We just all got scolded

[DTro]

Yet again more reminders tonight from KARE11. They tracked down a guy on Eagle Lake (Plymouth) and seemed to be giving him a hard time. He was like, "uh there's 8" of ice here, I think I'm ok"

[Mr.Seaguar]

Haha jokes on them. People who fall in die of hypothermia not drowning. What would they know.

[LMITOUT]

dtro, you need to stop watching KARE11!

That is, unlike you enjoy the feel-good stories and fluff every night........

[DTro]

I know, I know

For some reason it's the default channel when the TV comes on, and it's in the background as I eat some dinner and prepare for a little MW2 action

[LMITOUT]

Come on, you like to hear about the snownami's that are going to destroy the state and you know it!

[i'majigger]

Okay enough is enough, lets all just wait till the lakes freeze all the way to the bottom and then maybe we will have safe ice, MAYBE!!!!!

[john.wells]

I can see the concern, and it does warrant reporting to the types of people that really don't don't know the first thing about ice. We as sportsmen have a grasp on reality that can't be quantified to the general masses. Does that warrant a quip about how that "ignorant" ice fisherman will be the next news story? No. However, as we all know, not every person will go out with an ice spud and check as he goes to be sure the ice is good enough for walking on. On that note, not all ice fishermen have that same degree of common sense, either. What really baffles me is how spun up the media gets about issues that involve outdoor sporting, yet the simple act of driving to the store for a gallon of milk has no doubt killed more people than hunting or fishing incidences. It's all about sensationalism, the more they ham something up that is out of the usual day-to-day activities, the more response they will get, and the more money they will get from the numbers they produce.I can quote one of my favorite guys and I have to give credit to Joe Souchery and Garage Logic -"Life is dangerous."

[LMITOUT]

Another scolding from KARE11 right now!

[Gordie]

wish they would scold me ask my dad it never worked anyway If they want to interveiw me they'll have to come out on the ice so how s crazy

[Bottle Fish]

I'd come off the ice even if it was Belinda doing the interview.

[cillywilly]

MMMMMM! Belinda Shes so hot she'd melt the ice.

[Bottle Fish]

Welcome to FM. Nice first post.

She is the reason I watch Kare 11.

[BRULEDRIFTER]

^^^^ DITTO! Yummy!

[delcecchi]

Originally Posted By: MuleShack

This is just gossip

With a negative Ora that breeds negativity Did I just say Ora thats how bad it will get if not worse.

You did mean aura, right?

[shnelson]

I have yet to catch one of these scoldings. I keep meaning to watch the news but have missed them all, maybe I'll find a re-broadcast?

[WhiskeyPete]

I'm using this one the rest of the winter whenever someone gets close to one of my hotspots, "Woooo...look out! Unsafe ice over here!" LMAO

[incogneato]

Hear where they quoted the MN DNR as stating no ice in the entire state is safe yet?

The only safe ice is in a drink , I for one chose to be on 2-3" of ice, plenty safe for me and thats all I am concerned about. I can understand why the DNR would make such a statement and thats because there are far to many who dont have their thinking caps on and would be venturing out on 2-5" of ice on their 4-wheelers and snowmobiles after seeing a portable or 2 on the hard water. Good choice by the DNR, Bad choice for the media to even bring up a subject they know nothing about

[WhiskeyPete]

The only safe ice is in a drink , I for one chose to be on 2-3" of ice,

I'm all for 2 feet!

Seriously though, people need to use their heads. Most of us on here know when to go and when to back away from the "bad" ice. I've seen way too many "first timers" do exactly what's being talked about. I've been fishing in the portable on early ice and, all of a sudden, whoosh, a sled goes by. Some people don't think long enough when winter comes. Just look at all the fools in the ditch when the first ice covers the roads. These are the ones the media is trying to baby sit. Not most of us. I think it's a fair warning that was stated wrong.

[MarkAlm]

Dtro , I know where your coming from, but you will NEVER hear the local news say it is safe because someone will fall through and the will blame the media for it. even though they never checked the ice as they went out. GOOD LUCK to ALL and be SAFE!

[DTro]

Yeah, I hear ya on that one.

I would think a simple, "please use caution out on the ice" would be sufficient.

Leading your newscast with shock and awe because a few guys are out fishing is a bit overboard.

[bturck]

Sometimes you wonder how some people are able to get out of bed in the morning without hurting themselves. That said I think the warnings are given by DNR and others for those who look at the lake, see ice and WITHOUT checking decide they can drive their 3/4 ton diesel out there and end up going down. Those who have been doing this for awhile are smart enough to check as they go. Sounds like all who have posted here have certainly taken the time to make sure they are on safe footing and not putting themselves in danger. Its to bad that the only news today is bad news. Good luck stay safe, and oh be sure you check as you go, Kare 11 said you shouldn't even be there...LOOOOOL

[kingfish689]

The people that fall through the ice are the same people that would of hid behind a bush when the lions attacted in the stone age...natural selection

[Dave Barber]

Yet again more reminders tonight from KARE11. They tracked down a guy on Eagle Lake (Plymouth) and seemed to be giving him a hard time. He was like, "uh there's 8" of ice here, I think I'm ok"

dtro.. that guy on Eagle Lake is my step-son and fishing partner. I was supposed to go out with him that day but got hung up on projects.