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Loaded for Bear.....

Took the 79 TX out for a spin this morning to check out new carbs/jetting. This will be the sled of choice for the "Iron Butt" ride and the ride on Friday. At -19, that free-air motor absolutely flies. This is going to be fun!

Holy cow Gary, enough with the cold! I'm pretty sure we've been well below zero every night in February. Today we worked our way up to a whopping -5. My truck rides like a Conestoga wagon. Even for someone that was born and raised in this area, it's starting to wear on me. It's not just me...

Very cool Gary! This the kind of stuff you hope for. Get a nice dump of snow and hit it early. Snow looks good, better than a lot of areas are seeing this year.

I haven’t talked to DWZ yet so I don’t know his schedule but I will be booking into the Boondock Inn for the duration. A couple of big rides on Thursday & Friday (for vintage sleds anyway) but I’m sure we’ll be back in time for happy hour. I’ll be making my way over to the Mosquito on Saturday...

Crazy deep snow, looks like a blast! Thanks for the pics!

I remember that and for one reason or another I couldn’t get my act together. Looks like winter will be around much longer this year and that should give me more time to get my ducks (or snowmobiles) in a row.

The Boondock Inn is hosting a vintage event February 27th through March 1st. The first two days are vintage riding days but there will be a vintage snowmobile show at the Mosquito inn on March 1st starting at 1:00 pm. If you happen to be in the area, stop in, grab some lunch and a beverage and...

It’s funny you should mention this because I've actually been giving this some thought this year. I really don’t have as many as it would seem, probably because it takes me so dang long to get them rebuilt or even just up and running. I would like to do this though, it might make it more...

Thanks guys! I’m glad you approve of the end result. This sled was passed over multiple times in favor of other projects but it waited patiently for its turn. Maybe I had a master plan (doubtful) because if this turns out to be the final project, this sled was the perfect choice. It would be...

Well gang, the Deere has been released into the wild. It’s always kind of an odd feeling when it hits you that it’s really finished, I took it for a test spin and damn, it’s fun to ride! I can’t explain why these sleds ride so well for a leafer. The seat change moves the rider position higher...

The skill of these upholstery guys never ceases to amaze me. They do stuff I can’t imagine ever being able to do and they make it look routine. This guy that did my seat has been doing John Deere snowmobile seats for years and is considered somewhat of a legend in that respect. I suspect he has...

Awesome! Budweiser nails it again.

Really happy to see the SpeeDee delivery van pull into the driveway today. Seat is in hand and it's going to look awesome on the sled. Have to install snaps on the front tank corners (he lets the customer decide where they want to position the snaps). Also need to make new front seat retaining...

I agree. Hope to take it on a more extended ride with a friend and his El Tigre' next week. Yeah Mezz, these things are runnin’ lean and mean at sub-zero temps. In a weird coincidence, I heard from the upholsterer today. He sent me a text because he had a question and he also included a photo...

Frustration is really setting in with the seat situation. The upholsterer assured me I’d have the seat by the end of January. Well, here we are in February and no seat in sight. He seems like a decent guy, I just wish people would give me a straight date. If you can’t meet it, give me one you...

Happy Birthday Scott!

Selling a lot of auger extensions at the hardware store now, which tells me they’re finding 48” or more on the Big Traverse of Lake of the Woods. Guess the cold January temps really cranked up the ice making machine.

Lake of the Woods – Overcast, windy, 21 degrees. Decent snow for this time of year. Took a vintage sled ride out on the Rainy River on Friday, trail was excellent and reports I’m getting from locals are that trails are good overall. If the forecast holds, temps will be sub-zero every night...

Get that hip replaced Chris, you'll feel like a younger man again (but I can't guarantee you won't still be grumpy). One thing I forgot to mention that is kind of interesting on FB is the "Memories" feature that will pop up one of your posts from the past. I see these sometimes and I think...