Stranded way up north...help from GMTNation member!

[Denali n DOO]

Well was a great 3 days of sledding in Northern Ontario in -20c weather. Then on Saturday afternoon I break suspension parts and limp to a restaurant/gas station near Capreol Ontario to eat lunch and figure out what to do. By sled, I was a few hours away from the starting point but rather than 60-80 mph I'd only be doing about 10-15 mph because of the suspension so that would be a very long ride, by car about 2 hours away. I met 06Envoy at a GMT meet earlier this year and knew he lived close by. So while the group ate lunch I borrowed a cell phone and logged on to GMTNation. I sent a PM with the cell number to 06Envoy . I wasn't sure he'd get the PM or even if he was close enough to help.

Well holy crap! Before I even got my lunch that cell phone rang and it was 06Envoy looking for me. He was headed home but was a couple hours away from where I was.....and....he just happened to have a 20' car hauler trailer on his Envoy as we were speaking. So the rest of the group (8 sleds) continued on the trip and I waited for 06Envoy to come and get me with his trailer. He drove me and my sled back to my starting point of North Bay.

I offered cash for his help but he wouldn't take any. I finally convinced him to let me at least fill up his gas tank and I didn't care that he used 91 octane because of his tune, $96.00 to fill it up. Then when he wasn't looking I stuffed some cash in his cup holder, hoping he takes his Mrs out for a bite to eat since I used up most of their Saturday night.

Thanks for the help 06Envoy, you rock

 

[johnstonjohnr]

That is so awesome !!! It's hard to find people like that any more. I enjoy helping people just cause it makes me feel good. I've always said I would love to just volunteer all my time if I didn't have any bills to pay. My mortgage company looks at it differently. Lol. Thumbs up to all those that help their fellow man!

 

[Mark20]

Way to go 06Envoy!

This truely is a community.

 

[barron03]

 

[northcreek]

Man what are the odds of that?I don't know if they have Lotterys in Canada but,if they do you should buy a ticket....and one for "06" too.....Mike.

 

[CdnGMan]

Glad to hear that everything worked out DnD!!!

As for you Garnet, I'm bringing you 2 bags of Oreos - double stuff at that!!!
That was simply awesome of you my man!!

 

[The_Roadie]

Impressive! Trailvoy, Offroadtb, and now GMTN all have great community rescue stories.

 

[willn513]

Awesome story of true comradery. It's so great to know that there are still good people out there willing to help in a time of need! Hats off to you 06Envoy!

 

[harmless]

Glad to hear that everything worked out DnD!!!

As for you Garnet, I'm bringing you 2 bags of Oreos - double stuff at that!!!
That was simply awesome of you my man!!

Told ya he'd help!! Way to go Garnet!

 

[Mooseman]

As a fellow sled head (Yamaha ), I can understand when you're stranded and someone can lend a hand like that. We need more people like that in the world. Three cheers for 06Envoy!

 

[BoldAdventure]

Man that is awesome! That's what makes forums all the more community.

 

[muddy tires]

That's the great Northern Ontario spirit!

 

[Jkust]

That's awesome. As a sledder here too, you just don't ignore a call for help.

 

[ScarabEpic22]

Awesome!

Ive thrown this out there on TrailVoy before, but I havent had time to do it on here yet. In the NW, let me know if you need a hand, if its an emergency message and Ill either come myself or get in touch with someone who can help.

 

[rmsg0040]

Awesome story. I love the act of kindness, it goes a long way

 

[sawicksted]

That was pretty amazing 06Envoy!!!
Paying it forward just means when you really need a hand it will be there for you too.

 

[Darkrider_LS]

Awesome story! Glad to see it all worked out!