Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Lifeguard On Duty/ Watery Wednesday


It's March and the end of ice fishing season.


So the huts are being taken off on trailers.


Yes, the ice really is thick enough to drive on. But now that it's almost spring, it won't be fafe for long!

   You can find more photos celebrating Watery Wednesday at http://waterywednesday.blogspot.com

 
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25 comments:

  1. B SQUAREDMarch 2, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    That always scared me.

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  2. GeorgeMarch 2, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    It always amazes me that ice can get thick enough to drive on.

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  3. LowellMarch 2, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    I'm with B Squared...even when I lived in Minnesota where the ice was about 2 miles thick, I didn't like the idea of sitting 2 miles out on a lake freezing my you-know-what off with a line through a hole waiting for some bait-challenged fishy to grab a hook!

    Love the photos, though. So many memories!

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  4. Jenn JilksMarch 2, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    It is that time, isn't it? Soon we'll have the other zippy machines on the open water!!!

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  5. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 2, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    I have only walked across ice one time in my life---when I lived in Virginia. We walked across Hungry Mother Lake.. I had a weird feeling the entire time though... Cannot imagine the ice ever being strong enough to hold a car... Wow!

    Great pictures, EG.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  6. cieldequimperMarch 2, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    I would be soooo scared!

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  7. Craver ViiMarch 2, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Ice fishing. I'd like to try that some time. I doubt that I'd take any chances driving on the snow though.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 2, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    I've never been to a frozen lake before. I'd be scared I'm sure.

    Wonderful landscape.

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  9. Guy DMarch 2, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Excellent shots, we do lots of ice fishing here as well, at Pasqua lake just north of Regina. Lots of great Pickerel.

    All the best
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  10. Carolyn FordMarch 2, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Such awesome shots! I do hope there are NO miscalculations on the condition of that ice...I would drive out there for all the money in the world (or would I)!?

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  11. PaulieMarch 2, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    They say the Columbia River froze one winter like that long ago and cars went over it to Portland. Think this was when there was no bridge and just a ferry. I have given up on any more winter weather here sicne all the spring flowers are in bloom now. sigh

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  12. eileeninmdMarch 2, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    Great shots, it seems scary to me, driving on the frozen lake.

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  13. kayerjMarch 2, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    we have a lot of ice fishing too, but I just can't see how it's fun :)

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  14. LoracMarch 2, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    When I was little we would drive the truck out on the lake and make coffee with a pot that plugged into the cigarette lighter. Never got any pics though. Good catch!

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  15. BeckyMarch 2, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    The ice fishing people around here stay out there so long. It really makes me nervous. Our ice is still pretty thick, but warmer weather on the way.
    B.

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  16. Müge TekilMarch 3, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    The ice fishing people are very courageous. Although the ice is thick, it scares me the idea to drive on frozen water!

    http://www.la-douceur-de-vivre.com

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  17. Cezar and LéiaMarch 3, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    I need to confess, I could not face it!
    Léia :)

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  18. Christina, SwedenMarch 3, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    great photos and interesting to se.Also makes hope for spring ;-)

    Christina, sweden

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  19. LunaMarch 3, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    It's a very interesting post!!!
    Happy Watery Wednesday...Luna

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  20. Hootin AnniMarch 3, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Never could figure out the fascination of ice fishing...just stay home, where it's warm, and eat fish you bought at the store. roflmao.

    Excellent photography.

    My Wednesday photo is a BROWN PELICAN at the marina [I also have another photo, by link, of the same pelican that is much better...a close up on my photo blog].

    COME SEE THE BIRD!

    Hope your Wednesday is treating you well.

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  21. DeniseinVAMarch 3, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    Great photos! I love those fishing huts.

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  22. dotMarch 3, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Love the sign and no way would I be out there!

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  23. happily retired galMarch 3, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Nifty sign to accompany these wintry views ... I'm not sure I'd be brave enough to drive on ice or sit in one of those 'houses' to fish. Looks much too cold and dangerous to me!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  24. RoseMarch 3, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    I am not sure I would ever feel safe on it...I used to walk out on the strip pits here when I was young, but not now.

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  25. DarlaMarch 4, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    That is amazing. I can't imagine ice that deep and strong.

    Darla

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