Ice-Out - rules change needed

[Fiddlin']

I agree that there should have been a rules change (too late now!). There should be a way to change the last voting date year to year, according to the ice conditions. Because of the harsh winter, I didn't even think about ice-out until recently. My guess would be 2 weeks later than last years', meaning May 1. The Great Lakes are very close to record-breaking ice coverage (91%), and could easily exceed the record (91.3%) in the next day or so.

[Merrymeeting]

Originally Posted by Fiddlin'

I agree that there should have been a rules change (too late now!). There should be a way to change the last voting date year to year, according to the ice conditions. Because of the harsh winter, I didn't even think about ice-out until recently. My guess would be 2 weeks later than last years', meaning May 1. The Great Lakes are very close to record-breaking ice coverage (91%), and could easily exceed the record (91.3%) in the next day or so.

Just to be clear, my post was in jest. I really don't believe the rules should change from year to year. Guesstimating in a year like this one is half the fun.

Also, FYI, last year we had a record early ice-out in March.

[Fiddlin']

Also, FYI, last year we had a record early ice-out in March.

No, you must be thinking of 2012. Last years' was April 17.
I figured it was posted in fun, but the idea still seemed to have merit, since ice-outs can vary 3-4 weeks one year to next. Of course, how to do it would be the problem.