Islanders Move Forward through Cold Monday Morning

Posted on 25 November 2013

The South Bass Island Lighthouse weather station reported the following data at 10 am:

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  • Station SBIO1 – South Bass Island, OH
    November 25, 2013 Location: 41.628N 82.842W Wind Direction: SSW (200°) Wind Speed: 15.0 knots Wind Gust: 22.0 knots Atmospheric Pressure: 30.31 in (1026.4 mb) Pressure Tendency: -0.06 in (-1.9 mb) Air Temperature: 26.4°F (-3.1°C)
  • Miller Boat Line stated boats would attempt to complete runs to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island in spite of the icy weather.  As of 11:52 am, Miller Ferry announced: PIB schedule update-Extra ferry LV PIB 12:15pm, LV CAT 12:45pm & normal schedule EXCEPT the LV PIB 4:30/LV CAT 5pm has been CANCELLED.
Connie Drake always greets people in line at the Lime Kiln ticket booth with sincere kindness.
Connie Drake always greets people in line at the Lime Kiln ticket booth with sincere kindness.
Travelers lined up early for the first Miller Boat run from South Bass Island to Catawba.
Travelers lined up early for the first Miller Boat run from South Bass Island to Catawba.
Making preparations for, "Through the weather we go!"
Making preparations for, “Through the weather we go!”
Cheerful dispositions abound.
Cheerful dispositions abound.
Weather conditions appear less demanding at the Perry Monument.
Weather conditions appear less demanding at the Perry Monument.
The Put-in-Bay village beach reveals low water.
The Put-in-Bay village beach reveals low water.
Icy foam builds up on the village beach.
Icy foam builds up on the village beach.
EMS heads to regularly scheduled blood pressure checks at the Put-in-Bay Senior Center.
EMS heads to regularly scheduled blood pressure checks at the Put-in-Bay Senior Center.
"So, where are the hot chocolate stands?"
“So, where are the hot chocolate stands?”
"Beware the ice."
“Beware the ice.”