We were in Rice Lake WI today when we bumped into one of my cousins who had said he was ice fishing Saturday night. I asked him how much ice was on the lake and he said 4" but then he added, "There was a guy driving out there." When we left town I thought we would take a ride down around the lake and sure enough, he hadn't drown yet. So one may ask "Just how smart is this guy?" I think it would be safe to say most people would say "Not very." Now let's add one more detail and lets keep in mind that this photo was taken with the zoom. He still isn't that far from shore, maybe 3 to 4 blocks. So rather than sled his stuff out that 3 or 4 blocks, he drove, but that's not the kicker. The kicker is...I think he had TWO kids with him! ! ! Now just how smart, and apathetic one might add, is this guy?
Pretty pathetic, I'd say. Nothing is worth risking your children. I always waited until we had 12" of good ice, and after many other drivers headed out before I drove on the ice.
ReplyDeleteI am excited for the cold weather, though, because by next weekend we may have enough ice to fish. Just skim ice down here right now.
Future winner of the Darwin Award?
ReplyDeleteWow!! He really took his kids out on that unsafe ice??? One thing for him to be stupid, but what's he teaching his poor kids!!!
ReplyDeleteIgnorance is bliss.........
I am with Big Oak, 12" and then with some discretion. As for the Darwin Award, I think this guy is at the head of the line. I just can't imagine anyone lame enough to drive out there, let alone have children with him. I initially called him some names worse than any of you stated here, but I edited...I still stand by them though.
ReplyDeleteOh God. When I read "4 inches" I felt a sense of panic just looking at the picture of that car. And with kids?...
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