Annual April Ice Out Tour - part 2

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Island Girl's April Ice Out Tour 2005 - Part 2, page 1

Another early morning start on Friday, April 15, 2005, I went a different route than last week. The first stop was Mosquito Bridge over Lake Winnisquam where there were large sections of open water and large sections of ice.

A quick stop at the Glendale Yacht Club in Gilford ... all open water and empty docks.

Just down the street to the Gilford Town Docks at Glendale. This is the site of my very first Ice-out pictures a few years ago. The Marine Patrol boats were in the water, but iced in their slips.

The ice was broken up the day before, but iced together overnight. This is the shot I take each year.

A closer look reveals some open water and the ice beyond in Saunders Bay.

Facing the other direction showed thin ice, but vast... very little open areas on this chilly morning.

Traveling down Rt. 11, a quick shot of Mt. Shaw. That is Welch Island to the left. Again gray ice as far as the eye can see.

A wider shot reveals more of the lake and more of the ice.

Ames Farm had some open water near the shore but mostly ice. This is facing north, with Diamond Island in view.

The cottages along the shore of Ames Farms. The water is crystal clear this time of the year.

The cottages on the other side, facing SW.

The sun is high, the ice shimmering in the distance facing Rattlesnake Island, from Ames Farm's dock. Time to move down the road. I don't want to miss my ride to the island.

.... continued....