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"David,
Thanks for your comment. I have had the rink for 21 years now. There are more pics to view on my rink page, if you'd like. The rink actually won "Best Backyard Rink in America" back in 2003, with the prize being a visit from Bobby Hull,…"
Thanks for your comment. I have had the rink for 21 years now. There are more pics to view on my rink page, if you'd like. The rink actually won "Best Backyard Rink in America" back in 2003, with the prize being a visit from Bobby Hull,…"
"Hey, Dennis,
Welcome to this great site! Anybody who needs input on a topic about a backyard rink, from building, to maintaining, and sadly, taking down, this is the place to find out. Any questions whatsoever, feel free to ask away!!
Jim Boisvert"
Welcome to this great site! Anybody who needs input on a topic about a backyard rink, from building, to maintaining, and sadly, taking down, this is the place to find out. Any questions whatsoever, feel free to ask away!!
Jim Boisvert"
"James,
Yep, that's a real zamboni. Bought it up in Minocqua, WI. Refurbished it, painted it and took it to the ice. Does a great job, obviously. Ice does crack but i usually have about 6" of ice so it holds it."
Yep, that's a real zamboni. Bought it up in Minocqua, WI. Refurbished it, painted it and took it to the ice. Does a great job, obviously. Ice does crack but i usually have about 6" of ice so it holds it."
"James,
I have 4' x 8' boards around the backs of my rink with a framework of 2 x 4's. They are all connected with steel posts that are used for farm fences. I drive these into the ground between the boards, bolt the boards together and run a thick…"
I have 4' x 8' boards around the backs of my rink with a framework of 2 x 4's. They are all connected with steel posts that are used for farm fences. I drive these into the ground between the boards, bolt the boards together and run a thick…"
"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."
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."
"Good one, Karen.
We have all "been there, done that"."
We have all "been there, done that"."
"Robert,
Jim Boisvert here. I'm online right now and we could talk about your rink, mine and such. Click on Live Chat."
Jim Boisvert here. I'm online right now and we could talk about your rink, mine and such. Click on Live Chat."
"Karen,
Thanks for the compliments about my rink. It's been a labor of Love. Yeah, Bobby sure has gotten older, but he still is cool. He was amazing at my place. I'll tell you more about his visit the next time we chat, OK?
Jim B."
Thanks for the compliments about my rink. It's been a labor of Love. Yeah, Bobby sure has gotten older, but he still is cool. He was amazing at my place. I'll tell you more about his visit the next time we chat, OK?
Jim B."
"Karen,
Thanks for inviting me to be your friend. I gladly accept.
Jim B."
Thanks for inviting me to be your friend. I gladly accept.
Jim B."
"Hey Chris,
Welcome to this site. I'm Jim Boisvert and also a member. I see you have a Blackhawk emblem. I've been a following the Hawks all my life. I live in Wisconsin. Lrt's talk sometime, ok? Share rink ideas.
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Welcome to this site. I'm Jim Boisvert and also a member. I see you have a Blackhawk emblem. I've been a following the Hawks all my life. I live in Wisconsin. Lrt's talk sometime, ok? Share rink ideas.
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"Hey, Beaver Den. I'm Jim Boisvert, another member of this website. You have a great rink their and some up and coming NHL'ers!! What are the dimensions of your rink? Does that refrigeration system work well, and are you current using it this time…"
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Beautiful rink...the "Gold Standard" for backyard rinks!
David
Hi Jim,
You can enter your rink name by going to your "Settings" and filling the field "Rink Name".
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,
It was nice chatting with you! Your rink is amazing! Man, Bobby Hull sure has aged in the last 8 years!
Jim ~ Thanks for dropping me a note....to say the least, your rink is AMAZING! I noticed you sport a Blackhawks sign - are you in the Chicagoland area? We are over in Central Massachusetts - 22" of snow two days ago...TONS of work - but to see kids on the rink makes it all worth it....I would love to hear more from your and about your rink!
Kevin
Hi Jim,
Welcome to the My Backyard Ice Rink Community.
Love your rink ! It is beautiful and HUGE !