Stick’s rest day
Day two in Chibougamau was a “rest day”. The blog master was given the day off today due to an ambitious and Medicated decision I made last night at the end of the evening. action Dan, Chip, and Ron all were able to fix their “superior” Bombardier products. Of course, the Ski Doo dealership was able to sell them the parts, but they had to go down the street to a do it at home mechanic to get the work done… This morning started off a little groggy due to Dr. Rob prescribing to many Coors lights last night.
Dylan finally found his long desired beaver pelt seat cover
Truck Driver Brian and Ski Doo Matt with their new furry beaver mittens
Breakfast was amazing! We had a continental breakfast and they even had pate served in a plastic solo cups in a coca cola refrigerator, what could go wrong there. It was interesting to note that everyone overserved last night got right to getting their trays of food, the well rested ones sat patiently waiting for the service to take their orders. They figured it out after 5 or ten minutes. As a seasoned veteran of continental breakfast, Craiger had to settle Rimel down by asking him if he’s ever been to a continental breakfast before.
Many took the time to take advantage of the wash, dry, and fold at the kitchen supply store down the road…??? Don’t ask me. Brian and Matt found a store that sold beaver pelts and beaver mittens. They will both be sleeping comfortably tonight with their arms elbow deep in beautiful black beavers mittens. I also fulfilled a dream of mine buy getting the perfect beaver pelt to cover my snowmobile seat so that I can ride beaver all winter.
Dan, Craig, led a group on a great loop in perfect conditions. We hit a roadblock on a railroad crossing due to a train plow putting a 10ft wall of snow that we couldn’t get over. We identified the problem and found the solution. We went around to the road, bypassed the problem and continued. Shortly after, we came across a groomer that was heading in the opposite direction. Captain obvious, acting Dan, let him know about the blocked trail. He probably saved the trail system with his quick thinking. Kelly and his crew, like renegades, broke off for lunch around halfway. When we got back, we hung out told story’s and had couple beers and Action Dan was in his element. His face was shining bright with a smile from ear to ear. Think the sun on the Teletubby’s.
All in all, the hotel has been great aside form a couple wiki leaks last night and a mouse nibbling some of the candy left out. Dr. Rob set a trap and assured us the problem has been eliminated. We are all settling in to prepare for our long journey back to the mainland. Chibougamau has been a surreal experience we all may someday remember.
PS I did go off trail today and got minorly stuck.
To infinity and beyond!!! ,
The Wanderer