Early Rider Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Well i do appreciate you guys not posting what happen to the trailer until I was ready But i think that so many people are aware that something as happened that it might as well be told and get it over with so i can move on and not have to answer the same question over and over. It kills me to tell you that our hauler burned in JPS door yard on Saturday morning. We arrived to find the interior of the trailer in flames, Huge thanks to JPS and Travis for his outstanding effort to help us. We did save the sleds but lost all of our gear and the interior of the trailer is total loss. We plan to get right on repairs or replacement, depending on the extent of the structural damage. I have already been in touch with Mission Trailer and they are on stand by to get things rolling, waiting on the adjuster to come look at it. This at there busy time of the year with orders weeks out they are going to get us back in shop and rolling. I would prefer not to go into detail as to how the fire started, it was however a human error and truly was an accident. They were unfamiliar with the trailer and set up and I should have paid more attention. There is plenty of blame to be shared by all. This is a major blow to the Team and can't have come at a worse time. Sponsorships for the race are coming very slow and things are tight for everyone this year. We have so many other things we need to be working on at this point and having to deal with rebuilding the trailer was not on the list. As it does not end there,as i have allot of time in the trailer after the fact as well. But with the help of our great sponsor Mission Trailer we will get it done and be ready again to focus on our quest. The only reason that I post this because I consider everyone one on here a friend and fellow sportsman. I am a open type of guy as many of you know, I will do whatever I can to help a friend. I want to know that when we are pounding across the frozen Tundra of Labrador that there are people at home pulling for us and have shared in our highs and lows. I feel that it makes us all a part of the quest and more emotional invested. ER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobraap Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hang in there ER. Good thing for insurance and the fact it happend now instead of February or March.... Last year during the race we were sitting at the clubhouse in St Sabine talking with a group from Maine about your progress. They were watching closely as we were were too. Lots of people out there pulling for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Bummer...I hope the repairs go quickly so you can get back on track... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sorry to hear that ER. I just went over to the Team Maine site a bought a few raffle tickets. I'm sure every little bit helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 That is unfortunate ER, I heard this weekend for Damanchad, Knowing you and as you have said, you will get this behind you fast and onto the winter activities and preparations for the race. Best regards RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 WOW! I had not idea! So sorry to hear. I hope you guys get back on track ASAP as I am rather certain you will. Best wishes. Shane P.S. If you guys are having a work party some weekend to fix her up, let me know, I would be happy to drive over and lend what help and support I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Very sorry to hear about this Robert I hope you and your team can get things back on track and work toward your goal of winning Cains Quest! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S pump Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Dooooooooooode That sucks..........Coulda been worse though. Chin Up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sorry to here about your misfortune. Being a true snowmobiler, I know you will roll up your shirt sleeves, dig in, and overcome. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Rider Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thanks alot guys We will get her fix and back on track Just throws more work in the mix thats all Time to nail down sponsors not fix a trailer, but play the hand your dealt As stated better now than March Every bit helps thanks for the support ER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfm Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 ER Sorry to hear about your bump in the road, But I am glad to hear that no one got hurt and that you know why it happened. We will be pulling for you. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSE800 Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 That is a real Bummer for sure, hang in there, things will get worked out for the best. Hang in there and keep in good spirits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Sorry to hear about that.... anything we can do? Gutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowbound Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Very sorry to hear that...I am sure you will rebuild and be stronger because of it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Rider Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Trailer all rebuilt, Now we are ready to ride again See you on the trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobraap Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 I only saw it for a second but it looked good going south on 201 Friday...... Good luck guys!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Rider Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 I only saw it for a second but it looked good going south on 201 Friday......Good luck guys!!! Thanks alot Glad to have it back Few things to get ironed out but ready to go racing ER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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