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R.I.P RipnChick
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August 8th 2008 at 11:26 AM
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MX86
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Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1999 polaris 700 SKS mod
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http://news10now.com/content/all_news/12...fault.aspx
Tho most of us have never met her, she has in one way or another touched our hearts. it is with deep sadness that I inform you today that Laura Gribneau AKA RipnChick has passed away after her car was hit by a drunk driver.
My deepest condolences to her family and they will be in my prayers.
R.I.P Ripn http://www.slednutz.com/showthread.php?p...#post33998
2006 Yamaha YZ250
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August 8th 2008 at 11:29 AM
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erick
Alternate Realities
erick pretty much excited that it's Friday, though there are no plans for the weekend yet!
Updated Friday at 11:45 AM
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I'm with you man, this is terrible news. I hate to see things like this happen. RIP Laura.
Breaking free from the thoughts in my mind
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August 8th 2008 at 11:33 AM
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MJay
Sledaholic
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Location: Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
Current Sled: 2006 Arctic Cat M7
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Wow. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
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August 8th 2008 at 11:34 AM
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 This is serious? OMG.
Jared
*2006 Fusion 600HO. BMP Pipe Mod, SLP Air Horn, SLP Flo-Rites, 1.6" track.
*1986 Polaris Indy 400. Fresh Rebuilt engine. [Parting Out!]
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August 8th 2008 at 11:40 AM
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Backwoodsrider
Man--I love the Deep stuff!!
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454 Posts 
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Member Since: March 28th 2006
Location: Rapid River, MI, USA
Current Sled: '05 RMK 800
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RIP---RipnChic, hope they got deep powder and great trails in heaven!!!!!
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August 8th 2008 at 11:41 AM
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01polarisprox
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Member Since: October 13th 2006
Location: Winnnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Horrible news, I couldn't believe it. My condolences to her friends and family. Rest In Peace Laura.
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August 8th 2008 at 11:45 AM
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polaris_xc_racing
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745 Posts
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Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers sent.
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August 8th 2008 at 12:12 PM
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MACHZRider
"!nmad !rettilps neelps pu deeps"
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447 Posts
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Location: West Chester, PA, USA
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Unbelievable! RIP My prayers are with the family.
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August 8th 2008 at 12:21 PM
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CuzzinOlaf
Sniffle Sniffle!
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630 Posts
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Location: Wanderer, USA
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As posted on the other site, this is definitely not easy to handle. For those that didn't know her, all I can say is she was one of the coolest and level headed people I have met on the forums and became friends with. Definitely one of the guys, could definitely take it as much as she could dish it, was a great wife to her husband, mother to her children, etc. I know things will never be the same over on Slednutz (can't say for here) and that she will truely be missed. RIP Laura.... you are truly one of a kind.
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August 8th 2008 at 12:26 PM
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arcticcatmatt
Spleen Splitter
arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home!
Updated Friday at 12:16 PM
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Location: Berkshire, NY, USA
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Wow. I thought it was some sort of sick joke.
It was just days ago we were both bitching about china and things in America.
I will miss her dearly. But I got to say one thing, she lived life like every day was her last! Just as we all should live. Have fun, live life, do what you want when you want to do it.
I read the comments on some of the news sites. Supposedly someone in the car said it was their own mistake, they pulled out from an intersection and didn't see the other guy coming. So there was a DWI guy that hit them and a car that that ripn was in that just made a mistake at a bad intersection? crazy sad.
I friggen hate how **** works sometimes.
+++++++ a million to a good life my friend!
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August 8th 2008 at 12:41 PM
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CuzzinOlaf
Sniffle Sniffle!
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630 Posts
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From what I have read it was one of (if not thee) the worst interjection in that county. There is an old building that blocks the view of drivers pulling out from that stop sign and accidents are frequent there. The building is supposed to be torn down in 3 weeks due to this exact reason. I think it was the old town hall or something like that. At first I was angry about the fact that a drunk driver did this but have since read someone from Ripn's family state this could have easily happened if both were stone sober. Regardless of whose fault it might be it still sucks to have lost someone like Ripn.
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August 8th 2008 at 12:57 PM
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CuzzinOlaf
Sniffle Sniffle!
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630 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 31st 2005
Location: Wanderer, USA
Current Sled: 2008 Arctic Cat M8 SnoPro
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Error: File 134972 doesn't exist in gallery!
Why wasn't there a stop sign for the East/West bound lanes when it was known to be a dangerous intersection?
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August 8th 2008 at 1:21 PM
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MX86
Powder Rider
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1640 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 1st 2007
Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1999 polaris 700 SKS mod
2008-2009 Miles: not enough
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Copied from my post on slednutz.
Slednutz is more then just a Forum of sledders, we are a tight knit family. It amazes me how when something so heartbreaking like this takes place, how quickly this family comes together.
There is not a person in the world that could replace Ripn, she was truely one in her own. she was someone no matter how ****ty your day was going, she could always put a smile on your face. even just by looking at those photo's that indy posted i'm torn, i can't help but smile at all the stories and chats that i had with ripn in the chatroom or in PM's or just browsing forum topics. When I was at school my class would start at 9am, i would go just sit in the chatroom, and after a while of this members came in. well wasn't too long after that, ripn would be waiting for me in the chatroom in the morning. i would tell her how boring class is, and she would come up with something to make the day fly by. She was never short on ball busting comments as many of you know, and i could only imagine what it would have been like to meet her in person. She was a diehard sledder that i think could most definatly give us all a run for our money in the steep and deep, or down a hard freshly groomed trail.
and as cliche as this sounds, ripn was one of the brightest lights in the world as we know it, and without her the world seems to loose that joyous light and comedy that only those close to her would know.
I'm writing this with tears pouring down my cheeks, knowing full well my spelling errors that would have been pointed out, my lack of corherent sentence structure that would be ripped apart by our dear ripn and cuzzi post whoring combination. Unfortunatly the MX vs Ripn mud wrestling match will not be able to take place at haydays 2k9, but will most likely be replaced by a moment of silence as a brothers and sisters of a sledding family come together to remember a fallen loved one.
I don't know how to conclude a mess of random thoughts such as this. For ripn would normally finish it for me.
my only ending may be, Rest In Piece Laura for one day I will get an oppertunity to meet you.
2006 Yamaha YZ250
KYB SSS Suspension w/ Race Tech G2 gold Valve, ASV F3 levers, Tag Metals Triple clamp w/Pro Taper Bars, IMS Pro Series Pegs, Motion Pro Twist Throttle Assembly, VF3 Reeds
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August 8th 2008 at 1:22 PM
[ Modified August 8th 2008 at 1:28 PM
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FireCat59
Senior Member
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Omg, I had no idea it was her. I was talking to my family the other day about how terrible it was and this just makes it even worse  .. RIP ripnchick... You will be missed.
I'll always remember the fun times on this site. The Shaft blaster on her 98 xc 700.
This is so sad...
"Who cares about triples, I could hit myself in the face with a frying pan and feel just as good as riding 10 miles on xtra 10." hahaha
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August 8th 2008 at 1:26 PM
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triplepleasure
Senior Member
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2056 Posts
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Location: CT, USA
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2008-2009 Miles: 1230
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OMG! Ripn' was truly a great member. I always enjoyed her comments, and stories. God bless her husband, children...and God forbid her parents as well....Let it be known that you all are in my heart and prayers should you ever have the opportunity to read this thread.
- Mike
a.k.a. triplepleasure
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August 8th 2008 at 1:29 PM
[ Modified August 8th 2008 at 1:33 PM
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flatlander_summit
The Law
flatlander_summit combined yesterday, combining today...
Updated Last Sunday at 9:15 AM
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I've had many good conversations with Ripn. When I heard this earlier today I didn't know what to say. I've had a little more time to collect my thoughts. I talk with people in a forum all the time but never realize what an impact that person has had on your life until you lose one of them. Ripn was a great gal who left a memorable impression on everyone that she had contact with. It makes you wonder why the bad things have to happen to the good people. This tragedy sure re-opens my eyes up as to the way I need to live my life. I think that Ripn has lead as a good example to make sure that you life a full life because you never know when it may tragically come to a quick end.
My condolences go out to Laura's family. BJ and kids may God be with you during this time.
R.I.P. Ripn, I know you're in a better place anxiously waiting to take Ugly Betty out for a ride when you get a break from looking over all of us.
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August 8th 2008 at 1:38 PM
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XCSPDUDE
COMFORTABLY NUMB
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Absolute tragedy. Rip'n will be missed. If anybody has any info on donations for the kids, please post it.
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August 8th 2008 at 1:41 PM
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04Prox2
bonafide hustlah
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3339 Posts
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awful to hear, condolences are with her family and friends
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August 8th 2008 at 2:09 PM
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killerbee52j
The X package
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Rip ripnchick You will dearly be missed.
"ride it like you stole it"
"the 6 pack is under the keg"
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August 8th 2008 at 2:24 PM
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powdermadd440
guzzlin' gas and haulin ass
powdermadd440 wonders how long it will be before snowmobiles need to be inspected in Maine.
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R.I.P. Ripnchick. Never met you or even really talked to you but you must have been a real good person.
May the snow be deep and the driveshaft's hold strong.
Edit: Matt, wow what a last post. I guess nothing in life is free.
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August 8th 2008 at 2:48 PM
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rev500ss
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R.I.P. ripinchick,
I didn't know her all that well, but she seemed like the kind of person to be upfront and honest. Spoke her mind and never fell short on the ribin'. You will be missed, our thoughts and prayers go out to the husband, children, and family of Laura.
Hope theres plenty of snow up there for ya.
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August 8th 2008 at 3:14 PM
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RMK-KING
The Fabricator Moderator
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Sad news...RIP Ripinchick 
Current Line Up
-09 RMK Assault
-06 IQ R 600HO
-01 ProX 600
-95 XCR 600
Days get shorter,snow gets deeper,life gets better.
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August 8th 2008 at 3:55 PM
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Xx08BRAAAPPP22xX
Loving the pro-x!!!
Xx08BRAAAPPP22xX nights are getting nice and cold but now it's got to stay like that through out the whole day on into December!
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o my gosh i knew this ladie died but had no idea who it was come to find out my g/f's best friend said her ex boyfriends mom died and she was 36 and her name was laura and she also work with my g/f's mom and i to also work with and did not even know she was a member on here. I guess the story i was told was she was and some friends were going to see her father in the hospital when they were struck by a drunk driver a 23 yr old. wow i am speechless! I did not know she was ripnchick cause i never saw her face on here either o my gosh...
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August 8th 2008 at 5:11 PM
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indygirl
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I did have the pleasure of meeting Ripn and her family and to ride with them in the Colorado Mountains. We had plans for another ride this Spring and also a trip back to New York to ride with them.
I was very shocked, speechless, and my heart was tore up inside when her dad sent me the message that she was killed in a car accident. Had no idea it would effect me this way - but she was truly one of a kind. Could always make you laugh and smile. We had a lot of good chats and fun times together. I was looking forward to all the good times we were going to have. Life is to short, people can be gone before your know it.
I have shed many many tears today, but will always remember the good times I have had with her - in person and on these forums.
Rip'n - Love and Miss you!!
You can see some of the pictures I posted on the Slednutz link that MX posted.
The only way to have a friend is to be one.
 Happiness is an attitude. We choose to make ourselves miserable or happy - it takes the same amount of effort!
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