Truro, NS Canada
December 2002
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Paul writes: Don't listen to the naysayers (neighbours) who will tell you their experiences about how they couldn't build a rink. I grew up in Vancouver where the climate doesn't allow for rinks and now I'm giving advice to Maritimers about how they can get their own rink started. I love it. Our rink is 16 x 24 which is perfect for our two children, aged 5 & 3. I built it with 2 x 6's and an industrial tarp. Next years may be larger as I'm learning like boat owners rink makers seem to suffer from "two-foot-itis" where next years rink is always planned to be bigger. Anyone who lives in a climate conducive to making rinks and has kids that like to skate should take the plunge and go for it...like us I'm sure you'll enjoy it. My #1 rule for making a rink: Make sure your ground is level! You can't change level once you have ice! Good comments, and thanks for the pic Paul. |
Last Updated on Jan 10, 2002