Month: December 2006

DECEMBER 2006 QUOTES from our guests

Posted by tami cozycove on in Guest Journal Entries

December 23-25
“”We decided to get away this Christmas and found Cozy Cove on line. We had a wonderful time and will be coming back. Tami and Steve were so welcoming and wonderful. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable. Happy Holidays. “” The Hammons in Cabin #4

December 28-January 1
“”Happy New Year
Spent tine with family that live on Long Pond And New Years too. Very nice cabin. Thanks for everything Tami and Steve. It was enjoyable. Be back soon.””
Chris, Missy, CJ, Janelle and Steph from New Haven

December 25-January 1,2007
“”We arrived on the 25th, our cabin lights were on, and there were presents for us on the table under a small Christmas tree. Thank you ❗ We have been coming up the week after Christmas for 5 years. It-s a nice get away, nice family time, good food, naps, lots of laughs ❗ The cabin was a bit small for the 5 of us and our lab…but as the old saying goes… -Loves grows stronger in small places…- Wishing light, laughter, and love to all…Tiff, Jay, Taylor, Leah, Cole and Jasper.

Big Wood Lake – Ice Fishing Safety

Posted by tami cozycove on in Winter Fun

We get asked daily if the lake is frozen and thankfully….it is continuing to freeze more and more every day.

“”David”” wrote a comment to our Happy New Year entry and left a web site to go to for those of you going out on the ice; anywhere and anytime. http://www.crrel.usace.army.mil/ierd/ice_safety/safety.html
It is worth looking over. Below is just one excerpt from the article.

* Never go out on an ice cover alone, and never go out on the ice if there is any question of its safety.
* While you are planning the outing, obtain the record of air temperature for the past several days and continue observing air temperatures while the ice will be used to support loads.
* Always let someone know of your plans and when you will return.
* When you arrive at the water-s edge, visually survey the ice. Look for open water areas, and look for signs of recent changes in water levels: ice sloping down from the bank because the water dropped, or wet areas on the ice because the water rose and flooded areas of the ice that couldn-t float because it was frozen to the bottom or the banks. (If the ice is snow-covered, look for wet areas in the snow.)
* Listen for loud cracks or booms coming from the ice. In a river this can mean the ice is about to break up or move; on a lake larger than several acres such noises may be harmless responses to thermal expansion and contraction.
* Look for an easy point of access to the ice, free of cracks or piled, broken ice.
* If you are taking a vehicle or other equipment on the ice, go out on foot first. Vigorously probe ahead of yourself with the ice chisel. If the chisel ever goes through, carefully turn around and retrace your steps back to shore, and try again some other day.
* Near shore, listen for hollow sounds while probing. Ice sloping down from the bank may have air space underneath. This is not safe; ice must be floating on the water to support loads.
* After getting on the ice, others in the group should follow in the leader-s steps, but stay at least 10 feet apart.
* Only after you have learned the characteristics of the ice cover should any vehicle be taken on the ice.

As the ice fishing season begins for 2007, we hope everyone has a great time, gets the big one 🙄 But Mainly….stays safe ❗

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM COZY COVE CABINS

Posted by tami cozycove on in Cozy Cove Cabins News

We, Steve and Tami, want to wish you all a very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year in 2007 ❗

It looks like 2007 is going to start out snowy and cold. ..at least that is what is being reported.

It snowed most of yesterday and this am…about 2-4 inches here in town but hopefully, more in the mountains and north. A few guest trailered out up into Bald Mountain and said there was a little more snow there and at least they were able to ride today! Although, I think they are just enjoying being here for New Years, good riding or not!

Weather reports…it is hard to believe them because it snowed today with accumulation and yet reports say we should not have any accumulation so I guess we all just need to wait and see what mother nature brings us.

The lake seems to continue to freeze. Steve went out about 200 yards off our shore and said it was just under 2 inches thick. I do not know if this is “”safe”” to go out on yet, so if you do go out, please use extreme caution.

Again, Have a great New Year Holiday ❗

It snowed in Jackman!

Posted by tami cozycove on in Winter Fun

Finally ❗
It has snowed lightly for the past couple days and we are finally beginning to look like a winter wonderland. Our positive thinking is working. Keep thinking SNOW!

I do not believe this was enough snow to open the trails but it is a great start to a long winter season…in like a lamb and out like a lion…is how I believe the saying goes.

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This photo was taken this morning. As you may be able to see, our side of the lake has layer of ice and snow but the other side is open.

Watch our weather reports as we will update you when it snows or if their are any lake changes. Have a great day 😉 ❗

Is Big Wood Lake Frozen Yet?

Posted by tami cozycove on in Winter Fun

The big question of the past few weeks has been “”Is Big wood frozen yet ❓ “”

As for the lake…it had a thin coating on it a week ago, then opened up again on the west side. Our side of the lake is still a little frozen. The good news is that the weather reports are calling for temperatures to stay 30 and below so the lake should be ready to fish by season open ❗ We will try to keep our reports updated.

The other question we get is “”Do you have snow ❓ “”
We have not had enough snow yet to brag about BUT today as I drove from the border, it was snowing there and when I arrived home, at Cozy Cove, it started as a small flake and a mix of sleet. Now as I sit here typing this out, the flakes are now large flakes…not a blizzard but it is snowing and I am singing!

“”LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!””

If we all get into the Christmas spirit and everyday, sing the following carol…..sorry but I only know parts of the song but I think you can recognize it by the following…..Maybe we will have a white Christmas and the snow will continue through to March.

“”The weather outside is frightful, da-da-da-delightful, da-da-da-da-da-da,
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW ❗ “”

If anyone knows the words, feel free to add them to the comments.

Have a great day!
Tami

December 19th – “”David”” was kind enough to send a “”comment”” with all the words to this song.

Thanks David It worked a bit. We got a nice little covering of snow ❗