Sine Wave

That's how I would describe my snowmobiling season thus far. We are probably 1/3 or 1/4 through the season, and definitely have not seen the best of it. Seriously, back to this sine wave thing... start at the very bottom (me with no sled), then part way up (snow with no sled), then top (snow with sled), then downward (sled with no snow), then bottom (sled with no snow and knowing you can't join your pals in the U.P. this weekend because you're poor), and finally back up (snow storm coming tomorrow morning and U.P. trip next week). Sorry if that was a long and unorthodox sentence, but that's how things have been! If you were able to decipher that previous sentence, you can see that currently I have a sled that is rippin' nicely, lots of snow in the forecast, and a trip to the U.P. coming next Thursday. I guess I cannot complain... Not one bit. I try to be fortunate for everything that I have in my life and everything that I get to do. I am so tickled to have been able to get into this hobby (Lindsey and my Family may call it an obsession) while in college. I will be such a better rider and have that much more knowledge when I get out and actually have money.

Money... money had me thinking a lot today. What if I won the lottery? How could I treat myself to a dream-come-true as far as sledding goes? Well, that's what I thought up. My dream would be to build three amazing sleds around home (believe me, I thought out exactly what they'd be and all... but didn't want to bore you) here for a few months and gather up supplies on the side. Then get a 1-ton Dodge truck with a 24x8 foot enclosed trailer to pull behind it and a nice V-Plow up front. I would load up tools, potbelly stoves, canvas hard-framed cabin, portable garage, satellite TV, generator, etc etc... Then print out a map to Turnagain Pass, Alaska and hit the road. Somewhere, about three nights in a hotel, dozens of pit stops, and 3281 miles later, i'd be there. Plow out a lot, set up camp, get to know some locals, and ride for a few months. I don't think there's any way to make yourself a better rider or gain experience any faster than riding exactly where the pros ride. Heck, I might even make it on a Slednecks film! Alright, enough with my dream, as i'm sure that's all it will ever be!

On another note, I am proud to annouce that I finally have tools, thanks to Lindsey and Mom! Enjoy a picture of my toolset/chest, and Logan sitting in a little box my tools came in while giving me QUITE the smile.