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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...

Sunrise on New Years Morning 2013 I was out early on the first morning of the New Year. 0 Degrees here in Neenah, Wisconsin at 6 a.m. This is Sunrise over Winnebago County, Wisconsin on the first day of the New Year. The last photo shows that the trails had been groomed overnight and...

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...

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...

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...

I have a few that rotate throughout the season.

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...

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...

It's been 37 years...here's a bit of history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgI8bta-7aw

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...

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.

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...

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?

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.

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...

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...

They call it the last Holiday Weekend of the summer. Kind of sad to think the summer is coming to an end but I won't miss the heat, football season is here, and we're that much closer to the cool Autumn weather and eventually snow. I have the Smoker going today with Pulled Pork and a Carolina...

I seem to recall the Stingerette was marketed to the female snowmobiler with specific color and features that the ladies would be attracted to. (Remember, it's 1974. Very competitive with many mfrs. and anything to get an edge on the competition)

Neenah, Wisconsin: Lots of tomatoes, but no ripe ones yet, the plants are 5 feet tall and braced. Cucumbers are gigantic, we've made two batches of pickles thus far, 22 jars. Beans are mostly a failure, not sure why. Just not producing this year and the plants look healthy. Banana Peppers...

If you like planes or anything related to aviation, the 2012 Airventure Air show in Oshkosh should be somewhere on your Bucket List. It's set for July 23rd thru the 29th and is just down the road from us here in Neenah. If you're in Wisconsin, on vacation, or able to call in sick for a couple of...