Don checked the ice on Manion and there was 6 inches so he went for a ride to Pettit Lake, there’s about 5 inches on Pettit. So we’re going to have good ice for ice fishing after all. This photo is on Pettit, looking up towards the far end.
It continues to be cold and the wind makes it even colder when walking. The horses don’t like to do much in this cold either.

Today’s forecast -Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind up to 15 km/h. Temperature steady near minus 21. Wind chill minus 32.
Tonight Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 34. Wind chill minus 43.