don't mind my asking, what program(s) did you use to create the presentation? P.S. Thank you for voting for Scott Brown. Here's to hoping he makes the difference we all need now. SONY DSC-828 Camera with ZIES lens Paint Shop Pro Studio for photo prep (LOTS of prep) FrontPage 2003 for web HTML I actually know Scott's wife Gail Huff from when I worked at ch-5. I met Scott at a party three years ago. Seemed like a nice enough chap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxz7000 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Great Report Rick - I believe we saw your truck at the Gov. in Shawinigan. We just did a quick 3 day trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Unbelievable Rick! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Hi Rick, Sandi and I just viewed the presentation. AWESOME! Very nicely done. Most of the time we don’t take the time to snap the photos to share. It is wonderful that you and Stan did stop to take the photos to post so others can see what draws us to Quebec every year. Happy trails to you. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowworks Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Nice report! Dont worry too much about wearing a red jacket, but when you are ready for a black one, we can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberman Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Nice job Rick. And, very helpful for planning my first trip to that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled Dog Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Holy crap! Great job! That's something to show my family and friends as its hard to describe a Quebec saddlebag trip. You did a great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusand Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Awesome pictures Rick We left just in time!! BTW I met Rick here on QR Great riding with you, we'll do it again! Stan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzach Posted January 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Holy crap! Great job! That's something to show my family and friends as its hard to describe a Quebec saddlebag trip. You did a great job! Many thanks. That's exactly why I did it. The pen is mightier than the throttle. The public perception of the sport is that of drunken jerks who go through the ice or smash into a tree while going way too fast. Sad to say: Darwinism works for a reason ! I came home... this time. Edited January 28, 2010 by rickzach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzach Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi Rick,Sandi and I just viewed the presentation. AWESOME! Very nicely done. Most of the time we don’t take the time to snap the photos to share. It is wonderful that you and Stan did stop to take the photos to post so others can see what draws us to Quebec every year. Happy trails to you. Jack & Sandi We fixed that! With your permission, your pix of Mont Valin have been added to our trip's photo narrative on Day-3. Really wish that we could have seen it live... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momojohnny Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 We fixed that! With your permission, your pix of Mont Valin have been added to our trip's photo narrative on Day-3. Really wish that we could have seen it live...Hi, I meet you on Little Squam last winter by the Ashland town beach. You were with your son or a famly member....I belive. I remember your Cronical hat. I run one of the small groomers around here. I see youve joined our club. Michael in Ashland NH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzach Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 (edited) Hi, I meet you on Little Squam last winter by the Ashland town beach. You were with your son or a famly member....I belive. I remember your Cronical hat. I run one of the small groomers around here. I see youve joined our club. Michael in Ashland NH Yes, I remember. I join multiple clubs based upon merit, not nearby geography. Squam is a great club in a great area. I also went to the Kill Krew demo... someplace... that I won't admit to... I know NOTHING... http://www.snodeo2go.com/killkrew.htm Edited January 29, 2010 by rickzach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momojohnny Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Yes, I remember. I join multiple clubs based upon merit, not nearby geography. Squam is a great club in a great area. I also went to the Kill Krew demo... someplace... that I won't admit to... I know NOTHING... http://www.snodeo2go.com/killkrew.htm Yep I was there, Thats the season ending club party in Sandwitch notch. Nice too be young. They are good kids actually. They all raced at the Belmont dog track last weekend....... Rock maple racing. I ride mo-mo bikes with them in the summer on Weds nites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 We fixed that! With your permission, your pix of Mont Valin have been added to our trip's photo narrative on Day-3. Really wish that we could have seen it live... Thanks for putting the Mont Valin pics in. Since these are new summit lookouts, most riders haven’t been to them yet. You really have to see them “live” to appreciate them. The club did a wonderful job of creating access trails. This is one of the aspects of snowmobiling that doesn’t get enough coverage. Jack & Sandi :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted January 31, 2010 Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Quebec saddlebag trip from the perspective of a first-timerThanks to the the riders that we met here, we had a great time. The photo and narrative content is much too long to post here so I have created a link. Includes pix of Saguenay Bill and a host of other characters. Just be aware that it may take as long as 20-minutes to see the whole thing. http://www.snodeo2go.com/quebec2010/ This is not a commercial web site... it is just my personal space. Rick I've been doing saddlebag trips in la belle province for over 30 years. Never have seen a better presentation that captures the essence of adventures in a winter wonderland. Hats off to a great job. Each year many of us Quebec Riders are innundated with questions about our love for "doing stupid things in the bitter cold" when we could be basking in the Carribean Sun. Your presentation sums it up better than anything I have seen. I'm sending the link to snodeo2go to about 20 friends/family. thanks timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzach Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 RickI've been doing saddlebag trips in la belle province for over 30 years. Never have seen a better presentation that captures the essence of adventures in a winter wonderland. Hats off to a great job. Each year many of us Quebec Riders are innundated with questions about our love for "doing stupid things in the bitter cold" when we could be basking in the Carribean Sun. Your presentation sums it up better than anything I have seen. I'm sending the link to snodeo2go to about 20 friends/family. thanks timbo WOW, thank you. Here's another from NH just this weekend http://www.zachfamily.net/2010/derby2010.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfm Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Very nice post / link, and great info. Thanks Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnomoGary Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 You did too great a job there Rick, the wife now wants us to take a longer holiday in Paradise next year so we can go saddlebagging ! Gary U.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzach Posted February 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 You did too great a job there Rick, the wife now wants us to take a longer holiday in Paradise next year so we can go saddlebagging ! Gary U.K. Thank you. NOW TO GET MY WIFE TO GO! (but we were engaged on snowmobiles a long time ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnomoGary Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Thank you. NOW TO GET MY WIFE TO GO! (but we were engaged on snowmobiles a long time ago) No problems for me there, We actually met snowmobiling - So she loves it as much as I do ! Only two more sleeps as the kids say and we are on our way out there - can't wait. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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