Ice huts - not part of my world

@JudyEv (382240)
Rockingham, Australia
November 20, 2024 6:38pm CST
Last Tuesday at the movies we watched Grumpy Old Men which was hilarious. I haven’t seen it before. We were all really intrigued with the fishing huts set up on (I guess) a frozen lake. They were like little man-caves and totally foreign to any part of our lives in Western Australia. Each had a hole drilled down into the water below and they’d drop a fishing line into the hole. But maybe I’m telling you stuff you already know. I remember having couch-surfers from Singapore staying with us and they were blown away with cooking a roast dinner and bread in a camp oven. I guess I felt much the same about seeing the cabins on the ice. The photo is of a sunset on the Nullarbor Plain.
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rakski
@rakski (156506)
• Philippines
21 Nov 24
this is the first time I heard of this as well. Never seen one actually
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
I think most are on skids so they slide them out onto the ice then remove them when the ice starts to melt after winter.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Nov 24
@rakski They deck the huts out very comfortably. In the film, one had an armchair and a record player.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (59252)
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21 Nov 24
My family loves that movie. There is a second movie as well, called Grumpier Old Men, it is great, too. Having lived some in northern states, I am very familiar with ice huts for fishing. It does probably seem strange to people in warmer climates.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
We're watching the sequel next Tuesday. Sometimes the sequel isn't as good but from all we've heard that isn't the case with this one.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (59252)
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22 Nov 24
@JudyEv It’s just as funny, you will love it, too.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (11848)
• Philippines
21 Nov 24
Neve heard of the movie, maybe because it wasn't shown in our country. But I am glad you enjoyed it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
There is a sequel and we'll be watching that on Tuesday.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148735)
• Roseburg, Oregon
21 Nov 24
Grumpy old man was a good movie I really liked it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
We are watching Grumpier Old Men next week.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
21 Nov 24
Yes, the fishing huts on ice are something we know about; but cold weather activities don't interest me!!! Lovely sunset. Yes, that's a good movie. Have a good day.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Nov 24
@LindaOHio Most have said it's equally funny but we'll wait and see.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
We're watching the sequel next week.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
22 Nov 24
@JudyEv We didn't think the sequel was as good. Would be interested in what you think.
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M Cheung
@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
21 Nov 24
Nice photo. Haven't seen that movie. Sounds interesting.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
We'll be watching the sequel on Tuesday. That's supposed to be very good too.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153529)
• India
21 Nov 24
Below the ice the water I understand has normal temperature.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
It's suitable for fish, that's for sure!
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amnabas
@amnabas (14877)
• Karachi, Pakistan
21 Nov 24
Wow it must be amazing experience.Nice photo of sunset.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
It would seem very strange to us to sit in a hut on the ice. I'd be worried about the ice giving way.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135819)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Nov 24
I have heard about them for ice fishing
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135819)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Nov 24
@JudyEv That would make it more enjoyable. But I don't want to sit in the cold
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Nov 24
@wolfgirl569 It wouldn't suit me.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
In the film, you get a good idea of what they're like. One character had a record player in his and played all his favourite records while he was fishing.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
21 Nov 24
Never seen an ice fishing hut, but it is something that doesn't appeal, as I'd be worried that the ice would suddenly thaw and I be swimming!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Nov 24
That would be my worry too. I wouldn't be able to relax - just in case! lol
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382240)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Nov 24
@Ronrybs I have an idea some have a gas heater - or a heater of some sort.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (21497)
• London, England
22 Nov 24
@JudyEv And you can't have a campfire!
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