Despite the late start this year, I’m happy to announce that Fill Day 2009 occurred only THREE days later than last year!  Although I had to work, my dad was on hand as the 6,000-gallon tanker arrived around 11am this morning.  By all accounts it went smooth as can be, and now it’s up to mother nature to provide us with the temps we need.  It’ll be above freezing during the day for the next week or so, but should drop down to the 20’s and teens at night.  Skating on Christmas is all but out of the question, but I’m hoping to at least have skateable ice by Jan 1.  For now, here are some pictures from my dad’s phone shortly after the truck left…