Saint Germain Update Thread

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Saint Germain Update Thread

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Harleysportster, Nick80lf & I rolled in to St. Germain last night. This morning, after we finally got the sleds started in -12 deg. temps, we met up with Buckeyetrailfire as well, and went for a ride. I'm not sure what the final mileage ended up being, but I think it was probably around 50 miles. Trails are mostly smooth but we did find a couple rough ones. Many trails are snirty, but still smooth and a nice ride. They really need a good snowfall up here or the trails will be shot soon.
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Nice looking group of sleds. Hope all the JD sled members have a great time this year at RWTC & HOF. I look forward to reading your threads from the weekend events.

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No pictures from the west side of town but snow conditions are the same. We got a small ride in yesterday and today we'll be in the Poker Run. Originally the forecasters were looking for 3" - 5"of new snow but that seems to have fallen from the forecast. Could be tough sledding here after this weekend. I'll try to get some pictures today and tomorrow.
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First stop of the Poker Run @ Sayner Pub.[attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1423247096808.jpg[/attachment]

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Second stop of the Poker Run @ Knockers Pizza.

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Looks like a nice herd of deere In first couple pics!
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Stop 3 @ the 19th hole

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Stop 4 back at the HOF

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Looks like a strut Liquifire lurking there in the picture from the 19th Hole.
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Nick, I know it's not a Deere but you have a picture of a blue/white 04 XC 700 at the 19th hole. That's my sled. To the left of me is Jesse's Sno Pro Arctic Cat and Doug's Crossfire Arctic Cat. Just to the right of my sled is either Dustin or Matt with a CC Liquifire with the hood up. As I'm writing this it's time to head out the door to take Kyle to the bus for conference wrestling and pick up some of his team mates up along the way. Even though we didn't put a ton of miles on yesterday I personally had a wonderful time being able to see a bunch of great friends. The only regret I have is that I couldn't spent the entire weekend up their due to commitments.
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AirborneX4Special wrote:Looks like a strut Liquifire lurking there in the picture from the 19th Hole.
Yes, it was the one that was on craiglist a little while ago, with a new owner (I'm sorry I can't remember his name but I think he's on the site)
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Heya,

If anyone see's this and is staying at the Northwoods Rest Motel say hi and belated happy birthday to Jeff one of the new owners.

Thanks!

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Katy, myself, and Cari Rainville just arrived back home from the RWTC weekend. Great time, many stories to tell.

I rode well over 200 mi. this weekend. A small group of us rode north to Bent's Camp for lunch on Friday, and yes, the X8 did complete the Vintage Challenge for the seventh time.

The trails were as advertised, snirty around town, not too bad further out ( on Friday ). Saturday was a different story, as the traffic was high, and the trails were mostly beat to a pulp, especially on the return trip.

Had a great time with friends, and made some new. I'll be describing this all in detail in the days to come.

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Looks like u fellas had a good time, thanks for sharing the pics!
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Had a great time with fellow Deere riders! My first Ride with Champs! I did the 50 mile poker run on Friday and the 110 mile Swamp challenge ride on Saturday!
Getting to talk to the Hall of Fame inducties was really special. So many good stories. :D p.s. I'm the guy in middle with the Sprintfire
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