Rink

Rink is shrinking due to the accumulation of snow.

Snowmobile heaven

Over the last few days more than 8 inches of fresh, powdery snow has graced the cottage road. Snowmobiling on the lake has attracted lots of activity. Snow extremely deep in the bush, making the coming maple tree tapping very slow. Racoons have emerged from their winter slumber. Large carnivore tracks around the island probably are from one or more wolves; perhaps this is the reason for the black and white cat disappearing! Moose tracks along the cottage road defy description; the population seems to be very large. The public parking area at the top of mill hill has seen lots of traffic. It is a starting point for entering the monitored snowmobile trails. The lack of snow plowing to East Bay also has people leaving their vehicles.

Power out

For a short period of time this afternoon the power went out. It didn't seem to be planned.

Road

The road is nicely plowed from mill hill to top of maple hill. Lake is excellent for snowmobiling, no slush observed. Rink is crusted with freezing rain from yesterday. Chains required to travel from East Bay to Clarke Rd.

Black ice rink

Rink is smooooooth.

Great rink

Skating is great. Bring your skates when you come.

Road, rink

Road from mill hill to island not advisable for cars, trucks. Rink covered in water waiting for a freese.