Chicago Ice Rink - busted by police
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Tom Willis posted a blog postSpring
Spring has sprung and the ice is melting away. Only a few inches left in the deep end. I wonder if I'll be able to dig out the post holes for the boards this weekend?
mybackyardicerink commented on Tom Willis's photo
Surface water all over the rink after unseasonal high temps
"Hi Karen,
Must be even worse with a a blue color tarp. It probably heats up the ice a little sooner as opposed to white."
Karen Noto commented on Tom Willis's photoSurface water all over the rink after unseasonal high temps
"Not surprising...mine looks a lot worse than that! It's 62F here today after temps in the 40's and 50's for the last 6 days and now it's raining, which is further melting the ice that is left. In talking to many folks with…"
Tom Willis left a comment for Jim Boisvert"Jim,
That is the Vilas lagoon. The UW Women's hockey team had a meet and greet a couple weeks ago. It's a great place to skate, and the hot chocolate in the warming house helps. I'll take a look at your pix.
Tom"
Jim Boisvert left a comment for Tom Willis"Tom,
Jim Boisvert here from Whitewater, WI, about 45 minutes Southeast of Madison. Is that the lagoon by Vilas Zoo in the one pic? I have skated there several times. Check out my rink in the photos section. Your kids must be happy."
Tom Willis replied to Karen Noto's discussion A Hard Fall and Broken Ice"I found the slush trick worked very well for some holes in our ice sheet. After I resurfaced with hot water, you couldn't find the patch."
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Chicago Ice Rink - busted by police
Don't use the fire hydrants to flood your rink:
Posted on December 15, 2011 at 10:00am
Spring
Spring has sprung and the ice is melting away. Only a few inches left in the deep end. I wonder if I'll be able to dig out the post holes for the boards this weekend?
Posted on March 22, 2011 at 12:43pm
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- At 3:22pm on January 26, 2011, Jim Boisvert said…
Tom,
Jim Boisvert here from Whitewater, WI, about 45 minutes Southeast of Madison. Is that the lagoon by Vilas Zoo in the one pic? I have skated there several times. Check out my rink in the photos section. Your kids must be happy.
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