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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...

In my opinion, the concept of FB, as originally envisioned, has largely gone away. Most of the people I know that are friends in real life or just on FB rarely post or share anything anymore or have closed their accounts outright. The standard feed is now mostly an avalanche of ads, promotions...

I don't call it the Meta wasteland for nothing but Gary or I or other members with accounts will make sure the updates get posted here.

I'm pretty sure you're not alone in that reaction. The Three Old Guys group did get back to me and, as Gary said, they will only be providing direct updates via FB. I'm not familiar with ArcticInsider but it sounds like an option. It shouldn't really be a problem as there are plenty of...

I've sent them a message to see if they are going to have an update website other than the Meta wasteland. If I hear back, I'll post their response. Otherwise, as rayds said, they have a page on FB. If you have an account, you can get there via this link: Three Old Guys FB page

As I’m sure some of you already know, the boys are back. After a year delay due to lack of snow, they are getting ready to launch their next adventure: A sled trip from Grand Rapids, MN to the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland. They’ll be riding Catalysts this time instead of the big utility sleds...

Sorry gang, nothing new to update on the project this time. I’m hoping the new seat will show up about a week and a half. But not being one to let the shop set idle unnecessarily, I took the opportunity to mess with the 440 a little. Took the hood off to do a little hinge repair, replaced the...

-27 up at Lake of the Woods this morning but at least the wind was down (somewhat). Had gusts to 50 on Friday into Saturday and even though there was only an inch of fresh stuff, blowing snow really made visibility tough at times. Think it was even worse in North Dakota.

Don't know if was the case in your situation but it's my understanding that Bob did have a fishing boat that he named "The Front Row". Pretty funny.

Sad to hear that Bob has passed but can't help but smile just hearing his name. Think it would be hard to find anyone that wasn't a fan of Bob. How could you not be with gems like this: "When I came up to bat with three men on and two outs in the ninth, I looked in the other team's dugout and...