ice, ice baby!!!!!!

There are so many forms of ICE…………have you ever sat and thought about it?  Well, yesterday I did……..

Granted this is a completely random thought, like totally and utterly random and pretty much pointless but none the less I am blogging about it and the numerous forms that ice comes in!!  Generally I DON’T like ice as most forms of it are not pleasant and don’t bring much joy.
Let’s talk about it going from the least enjoyable to most enjoyable forms of ice…..

1.  ice storms and snow/ice storms

Ice storms are just DUMB………..really what purpose do they serve?  NONE!!!! They cause damage, accidents, downed power lines and the list goes on and on!!  I love been on ice – on an ice rink.  I do NOT like being on ice when I attempt to walk from my car to my front door or from the parking ramp to my office, I am fully capable of falling when I am on solid dry ground I do not need the assistance of ice.

2.  icicles

Really I have no words for exactly how pointless icicles are.  They’re just an accident waiting to happen.  Don’t get me wrong I do get endless amounts of pleasure hitting these SOB’s off my gutters when they form but really….what the hell is their purpose in life?

3. ice on lakes


Frozen lakes…….um yeah!!  These are of absolutely no use to me.  They provide semi-entertainment each winter and spring when people still insist on driving out on them and end up in the lake (of course I don’t like people getting hurt) but really why drive your F-350 out on the lake when there are thin ice warnings!!!  Do you enjoy people telling you I TOLD YOU SO?

4.  ice in fountain pop machines

This form of ice, in my opinion, is a complete waste of time!!!!!!  If I wanted watered down pop/soda I’d just fill my cup half with pop and half with water!!  However, I’d much rather just drink pop, after all water is usually free so why pay for half a cup of it especially considering that this stuff maybe costs the store 10 cents a pop and you’re paying up to $2.50 for a glass/cup of it.

5.  ice in a bag on injuries

This form of ice is not on the top of my list as I am truly able to hurt myself doing just about anything, up to and including sitting on a couch motionless.  I do not like the feeling of being hurt, I do not like the feeling your limb goes thru as the ice ‘freezes’ it but I do like the impact ice has as it brings down swelling and inflammation and makes you able to go out there and play/skate/run etc again.

6.  bags of ice in the summer

Bags of ice – much needed to keep beverages icy cold for maximum enjoyment during the hot summer months be it while camping, laying on the beach, playing fun summer sports.  Really this form of ice is a MUST!!!!!!!!  (for people in SA, I mention this as ‘in the summer’ cause here in MN you don’t need a cooler in the winter as you can just leave your drinks out in a snow bank while attending a party)

7.  ice rinks

If you know me at all I really have no need to further explain this one!!!!!  The picture above, a fresh sheet of ice, to me there is nothing more peaceful, nothing more beautiful.  No better feeling in the world then skating on ice like this, the sound of your blades cutting through the ice………aaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!