The weather at Joe's Pond
Our spring weather has gone and we're back into winter again with snow, wind and temperatures in the 20's. Pretty typical March weather, and good news for those of us who live on back roads. We had serious mud for a few days. I think it may be good news for the maple sugar makers, too.

Above is a view of the block in front of the Fitts cottage. The rope seen leading to it is attached to the clock on the deck. When the block goes through the ice, the clock disconnects, establishing the official time the ice went out. High tech stuff! Click on the picture to enlarge the image.

The Ice Out Contest
Ray Richer reports the ice on the pond is about 10 inches thick. Not as thick as usual for this time of the year, but there could be some really cold weather to hold the melting process off for a while, it's anybody's guess how the Ice Out Contet will go this year. There is still time to buy your ticket. You have until April 1. (See March 1 entry for where to find tickets.)

Joe's Pond Cook Book Update
For those of you eagerly awaiting the Joe's Pond cook book that workers have been busy putting together for you this winter, the good news is that it's now ready for the printer. It will be available by the Spring Meeting of the Joe's Pond Association. There will be more information in the upcoming newsletter.