January thaw puts an end to things...

[CRUZTAKER]

After several weeks in the teens and single digits we have been graced with a thaw. Day three of average 38 degree days have put a halt to everything fun :(

It's not looking good for the future either. 40's expected soon with no freezing temps expected over the next few WEEKS! :mad:
Winter can't be over yet....is it???

The ice in the rink is holding up well with only a little water accumulation. The ice on the house however has done major damge. I saved the A/C fortunately with a homemade shelter.

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The rink is still good at 8" thick...but full of puddles. :alone:

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[Mr. Man]

Guess your saving your pennies for a refrigeration system huh

[Big Black Beast]

Go get the Marauder and do some cookies on it!

[Big Black Beast]

Er, I meant donuts, same thing.

[CRUZTAKER]

Guess your saving your pennies for a refrigeration system huh

That and a roof...

There are so many professionals that were weaned on pond hockey.
They talk about it all the time. The fond memories and all...

:thinker:

I was thinking of starting a donation website to raise money for a refrigeration unit. I bet if word got around, those guys in Minnesota and Canada would feel sorry for us in Ohio having to skate in a 'wet' pond and hook us up out of pure empathy lol!

:lol:

[FastMerc]

The house thing sucks man,Ice ring I bet will freeze again winter not over yet.

[Mr. Man]

Doesn't it refreeze at night? You got to wake those kids up real early before the thaw

[CRUZTAKER]

Some evenings we go no lower than 32-33...

That just doesn't cut it after 19 hours of 36+

Time to beg jdando for some of his wonderfull cold air again. :P