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Don't Drink & Drive or Snowmobile
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ohiosledder
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Just great, reading the comments on the article, the locals are already bashing the entire
snowmobiling community for the actions of the few.
snowmobiling community for the actions of the few.
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Just great, reading the comments on the article, the locals are already bashing the entire
snowmobiling community for the actions of the few.
'The Locals' are just 2 people posting multiple times.
ohiosledder
Active member
'The Locals' are just 2 people posting multiple times.
This is true, but it is a common sentiment that I worry about.
This is true, but it is a common sentiment that I worry about.
I thought the comments were actually reasonable, they discussed some responsibility for the server too..which is actually the law and part of being a licensed Bartender.
The problem is, tips and profits for the bar owner who may also be the server. They need the cash to survive and the decision can be hard as they want to serve the guest also.
Bear
snobuilder
Well-known member
there is no explaining the euphoria of that throttle pull.
Don't get drunk and drive, period.
It's a no win situation. If it was possible to look at it from a non-sledders pov it kinda looks like all these people show up with snowmobiles, some of them obnoxiously loud, and drive really fast from bar to bar.
Seriously, I have so many negative stories about sledders that its embarrassing, and as it is I'm not the most loved formite because I've had an opposing opinion or said things that goes against the grain of snowmobiling.
Heres another one. About 20 years ago we were at a restaurant that use to be between Houghton and Chassell, Steamers. It was New Years Eve and everyone was having a good time and was reservation only, and as close as it gets to being a black tie affair. Five snowmobilers showed up at about 11 and asked it they could join the fun, they'll spend lots of money and tip very well, etc.. With some reluctance the sledders the front of the house/owner, Julie, let them in. Just about after midnight they got in a fight amongst themselves, chairs and bodies were flying. Even after the fight was kinda over it was nutty and they weren't going to leave. The owners had to call the police to get them to leave.
I'm sorry, but generally speaking the snowmobiling crew has a very bad reputation.
Seriously, I have so many negative stories about sledders that its embarrassing, and as it is I'm not the most loved formite because I've had an opposing opinion or said things that goes against the grain of snowmobiling.
Heres another one. About 20 years ago we were at a restaurant that use to be between Houghton and Chassell, Steamers. It was New Years Eve and everyone was having a good time and was reservation only, and as close as it gets to being a black tie affair. Five snowmobilers showed up at about 11 and asked it they could join the fun, they'll spend lots of money and tip very well, etc.. With some reluctance the sledders the front of the house/owner, Julie, let them in. Just about after midnight they got in a fight amongst themselves, chairs and bodies were flying. Even after the fight was kinda over it was nutty and they weren't going to leave. The owners had to call the police to get them to leave.
I'm sorry, but generally speaking the snowmobiling crew has a very bad reputation.
snobuilder
Well-known member
and in the circles I run I see 1000's of extremely respectful sledders treating the waitstaff, attendants, motel clerks, dealership employees, bartenders etc. etc. etc. in a very grateful manner.
my tips and them who ride with us tips are huge.
my tips and them who ride with us tips are huge.
It's a no win situation. If it was possible to look at it from a non-sledders pov it kinda looks like all these people show up with snowmobiles, some of them obnoxiously loud, and drive really fast from bar to bar.
Seriously, I have so many negative stories about sledders that its embarrassing, and as it is I'm not the most loved formite because I've had an opposing opinion or said things that goes against the grain of snowmobiling.
Heres another one. About 20 years ago we were at a restaurant that use to be between Houghton and Chassell, Steamers. It was New Years Eve and everyone was having a good time and was reservation only, and as close as it gets to being a black tie affair. Five snowmobilers showed up at about 11 and asked it they could join the fun, they'll spend lots of money and tip very well, etc.. With some reluctance the sledders the front of the house/owner, Julie, let them in. Just about after midnight they got in a fight amongst themselves, chairs and bodies were flying. Even after the fight was kinda over it was nutty and they weren't going to leave. The owners had to call the police to get them to leave.
I'm sorry, but generally speaking the snowmobiling crew has a very bad reputation.
You could say the same thing about Hunters, boating and ice fisherman. At least on sleds we are not drinking all day without breaks. Those mentioned before tend to drink all day then hop in the vehicles.
And 99% sledders end doing harm to themselves not other people. Yet sledders get the worst rap.
and in the circles I run I see 1000's of extremely respectful sledders treating the waitstaff, attendants, motel clerks, dealership employees, bartenders etc. etc. etc. in a very grateful manner.
my tips and them who ride with us tips are huge.
And therein lies the problem. No one notices the regular good guys. You can't stand up and announce, "I'm here with a great group of bros, we aren't drinking nor are we stoned, we didn't make any sexual innuendos to the waitstaff, we tipped her $25 and our sleds run at 79 decibels"
However, that would be fine by me, I'd get a kick out of it and certainly applaud because I would 110% where you're coming from.
You could say the same thing about Hunters, boating and ice fisherman. At least on sleds we are not drinking all day without breaks. Those mentioned before tend to drink all day then hop in the vehicles.
And 99% sledders end doing harm to themselves not other people. Yet sledders get the worst rap.
Of course we could say that.
Yet, there are hardly any hotels or restaurants that get much if any traffic from boater, hunters etc., there just isn't the same amount as compared to snowmobilers.
I get a kick out of 99% of the snowmobile dealio. Some people might think its completely obnoxious, dangerous, or whatever like when I drove by that parking area past old Camp Kitwin Last year a few guys where jumping the highway. They were 100% watching for traffic and then launching right across the road. It was great!!....probably illegal, but still awesome!
You could say the same thing about Hunters, boating and ice fisherman. At least on sleds we are not drinking all day without breaks. Those mentioned before tend to drink all day then hop in the vehicles.
And 99% sledders end doing harm to themselves not other people. Yet sledders get the worst rap.
Really?!? I do all of the above. I don't know any hunters who "drink all day" without a break. Actually, I don't know anyone who hunts and drinks come to think of it. Guns and booze just don't mix. I fish 50+ days a year. Yes, at times, a few beers might be drank, but would say 90+% of mine, and my buddies I fish with, are alcohol free fishing trips. Same with ice fishing. And FWIW, of my buddies who ride sleds, we drink AFTER the sleds are parked for the day. I realize we might be in the minority, but overall, drinking seems to be much more of the culture of snowmobiling than fishing, hunting and boating.
snobuilder
Well-known member
According to doushebuilder(snobuilder) your all a bunch of drunks.
huh? guess yur new here. I am the jd drunk. I speak from vast knowledge and experience....but I am beginning to think yur all a bunch a potheads from the other thread....LOL
huh? guess yur new here. I am the jd drunk. I speak from vast knowledge and experience....but I am beginning to think yur all a bunch a potheads from the other thread....LOL
LOL - you certainly like to stir the POT here, but dude, relax on the judging of others that you basically have no clue who they are.
FAKE OUTRAGE!
Really?!? I do all of the above. I don't know any hunters who "drink all day" without a break. Actually, I don't know anyone who hunts and drinks come to think of it. Guns and booze just don't mix. I fish 50+ days a year. Yes, at times, a few beers might be drank, but would say 90+% of mine, and my buddies I fish with, are alcohol free fishing trips. Same with ice fishing. And FWIW, of my buddies who ride sleds, we drink AFTER the sleds are parked for the day. I realize we might be in the minority, but overall, drinking seems to be much more of the culture of snowmobiling than fishing, hunting and boating.
You're right. Hunters are not necessarily drinking all day. But they can certainly do a fair share of drinking. I was more just trying to make the point that sledders are not the only ones drinking in the woods.