Pickleball: Not Only Cool, But Cold…Frozen

I have mentioned Mark Renneson and his Third Shot Sports in the past and I guess if you live in Canada, it may become difficult to find a place to play pickleball during the colder months. Perhaps this is one solution although for the warmer climate denizens, I wouldn’t recommend trying this unless you have very good hockey and/or ice skating skills.

Great fun Mark and the gang!

As quoted from the YouTube website:

“We all know that you can play pickleball outside. But how about in winter? On ice? With skates! Third Shot Sports presents a unique look at how some crazy Canadians play the sports they love no matter what the conditions. Featuring Bill Furse, Ingrid Schuster, Chuck Burgoyne, Mark Renneson and Cecily the Baby. thirdshotsports.com”

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Cool Pictures, really cool!

As a resident of the desert southwest, I am pleased to have daytime winter temperatures between the low 60’s to mid-70’s on average with only a modicum of cloudy days and scant rain. I suppose the heat of the summer, which may reach as high as 115 degrees on some days, tends to balance the scale a bit.

I appreciate how those in the colder and more northern climes deal with the cold and often relish their environment. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival 2015 is no exception. These ice sculptures are just fascinating and inventive. I hope you visit the link below to view all of the photos. Some are taken in the evenings with colored lights reflecting in the crystal-like surroundings.

Piano Made of Ice
Picture courtesy of REUTERS

Ice-sculpted train
Picture courtesy of REUTERS

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival 2015