This came from Vintagesleds.com:
http://vintagesleds.com/bs/index.php/topic,67626.msg760924.html#msg760924One of our own needs really needs some help. We all are facing hard times with the horrible gas prices and job loss and all the other issues of today. But as they say just look around it can always get worse- or be thankful for what you have because others may truly have it much worse than you.
Well that is exactly what I'm about to fill you all in on. First let me tell you about this young man- his name is Jimmy Darling (aka Slim)- he is in his early 30's and is from the Lapeer Michigan area. He is related to Matt and Gary Beemer of Lapeer- they are on here all the time and great supporters of this sport. Slim is also a very avid vintage sled head himself and has restored a few sleds- the most recent is a very nice John Deere that he brought out for the first time at Live On Ski's Lapeer 2011. Speaking of Live On Ski's Lapeer-- he has always...