Northbound Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi, thought I would make a last post. I've posted bits and pieces of our winter, but thought I would fill in some blanks. First of all, I RETIRED, jan. 4th 2020. I always dreamt about a snowmobile trip when I didn't have to go home to go back to work. This was it. Our plan was to ride when we wanted to, stay in when we wanted to, saddlebag and day ride when we wanted to. Ride with limited far out reservations. As storms approach, find a place we like, relax, wait for the groomers or you to break the drifts. We started at the Delta on jan 21st. We day rode for several days getting used to new sleds and helmets. Sandy went to her first 137 after always riding 120s. Then we headed out, went around the lake to St. Felician, Chibougamau, Senneterre, Rouyn Noranda, New Liskeard ont, North Bay, Pembroke, Mt Laurier, Sainte Emelie de L'energie, Quebec city and back to the Delta. Pic from Lake Temiscaming, crossing into Ontario around New Lisk. Pic of RR trestle south of Pembroke leading back into Quebec Phil 1, doonali, MrsGTRider and 9 others 9 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Ok back at the Delta, relaxed some and rode with many friends. Stayed for a little over a week. Helmeted pics only to protect identifies. I can say 3 countries were represented. Had a very good time. PLAYHARD, GT Rider, MichiganRev and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Then we headed south to st anne de beupre, Q. City(doubletree), Bernieres, RDL, then 4 days in New Brunswick. I've already posted about that under general discussion 2-24. Pic crossing into NB on the 85. Pic getting transported back into Quebec at cross pt. (Mundles now has competition. Mundles is 40 per sled, this guy is 25) towing, PLAYHARD, mccaffrey and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Now in the gaspe, which I also posted with pics under gaspe region. We rode the 587 out of cross pt and some locals to Amqui. Next day, the mummy trees, mont joli for lunch and on to matane. Spent 3 nights there, one day watching it snow, 1 day day riding. Then a night in st anne des monts, Grande Vallee, three nights in gaspe, one day ride to perce, a night in Bonoventure, then through la cache back to matane. doonali, MichiganRev, snowfarmer and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Next we jumped the ferry to Godbout, rode to Sept Isle, then back to Baie Comeau. From there we were shooting for sacre coer, but some wind and snow was predicted so we thought our chances of heading west would be better on the south shore, so we took the ferry back across. PLAYHARD, SnomoGary, doonali and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 As we were heading to the 3pm ferry in BC we were stopped by a club volunteer checking stickers. He asked where we were going and insisted that we go get a cup of coffee with him. He assured us he'd get us to the boat on time. We went to Tim's with him and on the way back he rode his sled up there to take a picture of us down there mccaffrey, doonali, SnomoGary and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Now on the south shore we spent a night in matane again, the the day of the storm just rode to mont joli for the night, then RDL, then Bernieres for 3 nights to avoid some rain and one day for a cab into the city. Then we took the shuttle across and rode to la tuque and then back to the delta. doonali, GT Rider, PLAYHARD and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 We got to the Delta monday. Just hung around trying to decide what to do on tuesday. Trails are still great, but because of everything going on we decided to ride one more day, then head for home. So today we rode Bill's Tour Du Lac. Very nice day for a ride. MrGutz, SnomoGary, mccaffrey and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northbound Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 So.....tomorrow we head for home. Sandy really likes her 137. We both love our oxygen helmets. We rode 9893 km or 6147 miles. No exciting stories or drama but we had a great time. We enjoyed visiting with the many Quebec Riders. I think I like retirement. I hope everyone finishes the year safely. Jeff and Sandy mccaffrey, SnomoGary, Jackstraw and 14 others 15 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Now that's the way to start retirement. I sincerely hope you can do more of what you guys love to do for many more years. So rest up because next year is just around the corner. Your adventures put a smile on a lot of people's faces. Have a great summer. GT Rider, PLAYHARD, Northbound and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Loved reading this story. Enjoy retirement! Northbound and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Very Jealous!!! Thanks GutZ Northbound and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Thanks for the ride along, living the dream. PLAYHARD and Northbound 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnomoGary Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi Jeff it was great riding with you and Sandy both in real time and sat here on the couch, enjoy your retirement have a safe trip home hope we meet up next year... have a great summer and stay well.. All the best Gary and Pat.. Northbound, MichiganRev and PLAYHARD 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Great way to start off retirement! Thanks for posting about the trip and posting all the great pictures. Glad you are enjoying yourselves. mike PLAYHARD and Northbound 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Yep super jealous. Congrats. Looks like tons of fun. Northbound and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groomer Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 bonjour sandy and jeff !!! congrats.....great meeting you again this season .. thx for sharing your pics...nice ones !!! jean-guy Northbound and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Awesome way to spend the winter!! Really enjoyed following along on your winter adventure. I like how you pulled it all together here in this one thread. Hope we can cross paths next winter. Enjoy your summer. PLAYHARD and Northbound 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi Jeff & Sandy, Wow!! Congratulations on retirement and a fantastic season! That is a lot of ground covered. It was really nice bumping into you two in Matane. Have a great off season. Jim & Gemma Northbound and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 17 hours ago, Northbound said: So.....No drama...great time... We enjoyed visiting with the many Quebec Riders...I think I like retirement. Congrats! Thanks for the inspiration/role-modeling! Northbound 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Fantastic trip! You folks are diehard Quebec riders. Glad to have met and got to know you. See you next season and have a great summer. Joe PLAYHARD and Northbound 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Kudos to a great start to retirement! I like to call it a “Radical Sabbatical”! Amazing trip indeed. Thanks for sharing! PLAYHARD, Northbound and smclelan 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganRev Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Thanks for posting, I've been riding along all winter right here in the easy chair. Congrats on the retirement! PLAYHARD and Northbound 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlavl Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 So jealous! PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doo4adoo Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 That's fabulous. Sure hope I'm doing the same in 2 years when i pack it in Northbound 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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