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  1. gary_in_neenah

    Earth Day 2014

    Probably safe to say that most everyone on John Dee.com enjoys nature and the outdoors. Wednesday is Earth Day, first organized by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson back in the early 70's. I think Earth Day means different things to different people. Some like to Hug their trees, others recognize...
  2. gary_in_neenah

    Another Trailer Question...

    I thought I'd throw this out there for some opinions. I just finished up the Post Season maintenance on the machine and trailer and am wondering about my trailer's condition. Here's my concern, I bought an Aluminum Triton trailer nine years ago. I call it the "Joe Six Pack" trailer because...
  3. gary_in_neenah

    Here's your Sign....

    Just taking a break from the Serious Stuff.
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    Video from a Coast Guard Ice Breaker

    Here's a video and story from a Coast Guard Ice Breaker out of Duluth. http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20140317/NEWS05/303170014/Coast-Guard-breaks-near-record-ice-Lake-Superior
  5. gary_in_neenah

    Video from our Annual Club Ride

    Here's some video to share from our Annual Club ride on February 15th. We logged about 150 miles with a group of around 20 machines in Winnebago, Outagamie, and Waupaca counties here in Wisconsin. We had a good mix of riders ranging in age from a 9 year old riding with his Dad to a couple of...
  6. gary_in_neenah

    10 Ton Dozer goes through the Ice

    How do you get a 10 Ton Bulldozer off the bottom of a lake? Start by clicking on the link; http://www.leadertelegram.com/news/front_page/article_4f9ddc34-946f-11e3-9726-0019bb2963f4.html
  7. gary_in_neenah

    Vintage Sign

    I came across this sign in an area Antique store recently. It measures about 12 inches by 30 and is in nice condition. There was no indication of the year, sometime in the 70's I would assume. I think it would look great in someone's shop or garage that's a fan of vintage machines. The "Asking...
  8. gary_in_neenah

    A Winter's Day in Wisconsin

    Here's a video clip that was recorded this past weekend in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. If you ride in this area of the state you'll recognize some of the sights. This is the second year I've been recording with the "Helmet Cam thing" and have found that recording is the easy part but the...
  9. gary_in_neenah

    Ground Hog Day

    Six more weeks of Winter!
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    Things you might hear in Minnesota

    Hello from Wisconsin, just have some fun with ya. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OymMl734Ews
  11. gary_in_neenah

    Snowmobile Death, Price County, Wisconsin

    Always sad to see these stories, prayers for the family. TOWN OF WORCESTER, Wis. (AP) - Authorities in north-central Wisconsin are investigating a snowmobile crash that left a 70-year-old woman dead. The Price County Sheriff's Department says the initial investigation shows that her...
  12. gary_in_neenah

    Snowmobiling by the Numbers

    I found this data on the International Snowmobile Manufacturer's Association website. A few surprises for me and some decent thought starters. Take a look for yourself. Gary In 2013 there were 144,601 snowmobiles sold worldwide; 48,536 were sold in the U.S. and 44,022 were sold in Canada...
  13. gary_in_neenah

    rare sled

    Here's a picture of that Double Eagle that Bear mentioned. Twin 399's back to back. They have one of these in the Snowmobile Hall of Fame near St Germaine. A lot of other famous machines there too, well worth a visit anytime of the year.
  14. gary_in_neenah

    Thanksgiving Messages from John Dee Members

    Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, just behind Christmas on the Happy Meter. You've got all you can eat of turkey and dressing, all day football on TV, throw in a few beverage and a nap in your favorite chair and dang! That's what I'm talkin' about. I'm thankful for a lot of things...
  15. gary_in_neenah

    Remembering November 10, 1975

    38 years ago tonight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgI8bta-7aw
  16. gary_in_neenah

    Packers & Bears on Monday Night Football

    I saw a sign along Oneida Street near the stadium that reads,"$10 Parking for Monday Night and $20 for Illinois Plates. That's kinda the way I feel when I go to Chicago... Anyway, I gotta like Green Bay's chances in this one. Both teams are banged up but Chicago is much thinner and the Pack...
  17. gary_in_neenah

    13-year-old killed in snowmobile safety class

    Posted: Oct 28, 2013 7:53 AM CDT OSCEOLA, Wis. (AP) - A young girl who was participating in a snowmobile safety class was killed when her machine accelerated and crashed in western Wisconsin. Police in Osceola say the 13-year-old girl was taking a class being taught by volunteers from the...
  18. gary_in_neenah

    Nothing Runs like a Deere

    I saw this article in SnoGoer and thought it might be of interest to the Vintage guys on John Dee. I have no experience with the John Deeres but as a child I recall a promotion that if you bought one of their new tractors you got a free snowmobile. I also remember the Green Bay Packers coaching...
  19. gary_in_neenah

    Labor Day Weekend Plans

    We're staying around home this year, glad to avoid the traffic this weekend. I bought a new Weber Smoker after work today and plan on some Memphis Style Ribs this weekend. Probably take the boat out one more time on Winnebago to see the sights. Also time for our first batch of Gary & Ruth Ann's...
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    AirVenture 2013 in Oshkosh

    It's that time of year just down the road from us here in Neenah that the Experimental Aircraft Association holds their AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This is one of those things you have to see once in your lifetime. War Birds, Home Builts, Modern Military, you name it. It's the Busiest...
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