11/21/09 – The temperature dropped into the teens for the first time last night and the lake ice firmed up enough for the dogs to walk on it. It’s still too thin for skating, but one or two more cold nights and we’ll be flying! – Bill

Phoebe and Roy carefully check the ice before attempting to walk on it. Dogs seem to have a good sense of whether or not the ice is safe.

Phoebe is happy to discover that the ice will support her.

Off they go to explore new territory.