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THE BLOCK... A highly technical and sophisticated piece of engineering made up of cinder blocks, pallet, ski rope and fishing line. |
In the news....
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Now that spring is here, Vermonters are encouraged to report ice-out dates on lakes and ponds
Kate O'Farrell VT Digger, March 27, 2023 |
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Guest Guessers:
Waterford Students Taking Part In Ice Out Contest Dana Gray Caledonian Record, March 28, 2023 Reprinted with permission of Caledonian Record |
Waterford Student, Tangeni Dimick
displaying Ice Out Tickets |
2023 Pictures
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March 2, 2023
The block and flag are out and now we just wait for the ice to melt. Everything is in place -ready for the next snowstorm! |
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March 13, 2023
Larry and Tim made a hat to protect the clock from snow coming off the nearby roof. Hopefully, it will add a little protection from wind. |
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March 16, 2023 And it just sits there.... |
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March 17, 2023 Looks like some of the stakes holding the rope out of the snow have sunk unto the snow. |
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March 19, 2023..... a busy day on the ice!
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March 23, 2023 It’s raining. There are 3 skiers out there…. |
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March 25, 2023 Gorgeous sunrise! |
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April 1, 2023 We made it!! Tickets must be postmarked by today. |
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April 6, 2023 All that rain didn’t make much visible difference… |
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April 8, 2023 Looks like the “flag” facing out blew over… 17 degrees right now. |
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April 11, 2023 After a warm sunny day, not much has changed. |
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April 11, 2023 Check out the temperature!! |
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April 12, 2023 The flag seems to be tilting a little... |
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April 14, 2023
The block is still there in the sunshine and wamth. |
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April 15, 2023 Third day in a row with temps in the 70's. Something has to happen soon! |
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April 16,2023 Still there... but it won't be LONG!! |
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April 17, 2023 Still there! The first and second ponds are completely open. |
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April 17, 2023, Afternoon The block is submerged, but the clock is still running! It won't be long! |
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April 17, 2023 10:18pm The Clock Stopped! |
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Do you have a winning Joe's Pond Ice Out ticket? - Adam Sullivan, WCAX |
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