Tuesday, February 16, 2016

F/ABC

 Ferry on Lake Simcoe

This is the ferry that runs from Virginia Beach (Ontario) to Georgina Island, the largest island in Lake Simcoe and a Chippewa First Nation reserve.

Keeping the channel clear of ice

Some years the ferry stops running during the winter months, but this year the ice wasn't very thick until a couple of days ago when the temperature dipped to -30°C. Until the ferry is running again, island residents can cross the lake in an air taxi.

"Mountain" of ice

Ferry ready for loading

Loading

Leaving the harbour

On its way

The fourth note in the musical scale


OR as the song (The Sound of Music) says "a long, long way to run."


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45 comments:

  1. The CrankyFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:22 AM

    Beautiful photos, you've captured the essence of winter.

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  2. AndyFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:32 AM

    Excellent photos Camera Girl!

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  3. biebkriebelsFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:40 AM

    Interesting winter photos.

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  4. BillFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:55 AM

    That's a pretty impressive job that those ice removers are doing.

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoFebruary 16, 2016 at 6:13 AM

    Love this post EG.. It's a scorcher here today so a very welcome sight, always enjoy your wordage :)

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  6. DarlaFebruary 16, 2016 at 7:22 AM

    Great views. How far away is the island?

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  7. eileeninmdFebruary 16, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    Hello, what an amazing mountain of ice. I am sure the ferry is appreciated by the island residents. Great series! Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

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  8. Author R. Mac WheelerFebruary 16, 2016 at 8:28 AM

    Floridian feeling really cold right now

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  9. ChristineFebruary 16, 2016 at 8:36 AM

    Those are pretty big chunks of ice! I would be afraid the digger would slip down the ice mountain!

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  10. AnvilcloudFebruary 16, 2016 at 9:17 AM

    Cool. I didn't know about this island/reserve.

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  11. MadSnapperFebruary 16, 2016 at 9:25 AM

    that mountain of snow thing looks dangerous to me, as in that digger machine rolling down the side of it.. brrrr the lowest temp i have ever been in is 16 above, never anything negative..

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  12. VPFebruary 16, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    I know my vessels, but this is a really special ferry!

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  13. EG CameraGirlFebruary 16, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    Hi Darla,
    It's 6.6 kilometres from Virginia Beach to the docks on the island and takes approximately 35 minutes.

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  14. JeevanFebruary 16, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    Should be a difficult work cleaning the harbor for ferry connecting the island. Excellent capture on the progress

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  15. CloudiaFebruary 16, 2016 at 10:35 AM

    Fearsome snow!

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  16. JarekFebruary 16, 2016 at 12:04 PM

    Great set of photos

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  17. Taken For GrantedFebruary 16, 2016 at 12:38 PM

    Looks like the ferryboat copes well with the ice. Interesting, if chilly looking, post.

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  18. RedFebruary 16, 2016 at 1:29 PM

    Great shots of your ice cold ferry.

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  19. RedPatFebruary 16, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    That would be a cold ride!

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  20. MelodyKFebruary 16, 2016 at 2:15 PM

    that looks might cold... i am glad we haven't had that much ice/snow overhere for years now and i hope that will stay that way too, i do not love the winter at all


    Have a nice abc-day / - week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)



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  21. Pamela GordonFebruary 16, 2016 at 2:17 PM

    Nice series of photos Tina. I enjoy ferry rides but only in the summer when it's a nice day. :)

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  22. photowannabeFebruary 16, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    That's a lot of chunky ice. It sure looks cold.

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  23. CherylFebruary 16, 2016 at 4:01 PM

    What fun photos... I never knew they pulled chunks of ice out of the water with big machines like that. I thought they just used those for dirt lol

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  24. maryaustriaFebruary 16, 2016 at 4:29 PM

    All these ice! Impressive!

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  25. Leslie:February 16, 2016 at 4:30 PM

    Fab fotos, but I sure wouldn't want to live with that kind of weather. We lived in Ottawa for a few years and we were relieved to return to the rainy we(s)t coast!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  26. William KendallFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:12 PM

    That's a lot of work. We got the deep cold, and now we're getting more snow.

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  27. RevrunnerFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:16 PM

    I imagine that's a pretty challenging port to keep clear.

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  28. Stefan JanssonFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:26 PM

    -30C is never much fun. Nice snaps of the cold weather.

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  29. MichelleFebruary 16, 2016 at 5:26 PM

    What a lot of ice and snow! A few flakes can paralyze my small town! lol

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    Great photos! Glad they keep travel available back and forth. Now I'm singing Doe a Deer a female deer...

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  31. jp@A Green RidgeFebruary 16, 2016 at 7:22 PM

    WOW! That's a lot of thick ice and snow to remove from the channel! I think I would stay in until it thawed...I don't "do" boats...kayaks, yes...boats...NOPE!...:)JP

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  32. RoseFebruary 16, 2016 at 8:49 PM

    I don't mind that I don't have that to deal with...but would still love to live near...

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  33. Sylvia KFebruary 16, 2016 at 8:53 PM

    Superb captures as always, EG!! That is a LOT of ice/snow!! Hope you're staying warm!!

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  34. IndraniFebruary 16, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Never seen something like this before. Great frames all!
    Happy ABCW!

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  35. Photo CacheFebruary 16, 2016 at 11:08 PM

    That is a lot of ice.

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  36. CountryMumFebruary 16, 2016 at 11:21 PM

    That looks soooo very cold!!!

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  37. JackFebruary 16, 2016 at 11:23 PM

    The ferry doesn't take many vehicles. Must have to take frequent trips.

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  38. Shooting ParrotsFebruary 17, 2016 at 5:34 AM

    Great photos - they made me shiver!

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  39. TomFebruary 17, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    cold sailing

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  40. HalcyonFebruary 17, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    Ice and snow has a beauty all its own.

    PS: I at least believe fa is really a word. ;-)

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  41. cieldequimperFebruary 17, 2016 at 3:52 PM

    I would love this!

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  42. carol l mckennaFebruary 17, 2016 at 5:53 PM

    Wonderful post and photography ~ amazing the work it takes to clear ice ~

    Happy Week to you ~ ^_^

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  43. Roger Owen GreenFebruary 17, 2016 at 6:10 PM

    All Sound Of Music references are welcome.

    ROG, ABCW

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  44. LiesbethblogtFebruary 19, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Love these photos, specially the diggin machine on the ice mountain, what a special shot is that!

    ABCWT Liesbeth

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  45. Pat TillettFebruary 20, 2016 at 2:41 AM

    Very interesting and great photos! It all looks like winter. I guess I really am a warm climate person, because that looks too darn cold.

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