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gary_in_neenah

gary_in_neenah

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I didn't want to hijack Skiroule's thread as he mentioned the possibility of towing an Ice Shanty or load of wood with a wide track. This spurred a memory and photo of mine from years ago when our neighbors had a 12/3 Ski Doo Olympic. The picture shows them about to tow a load of wood with that Little Doo. As I focus on the photo, it brings both a smile and a bit of sadness. The young boy was a best friend as we were growing up and later died of cancer as an adult. That's his mom with the chainsaw. Back when women and chainsaws were a thing! And I have to smile at the can of Grain Belt perched on the seat. Nothing like cracking open a cold one and firing up the McCulloch to make some firewood!
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You might notice the bolt-on makeshift bumper after the neighbor kid (Me) hit a small tree and poked a hole in their hood. I guess that Farmall Red and Ski Doo Yellow combination never became popular.
Time Marches On :)​
 
skiroule

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Amazing story and photo Gary. You could have made an ad poster out this scene for the Ski Doo, the McCulloch, or the Grain Belt. I’m sure the prep checklist went something like this: Gas, check, oil, check, Grain Belt, check.

I think you’re probably like me in that you feel fortunate that you were around to experience those early sledding days. Lots of lifetime memories.

Thanks for posting this!
 
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timo

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gary_in_neenah said:
I didn't want to hijack Skiroule's thread as he mentioned the possibility of towing an Ice Shanty or load of wood with a wide track. This spurred a memory and photo of mine from years ago when our neighbors had a 12/3 Ski Doo Olympic. The picture shows them about to tow a load of wood with that Little Doo. As I focus on the photo, it brings both a smile and a bit of sadness. The young boy was a best friend as we were growing up and later died of cancer as an adult. That's his mom with the chainsaw. Back when women and chainsaws were a thing! And I have to smile at the can of Grain Belt perched on the seat. Nothing like cracking open a cold one and firing up the McCulloch to make some firewood!
You might notice the bolt-on makeshift bumper after the neighbor kid (Me) hit a small tree and poked a hole in their hood. I guess that Farmall Red and Ski Doo Yellow combination never became popular.
Time Marches On :)​
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That pic is cool
Looks like it came straight out of a skid doo advertisement
 
gary_in_neenah

gary_in_neenah

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Yeah, they must've had a heck of nice camera for that kind of definition back then. Oh, and someone asked me how I managed to hit a tree with that Olympic. Well, I was about the same age as the boy in the picture and as I recall the Ski Doo's back then liked to go straight..;..turning was open to interpretation. Kinda, sometimes, but mostly just straight.
 
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wiscrev

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gary_in_neenah said:
Yeah, they must've had a heck of nice camera for that kind of definition back then. Oh, and someone asked me how I managed to hit a tree with that Olympic. Well, I was about the same age as the boy in the picture and as I recall the Ski Doo's back then liked to go straight..;..turning was open to interpretation. Kinda, sometimes, but mostly just straight.
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:ROFLMAO:
 
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