From Homer this morning:

Hi -

The big pond is still mostly ice covered. Open water is around the islands and down toward Smith's Point, for you who know the pond. Not open there yet. Pallet, cinder block and pallet still look about the same as they did on Monday. In 1992 it was May 6th. In 1989 was May 5th.. In 1994 and 2001 It was May 4th. Beginning to wonder if this will set a new record but I do not think so. It really is interesting because yesterday at 4:00 P.M., 8660 of the tickets dates had passed by.

Good luck to whoever might still have good dates.

Homer

Dave Covell writes: I am trying to keep a steady flow of photos on my site. This year has been fun to watch! Dave's site is www.joespond.com, and we have a link on our home page. Check it out!