Category Archives: 2007 Season

We skated Alfred Lake extensively over last weekend, and found no hazards anywhere in the lake; so Monday evening’s snowfall did not present any additional hazard. Tuesday 8AM–I thought it would be fun to see if 3/4″ of snow would … Continue reading →

It was glorious sailing on Chickie today, but there were areas where patches of wind-blown, new-fallen snow covered unknown ice conditions.. I was skimbatting on clear ice over by ‘Roberts Alley’ in gusty wind, when it occurred to me there … Continue reading →

I clearly remember dim days of December as the month trickled by, the ice was so shy we eyed all the puddles, tested the swamps just give me that glide, an iceperson wants. At last came our bond, with dear … Continue reading →

I rolled out of bed and dashed for the themometer: 10 degrees! hot dog! I knew I could get on megunticook at bog bridge. I also knew that the days were probably numbered on this lake and I’d better treasure … Continue reading →

I jumped out of bed with the bright sunshine, cold in the 20′s , and the trees rustling. all signals to be on the ice. I’ve been excercising at the YMCA intensively, following Lloyds cardiac rehab ideas; but the thought … Continue reading →