It was not a long ride by any means...but it was enjoyable. I was gone for probably around half an hour. I just shot down to Alanson to put some gas in the sled so I would not have to do it today. Unfortunately, I think I will still have to stop by Spanky's to see if they have the XPS synthetic for the E-Tecs. I have been going all the way to Indian River ot get it...so hopefully Spanky's will be stocked.
I do have a few pictures to share of the trail...you will see those stuck throughout the post. It was in pretty rough shape in some spots. There was plenty of snow...it was just beaten down from the days use. There must have been a lot of sleds out during the afternoon. I went out around 6:30 PM and I only passed one sled on my way to Alanson. I bought my gas and shot back home. I saw no sleds on my way back...until I got just beyond Crump Rd. There was a sled and rider sitting on the side of the trail. The rider flagged me down. It turned out to be a lady from Cross Village that was heading home. One of the spark plugs on her sled popped out and she could not get it started again. I checked the plugs and plug wires and gave it a pull. It 
did not want to start right away...but with a little coaxing it fired up and was ready to roll. I followed the sled until North Conway road and I took off ahead from there. I got way ahead and show down some side trails to get home. It was a beautiful night to ride for sure! I am really glad the sales fell through on my sled. There is a guy that is still interested in it if I decide to sell it...but at this point I am pretty darn happy that I decided to keep it. Getting rid of it would have been pointless this year. Maybe next fall I can sell it and pay it off...but for now I am just going to enjoy all the winter that I can get. We are trying to put together a ride to the U.P. 
for a night. That would be a good time. I have never been up there on a sled. I have visions of super highway snowmobile trails. I am sure that my visions are a bit distorted...but that is what I dream of. :P Being able to open it wide and scoot along for a bit would be awesome.
for a night. That would be a good time. I have never been up there on a sled. I have visions of super highway snowmobile trails. I am sure that my visions are a bit distorted...but that is what I dream of. :P Being able to open it wide and scoot along for a bit would be awesome. Right now it is a beautiful sunny day outside. It is COLD but it is nice. I woke up to around 5 degrees this morning. I would guess we are nearing around 10-12 degrees...but that is a guess since I am too lazy to get up and look. ;) This week is supposed to warm up a bit...with a few very small chances for new snow. We might even see a bit of rain toward the end. Yikes! I better get outside!
Well, that is about it for now. I think I will probably be out for a ride later tonight...so I will try to get some additional pictures posted.
Goodmorning from Northern Michigan!
-Derek
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