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  1. gary_in_neenah

    2014 Ski Doo Preview (Video)

    Here's what some of the models look like. Click on the link for the 2014 Ski Doo Preview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS1D6z9RM6c
  2. gary_in_neenah

    Superbowl Sunday

    As a Packers Fan I don't have a horse in this race so I'll be focused on the food & beverage, commercials, and if the game is close, the final score. Here's a preview of a couple of the Superbowl Commercials. http://www.youtube.com/user/skechersperformance?v=cuBwAE14L4c...
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    Ground Hog Day

    Groundhog Day On this day in 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of...
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    Ever wonder how they do that?

    Watching the video from Lake Gogebic reminded me of a company just down the road in Oshkosh, Wisconsin that retrieves sunken vehicles. Here's a link to their promo showing two vehicles, one in shallow water, the other in deep. I believe that the video was recorded on Lake Winnebago and it shows...
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    Eagle River Championships; Track Camera

    It's Championship weekend in Eagle River. Here's a link to the Track Camera which updates every 10 to 15 seconds. It's looks like it's going to be a cold one for the Championship on Sunday! Snow likely and a high of 4 degrees. http://www.derbytrack.com/track_cam.cfm
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    Snowmobiling at Sunrise, video

    With our snow in Wisconsin reduced to a Big Dirty Ice Cube I've been looking for ways to fill my free time until it snows again. I picked up a Helmet Cam right before Christmas and have spent the last couple of weeks learning how to use the thing. Filming is pretty straight forward, moving...
  7. gary_in_neenah

    Weather History

    Hi John, I was reading earlier today of the current drought conditions across the U.S. Many are comparing it to the drought of the 1930's during the Great Depression. My question is this, were the winters of those years Low Snow years here in the midwest? I'm not sure where one would go for that...
  8. gary_in_neenah

    Christmas Greetings and Messages

    In the spirit of the holidays, my wife and I want to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas this year. We hit the road this weekend for our version of 4 Christmas's (actually only 2 but you get the idea) Each year our families get a little more, shall we say Quirky and it takes a little more...
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    Vintage Snowmobile Commercials

    While we're waiting for the snowstorm here's a few Snowmobile Commercials from the past to enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-4EEUIyv8o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dHJZXGS0zM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6my6l13Q0aE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmSTvEeI_fA...
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    Packers & Bears Game. What do you think?

    OK Folks, in Wisconsin it's called "Bears Week". Here's a few random thoughts from a Packers fan. I like Chicago and whenever I visit I take 3 times the cash that I think I'll need and I usually spend it. Excellent restaurants, you guys eat well in Chicago, also World Class museums. We visited...
  11. gary_in_neenah

    Been wait'n all day for Sunday Night!!

    John's Forecast for Sunday here in Wisconsin indicates an Old Fashion Football game outdoors in the elements. Green Bay hosts the Lions at Lambeau Sunday Night with our first measurable snow for the season, hopefully the first of many snows to come this season. Think Snow, lots of Snow and...
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    13 Years and 7 Days

    I wasn't going to post this as I thought members might be getting tired of these stories but we lost our Yellow Lab this morning and I felt it's the least I can offer a great dog that gave us 13 years and 7 days of love and companionship. Molly had been in declining health since February, mostly...
  13. gary_in_neenah

    Remembering November 10, 1975

    It's been 37 years...here's a bit of history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgI8bta-7aw
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    Not your Grandfather's Dodge Truck

    Long before the Ram, Dodge gave us the Power Wagon and here's the pics and the story of one that's been rebuilt for well over $100,000. Hey, this is a Chrysler product we can actually believe Clint Eastwood would drive. The Legacy Power Wagon is a customized version of Dodge’s 1946-1968...
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    Pictures from the Milwaukee Snow Show

    Here's a few pics for those that couldn't make it. I'm not a big fan of the Sled Wraps but coming from Wisconsin I enjoyed the first two pictured here.
  16. gary_in_neenah

    The John Dee Pre Season Poll #3 -Tow Vehicle-

    Anyone who has spent time on the winter roads coming and going from snowmobile destinations has seen the array of trailers and tow vehicles ranging from the Awesome to the "OMG look at that". Let's find out what people are pulling their trailers with. Click on your current ride and check back...
  17. gary_in_neenah

    The John Dee Pre Season Poll #2- Location-

    In the second poll we're asking you where you ride. For a few fortunate ones, you can ride right from your front door but most of us have to chase the snow. We broke it down into states and regions. Where do you ride the most often?
  18. gary_in_neenah

    The John Dee Pre Season Poll #1

    Here's a chance to learn more about your neighbors here on John Dee.com Click on the appropriate answer, vote only once unless you're from Chicago, then it's OK. Actually, you can vote for more than one i.e. husband and wife with separate sleds.
  19. gary_in_neenah

    Peshtigo Fire, 1871

    from the History Channel The most devastating fire in United States history is ignited in Wisconsin on October 7th in 1871. Over the course of the next day, 1,200 people lost their lives and 2 billion trees were consumed by flames. Despite the massive scale of the blaze, it was overshadowed by...
  20. gary_in_neenah

    Win your Wife's Weight in Beer!

    I saw this story and thought it might make for some discussion here on J.D. I showed my wife this story and asked her how much she weighed...and that's when the fight started. So, here's the story but I urge you to proceed with caution. Next month is the annual North American Wife Carrying...
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