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427carl


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Doug Reid was 5 years younger than me.. 
He was farming on his Dads place   re-married to a long time friend of my wife..  Father of a child of another long time friend of my wife.. 

In 1971 his dad tore a strip off me (I was a new employee in a 2 man shop) for selling him G78-14 General Snow tires..  that went bald on the "right rear" of his 1967 Bel Air sedan...  We replaced it for free   Doug was 17  lol   We always laughed over that in past years  He was at cruise night last year with a nice Vette he restored

NOW HES DEAD no


Bluewater snowmobiler dies of injuries in weekend crash

Source: Stratford Beacon Herald

ONTARIO - A snowmobiler who was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries following a crash on a Huron County trail succumbed to his injuries Sunday.

Huron OPP said a passing motorist stopped to help the rider after seeing the crash site about 400 metres south of Centennial Rd. Friday around 4:30 p.m. The victim was found on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trail away some distance away from his machine.

Police said the trail was closed and it appeared that the rider struck a large washed out area created by melting snow earlier in the week.

Police identified the victim as Douglas Reid, 57, of Bluewater.

Police urged snowmobilers to heed warnings about trail conditions and stay off closed trails.


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sorry to hear carl,and you are correct life is short. so get out and live it.

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I'd heard this on the news this morning but am more sad to know it's your friend Carl..
Prayers and condolences to Doug's family and friends..

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Sorry to hear this Carl. But sure makes a guy think. I only have had my sled out once this year and well doing a 100mph down the trail thought what if. I think its time to put it up 4 sale. To young to die and to old to heal.

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I'm real sorry to hear of your loss Carl. Losing a friend suddenly, or for that matter, at all, just plain sucks.

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I'm sorry to hear this Carl. My condolences.


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Im sorry to hear that sad news Carl

all the more reason to enjoy every moment

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Sorry to hear of this. May he rest in peace.

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Sorry to hear of your loss of a friend Carl.
Yes, life is short, and sometimes we forget just how fast our situation can change. A human trait I guess. But we still do the things we love and make us feel alive.
We've all probably beat the odds more than once...and somtimes we don't. 

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THis kind of news just sucks. So sorry to hear about your friend. My condolances.

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Sorry to hear this news Carl.


This can be a reminder that we are here on earth to live life to the fullest. If you aren't doing what you want in life, you better get after it because as Carl has said "life is short".

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Very sad news to say the least.  We all take "calculated risks" from time to time. What would life be like without giving it a try, go and have some fun? I've known a few people in my life that never thought of taking a risk. And they are all generally unhappy people.
No-doubt your friend passed away happy and was enjoying himself at the time.

May your friend Doug rest in peace. 

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Our thoughts and prayers to both you and his loved ones, may the memory of Doug live on forever in your hearts.

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So sorry Carl about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go with you . Tough reminder as to how quick these things happen too. Take Care !!

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SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS CARL. LIFE IS WAY TOO SHORT...cry

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Thank you smile

its hard to lose a 57 year old friend, because of a accident..


For all you, out there, with the 50-100 mph sleds, and who like to have just one or two beers...   
He drowned in the blood in his helmet....disbelief.  

Mother nature has no mercy, when you fool around in the elements

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 Sorry to hear!!! When I am on my bike or my sled, no booze!!!

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Sorry to hear of this Carl.i lost a good friend/co-worker suddenly last year,47 yrs old =heart attack,still think of him daily...

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