Five years ago, I arrived at the reservoir, canoe loaded, and hopeful. It was an abnormally warm spring, and I was confident I would break my record for the earliest paddling day of the year--April 11th. But, I was wrong. Instead, from the edge, we laughed and tossed stones onto the thawing ice, watching bubbles of air rise in the gel-like water. It was warm enough to sit in the sun and ponder nothing... the gull soaring, looking for liquid access to fish.
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I don't think the ice is out very many places up north in Maine, either. What is your earliest day out?
Sandy,
You inspired me to dash out to my favorite pond tonight to check its condition. There was still several feet of snow on the walk out, and the pond is very frozen (though a large stone tossed into the slushiest part broke through and sank).
I was flipping through some old photos this afternoon, and in 2006, my favorite pond was completely open. That must have been a very warm year.
My earliest day paddling is April 22 (which is probably insane considering the water temperatures). :)
What signs of spring are you noticing in your neck of the woods?
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