Egon,
It looks painful!!!!
Where my family is from in Sask, they always have runnig pool on when the ice will melt on the river. I don't remember how they decide the actualy date, but it's pretty big news when that date is decided.
Thanks for the pictures, it's 42 degrees right now and dropping. We're expecting an ice storm tonight and a very small chance of snow. Gotta love Texas weather!!!!
Eddie