Author Archives: jorysquibb

Thetford Mines

Posted on December 6, 2013 by jorysquibb

I’ve had it: Just as we get ice, the temperature climbs and climbs! My ice axe tinkles paltry ice, though best of all my finds But I know that there’s an answer, and we’re off to Thetford Mines. You say … Continue reading →

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November on Plymouth Pond.

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jorysquibb

My basic expectation of any ice season is to be on Plymouth Pond on December 8. And on average, that is usually about right. So today, I was settling into a lovely afternoon nap when the phone rang. It was … Continue reading →

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Almost skating…..Rain a’coming

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jorysquibb

i have to admit: i love checking ice. what a great way to blow a morning, when, in all probability, there’s nothing happening. Just sitting on the edge of grassy pond, looking out on a whole pond with 1″ of … Continue reading →

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Ice is forming as we speak

Posted on November 25, 2013 by jorysquibb

Finally the blustery wind is dying, allowing the ponds to grow ice in the teen’s temperature two nights running. So tomorrow, a few of us, armed with nordic skates, flotation suits, and skimbats, will be pushing the limits of intelligence … Continue reading →

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Trailer Fever–Oct 4, 2013

Posted on October 4, 2013 by jorysquibb

The die-hard iceboater, gripped by the slow tide of aging, is often prone to cravings. Often the first is the craving to be “in” something instead of “on” something while hurtling through space. Many of us have already responded to … Continue reading →

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