mikerider Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Today I had the smoothest trails possible This morning I was in the hot tub. And tonight I had the best duck ever at the Levesque. You might want to be driving the groomer ahead of me going EST!!! to get me to leave RDL. Not to mention I think I've seen about a thousand sledders head EST in the past few days. We will have time to negotiate my terms of traveling EST. If I were you, I would find a chef to go along on our trip, and book hotels with only the best of spas. We will need to hire someone to drive my truck from hotel to hotel to haul my necessary survival gear. Start planning!!! mike Florida Snowman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowCrazed Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 11 hours ago, mikerider said: Today I had the smoothest trails possible This morning I was in the hot tub. And tonight I had the best duck ever at the Levesque. You might want to be driving the groomer ahead of me going EST!!! to get me to leave RDL. Not to mention I think I've seen about a thousand sledders head EST in the past few days. We will have time to negotiate my terms of traveling EST. If I were you, I would find a chef to go along on our trip, and book hotels with only the best of spas. We will need to hire someone to drive my truck from hotel to hotel to haul my necessary survival gear. Start planning!!! mike Funsucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 11 hours ago, mikerider said: Today I had the smoothest trails possible This morning I was in the hot tub. And tonight I had the best duck ever at the Levesque. You might want to be driving the groomer ahead of me going EST!!! to get me to leave RDL. Not to mention I think I've seen about a thousand sledders head EST in the past few days. We will have time to negotiate my terms of traveling EST. If I were you, I would find a chef to go along on our trip, and book hotels with only the best of spas. We will need to hire someone to drive my truck from hotel to hotel to haul my necessary survival gear. Start planning!!! mike 36 minutes ago, SnowCrazed said: Funsucker. That vin rouge last night must have been exceptional.... Phil 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I must have been spoiled by a former saddlebag partner! SnowCrazed thinks it would be cool to go EST to some remote forgotten town with a 1950's motel that was probably featured in one of Stephen King's books. Actually, I forgot to mention last night's wine, a vin blanc, chardonnay, best I ever had. My idea of saddle bagging would be riding the sled to the Levesque for supper and bringing the leftovers back in a doggie bag. mike (2 of the 4 groomers at RDL club). groomer, Florida Snowman, im4snow and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 19 minutes ago, mikerider said: I must have been spoiled by a former saddlebag partner! SnowCrazed thinks it would be cool to go EST to some remote forgotten town with a 1950's motel that was probably featured in one of Stephen King's books. Actually, I forgot to mention last night's wine, a vin blanc, chardonnay, best I ever had. My idea of saddle bagging would be riding the sled to the Levesque for supper and bringing the leftovers back in a doggie bag. mike (2 of the 4 groomers at RDL club). Hi Mike. Sandi says you are coming out of your shell. Retirement is doing you well. We might try to schedule something for the beginning of March at RDL also. We are at the Delta right now. We are going to give Sandi's 1200 a run tomorrow and see if the anti-freeze leak is fixed. Lets cross our fingers. Jack & Sandi SnowCrazed and mikerider 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neksledr Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, mikerider said: I must have been spoiled by a former saddlebag partner! SnowCrazed thinks it would be cool to go EST to some remote forgotten town with a 1950's motel that was probably featured in one of Stephen King's books. Actually, I forgot to mention last night's wine, a vin blanc, chardonnay, best I ever had. My idea of saddle bagging would be riding the sled to the Levesque for supper and bringing the leftovers back in a doggie bag. mike (2 of the 4 groomers at RDL club). Nice pics Mike, looks like your adapting well to this new life! Molly and I are doing a 4-day saddlebag loop from Bernieres starting March 5, shuttling across the river for two days, and back two days after taking the ferry from Baie-Comeau. Have reservations at the Universal on Wed the 7th, maybe we'll see you there! Keep up the great reports and pics! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 1 hour ago, mikerider said: Good chance I will be here. Would be great to see you again. Tell Molly to leave her keys in the sled so I can try it! Or at least park it next to mine so mine doesn't get stolen. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Hey Mike, Sandy and I are planning a Gaspe loop in about a wk......so I guess if I'm reading you right, you're out? I think we've stayed at that 50s motel, but not this trip. We are booked at the levesque on 2-22. We'll give you a buzz if you're still in RDL. mikerider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainerenegade Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 How are the current conditions looking in RDL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastMark Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 The grooming app looks pretty quiet ! Im guessing RDL got the same warmup we got here in Maine ? Up to ride March 11,12,13. Hoping for the best. Should bounce back hard soon Im guessing. Cant wait. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 We just trailered in to RDL this evening. Lots of trucks and trailers here. Windy tonight, temps dropping. I'll report on trails tommorrow night . Jeff and Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Northbound that would be great. I'm looking at a time frame for a trip to the peninsula. Can't leave home for a week and hopefully there will be a couple snow drops in that time. Main thing is getting into motels and gas stations. Going to be there for 4 days with one group and 3 or 4 days with another. Stay by myself if the second group can't make it. Be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Lots of us keeping our fingers crossed, thanks in advance for any info. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 No worries, rode to amqui today. The base seems fine. Saw 3 groomers between RDL and Rimouski. Probably 20 sleds all day. We stopped for Mcd s and gas in Mont Joli, no problems. The trail is s little crusty in spots but very rideable. Conditions improved after turning south towards amqui where the 5 splits. Couple guys here at the hotel coming back from the gaspe saying it's very good.....I'll post later on gaspe site. Jeff and Sandy Phil 1 and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 More pics GT Rider, mcstar, PLAYHARD and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thanks for updating everyone, I am sure many appreciate it. Looks pretty nice. GT Rider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastMark Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thank you ! Keep the reports coming when you get a chance between rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend700 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 excellent heading to RDL sunday from Jackman on sled for the boys first saddlebag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkw Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Legend - We are leaving from Beauceville on Monday and would love to hear your report on the trip from Jackman. There appear to be some issues on 55. Thanks. GW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 I was also hoping to be up this week, looks like there may be some good riding. Need to get over these flu symptoms first. Could be awhile. mike revct1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Northbound that would be great. I'm looking at a time frame for a trip to the peninsula. Can't leave home for a week and hopefully there will be a couple snow drops in that time. Main thing is getting into motels and gas stations. Going to be there for 4 days with one group and 3 or 4 days with another. Stay by myself if the second group can't make it. Be safe. No the first group dropped out. So I will be there Saturday or Sunday by my self. If anyone needs a end of the pack rider let me know. I have a new sled and have rode many miles in Quebec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Hi Shore, We are going to the Universal Friday night March 2nd. We are day tripping out of the hotel and going home on Tuesday. Maybe we will meet up. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastMark Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 The silence is deafening. :-) We are checking in on the 10th. Hoping things look better than here in Central Maine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 26 minutes ago, EastMark said: The silence is deafening. :-) We are checking in on the 10th. Hoping things look better than here in Central Maine ! Hi EastMark. Check over here on Gaspe http://www.quebecrider.com/forums/index.php?/topic/5248-northbound-2018/ Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastMark Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Thanks Jack. Looks encouraging. The 10 day forecasts show very stable but very warm RDL temps. Tough to dial in a trip 10 days in advance this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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