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Plymouth Pooched

A dedicated few had the last look at first ice on Plymouth this morning. Brian Hitchcock and Dave Godin both beheld the bare beauty of black ice before the beast barreled in and buried it. It’s snowing now in Camden … Continue reading →

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It’s Coming

This interesting report on the behavior of the Arctic air mass confirms what we are observing here: Siberian air Will Blow to U.S. as Polar Vortex Breaks Down & Jet Stream Crosses North Pole Plymouth Pond appears to be ready … Continue reading →

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Ice Boat Post Cards

Don Stearns is organizing the production of ice boat post cards for the CIBC membership. He’s asking that everyone select three of their best photos and e-mail them to him at stearnsdd@gwi.net. He will then assemble them on a CD … Continue reading →

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Missing A Ladle?

Dave Fortier sent this photo of a ladle left behind at his lace from out recent meeting. Any takers? And by the way, who made that incredible beef stew, the one in the stainless crock pot? It was just fabulous! … Continue reading →

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Ailing Iceboaters

We’ve received word that Fred Kircheis had a stroke in his sleep early Thursday morning. No news on his situation, but our thoughts are with Fred and his family, and wishes for s full recovery. Iceboating buddy Bruce Brown is … Continue reading →

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