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OliverTwist



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:28 am    Post subject: Ice report Lake Quannapowitt? Reply with quote

Can anyone in the Boston area give a report on the ice at Lake Quannapowitt?
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lexflyer



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's good, I iceboarded there today, along with 2 other people. Looks strong, probably over 7 inches. The rain yesterday helped. I know that 2 weeks ago it was at least 9 inches and maybe significantly more. There still was 5 inches last Sunday after the thaw and it's been accumulating again since then and has refrozen nicely around the thawed extreme edges (had to jump onto the ice a week ago). There will be people sailing there tomorrow and Monday.
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OliverTwist



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 11:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lexflyer,
Thanks for the report. If there's wind I'll be there tomorrow too.
Oliver
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OliverTwist



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alex,

I'm not sure the PM will work. email me at obm31770 at juno.com.

Oliver
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QUA



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 4:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was skating on it today. There are 3 spots that are perfectly smooth. 2 are by the yacht club. The rest has a bit of crust on top whcih is dangerous for skaters but should be fine for ice boats. Good wind and lots of sun.
Chris
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nhsurf



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I stopped by yesterday and watched with my six year old daughter. She had fun watching everyone. This is taken from the side of the hotel and it's the best pic I could get with my old digital camera.

Chris



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OliverTwist



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm off Friday. Forecast looks good. I plan to be there.
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speedysailor



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What happened yesterday? The ice on the Cape is reforming, and I wonder if they are skating on the bogs yet. I am going to swing by the most popular bog in Falmouth today to see. Perhaps I'll drive up to Boston and Lake Quannapowitt tomorrow. In fact I may take a ski/kiting trip once I'm up to snuff. Go to my blog for reports: Ice Kiting
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SkateSailor



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was there yesterday (Friday) and met Oliver, Ron and Mike. Wind was good and the ice is as described above. Small cracks are opening - adding to the danger for skaters. Should be fine for boats and boards. Light winds today (Saturday), due to be stronger and from the east for tomorrow (Sunday). Ocean Effect snow squalls are likely in the afternoon


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OliverTwist



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good picture, skatesailor. It shows the ice very well.
Here's another picture from yesterday.

Sunday should be good with a solid NE wind.



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