People are so anxious to get out on the ice…but not just walking, which I think if you stay about 15 feet from the shore and use some common sense you’re probably all good. I heard yesterday that three vehicles went through the ice about 8 kilometers along the shore from us in the bay. I’m not sure if it was on our side of the lake or the opposite one. Come on people…a lot of areas have only had the surface covered for a week so the ice can’t be more than a couple of inches thick. As I mentioned in a few previous posts, many little tent-type fishing huts are out and a lot of people are venturing hundreds of feet off shore. I have not seen one commercial fishing hut operator open for business yet, and with good reason! These operators are my signal that it’s safe to venture a little further. So until I see them with the huts in tow, I’ll wait. Luckily no one was hurt this time to my knowledge, but consider the danger rescue workers are placed in when people make a poor judgement call, and sadly it happens every year.
On a lighter note, the rink by us had a few neighbours playing a bit of socially distanced hockey this afternoon. Still so typically Canadian even during these trying times. It was good to see but I wouldn’t take a chance on getting any closer.
As I continued on my walk a little further it was great to see these kayaks stacked for winter storage, just waiting for the big thaw…a welcome juxtaposition. I love the contrast of the bright colours with the snow.
