Author Archives: billbuchholz

The snow has indeed fallen on Lake Abenakis. But there is ice under it, and with the weather being above freezing as much as below, a surface could develop. We’ll know more when our Ice Ace checks it on Sunday. … Continue reading →

The ice on Plymouth Pond that Bryan Hitchcock found for us last week managed to survive the warm weather over Thanksgiving. The edges melted in places but they are now buttoned up again. By walking very lightly we were able … Continue reading →

If these two boats aren’t sisterships, then they certainly are cousins. Both come from Rhode Island, both gaff rigged, and both have the same lovely hollow in the bow of the fuselage. The one below is located in Mass and … Continue reading →

Bryan Hitchcock made the drive and was rewarded with this: It’s only about 1/2″, but if it survives this warm but overcast weekend, it will get some freezing time next week. There’s a blip of warmth and rain mid-week, but … Continue reading →

We had a few dunkings early last season, and even though the mercury is struggling to get below forty here in Maine we will have ice eventually. It’s the perfect time to find your picks and throw line and make … Continue reading →