Wild Ice

[Johnny V.]

The canal (then Barge now back to Erie) was in back of our house in Pittsford, so we learned to skate there.My brother was the jock and went on to play for RIT and coach McQuaid High School in Rochester.

 

[Peter Minde]

I've rented ice skates a few times. I'm lucky to be alive.

 

[Capt_Planit]

Who’s on it?

Actually the ice made quite a bit of noise while I was on it. If I hadn't been such a chicken I could have got on it sooner and had more fun. As it was, I got maybe 3 miles of the ultimate dust on crust. I did wish for skates rather than skis more than once.

 

[Ripitz]

Lake George

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[Brownski]

That’s cool but it’s a little unnerving to be that far out in the middle of a big lake like that

 

[Q*bert Jones IV]

Wow.

 

[tirolski]

It’s amazing how flat & clear the ice is for miles & miles.
Must’ve locked up when it was still & cold.

 

[Campgottagopee]

This thread reminds me of being a kid on Edwards Hill Rd in Bakers Mills NY. Down the road there was a pond we would all go skating on, build fires, and roast hot dogs. The best was watching my grandfather cut out some ice to take back home to make homemade ice cream. Yum! Good times.

 

[MarzNC]

Happy ending after someone fell through ice in Indiana.

February 2, 2025.

Double Dutch Pro Uses Jump Rope in Icy Pond Rescue

David Fisher, a professional rope jumper and performer, was honored by Westfield, Ind., on Monday after using a jump rope to rescue a teenager who had fallen through an icy pond.

www.nytimes.com

 

[tirolski]

Good info from the small axe farm cruiser.