Danger

harvest1121

Well-known member
Yeah maybe from Illinois paying taxes in your stores and property taxes so you can have nice schools and hospitals.
 

durphee

Well-known member
I should have taken a pic, but that water hole is small cheese compared to the one I crossed three times on the Taconite south of Ely, MN last week 4-8 feet wide across the whole trail, about a foot of water running through it, and a wall of ice on each side that an inexperienced rider would have major difficulty crossing - hence the stuck sleds. Each time, there was a sled stuck in the hole that could not get through on their own. Stopped and helped pull the stuck sled out, each of the three times we came across it.

As for stopping on the trail, that is creating a hazard on the trail. Be smart, pull to the side, walk up the trail when you hear another sled coming to help get them slowed down, even if there is room to pass.

That was the problem, the small size of the water hole. I was the one who hit it and you couldn’t see the hole (which at that time was a little over 3 feet deep or so) til your ski was in it. It was just big enough that the ski went into it instead of over it. A big water hole is easy to see and plan for it. We have crossed a lot of water spots this year with relative no issues but this spot got me. It is what it is, trails can have hazards that you have to be prepared for especially during early and wet times riding.
 
What are you talking about? It was an open trail. No signs. No flags. So next time you come over a hill I will have 20 dumbasses parked 4 wide across the trail. It will be your fault! Reminder we didn't run into anyone. We had control of our machines. Those asshats were lucky it was us that came over the hill!

I'm talking about going to fast. I agree they should of pulled to the side of the trail. You are required to always to be able to stop in the visible distance ahead. Hit somebody in the rear it will be your fault not theirs, just like it is with a car.

Heck, we have more folks die in snowmobile accidents than car accidents up here. Here is another one. Driving too fast.
https://www.mininggazette.com/news/2020/01/keweenaw-county-reports-first-snowmobile-fatality-of-the-season/
 

snobuilder

Well-known member
we ain't allowed to stereotype specific peoples no more . This regional stuff is what we is left with. THE ACE INDA HOLE IS FAT/+and/or UGLY PEEPS.... THEY IS FAIR GAME EVERYWHERE.
 

durphee

Well-known member
Did you have your goggles on

well it all started when I was drinking 15 beers at the local watering hole explaining to them how a FIB like me is their main source of revenue so I can do whatever I wanted. I proceeded to give them sound business advice of what they can do better. I immediately left after 2 AM to fire up my sled and warm up my aftermarket exhaust can with some donuts in the parking lot and of course jumped the local snowdrift in the parking lot. Since I do not believe in paying $50 for a trail pass, hence I already spent that in the bar, I proceeded to the first private property I saw and rode in there, be damned if a fence or sign will stop me. After running down some trees and maybe a couple kids toys I decided to jump back on the trail and stop for a beer...a man gets parched riding off trail. So we stopped on the downhill side of a sharp curve, don’t want to get stuck off trail. Upon discarding my empty can in the ditch, I tore off down the freshly groomed trail. After passing several groups who kept throwing differing amounts of fingers up at me, usually more than one, whatever that was about I decided to go full throttle and pass a family on the trail in the first corner I could find. After passing I made sure to let them know I am in charge by hammering down and throwing dust in their slow riding faces, the kiddy trails are in Wisconsin. Couple miles down that same trail I hit the hole in the trail....I immediately went back to the bar to complain about the lack of grooming, who is going to pay for my broken sled and how I can take my business elsewhere. Ahhhhhh, the joys of sledding !

But rp7x......I did have my goggles on. :)
 

gary_in_neenah

Super Moderator
Staff member
Was she stopped on the wrong side of the aisle, on a corner? She was probably from Illinois!

Didn't mean to hit a nerve, Harvest. Hoping to offer a parody of all the recent sniping, back-biting, name-calling, and knife throwing that's become the norm around here. You guys from Illinois are OK, Go Bears! oh, wait...forget I mentioned that last part. :wink-new:
 

WorkHardPlayHrd

Active member
well it all started when I was drinking 15 beers at the local watering hole explaining to them how a FIB like me is their main source of revenue so I can do whatever I wanted. I proceeded to give them sound business advice of what they can do better. I immediately left after 2 AM to fire up my sled and warm up my aftermarket exhaust can with some donuts in the parking lot and of course jumped the local snowdrift in the parking lot. Since I do not believe in paying $50 for a trail pass, hence I already spent that in the bar, I proceeded to the first private property I saw and rode in there, be damned if a fence or sign will stop me. After running down some trees and maybe a couple kids toys I decided to jump back on the trail and stop for a beer...a man gets parched riding off trail. So we stopped on the downhill side of a sharp curve, don’t want to get stuck off trail. Upon discarding my empty can in the ditch, I tore off down the freshly groomed trail. After passing several groups who kept throwing differing amounts of fingers up at me, usually more than one, whatever that was about I decided to go full throttle and pass a family on the trail in the first corner I could find. After passing I made sure to let them know I am in charge by hammering down and throwing dust in their slow riding faces, the kiddy trails are in Wisconsin. Couple miles down that same trail I hit the hole in the trail....I immediately went back to the bar to complain about the lack of grooming, who is going to pay for my broken sled and how I can take my business elsewhere. Ahhhhhh, the joys of sledding !

But rp7x......I did have my goggles on. :)

You forgot to mention that you ran over the families puppy, and that you chased some deer until they collapsed.😉
 

snobuilder

Well-known member
well it all started when I was drinking 15 beers at the local watering hole explaining to them how a FIB like me is their main source of revenue so I can do whatever I wanted. I proceeded to give them sound business advice of what they can do better. I immediately left after 2 AM to fire up my sled and warm up my aftermarket exhaust can with some donuts in the parking lot and of course jumped the local snowdrift in the parking lot. Since I do not believe in paying $50 for a trail pass, hence I already spent that in the bar, I proceeded to the first private property I saw and rode in there, be damned if a fence or sign will stop me. After running down some trees and maybe a couple kids toys I decided to jump back on the trail and stop for a beer...a man gets parched riding off trail. So we stopped on the downhill side of a sharp curve, don’t want to get stuck off trail. Upon discarding my empty can in the ditch, I tore off down the freshly groomed trail. After passing several groups who kept throwing differing amounts of fingers up at me, usually more than one, whatever that was about I decided to go full throttle and pass a family on the trail in the first corner I could find. After passing I made sure to let them know I am in charge by hammering down and throwing dust in their slow riding faces, the kiddy trails are in Wisconsin. Couple miles down that same trail I hit the hole in the trail....I immediately went back to the bar to complain about the lack of grooming, who is going to pay for my broken sled and how I can take my business elsewhere. Ahhhhhh, the joys of sledding !

But rp7x......I did have my goggles on. :)
Wisco family folks party til dawn.....bet they laughed atchew.

- - - Updated - - -

You forgot to mention that you ran over the families puppy, and that you chased some deer until they collapsed.
thats hilarious except that it actually happened north of Antigo a few seasons back.
 

chords

Active member
As a young lad I had a few friends who told fibs. I knew they were fibbing. And called them a fibber. And I think there are some fibbers on here.
 

harvest1121

Well-known member
Well I have been called a FIB in Wisconsin and the UP but in lower Michigan FIP so I need to figure out what I am.



FIP
F Illinois Person (or People) - Usually upper-middle-class/rich folks from Chicago who infest every bit of nice land throughout the Midwest with their big egos, personalized license plates, and undisciplined snotty children. Often confused and believe the local laws don't apply to them. Usually they drive like they're still in the "city" and with total disregard of others on the road. See also FISH.
1. "Damned FIP in his Lexus SUV just cut me off trying to make a right turn on red without using his turn signals!"
2. "What do you mean you don't carry the Chicago Tribune?" -to a clerk in a convenience store in rural Wisconsin...
3. "Did you hear some FIP just bought the old store on the corner to turn it into a bed and breakfast?"
4. "Hey check out that BMW at the Starbuck's - must be a FIP ... yup sure is..."

#fish#*******#rich *****#dumbass#yuppie
by Liberalism is a Mental Disorder December 26, 2007
 
Last edited by a moderator:

POLARISDAN

New member
well it all started when I was drinking 15 beers at the local watering hole explaining to them how a FIB like me is their main source of revenue so I can do whatever I wanted. I proceeded to give them sound business advice of what they can do better. I immediately left after 2 AM to fire up my sled and warm up my aftermarket exhaust can with some donuts in the parking lot and of course jumped the local snowdrift in the parking lot. Since I do not believe in paying $50 for a trail pass, hence I already spent that in the bar, I proceeded to the first private property I saw and rode in there, be damned if a fence or sign will stop me. After running down some trees and maybe a couple kids toys I decided to jump back on the trail and stop for a beer...a man gets parched riding off trail. So we stopped on the downhill side of a sharp curve, don’t want to get stuck off trail. Upon discarding my empty can in the ditch, I tore off down the freshly groomed trail. After passing several groups who kept throwing differing amounts of fingers up at me, usually more than one, whatever that was about I decided to go full throttle and pass a family on the trail in the first corner I could find. After passing I made sure to let them know I am in charge by hammering down and throwing dust in their slow riding faces, the kiddy trails are in Wisconsin. Couple miles down that same trail I hit the hole in the trail....I immediately went back to the bar to complain about the lack of grooming, who is going to pay for my broken sled and how I can take my business elsewhere. Ahhhhhh, the joys of sledding !

But rp7x......I did have my goggles on. :)

ur wrist must be better
 
Top