We rode…

Here we are in the middle of winter with less than 5 inches of snow on the ground, not the ground breaking winter snow I was hoping for. Weather patterns look to return back to normal in the 10 day outlook. They have to because I made a bet last night saying we would be riding sleds by the middle of February, I don’t like losing so I need the snow Gods to help me out. I asked a local Conover historian (Glenn) if the snowmobile trails ever NOT opened for the season, was told they have always have opened to his recollection but sometimes for only a few weeks.

All the warm weather and the swamps open again, the lakes are losing ice and getting soft. We need something to change fast so we can get this snowmobile season underway.  So many of us still wanted to ride this weekend and with the snowmobile trails closed, the Conover ATV club trail boss (Gary Lagueux Jr.) suggested we go on a club ride on Saturday. So over 20 UTV’s made the day trip throughout Conover, Phelps, Land O Lakes and Eagle River. No heat in our UTV, we bundled up and were very comfortable. We visited as many businesses in throughout the day, meeting the new owners of Smugglers in Eagle River. Great people letting us sample their pizza with different varieties of toppings they offer. The pizza was outstanding and I will be back for that and something people rave about is their smash burger. Lunch was at Sweetwater in Eagle River, and once again the food was outstanding. The place was already busy before we all came in, and did not disappoint with great service. Made our way back south to Bauer’s Dam and Burnt Bridge, and that was about 10 hours of riding, I was done.

Today will be a down day getting some work done around the house putting up a new used pool table light upgrade for our home bar. Was very happy to find this very cool vintage Budweiser light, was told the horses must face Bauers Dam or we’d have bad luck…lol. Also picked up a Pabst table light which is in great condition, and I think I have the perfect place for that. Have to be done by 2pm so I can root on the two teams I’d like to see in the superbowl.

That’s about all I have for now, keep doing your snow dance. RWM (AKA The Kid)