With winter nearing its end, maybe you’re trying to squeeze in a last bit of ice fishing, ice-skating, or ice hockey before the flowers start to bloom. But with spring on its way, it’s doubly important to use caution when venturing onto frozen ponds, lakes, and streams. Remember to follow these safety tips:

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My weekend – the fish were not biting and the the auger not “auging”. On Friday I told you about all the fun Mainers have ice fishing and such, Friday night I went to my cottage and cut a hole in the lake and tried to pump water through a 100 foot hose to coat my [...]

 
Chatting with friends up and down the East Coast today I realize that it is numbingly cold. Sandi in New Jersey is at 16 but it will dip to -1 degree tonight. In Savannah, Ga. it was a balmy 19 degrees.  My morning started at -23 degrees ( – 40 wind-chill). and  will be -8 tonight. [...]