Monthly Archives: April 2014

We are in!

Posted on April 29, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

Hi all, The Loonatic went in today, let the season begin. Winds were 15-25 so all I saw on they way to camp was one hardy soul out fishing, no birds at all. It may be the beginning of next … Continue reading →

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They’re here

Posted on April 25, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

Hi all, Picture perfect spring day here today and I managed to spend it all outside puttering on the boat. While working up in the driveway, I heard the first wail of the season and a few minutes later I … Continue reading →

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And the winner is… and a road closure

Posted on April 18, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

Hi all, The ice out committee met and decided that Stuart Fraser’s guess of April 13, 8:15 AM was the closest entry to the official ice out time of 8:10 AM. Stuart has a home on the lake on Lake … Continue reading →

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Pictures from others

Posted on April 16, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

The first two from Bill P. on the east shore just north of the island. Here are his views on the 14th and today, what a difference a couple days make. 480 Kelsey Lane, 8 AM 14 Apr 2014 Powers … Continue reading →

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Springtime in Vt.

Posted on April 16, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

Hi all, Four inches of snow and an infinite number of possibilities for an interesting picture. Rosie took this one from the warmth of the living room first thing this morning. IMG_2676 Female redwing blackbird, I haven’t seen the male … Continue reading →

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Firsts

Posted on April 15, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

Hi all, Except for deep in some coves, and that pile that blew up on the north shore yesterday, I think we can safely say the ice is gone. The ice out committee is planning to meet tomorrow to review … Continue reading →

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Different viewpoints

Posted on April 14, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

Good evening all, We had a great day here today with sunshine and temperatures in the high 70’s, what a teaser since we have a little accumulating snow forecast for tomorrow night. Yesterday I forget to mention seeing an immature … Continue reading →

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Bedtime last night

Posted on April 14, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

Good morning all, I’ve been told that the keeper of the ice out contest records is out of town for a few days so we won’t learn who won until she gets home. This was the view as we walked … Continue reading →

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Ice out

Posted on April 13, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

Hi all, I caught a picture of Lord Dunmore after he was knocked down by ice riding up on shore this morning. The cinder blocks and pallet went through and John E. says the official time of clock stoppage was … Continue reading →

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Mini update

Posted on April 12, 2014 by LDFLA Blog Admin

Hi all, No big news, just a repeat of last night’s view from the window to compare with tonight’s shot. The edge of the ice has moved a couple or more feet further out and a ripple or two would … Continue reading →

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