To iceboat or not to iceboat, that is the question.

Not here; this is just Whitewater creek. — Not here; this is just Whitewater creek.

One of those typical winter days when you think you should go iceboating but you are pretty sure doing so would be a waste of time. Is the ice good enough, is the temp warm enough (has to be over 10) is there enough wind, etcetera? Today Bri ad I went back an forth for hours but finally decided not to bother—ice not very good, wind very light, and still way too cold.

Old Man Winter is not an easy guy to live with, and is seldom willing to provide decent ice along with bearable temperatures and a modicum of wind. But hope winters eternal. Warmer and windier tomorrow— but with snow, of course.

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In January it's so nice,
While slipping on the sliding ice,
To sip hot chicken soup with rice....

—Maurice Sendak