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Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #311673 11/10/12 06:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Thunderstorms in the area this evening. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #311680 11/10/12 07:56 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University D Dave Willis Lunker
Dave Willis Lunker D Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University	Us, too. Just passed through. Somehow November and later thunderstorms always make me feel good! Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.

Re: Weekly Observations Dave Willis #311691 11/10/12 10:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 29,788 Likes: 1295 Grovertown, Indiana	I was in the NW Chicago suburbs today working at a friends house installing a railing on their porch. I had to quit 3x due to lightening, rain and 3/4" dia hail. The hail was so bad during the 2nd storm that it almost completely covered the ground. Temp dropped quick during the storm too! Went from high 60's to cold enough so you could see your breath. www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #312348 11/17/12 05:04 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	A leap in clarity this week! I was up against the ice taking today's readings. A couple hours later all the ice was gone. Updated Weekly Dwight - Clarity in my weedy pond has also increased a lot in the last few weeks. Nov 18 secchi disk was 14ft (168"); actually too clear, thus the weedy condition. B.Cody Last edited by Bill Cody; 11/18/12 11:44 AM. Reason: Secchi reading Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #312937 11/24/12 06:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	It was a bit tricky on the weekly readings today. We have new ice (2 inches or less). I ran my long extension ladder out there and knocked a hole through the ice with a BFH. Since I couldn't get out to my normal bottom depth, I used the incoming temperature from our geothermal system to verify that information. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #312946 11/24/12 09:36 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University D Dave Willis Lunker
Dave Willis Lunker D Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University	Bottom DO has flattened out but middle and top DO still climbing a bit. Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #312956 11/24/12 10:54 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss. E ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss.	Water has turned over and DO going up to saturation. Circulator going yet ?

Re: Weekly Observations ewest #312977 11/25/12 10:02 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	The circulator is set two run a couple hours in the middle of the night if the temp is below 25F. It didn't run last night. Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #313727 12/02/12 12:07 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	I did take readings yesterday, but I need to extend the spreadsheet and have had the time. Maybe tomorrow. Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #314272 12/08/12 10:46 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	We are floundering around in a ice on, ice off influence. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #314282 12/08/12 11:54 AM
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Dave Willis Lunker D Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University	I think you are now moving into an ice-on period?? Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.

Re: Weekly Observations Dave Willis #314284 12/08/12 12:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Originally Posted By: Dave Willis I think you are now moving into an ice-on period?? Yes, that is a fact! This is the first time in 5 years that we haven't had full ice cover (for winter's duration) after the first week of December. Do you suppose it is pay back time? Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #314699 12/15/12 09:48 AM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 834 Southwestern Minnesota the stick Lunker
the stick Lunker Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 834 Southwestern Minnesota	It is raining here today. That can't be good for what ice we have. Be very, very careful if you venture out on the ice Dwight. Good morning Dave, I've checked the ships systems, and everything appears to be running normally.

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #314700 12/15/12 10:30 AM
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Dave Willis Lunker D Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University	Yes, rain here, too Stick and Dwight. Started last night and continues through early afternoon today. Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #314701 12/15/12 10:46 AM
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JKB Hall of Fame 2015 Lunker J Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,692 Michigan	Could be a mild winter here again this year. Outside of some frost, that's about it for ice.

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #314703 12/15/12 11:57 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Pond has 4 inches of ice (yesterday afternoon) now it is covered with rain water. Update to follow....... Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #314704 12/15/12 12:06 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #314721 12/15/12 11:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss. E ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss.	Looks like full winter has set in.

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #314741 12/16/12 01:46 PM
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kenc K Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 910 Aylett, VA	Not so fast, saw a bald eagle carrying a snake on back pond yesterday. Snake species " Dead about to be eaten snake".

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #315220 12/22/12 06:18 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Ice thickening, water temperatures dropping, DO dropping. All normal at Bremer Pond. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #315266 12/23/12 11:00 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University D Dave Willis Lunker
Dave Willis Lunker D Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,587 South Dakota State University	Water quality is good at Bremer Pond. Bob Lusk says that is key for northern ponds. Subscribe to Pond Boss Magazine From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #315269 12/23/12 11:20 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss. E ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker
ewest Moderator Hall of Fame 2014 Lunker E Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 22,032 Likes: 483 Miss.	It must be NP and WE time with that hard water top.

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #315307 12/24/12 08:46 AM
Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 834 Southwestern Minnesota the stick Lunker
the stick Lunker Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 834 Southwestern Minnesota	So far four WE in two trips, none of them were the same length. One NP bite off, it is a stump. Good morning Dave, I've checked the ships systems, and everything appears to be running normally.

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #315796 12/29/12 03:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!

Re: Weekly Observations Dwight #316514 01/05/13 06:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota Dwight Administrator Lunker
Dwight Administrator Lunker Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,739 Likes: 36 Minnesota	Odd turn of events..... Even though it has been cold (around 0 F most nights) the ice thickness has dropped by an inch. How can this be? I offer the theory that the 6 inches of light snow on top of the ice is having an insulating effect. That, along with the circulator moving warm (relatively speaking) water around has eroded the ice from beneath. Updated Weekly Life is Good on Bremer Pond!