Well I know it has been some time since I've added to this blog, but there just hasn't been a lot going on. In a nutshell:

Seemed like a very mild winter. Couple of days/nights it got down to 15-18 below but only on 2 or 3 occassions. Fair amount of snow through the middle of Feb., but then it began to warm up. After President's weekend there wasn't a day below zero and most of the time it was in the 20's and 30's. March was very mild. No snow at all. The ice is beginning to back away from the shore and there are even some open spots a ways from shore. Supposed to get to almost 80 this weekend and that could do in the rest of the ice.

Because of the warm weather the road is not driveable. I've been walking down to the house from the parking area for two weeks. A couple of days of dry weather and the road should be better.

That's about it, told you not much has been going on. In some way I'm sorry to see winter go. It is wonderful time of year and it's great having the lake frozen. But now that the weather has warmed and things are about as ugly as they can get, the sooner true spring gets here the better.

I'll post again when some noteworhty happens.

All the best!

There is truly something magical about the sky on a cold winter night. 2 below without a cloud in the sky. No humidity. Nothing to stand in the way of you and the stars. Makes one wonder what is behind it all.

High 10 today. Not a cloud to be seen. The snow glistened like diamonds. A few snow mobilers on the lake, a few cross country skiers, a few ice fisherman. But not a lot. One of those days you feel lucky to be here.

Well, into my second winter and today I saw a new low temperature. At 6:30 this morning it was -18. Now at 9:00 it is -16. I've neveer been in weather that cold. Walked with the dogs for a bit and all I can say is you better be dressed properly or it is painful.

Lake is frozen and covered in snow. Beautiful. This is what a winter should be like!

This is my first post of the winter season as to this point in time there really hasn't been any reason. The weather has been very mild and there has been no snow to speak of. However that has certainly changed in the last 24 hours. Since this morning we have been experiencing the remnants of the fabled midwestern storm. We have received I would say at least 8 inches of snow and it could be closer to a foot. No idea how I am going to get out of here, but where there's a will...

The temperature was in the low 30's last night, I got my truck hung up on a rock in the driveway, thank goodness for AAA,because it was so slippery. It is now about 15 and predicted to go to 11 or so. But they also said 1-3 inches. So much for the weather channel. Bottom line is winter has finally arrived. It is beautiful and if I can get myself plowed out and have time left over I'll take a few pictures and post them tomorrow.

As far as the lake goes, no ice yet. With the predicted temperatures this weekend I anticipate ice will begin to form, again I'll take some pictures if it does.

I hope the millions of you reading this are well.

This is a week late but the ice is gone and so is the snow. Hints of Spring are in the air. They say it could be 75 this weekend.
The road needs some work. A load or two of crusher run should get back to where it needs to be.
A few lights come to life each night on the lake. More each week. Life is returning.
See everyone soon I hope.

April 5, 2009

It is now April 5, and though there are signs of spring around; birds chirping, temps rising, we got 2 inches of snow last night. The ice is still on the lake but large open spots are beginning to appear so it shouldn't be long before it's gone.
The road is a pretty big mess. Some large holes have appeared, some of which I've been able to fill in, but not able to drive to the house in fear of the road giving way. Should be ready in a week or so to drive on, but some maintenance will be needed this summer I would think.
All in all it's the ugly season. Not much to write about.
I'll let everyone know when the ice goes out completely.

Yes I know it has been some time since I've posted any news, but there is a good reason. There really hasn't been any. February was a fairly tame month weather wise. Not much snow, some rain, a few cold days but not a lot to speak about. One day just melds into another.

But now March is here, and though you know there is still some winter weather ahead, you can't help but feel spring can't be far away. That's not because the weather tells you that, after all it is 6 degrees right now headed for 5-10 below tonight, and snowing like crazy, but it's March. March is followed by April and you know the rest. So even if we get a big storm, the snow can't last too long.

The funny thing is, I was thinking this on the way home tonight, it doesn't seem like winter has really been all that difficult. There certainly was some shock in the very begining, and maybe I have a short memory (many would say no maybe about that) but here we are in March, there was never a problem with the road, I never got stuck or had any type of problem with the house, pause (I had to knock on wood), that couldn't be easily fixed. Now I'm looking at another month of iffy weather and then April and mud. Not tremendously exciting, and there could honestly be more problems with the thaw than with the cold winter, but I was here last April and with one exception didn't find it to be intolerable. So I'm looking forward to the change in not too many days.

There was a big party this past Saturday night out at Corey Island. Big bon fire, snow machines, ATVs, dogs, sleds. Looked like everyone was having a good time truly enjoying the winter.

That is about it. Hopefully my optimistic outlook won't get me into trouble and you'll hear form me again shortly.