182ray Posted January 19, 2018 Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 23 hours ago, mikerider said: Because the hotel is not an advertiser on QR, I will no longer be posting information about the hotel. I will still post trail conditions, trail rides and things to do in the area. Should the owner of QR decide to contact the hotel about this, I would be happy to do my part and help get them on board. mike Instead of stopping posting information about the hotel you should approach them about becoming a paid sponsor With all promotion you do and all the QR members passing through there you would think they would be more than happy to become a paid sponsor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2018 I have spoken to a moderator who was very kind and gave me some info. I will be attempting to get the hotel on board. mike Snobeeler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Group just back from the Gaspe said conditions were very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainerenegade Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 How was the riding today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hi, The easterly loop to Squatec and Rimouski was close to a perfect ten. Once out of town the snow depths increase and it is a winter wonderland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainerenegade Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Glad to hear it thanks for the update any word on the storm next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 No word on the storm, sorry, only have been looking at the weather in regards to the drive home tomorrow. Considering much of the US does not have good riding, you won't be disappointed coming here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2 Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Going to miss you again Mike, we are coming up Sunday evening and dropping at the Universal. We will return the following weekend when are you coming back up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 I am not sure what date I will be coming back in February but does not look like our dates will align for a meeting of sled talk. I will no longer be tied to a pre planned vacation date, as I am retiring in eleven days and trips will be on a whim, a good weather forecast and a whole new life style that is going to be difficult to adjust to after working the same job for 44 years that included working nights weekends and holidays. Have a great time at RDL and save some snow for me. mike Florida Snowman, RoadRunner, snowfarmer and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 7 hours ago, mikerider said: I am not sure what date I will be coming back in February but does not look like our dates will align for a meeting of sled talk. I will no longer be tied to a pre planned vacation date, as I am retiring in eleven days and trips will be on a whim, a good weather forecast and a whole new life style that is going to be difficult to adjust to after working the same job for 44 years that included working nights weekends and holidays. Have a great time at RDL and save some snow for me. mike 🎉🍾 Congratulations on your retirement Mike. 🍾🎉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2 Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 20 minutes ago, Phil 1 said: 🎉🍾 Congratulations on your retirement Mike. 🍾🎉 X2 Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 X3 Mike. Now you need to start some serious snowmobiling and kayaking! I hope you enjoy this time you have worked so many years for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Thank you all for the well wishes on my retirement.I have put it off for more years than you would want to know, but once I put in the notice, it can't come fast enough. A kayak and fly rod right now sounds so peaceful. Thanks again. mike momojohnny, revct1 and Florida Snowman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Gaf Gaffney Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Happy retirement my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schooter Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Mike I wish you a long and heathy retirement and do more of the things you love to do Schooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnomoGary Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Congratulations on your retirement Mike, all I can say is if time went by quickly before it will absolutely fly by now, I know it does for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 13 hours ago, mikerider said: I am not sure what date I will be coming back in February but does not look like our dates will align for a meeting of sled talk. I will no longer be tied to a pre planned vacation date, as I am retiring in eleven days and trips will be on a whim, a good weather forecast and a whole new life style that is going to be difficult to adjust to after working the same job for 44 years that included working nights weekends and holidays. Have a great time at RDL and save some snow for me. mike Congratulations and Best wishes on your retirement. After 44 years you have earned peace and relaxation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowCrazed Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Amqui to RDL and back in the USA!!! Left Amqui early this morning and the plan was to see the snow trees on this trip then back to RDL. Riding solo way out in that no man's land (587), in near white out conditions at times (thank goodness for GPS), got to my head and I decided I wanted to be on a blue trail! I probably should have stuck to green and club trails because the traffic+temps+fresh snow = loads of bumps on trail 5. No big deal, the Axys just eats that junk right up!! ;-) I have to say, I was both happy and sad to get back to RDL. Time to start dreaming about the next trip! Edited January 21, 2018 by SnowCrazed mikerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 On 2018-01-19 at 4:06 PM, mikerider said: Squatec for breakfast then on to Rimouski where Terry parted for a night in Amqui and I returned to hotel. (still in rm 122, leave tomorrow morning). 85% trails freshly groomed. All that’s going to change next week, forecasting a foot plus on Tuesday. I’m just going to miss you Mikey, I’ll be at the Universal Wednesday night with Necksledr, Hparaptor and a lurker. mikerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Js12ren Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 1/20/2018 at 6:48 PM, GT Rider said: Congratulations and Best wishes on your retirement. After 44 years you have earned peace and relaxation. Hey Jim how are you and Gemma doing? Jami and I are planning a Gaspe trip the beginning of March. We are also thinking a Temiscaming trip mid Feb. Just like Mike we just retired and will be planning trips on a whim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowdogs Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Enjoy your retirement Mike, I have been retired 13 years and have loved almost every minute of it. We WILL meet up at the Universal this season ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks for all the well wishes regarding retirement. One member gave me great advice, he said retirement is the best job he has ever had. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 The happiest time of your life is coming Mike, see you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks jak, will post when I head back up. Haven't picked the next travel date yet. Hopefully early Feb. You are always welcome to join in on the fun. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hey Mike, I am planning to be in RDL on the 12th. I hope you are back then. Congratulations again on your retirement! I call it a “Radical Sabbatical”! Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!!! Best, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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