nhlakerider
Member
Just wondering what everyone does that can not ride year round have for off season vices.
I slide down a mountain on 2 sticks.
I slide down a mountain on 2 sticks.
Off season rides?
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El Toro Joe
FYYFF
I might have to get my old ski's tuned up, and head over.
yamafitter
Reigning NERDS Granite Lane Gold Medalist
I have not been on my skis since getting my knee replaced for various reasons but I'm hoping to get back on the boards at the local ski bump (really can't in all good conscience call it a hill). Also do a little skating and pickup hockey at the local rink.
bluesdog
Well-known member
Snow shoe.
This winter I may add cross-country skiing.
Shiver
Probably drink too much.
This winter I may add cross-country skiing.
Shiver
Probably drink too much.
TomInPA
Well-known member
I have a season pass at 7 Springs, so can probably score some discounts if anyone wants to go. Other hills in this region like Blue Knob and Snowshoe are pretty good, but doggone it, I miss Tahoe.
Hey Joe! Do you play dodge-em at Boston Mills?
Hey Joe! Do you play dodge-em at Boston Mills?
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I hibernate in the basement with gas logs and bourbon, only occasionally coming out for solid food. It's gotten to the point that I really, really ache from the cold damp we have here.
Really the winter is when I do the maintenance I want on the bike and indoor projects around the house- painting and such. I wasn't kidding about the joint pain tho, it's getting bad. After a half hour at 40*F I'm hurtin' so much I can barely get my left foot off the peg and onto the ground.
Really the winter is when I do the maintenance I want on the bike and indoor projects around the house- painting and such. I wasn't kidding about the joint pain tho, it's getting bad. After a half hour at 40*F I'm hurtin' so much I can barely get my left foot off the peg and onto the ground.
Gmann
Well-known member
Paddle big water in my little river kayak. When it gets to cold...strap on the 2 sticks and carve down the mountain.
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
The snowmobile that I'm setting on belongs to redneckj and the other toy is my winter project. Hell, who am I kidding, I can't even afford the snowmobile ...
escapefjrtist
Searching for Dry Roads
...thinking the sled will be cheaper in the long run Pops!
YMMV
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PhilJet09
Nondescript FJR Hierarchy Displayed
Off season?
Last winter we had record cold and snow. On top of that, the city ran out of salt and money to pay overtime to the road crews, so my neighborhood went mostly un-plowed. After a month of staring at my unusually static FJR, I just couldn't take it and yanked the 250 out of the shed and through the 6' drift in the back yard. The neighbors probably thought I lost my mind (they were mostly right) but at least I was on two wheels again. Maybe this year I'll get some tire studs.
Otherwise, maintenance is my winter hobby.
I like skiing also, but I'm not very good at it. My son started snowboarding last year and is getting pretty good.
Last winter we had record cold and snow. On top of that, the city ran out of salt and money to pay overtime to the road crews, so my neighborhood went mostly un-plowed. After a month of staring at my unusually static FJR, I just couldn't take it and yanked the 250 out of the shed and through the 6' drift in the back yard. The neighbors probably thought I lost my mind (they were mostly right) but at least I was on two wheels again. Maybe this year I'll get some tire studs.
Otherwise, maintenance is my winter hobby.
I like skiing also, but I'm not very good at it. My son started snowboarding last year and is getting pretty good.
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
Off season?
Loved the fellow across the street with the snow-blower. Studs would make it more fun.
El Toro Joe
FYYFF
Tom, I put both kids through the Boston Mills ski school (mogul mites through junior program)...so we did ski there every Sunday morning (during ski season) for about eight years. Last time we were at Blue Knob, was the day after an ice storm...made things pretty interesting. Never been to Seven Springs...heard it's pretty nice, when they have snow. Have not had the ski's on in several years, but the wife has been talking about getting back on the slopes this year. Western NY is a good day/weekend trip.
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1maxman
Well-known member
Things I enjoy are my '06 Yamaha RS Venture two-up with my kids, we have miles and miles of groomed trails, I've been told we can go from my home in Queensbury, NY to Maine and also up into Canada. I don't know how true it is though, I haven't tried it yet. I like watching the Jersey pukes speeding past me going to Killington, VT then go by them standing on the side of the road wondering why their car is parked in a snow bank. Now that's fun! I also like to ski and go sledding with my boys and girlfriend.
mcatrophy
Privileged to ride a 2018 FJR1300AS
Snow shovel on the drive, then wait until the ice is off the road. Worst "off season" was about three weeks long. Spent most of the time staring out of the window waiting for it to melt, or sat on the bike in the garage making "Vroom, vroom" noises.
wfooshee
O, Woe is me!!
Off-season........ Does that mean when baseball is over????
steveoreno
Well-known member
Run and lift and try not to get any fatter.
beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
+1, Gunny; I hear you loud and clear Walt Baby, photo is of my backyard on New Year's Day! jes' sayin' and nuff said, ese!
wheatonFJR
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^^^Don,
Looks like some of that gravel is out of place...time to rerake it pronto!
Looks like some of that gravel is out of place...time to rerake it pronto!
El Toro Joe
FYYFF
Are the plantings as real as that grass?+1, Gunny; I hear you loud and clear Walt Baby, photo is of my backyard on New Year's Day! jes' sayin' and nuff said, ese!
