After driving to Greenville today, I had to begin to post February entries from the journals ...

February 1-5
Drove 350 miles from Cttruck 1-2-3 had an 8 hour trip in freezing rain .(read more about the group from Baja journal)
Day 1-Nice easy ride. Took New sugar loop. Trails were ungroomed. Had a near miss with Steven in the woods. No damage. All good. 55 miles.
Day2 11 sleds, left one behind. Rode to Pittston Farm, NE Carry and Rockwood. Jolenes triple cylinder only running on one cylinder at an idle. Trails were EXCELLENT. Good times. Road 150 miles.
Day 3- 11 sled out. Headed for Kokadjo. ROUTE 66 ROCKS We lost a sled going into Rockwood. Blew a chain case. Had to tow sled to Mobil. Left it there and doubled up on way back. The other XCR 800 lost a cylinder. Mad the ride back. Had to take truck back to Rockwood to pick up sled.
WOW-Watch out for the frost Heaves
We LOVED being right on the lake.
Louie, Kathy, Kyle, Ed, Eddie & Steven from Connecticut in Cabin #4

February 4
On our way up here it was quite an adventure. Took us 11 hours (normally 5-6). On 201 we met up with a van that was jack-knifed on a hill. The boys got out to help for a little bit. No help at all. Then we were probably about a half hour away when we got our truck and trailer stuck in a snow bank on the side of the road. We finally arrived at 4:45am.
This was our best snowmobiling trip this year. We went about 350 miles over the 3 days. Had a few mishaps. One sled was down on day 2 with running on 1 cylinder. The last day we were down 2 sleds. Another was running on 1 cylinder and also broke the belt. The other broke the chain case. Luckily we were not too far away. All in all it was a great weekend and we would defiantly come back. PS Thanks for video taking us snowmobiling and putting us on your website SEE THEIR VIDEO on MURPHY'S VIDEO PAGE
George, Lou, Jess, Joe and Jolene from Connecticut Cabin #3

February 8
The weekend was amazing This was my first time on a snowmobile so I only crashed once. I did escape injury although my cousin ran me over in his sled. The girls at the NORTHLAND were off the hook so I will be back just for them lovely ladies. The weather was perfect 4 riding and the TRAILS were perfectly groomed. I will be back soon and so will my cousin who will be on the lookout for his girl Mabel, Good bye and good luck
Don, Gerry, Bill and Mike Cabin #1


February 8-11, 2008
Started riding Saturday around 9:30AM. Trails were great. 2 of the sleds in the group were not so good. One sled needed to be towed back and another was limping along. At one time we stopped in the middle of the woods (I believe near Rockwood) and started working on one of the sleds. A gentleman lived on the side of the trail and was so accommodating in order for us to get back on our feet. He wouldve given the shirt off his back. Everyone we had contact with this weekend was sweet and friendly. 125 miles. Sunday we got out by 1100. Trails again were mint. Went to Rockwood and Kokadjo. On the way we stopped on the side of the trail and were able to feed the birds right from your hand. I think they were Canadian snowbirds. We had granola bars, crushed them and held them straight out and in minute they were swooping in it was AWESOME On the way back a storm was setting in. Snow was heavy, winds were high. Trails were starting to get buried. We got back about 8:30pm.165 miles Ate at MAMA BEARS for breakfast SCMOOZES for dinner. Food was good. Thank you Tami, Steve and Murphy. You helped make this and awesome WEEKEND Hope to come back soon.
Craig, Jerry, Danny, Mike, Billy from Farmingdale Cabin #9

February 18
2/13 We arrived about noon. 2/14 HAPPY VALENTINES DAY ! Went across BOG WOOD LAKE to the Border trail. As we came off the lake & through a tunnel of trees came across our first deer. Very calm, just sat there and watched us. Went all the way to the border. Took 89S and the new Sugar Hill Loop (very nice) not on the map though. Ask Tami and Steve about it. Came back for lunch before our next loop. Saw 8 deer coming across the lake. 2/15 Did a lot of joy riding no destination. Had dun all day long. 2/16 Decided to head down to the Forks and do a loop. 89 was a horrible ride ! They did not groom so there were bumps everywhere. Not enjoyable at all. Ended up turning around because of the trail and I needed a new helmet. Our friends showed up for the weekend. 2/17 Went out for a 4 hr ride. 89 little bumpy at first but better than the day before. Came back for lunch and NASCAR BABY !!! 2/18 Our last dayWe had a wonderful time, the basket was wonderful and the card. Thanks for a wonderful week Cant wait to come back up! PS the BIGWOOD STEAKHOUSE was Great. Great service, Great food. Bring your own beer

February 15-19
Another nice trip to Jackman. Caught 2 splake and about 20 tiger trouts. A good snowmobile ride. Good food. Made reservations for next year. Just saw 9 deer crossing the lake while I was writing this. Warm day. Going home tomorrow. PS Tami & Steve-See you summer of 08
Dan & Robin Cabin #3

February 23 - from the mouths of babes...these are my favorite entries!
Dear Tami & Steve, Thanks for the beautiful house. You & Steve did a nice job. Tami, your cookies are
so good I had fun playing with Murphy Jackman Maine is fun. Thanks again for coming to see Snow Buddies. (Note: the school had a movie night) Can't wait to see you guys in the summer. From your friend Tiffany