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Lenny had helped a couple out on Thursday, and we ran into them at the
Grand Marais Tavern and Bear Trap. We gave them directions to 422 to
avoid the rough trail back to Munising and they left before us. As we
turned onto trail 422, they had a sled buried on the side of the trail. To top
it off it was a Yamaha and we all know how heavy they are. We got the sled
out and they followed us for a while. When we got to M-28 by the railroad
tracks I pointed the trail back to their vehicle for them and they headed
that way. We took a break at the trail 8/422 intersection for a few minutes
and reminisced about our day of riding. All agreed that except for the 7
miles between Shingleton and the Bear Trap, it was great.

After a little rest, we headed back west on 8 toward the Buckhorn. About a
mile down the trail we had to stop and wait for another groomer to wave
us by. At the last stop I told everyone dinner in an hour, after we got back
in the back room at the Buckhorn. I pulled off the feeder trail to the Buck-
horn and accounted for everyone. When we pulled into the parking lot
everyone went their separate ways. We took over the entire back dining
room at the Buck-
horn with Snomads. I
told the group I had
heard from Jim Duke
and explained that
he would be at din-
ner Saturday night.
For those new to the
club I also told them
who Jim was. After
dinner the stories
continued and soon
enough the Euchre
games started. The
biggest surprise I heard was that Vince Cytacki had ridden with the off-trail
group all day and rocked it. I went over tomorrow’s plans to those left in
attendance. The games lasted for several hours before we headed to our
rooms to rest up for tomorrow’s ride to Big Springs.

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