With Abby and Tony to MSO concert, availing ourselves of thier unique Christmas present. (Also a little Bartok on the program.)

This photo was not taken today, but rather two days ago. Today, dense, dark clouds extending from stratosphere down below most manhole covers. And all day today, clouds dispensing rain, mist and fog. Dozens of trucks, however, out on the ice in Oconomowoc, which proves that the ice is still strong or that Wisconsin ice fisherman are more interested in the Darwin award than the fishing derby trophy.

Another big rain event is forecast for Tuesday, and lots and lots of ice boaters are doing rain dances trying to keep the freeze line well north of here (which is predicted). If we can get back to cold without more snow we will be sitting pretty (which is iceboat talk for sailing fast).