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    Post by DanTheVanMan Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:53 pm

    Just sent to me from my sister. -16 degrees (Wind chill) this morning and lots of snow!!!

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    Forget the gun. Snowshoes and a baseball bat anyone?
    Just kidding! Amazing photo!!! ****


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    Post by gp70 Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:58 pm

    That's a pretty cool shot !
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    Post by G-Man Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:03 pm

    We were -10 this morning here. Wow Dan knowing the avg side of a whitetail that snow must be 31/2- 4 foot deep. Are you sure you want to come back. Exclamation
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:12 pm

    G-Man wrote:We were -10 this morning here. Wow Dan knowing the avg side of a whitetail that snow must be 31/2- 4 foot deep. Are you sure you want to come back. Exclamation

    Chris,
    I'm in "Frick'n Georgia" Have you seen the deer down here? Takes 2-3 just to make lunch! And I miss the snow... And the Hunting and the Fishing and the people who are just nice (Most of the people here are rude, all the time).

    Oh, and one more thing here I can live without!

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    Post by Nightmoves Fri Feb 06, 2009 6:20 pm

    Thats a great shot your sis sent to ya.Now the one you posted of the traffic...Ha
    But it does look like somebodys tryin to save a 3rd gen though
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    Post by bugeye bob Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:02 pm

    Dan that looks like I-285 or possibly I-85 on a Monday or Tuesdy thru Friday, good chance it may also be a Saturday or Sunday, yup I agree frickin Georgia and yes alot of people are rude down here, they say its that southern hospitality. I am originally a Michiganer - Grand Rapids, Gun Lake , Wayland, Hastings area wish I could go back too.
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:20 pm

    Cool, Been to Gun lake a few times when we lived in Coopersville (1972-76) I think. Long time ago...


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    Post by oo3 Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:51 am

    another former mi resident here - just outside grand rapids in ada - i would also bet any rude effects you encounter are more atlanta and not the rest of georgia - oo3
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:12 am

    oo3 wrote:another former mi resident here - just outside grand rapids in ada - i would also bet any rude effects you encounter are more atlanta and not the rest of georgia - oo3

    There are a lot of very wonderful people here and yes, most of the rudeness is Atlanta driven. The road systems can't support the influx of population increase that's taken place here over the last 6-8 years and a 24 mile trip to work can take you an hour +. And sitting traffic 6 lanes wide and backed up for miles really adds to it. But that entire traffic issue aside. Go to the smaller towns in Georgia and you really get to see the true "Southern Hospitality". It is here and most folks are great and the State is beautiful, you just have to get away from Atlanta to see it.

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    Post by Guest Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:30 am

    DanTheVanMan wrote:Just sent to me from my sister. -16 degrees (Wind chill) this morning and lots of snow!!!

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    Forget the gun. Snowshoes and a baseball bat anyone?
    Just kidding! Amazing photo!!! ****
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:53 pm

    Not a problem haakowii. I'll take care of it when I get home !!


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    Post by DanTheVanMan Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:49 pm

    My better half is in Marquette for this month. She called and says "It's to frickin cold here" and want's to know if it's to late to change her mind and move to Florida! And she was serious!

    Well, as we all know. The first thing to go to hell, is the plan..... I'll give it another week and see how she feels... Rolling Eyes


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    Post by Digz Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:10 pm

    Might have to make her stick it out til May to see the snow banks all gone sunny
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:19 pm

    Digz,
    The problem with that is the snow banks in Marquette hang around until mid June...... Crying or Very sad


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    Post by 67a 100 pickup Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:41 pm

    Keep her up there long enough and her blood will thicken... been in the heat to long. Smile My old lady was not real happy when me moved back to my home after being in Texas for 20 years, but she is getting used to it now. (3 years later)
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    Post by gotavan Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:42 pm

    We had some snow melt today. Heres an interesting 1926 snowmobile film, I have a 1924 Trackson that I hauled home from Escanaba 30 years ago.
    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=568_1233111054
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:09 pm

    I think she just got spoiled by the Sandy beaches, Palm trees and being able to swim in the ocean in December...... And would like nothing better than to put this:
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    Back in Michigan waters, I really have no issues with chasing Redfish and Seatrout with her either....


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    Post by DanTheVanMan Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:53 pm

    gotavan wrote:We had some snow melt today. Heres an interesting 1926 snowmobile film, I have a 1924 Trackson that I hauled home from Escanaba 30 years ago.
    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=568_1233111054

    Yes you do...... And it looks cool too.
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    Post by G-Man Sun Mar 15, 2009 6:44 pm

    Gotavan that snow motor is amazing. Wonder why there not something like that still???
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:50 pm

    G-Man wrote:Gotavan that snow motor is amazing. Wonder why there not something like that still???

    Russia developed several updated version called the "Корабль винта" (Screw-Vehicle) in the late 50's early 60's. Gotta love that!

    Would love to have one to take the girls out one a first date. Oh, yeah! I'll pick you up in the Screw-Vehicle!

    OK, anyway here's the vid...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afJ18eJeNgU&eurl=http://www.formandreform.com/wordpress/?p=1298&feature=pl


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    Post by DanTheVanMan Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:42 am

    OK, folks it's official.. Heading "South" to Jacksonville not north to Mi.

    Someone decided it was to frickin cold in Marquette! Kinda glad she figured it out on her own..... Mover's coming next Thursday/Friday. Took the Jeep and Trailer with Motorcycle down on Wed. and road the MC back. Will take the Van with MC inside and towing the Boat early next week and ride the MC back again. After the movers are done will take a rental with car hauler and take everything the movers wouldn't take and put the MC in the back and tow the Cadillac.

    Palm trees and beaches, here we come!!! cheers


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