Cecil, you are my worst nightmare about having a pond. I worry about my hubby constantly as he and the dog walk around it etc. I choose not to go near the pond in the winter. We just re-strung our dog fence so Jacub cannot get near it now as yesterday hubby caught him trying to walk on it and with a windmill and the water not frozen, not very smart. I have a rule and after reading your mishap--a good one. NO ONE IS ALLOWED ON THE ICE, NO ICE FISHING, NO NOTHING. Guess, I've watched too many moview. Glad you're Ok, Cecil...