Frozen Balaton
 

Having heard that the lake is frozen, but still not safe enough to skate on, can anyone send any pictures of the lake, and its suroundings, from anywhere? I'm sure everyone would be interested.

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:thumbsup::thumbup::D

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Friday evening the local authorities measured the depth of ice on the Balaton at Keszthely. They stated that it was 11cm and that with the current forecast the Keszthely strand ice rink is expected to open on Sunday morning. I have never seen this personally and agin if anyone is about with a camera, any photos would be appreciated.

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If we can get out the village (which is looking doubtful with the amount of snow forecast) we'll take the children skating tomorrow and post the photos.

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Will post photos soon. Would you believe there were people breaking the ice to have a swim brrrr no thanks!

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Here they are, have to love the brave old soul going for a swim and admire the improvised chair sleigh :thumbsup:

http://britishexpats.com/photopost/d...en-balaton.jpg

http://britishexpats.com/photopost/d...n-balaton2.jpg

http://britishexpats.com/photopost/d...n-balaton3.jpg

http://britishexpats.com/photopost/d...n-balaton4.jpg

http://britishexpats.com/photopost/d...n-balaton5.jpg

http://britishexpats.com/photopost/d...n-balaton6.jpg

http://britishexpats.com/photopost/d...n-balaton7.jpg

http://britishexpats.com/photopost/d...n-balaton8.jpg

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God are they all mad????

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Apparently, there were several of them in swimming (or dunking) - there wasn't even a sauna in sight!

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I rest my case :eek:

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:thumbup::thumbsup:

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Aw shucks, glad somebody appreciates them going out in -10 temperatures and all in the name of forum research ....
They did actually have a wonderful time though, especially Sim who managed to try out her new skates:thumbsup:

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joking aside I think they are all very brave glad they had a good time:thumbsup:

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Excellent pics.......Love to try the skating, but will pass on the dipping bit !!

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I saw some photos on the internet today of some guys who took their Hummers onto the ice and I believe 2 of them went through. One was reovered but the other was still there the day after (today?) :)

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Thanks for that Paul - more money than sense springs to mind :eek:

Photos here for those who haven't seen them.