THE ICE IS IN!!!

Finally, as of today, Joe's Pond has finally closed over, fully iced, we think for the duration.  This has to have been one of the latest "Ice-Ins" we've had, and we have all been wondering what was keeping the ice open on the eastern shore of the pond.  We will probably never know what forces of nature (or not) were at work over there, but it's something of a relief to have the pond finally solidly frozen.  That isn't to say it's anywhere near being safe for ice fishing, skating or snowmobiles - absolutely not!! It will take more very cold weather to bring the ice to a depth that is safe for sports activities of any kind.  Thanks to Diane Rossi for sending this gorgeous picture, proving the steam is gone, and the open water calmed under a film of ice.