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Believe me Kirk, I can relate to the space issue. It's still my hope that I can build a second garage this summer (slab is already poured). If it doesn't get done, I'm in trouble on so many different fronts. After walking by the Chap several times a day for the last couple of weeks I finally...

Is usually another man’s trash but I think there are exceptions. Consulted with my primary sources of bad influence (Snoluver1 and Grub) and they “convinced” me I should pull the trigger on this beauty and I’m pretty jacked about it. She’s in need of a little polish but from everything I’ve...

Been a little slow in this section so thought I’d post a couple of photos from last weekend fishing on the Ontario side of Lake of the Woods. Probably not very good weather for sledding but incredible for fishing – sunny, warm, and no wind. Daytime bite was slow but they went crazy just before...

Two weeks away! Hoping to be there - if you’re headed up that way the morning of the 18th, stop by and check out the vintage lineup before lunch. If you’re a vintage guy, it’s definitely a great event to attend with lots of riding to be had. I’ll try to post a few shots from the event in a...

You saw it here first. I rather like it.

Just had to chuckle at this weather alert that was posted for our area this morning. It seems a little iffy. Think even John would find this one funny: ...WINTER STORM TARGETING REGION EARLY IN THE WEEK FOLLOWED BY MUCH COLDER TEMPERATURES BEYOND TUESDAY... Confidence is increasing on the...

OK, I’m looking for some input from you good engine mechanics. My cousin wanted me to take a look at his ice fishing machine (96 Skandic 500 fan). He said it was running great when he started it this fall and gradually ran worse and worse. It was immediately obvious that the PTO cylinder was...

I’ve really enjoyed seeing Mike’s progress on his Indy and it has me thinking that it’s time to get something going for the winter. The 250 TX has been sitting in the garage for over a year and it had me wondering if I would ever get to it. Well, now is the time. Faced with the reality of...

about the thought process. So I’m at the Save Big Money store today shopping for a toilet and I come across a manufacturer that sells a toilet model called the “Michigan”. Is that really the best name they could come up with for a crapper model? Given the potential for obvious jokes, it...

A little change of pace here: Wasn’t sure about posting this but then I thought “what the heck”. I always enjoy reading about stuff going on with other members. It’s been a crazy summer at our household for a number of reasons but most notably, my wife and I have been spending a lot of time...

Yeah, it's probably an old joke but I hadn't seen it before and it made me laugh.

These seem pretty cheesy now compared to the modern promotional stuff but I guess that back in the day they still made people want to go out and buy a sled. I love the trail sign segment. Yes, I guess it was considered a trail.

Found these in the pan of my 2013 Switchback Assault. I'm thinking they should still be attached to the engine. There are most likely more that I can't see. Any guesses what they are (be creative now) and no, it no longer runs but it sure is a nice looking sled. Guess I shouldn't have sold...

Had to head back early this year so I couldn’t take advantage of the full Run-For-Fun schedule of activities but still got in on the Iron Man ride and that alone was worth the trip. I can’t imagine a ride that is more fun. One thing I like about this ride is that it is really family oriented...

The 11th annual vintage sled Run for Fun is coming up fast (Feb 18 - 20). Hoping the TX and I can both finish the Iron Man ride and pick up a third sticker. Either way it is a guaranteed good time.

Had a very cool ice fishing experience yesterday. Set up our rig about 100 ft. from a small island with a large eagle’s nest and one lone eagle standing watch. There was no shortage of fish so after a while I picked up a Sauger, hiked over to the island and put the fish on a large rock, all...

Thinking there were a few JD members out there this year so maybe they can also post a few comments. As usual, it was a good time but it just seemed a little quieter this year. Maybe it was the warm weather (2nd year in a row) or maybe the lack of lake racing. I suspect that attendance was...

Hi folks, I need to thin the herd this winter so I’m thinking of selling the RMK and doing a little track upgrade on my 13’ Switchback Assault. Looking at picking up an extra track and track extensions from TracksUSA to stretch it to a 151” with a 2.3 Challenger track for those deeper snow...

Was looking up the dates for the Waconia show in January and saw that the show theme for this year is Minnesota Orphan snowmobile manufacturers. The website published the following list of MN manufacturers that have gone by the wayside (there may be others). Pretty funny to look at this list...

Well, the sledding experience has pretty much come full circle now. I recently acquired this little gem; a Skiroule RTX 440, which is essentially the sled that really started this whole riding thing for me some 40+ years ago. OK, this is a 73 and mine was a 72 but other than relocating the...