I don’t believe it!

The middle of the lake in front of Harris Island is open. March 3, 2012 10:15AM. I have heard the geese and noticed several ducks flying over head. I’ve suspected that there was some open water west of Prison Island near the weed bed but was not able to confirm it till this morning. With the wind last night reaching 100KMH (60MPH) I decided to take an early morning walk around the property to see if there was any wind damage. Glad to report there was none other than a few branches here and there. When I was up at Cottage 20 Meadowview I noticed that indeed there was open water where I assumed it would be but the rest of the lake looked solid but it was a little foggy and I really couldn’t see all that well. Just a few minutes ago I was looking out over McGregor Bay and noticed that there was a gray strip just beyond tip of Serpent Mounds and the tip of Harris Island.

I thought to myself “this is too early, we are still at least three weeks before break-up, this can’t be what I think I see.” So I grabbed the binoculars and sure enough it was open and the wind was wiping up white cap on it too boot!

I don’t think that I am ready for that, actually I don’t know what I think other than disbelief.
I have to get the camera out and will post a picture as soon as this snow squall ends.