Manitowish Sports?

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ssviper

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that stinks. we rented quite a few times from them in the last few years. I spoke to them last winter and Phyllis said they were having a real tough winter. They were great to work with, good gear, good sleds, great people, great service.
 
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manisports

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Didn't go under, just had the right conditions to bow out gracefully. Sold all the sleds, atvs, ect. and with a real good job offer in the cranberry industry, we stepped away. We are trying to sell the building and would love to have someone passoinate about the industry pick it up. We will miss it. We are thinking of opening for New Years to have a sale on all the leftover stuff we have. Maybe I will be able to ride some now. Thanks to all for your support through the years and I hope to see you on the trail.

Mike
 
scottiking

scottiking

Well-known member
Good for you Mike! enjoy your change!
Thanks for the great service in the past! you guys have helped us out in the past with breakdowns and appretiate you great service!
Now get out and ride this winter!

Scottiking OUT
 
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art1

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Any chance someone is going to get a webcam back up in that area? I bet I checked that cam 10 times a day in the winter!!
 
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ssviper

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Glad to hear you guys are doing well. Cranberry industry?? that's a different career than what we hear around here. Growing cranberries?? Did you guys move or still live up there? I hope you kept a couple of sleds for yourself.

I guess now we may have to rent Arctic Cat sleds.
 
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manisports

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Actually this is my 25th year in the cranberry business. We moved to Mani waters so I could build a marsh for a family up there and I ran it for them from 95- this spring. I moved to St. Germain in june to run a marsh there. Not far away and we hope to keep our house in Mercer.

Mike
 
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marty700

Member
All my best to you and Phyllis! Where did your chief mechanic end up? You guys were THE BEST for service and repairs.
 
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manisports

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Marty,

Pete our Mech. for the last 3-4 years, worked for me on the marsh for the last 5 or so years and he was hired to take over as manager.

Mike
 
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bellracing2

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Mike , so your keeping the house in mercer you recently built ? I have been trying to meet up with you the last few yrs and the timing is always off . I own the property across the road from you . I have talked to phyllis a few times now , but your always gone when I stop by. well , we will cross paths soon , I want to start clearing a building spot this spring . moneys tight now days so building is not an option yet . soon though ! I wish I had the cash for the dealership too . thats my dream to live up north and own a dealership . oh well , maybe see ya on the sled trails , Ben
 
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marty700

Member
Wow, that's great for you and Pete. I wish he had landed as a mechanic somewhere though. He was outstanding. Again, best of luck!
 
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manisports

New member
Ben,

We will meet up soon. I would love to have an enthusiast pick up the place. We are passionate about the sport and thats who we are looking for to pass it on too. We are hopeing to get the house usable for this winter. Heck its brand new, it should be used right? I was probably at the marsh every time you stopped by. The truth is(everyone knows it) Phyllis ran Manisports and I just got the benefits of riding and taking the kids racing ect.

Marty,

I will pass on the good word. Pete will appreciate it.

Mike
 
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bellracing2

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Mike , I will be up this winter to check on the land . I will swing by if I see you guys around . we usually stay in Mercer at the Great Northern , so we ride by and through the property multiple times a weekend . see ya soon ! Ben
 
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dairy6134

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Mike,
I wish you and Phyllis the best.....but who is going to fix my Ski Doo's? I hope that Vetesnick took care of that O2 sensor.

Thanks again for a lot of great memories...see you on the trails.

John
 
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