Just got back from Northern WI and the UP... (PICS)

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Nick

Discussion Starter · Feb 5, 2007

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January 31 (Wednesday) -- Started at noon and rode from Land O’ Lakes up trail 3 to trail 2 and then on to trail 13 to the Root Cellar on Lake Gogebic. Then headed back south to the Holiday Lodge on the North Twin lake in Phelps. Then jogged a little south to Conover and then back to the house. We met the groomer in Conover and the trails were MINT and NO traffic! (150 miles)

February 1 (Thursday) – Rode again from Land O up to Trail 2 over through Marinesco. Man did they need to groom. Bump city but of course we met the groomer JUST as we were leaving town. We then trekked onto Hurley for a quick stop at the Iron horse for some grub and a warm up. We then headed south to Presque Isle for a quick stop at Skyview and then back to Bents in Land O for some good pizza and a some bragging rights. (200 miles)

February 2 (Friday) – While Ralph (ha ha) attended to the duties back at the house, Joel, Pat and I headed into Land O’ to get fuel. We then jogged south to corridor 6 through the Boulder Junction trail system and then back to Skyview in Presque Isle for lunch. After a quick bite, we headed west to rip around on the Turtle Flowage (holy balls is that big!!!) in Iron county and then back to Mercer for a warm up at Around the Corner across from Manitowish Sports. We then headed from there to Boulder Junction to Gooch’s A1 for grub. After that we called it a day and rode back to Land O. (175 miles)

February 3 (Saturday) -- After getting a late start to the day (those damn house hold chores got in the way), we headed to Boulder Junction for a club gathering and some games. We then warmed up and headed back to the house to grab a few more items. We then rode a small loop south to Conover over to the west side of Phelps and back up to the Gateway Lodge for an AWESOME dinner. We then rode back to the house and loaded up the sleds and drove the truck down to Weasel’s. Oh man, what happens north of Highway 8 STAYS north of Highway 8! lol (90 miles)

February 4 (Sunday) -- Hit the road for home.

All in all we totaled 615 trouble free miles on some really good to sometimes great trails. Obviously as the weekend neared, the traffic increased and so did the bumps on the trails. It was brutally cold at times (WELL below zero) but we always found a way to keep pressing on!

You can see all the pics from the trip if you click here!

Nick

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cmscat50

· #2 · Feb 5, 2007

Sooooo are 2 pipes better than one?? Spill the beans NICK! 3X??

Nick

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 5, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmscat50 @ Feb 5 2007, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Sooooo are 2 pipes better than one?? Spill the beans NICK![/b]

Well, why don't you ask the man himself. That is all I will say. chflagwv:

Bontz

· #4 · Feb 5, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmscat50 @ Feb 5 2007, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Sooooo are 2 pipes better than one?? Spill the beans NICK! 3X??[/b]

Pat's done with work in an hour or two ... we'll know then!!! LOL

Old Cat Man

· #5 · Feb 5, 2007

Looks like a great trip I guess we do have some hope for WI. JUst need more snow in our area!

3x

· #6 · Feb 5, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LabonteF8 @ Feb 5 2007, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmscat50 @ Feb 5 2007, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sooooo are 2 pipes better than one?? Spill the beans NICK! 3X??[/b]

Pat's done with work in an hour or two ... we'll know then!!! LOL
[/b][/quote]
Well, Nick beat me twice out on the lake in the loose stuff, BUT, he couldn't TOUCH me on ice or hardpack. Remember, I weigh almost twice as much as that little munchkin... Left some of my go-fast goodies at home too, just to give him a better chance... :tongue_nana:

cmscat50

· #7 · Feb 5, 2007

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Well, Nick beat me twice out on the lake in the loose stuff, BUT, he couldn't TOUCH me on ice or hardpack. Remember, I weigh almost twice as much as that little munchkin... Left some of my go-fast goodies at home too, just to give him a better chance...[/b]

Ahhh....the truth comes out. 1.375 on loose snow vs. ripsaw = not a real fair deal. My F7 with 1.375 can't hardly get out of it's own way on top end in loose stuff. Of course F7 with twins and 160hp?? Vs Nick's scooter and it still should win.

3X you need a better mechanic....ha ha...right....yes I know who did your tune-up.

Nick

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 5, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (3x @ Feb 5 2007, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LabonteF8 @ Feb 5 2007, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmscat50 @ Feb 5 2007, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sooooo are 2 pipes better than one?? Spill the beans NICK! 3X??[/b]

Pat's done with work in an hour or two ... we'll know then!!! LOL
[/b][/quote]
Well, Nick beat me twice out on the lake in the loose stuff, BUT, he couldn't TOUCH me on ice or hardpack. Remember, I weigh almost twice as much as that little munchkin... Left some of my go-fast goodies at home too, just to give him a better chance... :tongue_nana:
[/b][/quote]

Next time let me know when you are going to do a rolling start. And if you call "couldn't touch" a half a sled, then I need to use some of your new terms Mr. Presley. chflagwv:

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3x

· #9 · Feb 5, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nick @ Feb 5 2007, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (3x @ Feb 5 2007, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LabonteF8 @ Feb 5 2007, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmscat50 @ Feb 5 2007, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Sooooo are 2 pipes better than one?? Spill the beans NICK! 3X??[/b]

Pat's done with work in an hour or two ... we'll know then!!! LOL
[/b][/quote]
Well, Nick beat me twice out on the lake in the loose stuff, BUT, he couldn't TOUCH me on ice or hardpack. Remember, I weigh almost twice as much as that little munchkin... Left some of my go-fast goodies at home too, just to give him a better chance... :tongue_nana:
[/b][/quote]

Next time let me know when you are going to do a rolling start. And if you call "couldn't touch" a half a sled, then I need to use some of your new terms Mr. Presley. chflagwv:
[/b][/quote]
BUHWAAHAHA!!! Rolling start? You knew what was going on...

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Nick

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 5, 2007

All in all, I was just happy to hang with the sled that the man himself tuned and to just be in the presence of the Great One Mr. 3x. :beer_cheers:

3x

· #11 · Feb 5, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nick @ Feb 5 2007, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

All in all, I was just happy to hang with the sled that the man himself tuned and to just be in the presence of the Great One Mr. 3x. :beer_cheers:[/b]

Hey, it was a GREAT time! We had alot of fun & I hope to do it again soon!

greensled

· #12 · Feb 5, 2007

I miss "blanky time" :'(

scrat600

· #13 · Feb 7, 2007

SNIRT SUCKS!!

greensled

· #14 · Feb 7, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (scrat600 @ Feb 6 2007, 09:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

SNIRT SUCKS!![/b]

Indeed, it does. But, for the most part things were 95% fine.

cmscat50

· #15 · Feb 7, 2007

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I miss "blanky time" :'([/b]

Statements like this frighten me

greensled

· #16 · Feb 9, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmscat50 @ Feb 7 2007, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE

I miss "blanky time" :'([/b]

Statements like this frighten me

[/b][/quote]
LOL! Chris, one has to witness blankey time to understand blankey time. All I'll say

3x

· #17 · Feb 9, 2007

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Here's what happens when you follow too close to Nick... Damm kid rides too slow... Will need a cowcatcher or something on my front bumper next time we ride together so I can push him out of my way... :tongue_nana:

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stopdropanroll

· #18 · Feb 22, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (greensled @ Feb 8 2007, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmscat50 @ Feb 7 2007, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE

I miss "blanky time" :'([/b]

Statements like this frighten me

[/b][/quote]
LOL! Chris, one has to witness blankey time to understand blankey time. All I'll say

[/b][/quote]

I love me some blanky time as well.

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greensled

· #19 · Feb 23, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (snopropickle @ Feb 22 2007, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (greensled @ Feb 8 2007, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmscat50 @ Feb 7 2007, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE

I miss "blanky time" :'([/b]

Statements like this frighten me

[/b][/quote]
LOL! Chris, one has to witness blankey time to understand blankey time. All I'll say

[/b][/quote]

I love me some blanky time as well.
[/b][/quote]
3......2.....1......SOCIAL! :beer_cheers:

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3x

· #20 · Feb 24, 2007

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (greensled @ Feb 23 2007, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (snopropickle @ Feb 22 2007, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (greensled @ Feb 8 2007, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cmscat50 @ Feb 7 2007, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE

I miss "blanky time" :'([/b]

Statements like this frighten me

[/b][/quote]
LOL! Chris, one has to witness blankey time to understand blankey time. All I'll say

[/b][/quote]

I love me some blanky time as well.
[/b][/quote]
3......2.....1......SOCIAL! :beer_cheers:
[/b][/quote]
*Insert secret club hi-sign here* :huh:

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