tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post6368453110223139782..comments2024-03-28T13:54:56.282-07:00Comments on Island Musings: Island momentMarie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-50377125404315853372017-01-27T15:47:05.648-08:002017-01-27T15:47:05.648-08:00I've never ice fished but I don't like fis...I've never ice fished but I don't like fishing of any kind, HW.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-28841609013279861452017-01-27T07:25:34.979-08:002017-01-27T07:25:34.979-08:00Here too. I did when I was a kid but it's been...Here too. I did when I was a kid but it's been forever since I went.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-27050131310789262662017-01-27T05:20:35.735-08:002017-01-27T05:20:35.735-08:00Many people here really enjoy this fishing, HW. I ...Many people here really enjoy this fishing, HW. I like to watch from the shore.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-63313364935189530312017-01-26T20:34:06.124-08:002017-01-26T20:34:06.124-08:00Looks like fun for someone else but I'd be dar...Looks like fun for someone else but I'd be darn cold. No on me driving either.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-24352128135740524982017-01-26T13:56:22.471-08:002017-01-26T13:56:22.471-08:00Nor I, Sarah. The shacks make it enjoyable for sur...Nor I, Sarah. The shacks make it enjoyable for sure.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-41865422000457569622017-01-26T13:55:46.032-08:002017-01-26T13:55:46.032-08:00Good luck to your husband, Angela. Hope he has a s...Good luck to your husband, Angela. Hope he has a successful, safe and enjoyable fishing trip.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-1996294557022335702017-01-26T13:54:19.991-08:002017-01-26T13:54:19.991-08:00The people who have the smelt shacks are confident...The people who have the smelt shacks are confident in their ability to read the weather and stay safe.<br /><br />You have some wonderful memories, Ginnie.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-21689245028295711462017-01-26T13:14:37.096-08:002017-01-26T13:14:37.096-08:00That is amazing and it must be so much warmer fish...That is amazing and it must be so much warmer fishing in the shack! Like you I wouldn't fancy being in a car on the ice! Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-9861061906783902642017-01-26T09:56:34.691-08:002017-01-26T09:56:34.691-08:00That is very interesting. I learned something new....That is very interesting. I learned something new. My husband has been preparing to go ice fishing but he has not done yet and of course I have no idea what type of fish he would get it here in North Dakota. I do think of it as dangerous. It scares me a bit. Thanks for sharing this info and great photos.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14795340509123902948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-75967942452690485672017-01-26T08:33:50.597-08:002017-01-26T08:33:50.597-08:00This brings back so many memories I have over the ...This brings back so many memories I have over the years at our family cottage in Michigan on Horseshoe Lake, Marie. For so many years we were used to ice shanties on the lake for the fishermen. I honestly don't know when they were last able to do it, however. Not sure I'd brave driving a vehicle out there but I guess they have it down to a science!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-51323797216822912812017-01-26T07:05:00.974-08:002017-01-26T07:05:00.974-08:00It is indeed salt water. I cannot imagine driving ...It is indeed salt water. I cannot imagine driving on it though I would walk there if it was -30. Lol.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-31728800497347242362017-01-26T06:44:00.411-08:002017-01-26T06:44:00.411-08:00Is that salt water?
I have only been on a frozen l...Is that salt water?<br />I have only been on a frozen lake once and I was terrified all the time even though I was assured it was safe, so I'd never go out on the frozen sea.Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-86812870766009972182017-01-25T15:10:43.314-08:002017-01-25T15:10:43.314-08:00I do too, EC. And you are so right about the impor...I do too, EC. And you are so right about the importance of smelts to the previous generations.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-25827148775821973282017-01-25T15:08:43.875-08:002017-01-25T15:08:43.875-08:00Lol. Forgot that, SS. It's a while before it&#...Lol. Forgot that, SS. It's a while before it's warm here. Lucky you!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-7462914021171447542017-01-25T15:07:31.090-08:002017-01-25T15:07:31.090-08:00A canadian moment, SUI.A canadian moment, SUI.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-46958628405863356092017-01-25T15:06:59.098-08:002017-01-25T15:06:59.098-08:00I'd need a shack with a fire. The wind is such...I'd need a shack with a fire. The wind is such a damp cold, Tabor.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-51173330635048603372017-01-25T15:05:47.913-08:002017-01-25T15:05:47.913-08:00I didn't even think about the insurance, Andre...I didn't even think about the insurance, Andrea. The inner part of the harbour here should be safe because it is so shallow. Still I wouldn't drive on it though.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-42322376073303710682017-01-25T15:03:41.991-08:002017-01-25T15:03:41.991-08:00It may be risky there. We had rain today, but the ...It may be risky there. We had rain today, but the shacks are still in place, AC.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-38472868930055228342017-01-25T15:02:36.504-08:002017-01-25T15:02:36.504-08:00Thank you for visiting, Blogoratti. Good to see yo...Thank you for visiting, Blogoratti. Good to see you.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-27411888218829991942017-01-25T15:01:42.227-08:002017-01-25T15:01:42.227-08:00I know the skit you mean. Hilarious is right, Debr...I know the skit you mean. Hilarious is right, Debra! A Canadian original!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-61570851229212963712017-01-25T15:00:26.421-08:002017-01-25T15:00:26.421-08:00Neither have I, Jan.Neither have I, Jan.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-16200383942679297612017-01-25T14:22:02.664-08:002017-01-25T14:22:02.664-08:00Recreation now, but no doubt in the relatively rec...Recreation now, but no doubt in the relatively recent past, it was a survival tool. Love that the tradition is retained.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-6521839517959855772017-01-25T09:31:02.901-08:002017-01-25T09:31:02.901-08:00I see those fishing shacks and think of the film, ...I see those fishing shacks and think of the film, Grumpy Old Men. Beaustiful here. Warmer days are on the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-81519822597643810322017-01-25T08:14:52.434-08:002017-01-25T08:14:52.434-08:00We have a lot of ice fishing around here too. I e...We have a lot of ice fishing around here too. I enjoy seeing what they do, but like you, I wouldn't want to take my chances out there on the ice! How fun to see the makeshift hockey rink out there, lol! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-79208687514495895972017-01-25T07:56:30.571-08:002017-01-25T07:56:30.571-08:00I hope this tradition lasts forever. It seem love...I hope this tradition lasts forever. It seem lovely and nostalgic. I would like to spend a day with someone in one of these...well, maybe a few hours, not sure if I could make it the whole day!Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.com