It's over

[JWentworth]

Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of the
snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.

Time to give it up.

[kewx]

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of the
snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

The only reason that the group has gone dead is because of the
liberals who have taken over.

Anything you want to talk about is mostly illegal anyway. For
example, I drove my SnoCat through the national forrest 2 weeks ago 13
miles down unplowed logging roads and trails but was it legal.... who
knows, who cares?
Since usenet has mostly vaporized, logging onto this list is not as
easy and that is what's going on I think. I doubt it is due to lack
of enthusiam for sleds, Tombstone Pizza and drinking.
Bt hey, what would I know anyway.

There is snow in the Hoppyzone btw. If you cross through that zone,
make sure you buy at Hoppys because they are the only biz on your map
that is supporting your map............ check it out.
kw

[JWentworth]

"kewx" <***@gmail.com> wrote in message news:2dd2b6c3-e396-47be-b04d-***@m26g2000yqb.googlegroups.com...

The only reason that the group has gone dead is because of the
liberals who have taken over.

Anything you want to talk about is mostly illegal anyway. For
example, I drove my SnoCat through the national forrest 2 weeks ago 13
miles down unplowed logging roads and trails but was it legal.... who
knows, who cares?
Since usenet has mostly vaporized, logging onto this list is not as
easy and that is what's going on I think. I doubt it is due to lack
of enthusiam for sleds, Tombstone Pizza and drinking.
Bt hey, what would I know anyway.

There is snow in the Hoppyzone btw. If you cross through that zone,
make sure you buy at Hoppys because they are the only biz on your map
that is supporting your map............ check it out.
kw


Yeah, I think.

[Dennis Mayer]

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of the
snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

Den Mayer from GBay, WI......

I did not buy sled insurance(saved $400)... so my 03 Indy Classic 600
is parked

Trailer has rusted lug nuts & flat tire... But I do flip trail

open/ closed signs on GBay snomo trails.
I peek at this use group every day... but it is expensive.

[David Courtney]

I agree... it's kind of a shame, but usenet is pretty much dead.

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of
the snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

[JWentworth]

Goodby David, I hope you'll continue to provide technical support in some
other forum. I didn't agree with all of your opinions, but always respected
your technical knowledge and willingness to help others.

Post by David Courtney
I agree... it's kind of a shame, but usenet is pretty much dead.

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of
the snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

[Richard Schleicher]

Sorry to see it go. It was always a good source of information and guys like
John and David made it interesting and friendly.

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of
the snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

[Repairman]

With all the internet based sites / groups Usenet is something for the "old
folks" now.
With all the ISP's dropping Usenet is another reason, hell I'd bet most
people online nowadays don't even know it exists or what it is.
My terranews outlay of $3.95 for a one time sign up gets me on, when their
severs are up that is.
Most other groups are loaded with liberal assholes who have been booted off
the internet sites IMO but I still read some on a daily basis as some useful
information is still floating around.
Strongest group I've seen is rec.harley.motorcycles. But it's a nationwide
club now but those guys rule it and are not shy at all.
I've been here since '95 when I got my first 'puter. When Rob and a lot of
folks were here because that's all there was back then. And I'll continue to
scan the site when I see messages have been posted.
--
John
'09 GSX Ltd 1200
'07 GSX Ltd 600
'99 XC 700
'85 Indy 400

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of
the snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

[Stig Arne Bye]

Post by Repairman
With all the internet based sites / groups Usenet is something for the "old
folks" now.

On the contrary....
Usenet do actually have a major benefit over web based forums in that
you only need to access and use ONE single forum instead of wondering
which of the 1000+ web based forums you should post to...

Post by Repairman
With all the ISP's dropping Usenet is another reason, hell I'd bet most
people online nowadays don't even know it exists or what it is.
My terranews outlay of $3.95 for a one time sign up gets me on, when their
severs are up that is.

I'm using news.eternal-september.org (formerly news.motzarella.org)
which is a completly free and ISP independent news server with an
average server up-time better than 99.5% all of the time.


<snip>

Post by Repairman
I've been here since '95 when I got my first 'puter. When Rob and a lot of
folks were here because that's all there was back then. And I'll continue to
scan the site when I see messages have been posted.

And I've been here since '96...



Regards,

Stig Arne Bye

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[Stig Arne Bye]

Post by Repairman
With all the internet based sites / groups Usenet is something for the "old
folks" now.

On the contrary....
Usenet do actually have a major benefit over web based forums in that
you only need to access and use ONE single forum instead of wondering
which of the 1000+ web based forums you should post to...

Post by Repairman
With all the ISP's dropping Usenet is another reason, hell I'd bet most
people online nowadays don't even know it exists or what it is.
My terranews outlay of $3.95 for a one time sign up gets me on, when their
severs are up that is.

I'm using news.eternal-september.org (formerly news.motzarella.org)
which is a completly free and ISP independent news server with an
average server up-time better than 99.5% all of the time.


<snip>

Post by Repairman
I've been here since '95 when I got my first 'puter. When Rob and a lot of
folks were here because that's all there was back then. And I'll continue to
scan the site when I see messages have been posted.

And I've been here since '96...



Regards,

Stig Arne Bye

E-mail ......: ***@footballfans.co.uk / ***@footballclubs.io
Contact .....: MSN Messenger: ***@footballfans.co.uk
Snail-Mail ..: Axel Borgens veg 4, NO-9900 Kirkenes, Norway
Homepage ....: UNDER CONSTRUCTION: http://stigbye.footballclubs.io
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Located just about 70°N 30°E - Almost at the top of the world!

[Repairman]

Good to see your still out there Stig.
Kewx still is, I'm betting he's a RMH guy too.....
It's not over for some of us "classic" readers...............

[ScoobyDoo]

And I bet there is at least one of us lurkers here

<SD>

Post by Repairman
Good to see your still out there Stig.
Kewx still is, I'm betting he's a RMH guy too.....
It's not over for some of us "classic" readers...............

[Bailey]

Yup, I'm a lurker. I loved this site when it was going strong, bu things
change, people change.
But I've got a great story to tell.
On Feb.15, 70 people, me included, are riding our snowmobiles from
Sault St. Marie, MI to Tok, Alaska. 4000 miles!!!!!!
It should be the trip of a lifetime. There's a guy going that's 82!!!
You can follow us on the web at
www.michcanska.com
I'm 62 and I love to ride.
Carole Bailey
Clarkston, Michigan

[kewx]

Ya hey der,.....
No one would believe it but I'll be 60 soon........
So,... I would guess that in order to make a 4000 mile trip that
everyone will be riding Yamahas!

Just checking. kw

Post by Bailey
Yup, I'm a lurker. I loved this site when it was going strong, bu things
change, people change.
  But I've got a great story to tell.
 On Feb.15, 70 people, me included, are riding our snowmobiles from
Sault St. Marie, MI to Tok, Alaska. 4000 miles!!!!!!
 It should be the trip of a lifetime. There's a guy going that's 82!!!
  You can follow us on the web at
   www.michcanska.com
    I'm 62 and I love to ride.
                   Carole Bailey
                 Clarkston, Michigan

[ScoobyDoo]

I checked that out in the fall - That certainly would be the trip of a
lifetime - 400 miles a day for 10 days

I pray you have the snow for it and good riding !!!

<SD>

Post by Bailey
Yup, I'm a lurker. I loved this site when it was going strong, bu things
change, people change.
But I've got a great story to tell.
On Feb.15, 70 people, me included, are riding our snowmobiles from
Sault St. Marie, MI to Tok, Alaska. 4000 miles!!!!!!
It should be the trip of a lifetime. There's a guy going that's 82!!!
You can follow us on the web at
www.michcanska.com
I'm 62 and I love to ride.
Carole Bailey
Clarkston, Michigan

[kewx]

Ya hey der,... I will be going to da Hoppyzone the weekend of Feb 12.
The Iron Range Trail Ride is that weekend and we will ride from Iron
River to Houghton where we will stop and get likkered up,.. ubetcha.

I hope there is adequate snow.
I'm going a day early to get my sled running. If there is enough
snow, I can run the Tucker SnoCat down to the river and back.........
it's a nice 3 hour or maybe 12 pack ride. kw

Post by Repairman
Good to see your still out there Stig.
Kewx still is, I'm betting he's a RMH guy too.....
It's not over for some of us "classic" readers...............

[Wes 94 ZR580]

Even x6667, or 67x hasn't posted in a long time. I wonder if he is
still alive, or maybe just deliberately lost somewhere in the Maine
mountains? Maybe we can send Jeff B. out to look for him?

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of the
snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

[Does it really matter?]

On Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:48:00 -0600, Wes 94 ZR580

Post by Wes 94 ZR580
Even x6667, or 67x hasn't posted in a long time. I wonder if he is
still alive, or maybe just deliberately lost somewhere in the Maine
mountains? Maybe we can send Jeff B. out to look for him?

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of the
snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

It's probably not that he's lost, but the fact that a good many
service providers have just stopped carrying USENET, and they need to
get additional access, and refuse to pay for it.

I know EARTHLINK is still carrying the newsgroups, but I think AOL
and others have dropped them completely, so this is more likely the
issue.

Al Anon

[67x]

I'm still here and check postings regular. Had one hell of a good
start to the year snow wise. Worked many storms and two good bastards
which made for some of the best off trail action I've ever had right
out the back door. Couple weeks ago all that ended with a badass
meltdown that ice jammed the lower Kennebec and it was a goody,, still
is. Maybe get some pics finally of that action in the AM. Bought me
a new 4x4, finally, and one payment into it this overperfumed young
fat bitch devastated the right front lol. Walking tall regardless of
whatever life throws and yeah I definately miss the hay days of RSS.
Never thought for a second that the Robs of this world would kill it
so fast,, go figure.

X6667

[Wes 94 ZR580]

Good to know even overperfumed, young, fat bitches can't take you down.
At least insurance will pay to fix a new vehicle and not total it off
and leave you shopping for a replacement. Inconvenient either way, but
it is always better after the first scratch, then you can relax.

Post by 67x
I'm still here and check postings regular. Had one hell of a good
start to the year snow wise. Worked many storms and two good bastards
which made for some of the best off trail action I've ever had right
out the back door. Couple weeks ago all that ended with a badass
meltdown that ice jammed the lower Kennebec and it was a goody,, still
is. Maybe get some pics finally of that action in the AM. Bought me
a new 4x4, finally, and one payment into it this overperfumed young
fat bitch devastated the right front lol. Walking tall regardless of
whatever life throws and yeah I definately miss the hay days of RSS.
Never thought for a second that the Robs of this world would kill it
so fast,, go figure.
X6667

[Mark Zimmerman]

Well I hope not. I remember back a long time ago when this group was still
alt.snowmobiles and there was Doug Ritter from Michigan, Dan Canfield from
Utah, Dave Joppru from Wisconsin, Kelly from New Jersey and numerous others.
We all got together a couple of years in a row in northern Wisconsin for a
ride
and Dave had sweatshirts made up with the new rec.sport.snowmobiles wording
right under WFO on 'em. Great bunch of guys. Also got together one year
for
Haydays in Minnesota. Well, not all alive now either. But that was a quite
a few
years ago, back when the neat stuff was 650 triples or 670 HO Ski-Doos.
Anyway, was able to generate enough interest to get from an alt. group to
the
rec. group status. That was pretty cool. Was also mentioned in Snow Goer
magazine, although misquoted if I remember right. I haven't seen any of
those
guys on here for ages and Dan and Doug are still out there at
http://snowmobile.off-road.com/. Anyway, I hope it doesn't roll over and go
away.

Mark Zimmerman
Central Wisconsin

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of
the snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

[Matt Mead]

On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:51:36 -0500, "JWentworth"

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of the
snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

I'm still here too!

Well, rarely.... I only have usenet set up on one computer and it has
been offline for several months. Just got it back up and running
today.

It's sad, but the web-based forums have taken over. I frequent
several non-sled forums daily, and when I have a sled problem, I do
search the sled ones too. Sadly, that is where the bulk of the
knowledge base has moved as well. (A few exceptionals on RSS excluded
of course!)

My problem with the web-based sled forums is there are too many, and
way to many posts. Who can keep up? RSS, even at its peak, still
felt like a family. (And except for one obnoxious VT resident who
started his own forum, I've enjoyed everyone on RSS over the years
too!)

Matt
Doo owner
Manta owner
Yamaha owner (daughter's)
Poo owner (wife's)

[Mark Zimmerman]

How are you doin' Matt? Don't know if you remember me.
Anyway, I remember you from when this thing went to a rec. group.
Hope everything is well with you and yours.

Mark Zimmerman
Central Wisconsin

Still lurkin' here...

Post by Matt Mead
On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:51:36 -0500, "JWentworth"

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of the
snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

I'm still here too!
Well, rarely.... I only have usenet set up on one computer and it has
been offline for several months. Just got it back up and running
today.
It's sad, but the web-based forums have taken over. I frequent
several non-sled forums daily, and when I have a sled problem, I do
search the sled ones too. Sadly, that is where the bulk of the
knowledge base has moved as well. (A few exceptionals on RSS excluded
of course!)
My problem with the web-based sled forums is there are too many, and
way to many posts. Who can keep up? RSS, even at its peak, still
felt like a family. (And except for one obnoxious VT resident who
started his own forum, I've enjoyed everyone on RSS over the years
too!)
Matt
Doo owner
Manta owner
Yamaha owner (daughter's)
Poo owner (wife's)

[Matt Mead]

Of course Mark!

It's good to see a some old names on here.

I think I showed up shortly after it became a "rec" group.

I remember Doug Ritter and Dan Canfield, and in fact, worked with them
when we first set up the snowmobile section at Off-Road.com. Haven't
been in touch with them in more than 10 years though.

All is well here with me and mine. Hope the same is true with you.

Matt
Doo owner
Manta owner

On Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:56:25 -0600, "Mark Zimmerman"

Post by Mark Zimmerman
How are you doin' Matt? Don't know if you remember me.
Anyway, I remember you from when this thing went to a rec. group.
Hope everything is well with you and yours.
Mark Zimmerman
Central Wisconsin
Still lurkin' here...

Post by Matt Mead
On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:51:36 -0500, "JWentworth"

Post by JWentworth
Okay, it's been almost a couple weeks since a post during the middle of the
snowmobile season. I guess it's time to pull the plug and admit that
rec.sport.snowmobile has had its day.
Time to give it up.

I'm still here too!
Well, rarely.... I only have usenet set up on one computer and it has
been offline for several months. Just got it back up and running
today.
It's sad, but the web-based forums have taken over. I frequent
several non-sled forums daily, and when I have a sled problem, I do
search the sled ones too. Sadly, that is where the bulk of the
knowledge base has moved as well. (A few exceptionals on RSS excluded
of course!)
My problem with the web-based sled forums is there are too many, and
way to many posts. Who can keep up? RSS, even at its peak, still
felt like a family. (And except for one obnoxious VT resident who
started his own forum, I've enjoyed everyone on RSS over the years
too!)
Matt
Doo owner
Manta owner
Yamaha owner (daughter's)
Poo owner (wife's)

[Repairman]

Hey Matt
Good to see your still out there.
Still have the Manta too.
I read the Doo talk site regularly as I've been a Doo guy since '04 but I
still check RSS regulary.
Safe sleddin' to ya

[Matt Mead]

Sadly, I'm still on my old 670 Summit. When I go on group rides with
our State Association, I'm usually riding the 'antique'. While I'd
love a new(er?) sled, it's hard to justify it given the way the 670
has been running the last few years. I may have to wait until it
dies... (I actually need MORE track. 136" doesn't cut it any more!)
I just picked up a 583 Summit of the same year for my wife. It has
electric start and reverse and she likes it just fine. Go figure.

The Manta continues to sit. One of these days I'll find the time to
get it running again and back on the trail. Just too many projects...

Take care all!

Matt
Doo owner
Manta owner


On Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:41:20 -0500, "Repairman"

Post by Repairman
Hey Matt
Good to see your still out there.
Still have the Manta too.
I read the Doo talk site regularly as I've been a Doo guy since '04 but I
still check RSS regulary.
Safe sleddin' to ya

[D Ward]

I'm not dead yet - just not sledding this year. No snow in the CDN Rocies

Post by Matt Mead
Sadly, I'm still on my old 670 Summit. When I go on group rides with
our State Association, I'm usually riding the 'antique'. While I'd
love a new(er?) sled, it's hard to justify it given the way the 670
has been running the last few years. I may have to wait until it
dies... (I actually need MORE track. 136" doesn't cut it any more!)
I just picked up a 583 Summit of the same year for my wife. It has
electric start and reverse and she likes it just fine. Go figure.
The Manta continues to sit. One of these days I'll find the time to
get it running again and back on the trail. Just too many projects...
Take care all!
Matt
Doo owner
Manta owner
On Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:41:20 -0500, "Repairman"

Post by Repairman
Hey Matt
Good to see your still out there.
Still have the Manta too.
I read the Doo talk site regularly as I've been a Doo guy since '04 but I
still check RSS regulary.
Safe sleddin' to ya

[Repairman]

Post by D Ward
I'm not dead yet - just not sledding this year. No snow in the CDN Rocies

My season has ended here in the eastern US. Warm temps and rain brought a
early end to the season.
At least I managed to get 1290 trail miles in this winter. I missed a couple
weekends due to family obligations but overall not too bad of a winter.

[Dave Ward]

Yup - high season here in Canada and no posts this week - definitely
dead....

Only the diehards left - Matt, Mark, Wes, Repairman, and we cannot forget
kewx in the Hoppy Zone....

Its been over 15 years since I started posting on here...

Will still drop in once in a while though.

Post by Repairman

Post by D Ward
I'm not dead yet - just not sledding this year. No snow in the CDN Rocies

My season has ended here in the eastern US. Warm temps and rain brought a
early end to the season.
At least I managed to get 1290 trail miles in this winter. I missed a
couple weekends due to family obligations but overall not too bad of a
winter.
--
John
'09 GSX Ltd 1200
'07 GSX Ltd 600
'99 XC 700