The Day Jim Learned To Ride Snowmachines

[Gunny]

Well, I would say that water skiing and snow machines are only similar in that aspect that the skis should be on top, of course... but easier done on water than on snow and that heavy ass machine. And a jet ski on the water floats naturally, so no comparison there as a snow machine will sink naturally unless you know how to ride in the deep shit. And where the fu*k you think you're getting a shovel out in the middle of nowhere? Just gonna carry that over your shoulder while riding all day?

And nah, not as much for Rick as much as "I" need someone to take the laughs away from me!!

Sunk the 4 wheeler in the river, sunk the snow machine like 7 times, crashed it at least twice, fell in the pee hole when drunk, nearly got crushed when Rick pulled an Evil Knievel while I was on the back holding a 500lb container of gas, got chased by a million bees and got stung when Rick fu*ked with a beehive.... Probably more as I might have been inebriated enough to forget a few other screwups.

I love competition, and I've done some crazy-ass shit. Especially 4-wheeling in the desert. Been stuck, crashed, rolled off a trail part way down a mountain and was left dangling upside down by my seatbelt. Hell, when I was young-n-dumb(er) I even jumped of the old trestle bridge at Bahia Honda state park in the Keys. None of that is taking into account the crazy shit I did in the Marines on their time and dime and equipment

But I got to give you the Gold. I can't hang. Can't say as I ever fell into the community pee-hole You're the champ

[jimnyc]

I love competition, and I've done some crazy-ass shit. Especially 4-wheeling in the desert. Been stuck, crashed, rolled off a trail part way down a mountain and was left dangling upside down by my seatbelt. Hell, when I was young-n-dumb(er) I even jumped of the old trestle bridge at Bahia Honda state park in the Keys. None of that is taking into account the crazy shit I did in the Marines on their time and dime and equipment

But I got to give you the Gold. I can't hang. Can't say as I ever fell into the community pee-hole You're the champ

Definitely not one of my better moments, but I chalk it up to being drunker than the rest! Thank God it was just Rick, Joe and I! Then again, Rick did me no favors by telling all you bastards!

I still want you to come when I go back. I think we can certainly find more damage to do in Talkeetna. And both machines still run wonderfully and no worse for the wear.

Fwiw, @darin also rolled the 4 wheeler like you. Took a sharp turn too fast and slammo to the ground he went! And then Mrs. Abs @Abbey Marie decided it would be a great time to fracture her wrist/arm, while we are 25 miles or so from civilization!

I'm starting to think that it's Rick @NightTrain and he's cursed, or cursing me.

[Gunny]

Definitely not one of my better moments, but I chalk it up to being drunker than the rest! Thank God it was just Rick, Joe and I! Then again, Rick did me no favors by telling all you bastards!

I still want you to come when I go back. I think we can certainly find more damage to do in Talkeetna. And both machines still run wonderfully and no worse for the wear.

Fwiw, @darin also rolled the 4 wheeler like you. Took a sharp turn too fast and slammo to the ground he went! And then Mrs. Abs @Abbey Marie decided it would be a great time to fracture her wrist/arm, while we are 25 miles or so from civilization!

I'm starting to think that it's Rick @NightTrain and he's cursed, or cursing me.

Could be you're just a putz and shouldn't be allowed to operate machinery above the tricycle level

I wouldn't want to pay insurance on Rick's toys after a visit from Jimbob

[jimnyc]

Could be you're just a putz and shouldn't be allowed to operate machinery above the tricycle level

I wouldn't want to pay insurance on Rick's toys after a visit from Jimbob

Problem was, I was so damn drunk from a long night of drinking, that while taking care of business off the deck myself, I closed my eyes for a second and apparently feel asleep or passed out... doesn't matter, the result was the same, jim landing where he did and then the snow drift angle slid my entire body right underneath the deck/cabin.

Or operate machinery with a couple of Fireball glasses or Hot Damn swigs, might have more to do with.... ahhhhh, nevermind. Completely legal on Rick's various rivers he owns up there. I may have touched some weird tobacco someone left around as well, not to mention I found brownies that the hippie @Russ brought to the cabin and ate them by accident and was high for a week!

Then when I am drunk and purposely hitting the ram for jumps on the few snow machines, and Rick was filming, nothing happens. Truly expected it to myself.

I think Rick learned his lesson and keeps me away from the wheel of his jet boat now!

[Gunny]

Problem was, I was so damn drunk from a long night of drinking, that while taking care of business off the deck myself, I closed my eyes for a second and apparently feel asleep or passed out... doesn't matter, the result was the same, jim landing where he did and then the snow drift angle slid my entire body right underneath the deck/cabin.

Or operate machinery with a couple of Fireball glasses or Hot Damn swigs, might have more to do with.... ahhhhh, nevermind. Completely legal on Rick's various rivers he owns up there. I may have touched some weird tobacco someone left around as well, not to mention I found brownies that the hippie @Russ brought to the cabin and ate them by accident and was high for a week!

Then when I am drunk and purposely hitting the ram for jumps on the few snow machines, and Rick was filming, nothing happens. Truly expected it to myself.

I think Rick learned his lesson and keeps me away from the wheel of his jet boat now!

I'm surprised he has any toys left to not let you operate

[jimnyc]

I'm surprised he has any toys left to not let you operate

Honestly, while I did sink the 4-wheeler, it was back up and running and no worse for the wear within a few hours. And while sinking the sled daily sucked, it's harmless 'cept for Jim's pride, or what's left of it. Then was very gentle with his new sled, took no chances on that sucker! Same as the boat, was very uncomfortable the 1st trip when he just walked away from the wheel and told me to take over. On the Talkeetna river of all places! 6 feet here and then 2 inches if you move over a few feet. Rick tells me "just read the river". WTF? I don't know nothing about reading a damned river, I don't read much but the sports section and the comics! But never crashed her and had him take back over not much longer as I was a tad uncomfy.

Been lucky, my many screwups haven't left much lasting damage. Unless you count the extended beating I'll continue to be taking over the pee pit incident.

Don't think I ever dropped a glass of fireball though, nor a single sip! Nor any tequila, nor any of that nasty paint thinner the guy sold me for $80!

[Gunny]

Honestly, while I did sink the 4-wheeler, it was back up and running and no worse for the wear within a few hours. And while sinking the sled daily sucked, it's harmless 'cept for Jim's pride, or what's left of it. Then was very gentle with his new sled, took no chances on that sucker! Same as the boat, was very uncomfortable the 1st trip when he just walked away from the wheel and told me to take over. On the Talkeetna river of all places! 6 feet here and then 2 inches if you move over a few feet. Rick tells me "just read the river". WTF? I don't know nothing about reading a damned river, I don't read much but the sports section and the comics! But never crashed her and had him take back over not much longer as I was a tad uncomfy.

Been lucky, my many screwups haven't left much lasting damage. Unless you count the extended beating I'll continue to be taking over the pee pit incident.

Don't think I ever dropped a glass of fireball though, nor a single sip! Nor any tequila, nor any of that nasty paint thinner the guy sold me for $80!

I've driven boats all over the place. I wouldn't be comfortable driving a speedboat on a river I didn't know while drinking. Although, there was a this time on the St John's River .... Lost my boogeyboarder somewhere along the way. A JAX cop, no less

[Abbey Marie]

Definitely not one of my better moments, but I chalk it up to being drunker than the rest! Thank God it was just Rick, Joe and I! Then again, Rick did me no favors by telling all you bastards!

I still want you to come when I go back. I think we can certainly find more damage to do in Talkeetna. And both machines still run wonderfully and no worse for the wear.

Fwiw, @darin also rolled the 4 wheeler like you. Took a sharp turn too fast and slammo to the ground he went! And then Mrs. Abs @Abbey Marie decided it would be a great time to fracture her wrist/arm, while we are 25 miles or so from civilization!

I'm starting to think that it's Rick @NightTrain and he's cursed, or cursing me.

Lol, I’m not sure I ever did get to add my name to the tree trunk. Which, btw, I think now needs a plaque in my honor.
😎

[jimnyc]

Lol, I’m not sure I ever did get to add my name to the tree trunk. Which, btw, I think now needs a plaque in my honor.
😎

I believe that's when you took the header and fell backwards - when you guys were all going over their to sign it?

Well, I guess we all need to start planning a new trip so that Abs can finish what she started!