Category Archives: 2015 Season

Taking the Plunge Part I is when you actually go through the ice. It’s a particularly nasty prospect, just now as our days shorten, the puddles freeze, the house settles down to its winter temperatures, and that furry-animal pre-season whimpiness … Continue reading →

We have some thin skim developing around Camden with more cold on the way, ahead of a warming trend next week. But Denis has the real thing just across the border. Lake Abenakis is all frozen!!! I measured 4″ near … Continue reading →

First, a quick note to mention that Toleman Pond was frozen around the edges late this afternoon. How much ice was there in the morning we’ll never know but the lakes are tuning themselves up! Paul Zucco was so taken … Continue reading →

Stu’s wife Judy sent this invitation to all of us at the CIBC. All who can make should please go. Stu’s hospitality was epic. Lloyd and I stayed with the Nelsons during the once-in-decade conditions on Winnie in 2010. For … Continue reading →

Thanks for sending this in, Don: Stu Nelson, 88, died last night in Laconia, NH. He was one of the most energetic and knowledgeable of our skippers. He knew how to set up a nearly perfect boat and handle it … Continue reading →