the "tundra"

All winter long, I have referred to "our" frozen lake as the great white tundra!!! Ed said that typically the ice is "out of the lake" by April 15th. So, I thought it might be fun to take pictures over the next couple of weeks, and watch it's progress. Already it is a bit punky in some places, and along the shore, there is open water. (which is why the doggies are being kept at bay)... the fishing shacks are gone now, but there are a few folks that still venture out to do some ice fishing (personally, you won't find me walking out there) At night the lake makes these "amazing" groaning sounds, and you can hear the water running under the ice, before long the snaps and crackles will begin, a sure sign of breaking up. so, let's just "watch it" together.....