MyHero loves to putter
on the ice.
He has been making an
ICE RINK
for the kids most winters
since we have lived on
the bay.
It is quite a trek down
to the water edge so this year
he decided to flood part
of our backyard.
Isn't it beautiful?
Oh- Wait! That is
NOT OUR RINK.
But...look at this...
Oh- Well, This is
NOT OUR RINK either.
Here is a little picture history of
OUR RINK.
New Year's Eve Day:
My Hero-plowing the area to
make the banks.
Go-MyHero-Go
Um....okay......
Well, it IS looking rink-shaped,
do you know what we do next?
We ADD WATER!
The bigger picture
And let water run all night long.
New Year's Day...
Is it RINK Yet?
Do you see it?
There it is!
ICE!
(In the far right corner)
Ummmm...I am thinking by
the end of February
we can use these!
If not-just so you know-
There is FUDGE cooling
on the back porch
Help yourself!
More Ice Rink Adventures
to follow.
My excuse is my ankles are weak, but I have no problem eating fudge!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's neat! Now, give me a piece of that fudge!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
I'll take the tray of fudge ( a piece is not enough )
ReplyDeleteXXX
What a great idea
ReplyDeleteOur husbands are kindred spirits with their ice rink construction projects. You have a bit more snow around your backyard ice rink.
ReplyDeleteOur husbands are kindred spirits with their ice rink construction projects. You have a bit more snow around your backyard ice rink.
ReplyDeleteGive him a big bucket, he can dip water from the bay, after he chips ice away, of course.
ReplyDeleteI could send you some more snow to help that rink along, I have a bit extra here!
ReplyDeleteThat is so much fun, Diana! I used to love ice skating when I was a teen. I can just see many happy moments with your family skating around your home made rink!
ReplyDeleteSo funny Diana. Maybe hero needs a tarp , to help hold the water till it freezes. But I like that idea , rather than ever allowing the children near the lake. Fudge is a nasty word around here. LOL.xox,Susie
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of having your own ice rink! ...and fudge... love the idea of having fudge lol! Fudge on ice... with hot chocolate.
ReplyDeleteWhat a kindness from your hero! It is simply beautiful there!
ReplyDeleteJane
Flora Doora
Can't ice skate Diana but I sure would like a piece of your fudge:)
ReplyDeleteI never could ice skate. I couldn't stand up on the skates. But I do remember walking to the outdoor rinks. It was fun. I was outside so much when I was little.
ReplyDeleteI think there is a missing part to the rink.......
Yes, we are alike when it comes to family.....well and alot of other things. Hah.
That is so cool that you can make a home made rink. I would kill myself trying to ice skate though.
ReplyDeleteWho knew? That is so awesome, Diana!!! Wish I could "steal" some of that fudge! Yum. xo
ReplyDeleteSo fun! We used to make a rink like that for our kids when they were young. They had a blast, especially watching the winter Olympics and then going out and skating on their own backyard rink. We could have started one a couple days ago when it was -14 degrees here.
ReplyDeleteMy ONLY experience with ice skating was 8 years ago...concussion and trip to the ER. That was my first and my last :) Looking pretty though...not me, the ice rink
ReplyDeleteI have hung up my skates and taken up inner tubing!
ReplyDeleteI hope it works out for Your Hero and the kids!
How fun!
~Lynne
w/L.
What a great idea-
ReplyDeletethe fudge of course-LOL
I love that!! I've never ice skated before but having my very own rink in my own backyard would be awesome! I'm thinking my boys on the other hand, taking the sled and shooting each other across the ice instead. ;)
ReplyDeletep.s. I'll email you my address so you can send me some fudge... YUM! Sounds good with my hot cup of coffee right now!
Hey girl, Great idea that your grands will love. It is cold enough to snow here but none in sight; I just want to stay inside.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day my friend.
Noreen
I'll take the fudge....I've only tried ice skating once and it wasn't pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet. What a very kind and generous husband you have! I'm excited to see what it looks like when it's all done. In the mean time, pass the fudge please!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Oh, this brings back memories of growing up...special memories! Thank you for that:) What a wonderful life you have...and well deserved. xoxo Suzanne
ReplyDeleteP.S. I don't need to remind you to smile. You might remind me though. haha
That is so sweet of your Hero to make an ice rink for the kids! I don't do ice, but I DO do fudge!!!
ReplyDeleteYour hero is a genius!!! I hope the kiddos can wait to skate until February. :)
ReplyDeleteSO funny. We are wearing shorts/sunscreen here and working in the yard. No ice or snow to be found. Only green and sunshine. Ughhhh. Do you hate me yet?
XOXO
How fun! I expect to see photos of you doing a triple lutz (or in my case klutz) out on the ice soon. and I like your wider look to your blog. You're getting all fancy now!
ReplyDeleteI pushed a button and shoot I deleted what I wrote. Dang it.
ReplyDeleteHere I go all over again. I do this only because it is you Girl.
I will have a piece of that fudge. Thank you. You mean Sweet Cheeks is not around.
My birthday is January 8th so after that the end of the too many swwet roll for me. I have to get the rolls off where they dont belong. A wedding coming up I hear in July.
So I have time.
I already have started my dvd with Leslie Sanson burning 220 calories 32 minutes walk. walk,
I just took a shower. I decided to pump up the walking faster. Oh my. I was dripping wet everywhere.
I tell you the way I felt an hour ago. I would of crawled on that bit of ice to be cool.
What a good Hero you got.
I wish I could ship the snow we got to you. Would make a great skating rink for your hubby.
Happy New Year. Where is mY sweet Cheeks today?
How is your friend doing from the operation. Please update us.
The gal who needs her hands for all the work she does for her lively hood.
My format was chosen from the simple category and then I customized it. I always enlarge the photos and text. Ice skating is for the younger generation.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness how cool is that!!! I love ice skating and I have not been in years:-( Love, love, love!!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have so much fun watching everyone enjoy your new "rink"....can't wait to see pictures! Hugs, Penny
ReplyDeleteThe kids will have so much fun on the ice. I could certainly go for the fudge!!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be skating figure 8's in no time! Think you'll get it frozen before the next thaw? lol
ReplyDeletehaha...good try!
ReplyDeleteDiana...head to the indoor rinks in GB, they are much smoother and they are heated too!
My daughter used to go to the GB competition, very nice rink.
Hugs friend,
Cindy
Oh how I would love an ice skating rink in my back yard! I enjoy seeing pictures of the snow at your house. I don't see it that often living here in sunny California, unless we go up to the mountains. This looks like a lot of work, and what a guy your husband is to make this special for the kids. Happy New Year, Diana.
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
It's coming together but seems like it is going to take a lot of water!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll just eat the fudge...if it's chocolate!! lol
Happy New Year!!
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ReplyDeleteNow that is a true love story.... the husband who wants to create memories for his family and his wife who sees the beauty in his endeavor! Even if you do head back into the kitchen to make some fudge to take your mind of it this humongeous project. After all, a sugar haze makes everything seem possible!1 LOL Thanks for sharing your story!
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool. And I think the fudge must be by now so I would like a piece please.
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS! What an awesome thing to do!!! I have never known anyone to do that - you guys are the coolest! And that fudge?! I haven't had a piece of fudge ALL SEASON LONG! (Which you were next door.)
ReplyDeleteWell just so long as you don't all want to skate at once....lol.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you Diana, and to all of your family.
Give that man of yours a big huge from me . . . what a sweetheart! I know that it was a lot of work, but it will provide such a nice safe place for the neighborhood kids to skate. I'm sure that he is a hero to all the kids and their parents. He's a keeper :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year,
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Oh, I could really go for that fudge. Your blog looks GREAT!!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for temperatures cold enough to make that ice rink! I'll take a piece of fudge while I wait!:-)
ReplyDeletexo Nellie
Hi Di,
ReplyDeleteThe house behind where I worked had a company come out and build an ice skating rink, it was interesting to watch. Such fun the kids will have!
Hope you holidays were wonderful!
xoxo
I have never thought of doing that, but it looks like fun. There is no way we could run our water all night long. The bill would be in the hundreds! You need to get someone with a tank and have them haul it in, that would do it before Feb.
ReplyDeleteI'll take that pan of fudge, though.
We have a rink in our back yard! Well, it's actually a shallow area that fills with water when it rains and freezes during the winter. It kind of looks like a ring and I figure that the squirrels enjoy skating on it! LOL Good luck with yours! Hugs, Leena
ReplyDeleteWe have an ice skating rink right here in Conyers, GA! And Honey Boo Boo just came to visit it. If you don't know who she is, just count yourself lucky! :-)
ReplyDeleteHow enterprising! Our grandkids would love that, and the fudge. Be careful putting it out to cool. Our Beautiful Brown Eyes came home with a whole country ham in his mouth. Do you know how hard it is to go to your neighbors and ask if they're missing a country ham?
ReplyDelete:) One year long long ago an uncle of mine got the bright idea to flood the frozen pond to make it refreeze smooth. He spent all day on Christmas day using their irrigation system to flood it. And just as he got it flooded the ice beneath cracked and rose up letting all the water go under the ice. Not such a great idea after all!
ReplyDeleteWow! I occasionally gets cold in Alabama but usually a few days later it's warm enough to swim :)
ReplyDeleteMy wife would love it there.
I'll be over to eat the fudge while sitting on the back porch watching the water freeze :)
ReplyDeleteMy father would build us an ice skating rink in our backyard every winter. I always looked forward to breaking out the skates! Great fun with all the neighborhood children.
ReplyDeleteJust a suggestion ... my father would flood the yard {let the hose run} rather than use the sprinkler.
When it's ready can I come over? ;)
Jo
What an undertaking! The kids will love it! I better not try it though! lol Fudge? Oh my! Sounds good!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of work, Diana. So wonderful that your hero is so dedicated.
ReplyDeleteWell as a native girl from California I can honestly say I have never heard of such a thing! So cool though...if it works! I am dying to know what kind of fudge is hidden under the foil? More yummy peanut butter???
ReplyDeleteKaren
What great fun it will be. Don't you have to use some sort of scraper on it to rid it of any bumps of ice? It's going to be such great fun...take lots and lots of pictures!! :):)
ReplyDeleteWe had a rink every winter growing up in Buffalo...sigh..Love your pics, trying to guess that Lake..hmmm Michigan? Happy New Year , huggs, Dianna
ReplyDeleteEvery year when I lived in Minnesota my Dad made us a skating rink....Hum, I don't remember it taking long to fill!! I also remember sitting things outside to cool LOL!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Okay;) so I can't wait to see you in those skates!! What a great idea and such a fun blog post! It's 26 degrees here.. we have lots of ice buy no snow.
ReplyDeletexxleslie
I can barely walk a straight line, never mind about ice-skating..LoL
ReplyDeleteYou're plumb goofy, but that's what's so delightful about you.
I'm loving the new format for your blog...Happy New Year...
Oh, one thing more, did you say you live on a bay????
Hi Diana! That is the neatest thing to do for all the kids! I'm interested in the fudge too:)
ReplyDeleteI'm wishing you a very happy New Year to you and your family!
oh, we used to do this in our yard--so much fun! and diet pills for me--i want that fudge:)
ReplyDeleteHi Diana!
ReplyDeleteI like the new look of your blog. Oh my goodness, this is such a cute post. Your hubby cracks me up. I love, love, love that you guys make a skating rink. I used to love to ice skate....back in the late 70's--twirling and going backward...dreaming of the Olympics! lol...warm mittens and fresh air.
xoxo.
Mary
Wow, that's a nice ice rink! My daughter would love to have one like that! Kudos to your hero!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Diana....I LOVE that ice rink and am sooooo super jealous...Not only would my kids (especially our little one) but I would love to have that in my back yard...How fun is that???!!!
ReplyDeletexo, Mariaelena
AWESOME...I only roller skated but never ice...even to this day and I have had this dream as far back as I can remember...I'm skating across the ice and I can actually hear the skates painting swirls on the fresh ice and feel the little ice sprays on my face...
ReplyDeleteDoes the fudge have pecans...I am a nut girl.....You are so caring, loving, and giving to your family
hugs and prayers
Heh! I thought that we were off the carbs for this New year!
ReplyDeleteJust think of the calories we can burn when the rink is ready!
Here in my woods we have our own
"Wee Lake" that freezes!!
Now back to that fudge..should I or shouldn't I..
Anna
Haha!!! What an awesome idea- hopefully someday it will be usable?! Lol!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me there is a tin
Oops- Tin full of fudge in the fridge that is calling my name ;)
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