The Groomed Trail

We thought we had it good when we were on "day old" groomed trail, then we met the groomer and found that it doesn't get any smooother than that. Quite a nice day for a run out on snowmobile sure beats working. I hope the trails are in as good condition for the Rendezvous next weekend.

Valentines

According to my wife there's nothing quite like a bouquet of roses and a large "Timmies"!!!

Quidi Vidi Brewing Co.

Local St. John's micro-brewery located in the picturesque community of Quidi Vidi

Mount Peyton from the trail

This is how Mount Peyton looks from the trail leading into it. This is the one spot where the mountain and trail line up and you look straight at the peak. It has been busy in there lately as the trail and snow have been good for snowmobiling. I allow only my point and shoot out for excursions like this (it fits in my pocket better) kind of limits the quality, but the idea is there.

moonlit night

I was on my way back to Gander from St. John's last evening, and as the sun was setting in the west the moon was rising in the east. The moon was bright all night so much so there was distinst shadows, quite a nice night to be outside. I stopped for a minute around "Sunnyside" and got these pictures.

1974 Moto-Ski Cadet

Got out for a run on Sunday finally. We went for a ride on some lesser travelled trails around "plantation loop". I sped off ahead of my son and whipped out the point and shoot to get this picture of him. He is in his glory here on the vintage Moto-Ski. It is the perfect size for him to learn how to handle a snowmobile and he has so much fun too. When we went out on the main trail it was fun to watch people turning to look at him, the old snowmobile really turns heads.

Snowing & Blowing

I opened the front door around midnight Friday and it was blowing pretty good. It was Sunday before I finally got it all plowed and cleaned up.

Snowstorm

Snowing pretty good here, not as windy as was expected which is good, still had to plow the lot twice so far and I expect to have to do it once more in the morning before we open. We'll just get this one all cleaned up and we are supposed to be hit again Friday.........there is a silver lining to all this....we'll be snowmobiling for sure now, there is enough snow....

Mount Peyton

Mount Peyton at 482 m is by no means a high point off the earth, but, it is however, a great destination for an outing on snowmobile. With the 20+cm in the forecast for tomorrow and more to follow later this week I would say the warmup shelter at the base will soon be busy. I have seen days last winter with literally hundreds of snowmobilers making Mount Peyton their destination. There is a warmup shelter not far from the mountain, the trails leading in and out are clearly marked and well groomed with adequate snow.

Net

The boys were swapping goalie gear so I took a few "snaps." They are having quite a bit of fun just skating around and playing a little hockey.