The Ice Goes Out

By Uncle Hans

Mom recently visited us at Cable Lake for a couple of weeks. We timed the visit so she could see the ice go off the lake. Spring is so early (about three weeks ahead of schedule) that she almost missed it. This is the day after her arrival..........

........you can see that the ice sheet is "impinging" on the corner of the dock/boat lift. I have had this thing in the lake year-round for 10 years without any damage. Just lucky, I guess, because the ice sometimes wreaks havoc with docks left in over the winter........

.....here the sheet has moved past the dock, but the damage is done...........

....here the ice is about half out. The process usually takes about 24 hours. You can see that the dock is crooked. The boat lift is probably twisted beyond repair, although you cannot see it from this picture...........

....here just some ice on the other side of the lake left........

Grandma was involved with a lot of activities during her 20 day stay. We washed out the van............

..........someone gave us a paddleboat (long story) so I powerwashed it and took it next door to the resort for the kids to use. If we need it, I know where it is.........

Renee started her collection of flowers in a south-facing window. In a few weeks, these plants will move outside. Believe it or not, it is not recommended to do this until May 30 as there is risk of damaging frost until then........

....Grandma spent a fair amount of time watching TV as we were busy with our "day jobs"...............

....we had an Easter dinner with a few friends........

.... we drafted Grandma into helping with the spring leaf raking and yard clean-up. It was a beautiful day and kinda fun...............

....this last weekend, Barry and Laura came from Green Bay for a visit. They carried Grandma home.

We enjoyed her visit............

By Uncle Hans