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Jan 28

Written by: Sean Horsfall
1/28/2009 3:25 PM 

 Ice is nice, but seeing it leave the lake has got to be one of the most uplifting times/sights in the marine business. There is a liberating feeling that washes over your body and grips your soul when the bonds of winter are banished and we splash the first boat for a tear around the playground that we call the Big Rideau! Is it too early to talk about such luxury, I say NO! 

I suggest (actually it was first mentioned by a great customer - Roger Collin) that we have a "Ice Out Pool". Here's how it will work:

Pick a date by posting a comment in this blog (one date per customer/family). Make it sometime between March 15th and May 15th. The day the ice "completely" leaves the lake will determine the winner. If multiple people pick the winning date, then we will divide up the prize. Simple enough? Want to know what you are playing for? How about 50L FREE GAS!! 

Good luck!

 

 

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45 comment(s) so far...

Re: Ice Out - Yes, it will Happen!!

I am going to pick my date of birth...April 18....I am certainly looking forward to my summer with you in the new boat...Thank you

By Wayne Smith on   1/28/2009 8:05 PM

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I had the 14 th in mind but since it's a day early I will go with the 15 th April. !!!!
Better get that pump ready !!!!!!!
Thanks Sean

By Roger Collin on   1/29/2009 8:30 AM

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Our prediction is April 24th.


Cheers,

Chris & Deb.

By Chris & Deb Gilmour on   1/29/2009 2:27 PM

Re: Ice Out - Yes, it will Happen!!

Our best guess is going to be all gone on April 17th


Thanks Sean

By William Moyle on   1/29/2009 2:27 PM

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We'll try April 20th. Nice work with the blog and newsletters Sean.

By Paul and Marsha on   1/29/2009 2:58 PM

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Ice will be out bu the 8th April 2009 - At least it better be!

By Toby Spry on   1/29/2009 8:03 PM

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The ice will be gone on the 20th of April, 12:32PM! I'm counting the days!

By Wayne McKillop on   1/30/2009 8:26 AM

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My bet is April 16 will see the ice leave Big Rideau..

By Phil Albert on   1/30/2009 8:26 AM

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Let's go with lucky 13! April 13th.

By Jeff Stoudt on   1/30/2009 9:24 AM

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How about April 17, 2009 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Catharine hrnchiar and James Pearson on   1/30/2009 9:24 AM

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The ice will out of the lake, and into the glass, on April 14

Thanks Sean,

PS there is still a little room left in my tank for the gas!

By Paul Gingras on   1/30/2009 3:09 PM

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The earlier the better, we'll pick April 1st.

Jeff and Vicki Steele

By Jeff Steele on   2/2/2009 8:53 AM

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Wow, lots of good participation!!! You'd think this was a topic close to everyone's heart!! ;-)I should point out that the deadline for entries is March 15th, 2009 (I'm not sure if I made that clear in my first post). Good luck everyone!

By Sean Horsfall on   2/2/2009 8:56 AM

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It will be April 12, Easter Sunday!

By Allen Stoudt on   2/8/2009 11:39 AM

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April 15th is my bet.
Betty

By Betty Karam on   2/12/2009 10:34 AM

Re: Ice Out - Yes, it will Happen!!

April 4.

Does it count if one has to drivethe boat through / around the last bits of ice sheet?

By Ross Dunthorne on   2/13/2009 4:51 PM

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Officially "Regular/Safe Navigation" must be possible. Read: a few ice chunks in the back of a bay are acceptable, having to break ice to drink beer at the cottage is not! ;-)

By Sean Horsfall on   2/13/2009 4:57 PM

Re: Ice Out - Yes, it will Happen!!

It will be gone on the 10 th. Let's go boating !!!!!!

By Jean & Suzanne ( El Cheapo) on   2/15/2009 7:21 PM

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I think Ross's date of April 4th is a bit of a pipe dream.....even though we do have the attachable ice breaker for the pontoon! I say April 19.

By Cathy Dunthorne on   2/16/2009 11:08 AM

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We meant the 10 th of April. Forgot the month on the first post !!

By Jean & Suzanne ( El Cheapo ) on   2/20/2009 5:17 PM

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Hi All,

I think April 4th is way too early so I'll pick April 5th.

Denis (DENMAR III)

By Denis Rule on   2/20/2009 5:17 PM

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April 13th ice out

By Robert Morgan on   2/23/2009 4:19 PM

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Ice out and dock damage complete - say April 14!

By Harold Cavagnaro on   2/26/2009 4:37 PM

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Let's go for April 25

By Lynda & Axel on   3/4/2009 8:26 AM

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With the warm weather we are having today I'm tempted to pick a day in March but I'm sure we are only being teased..... Therefore I'll have to go a little later and say April 6th.

By Dave Parker on   3/8/2009 7:11 PM

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I'm going to say April 7th. Good luck, all!

Brian

By Brian Cowper on   3/11/2009 3:36 PM

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I'm in for April 18th... Grandpa / Mr. Smith's birthday!
Laura Muller (Gravel Island)

By Laura Muller on   3/14/2009 1:40 PM

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We will go with April 27

By Rick and Carrie on   3/17/2009 3:12 PM

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Is that open water I see on the Webcam??? Sean, I think you should give us a daily update on what the ice situation is! Summer can't come soon enough!! LOL!

By Betty Karam on   3/17/2009 3:13 PM

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That is open water (although not much!!). Daily updates...are you crazy...you are all going to be getting excited enough as it is!!

By Sean Horsfall on   3/17/2009 3:14 PM

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What? You actually have work to do? LOL! See you soon! And you too Gavin - who has told me I should be working and not blogging! LOL!

By Betty on   3/17/2009 3:32 PM

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If the forecast holds, I'd say we have a chance for ice out on the 4th or 5th...

By Ross on   3/30/2009 2:00 PM

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It's looking good for an early date!!

By Sean Horsfall on   3/30/2009 2:01 PM

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Lake looks clear, from the Webcam anyway...

Is it clear out to the North Shore?

If so, I guess that makes Jeff and Vicki Steele the winner...

By Ross on   4/2/2009 1:08 PM

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I'm going for a boat ride now to check!!

By Sean Horsfall on   4/2/2009 1:08 PM

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Lake looks clear, from the Webcam anyway...

Is it clear out to the North Shore?

If so, I guess that makes Jeff and Vicki Steele the winner...

By Ross on   4/2/2009 2:51 PM

Re: Ice Out - Yes, it will Happen!!

Nice!

Rub it in why don't you...

By Ross on   4/2/2009 2:51 PM

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I was just out, drove by Tower Isle., got stuck in an ice flow!! Still lots of it out there, maybe if the wind picks up tonight. I am calling it as ice officially "in" as of April 2nd, 4:00pm.

By Sean Horsfall on   4/2/2009 2:52 PM

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And the winner is......... Ross Dunthorne!!

Congratulations Ross! Really he is a double winner because not only did he pick the date correctly, but he also got to go boating to his cottage the same day....life couldn't get much better!!

Now we need some warmer dry weather. Cross your fingers, we are about to get this season started!!

By Sean Horsfall on   4/7/2009 9:30 PM

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There is no doubt it will be April 20th.

By John & Evelyne on   2/3/2010 11:45 AM

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Looks like this will be a popular blog again this year. I'll start a 2010 version in March....wouldn't want to get everyone to jazzed this early! ;-)

By Sean Horsfall on   2/3/2010 11:46 AM

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I was able to get through the ice with an 18" chainsaw blade in Feb...

I'm going with April 4th again

Cheers

By Ross on   3/8/2010 2:36 PM

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We predict ice out date is going to be April 16th 2010

By Rick and Carrie-Ann on   3/21/2010 8:26 PM

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Hey Sean,

Do you have a 2010 'ice out' contest?
+
Is the ice out? The web cam makes it look pretty good!

By Harold Cavagnaro on   3/29/2010 9:26 AM

Re: Ice Out - Yes, it will Happen!!

I just haven't had a chance to get it off the ground yet for 2010...sorry everyone. It could happen any day now. I think with the warmer weather scheduled for later this week, and todays rain, all we need is a breeze and it will start going.

By Sean Horsfall on   3/29/2010 9:27 AM

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