Ice

So far, I don't see Clearwater Lake icing up but the smaller lakes in the area have a coating of ice. I am not sure how much ice is on the smaller lakes, but the DNR recommends 4 inches of solid ice before you venture out on the lake.

I heard that there was ice skating already on Sawbill Lake so I assume some of the smaller lakes have the 4 inches.

Back at the Lodge

I am back at the lodge and settling in for the winter. There was about 4 inches of snow yesterday when I arrived and now there is 12 inches on the ground. It is still snowing as I write this and more predicted for the week. As usual, it is a winter wonderland and puts me in the mood for Christmas. I went out walking in the snow this morning just to enjoy the quiet and beauty of it all. I was over at Golden Eagle Lodge and they are packing the ski trails. Soon the skiis and snow shoes will come out.

I enjoyed visiting family and friends in Indiana. When I arrived in IN, the trees still had some color. Sarah got to re-live her puppy days and roll in leaf piles and I got to rake. By the time I left winter had arrived there also with an inch of snow on the ground. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with the whole family. The focus was on the 2 great nephews who are 15 months and 24 months now. Who needs TV when you have babies to play with and watch.

I am from Mishawaka IN and if you know where that is, you know most of us are Notre Dame fans. At least we got to see ND win one football game while home. If you are following the college football teams, this is the worst season they have had in 112 years.

It is always nice to return home but it takes a few days to settle in. I picked up our mail at the post office before coming up the trail and was reminded how much paper we waste by the stack of catalogs I had to carry home. Oh my, the shopping season has begun.

We re-open the lodge on December 1st so come up and see us!

November 8, 2007

First Snow

Even after growing up in the mid-west with snow every winter, I still get a thrill that first time I wake up in the morning and there is snow covering the ground. I always have to put my boots and coat on and go out and walk in it.

It may not last long, but we had our first snow this morning that actually stuck to the ground. Just a hint of what is to come!

This is my last blog update until December 1. I will be away for the Thanksgiving Holiday and visiting family and friends for the next few weeks.