General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse & What did I learn today..visit with friends!, 1 by Bettypauze

Bettypauze wrote:
Got to loon cove just in time to watch the 'puddle jumps' was joking with Greg, when he and Jeff were younger and took our machines they did puddle jumping..asked him what he thought if I took a turn on his machine..let's just say he didn't say 'yes'...

Some of you may ask what 'puddle jumping is' you can see snowmachines waiting for their turn..a group of snowmobilers cut the ice off the bay for about 800', object is to take a run with the snowmachine leaving from maybe 800' and make it across the length..after everyone has their turn, then you start off at 700' usually by late afternoon they are starting off right at the ice edge..the most powerful of machines make it without a problem, some are fished out..know it sounds dangerous but it's not! Off duty firemen, policeman, emergency rescue men all are on hand incase something went awry, they have large hooks that grab the machine as it's going under..usually there are sets of clothing for the men/women who go into the wataer..most wear floater suits like I had on so you just float...

Too much fun....

This message was edited Feb 20, 2010 8:16 PM