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ahead of their time... (Original Post) markie Feb 2026 OP
That's a great sign. And a clever pun on the usual "ice out" meaning open waters for fishing. erronis Feb 2026 #1
The contest markie Feb 2026 #2

erronis

(24,513 posts)
1. That's a great sign. And a clever pun on the usual "ice out" meaning open waters for fishing.
Fri Feb 6, 2026, 06:21 PM
Feb 2026

I love that area - used to drive Route 2 from Waterbury to NH and Maine. Danville and the surrounding country is beautiful.

markie

(24,052 posts)
2. The contest
Fri Feb 6, 2026, 06:29 PM
Feb 2026

Is to guess when the ice will go out on the lake… big event in my neck of the woods. One year I was only off by a few hours

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