The End.......

[Frank Walsh]

Shut us out quickly, but not progressing very fast. This morning, had about 1/2 mile of ice for the first time. But lots of wind, and a warm up starting. Planning on the first airboat trip on Monday. Weather permitting. Sleds are out, and using them daily on the grounds. Have about 6 inches of snow on the ground. Don't see bombers for a while. Unless a very cold snap hits. Fricken winds today gusting into the 30s. Can't recall a windier month.

[Tim Kelly]

Is the ice early this year or about typical, despite happening very quickly?

[Frank Walsh]

About what it used to be when we first moved here. Been getting later and later over the years. But more of a problem as we are landlocked, and no hard freeze in sight.

[Tim Kelly]

Air boat or nothing at the moment then. Does the post get out still at the moment or do you have to wait for hard ice?

[Frank Walsh]

Either airboat, or my Bell 47 Jet Ranger. Barely making ice, so after a premature end, a prolonged freeze up. Mail has to come by airboat (weather permitting), and I'm the guy that volunteered to run it to and from the island this year. Probably tomorrow.