"The liner has been super. Traditionally in Northwest
Indiana (we're just below Chicago), you can't skate outdoor until after
Christmas. Yesterday was already the 12th day that we have been able to use the
rink. And the ice has been great. The white liner really makes that much of a
difference. It got up to 40 degrees yesterday in the daytime and we still got
in 2 hours of hockey last night with 9 people. We'll send pictures later in the
season, but
I'm convinced that I've made the right decision in going through you and your
Dad. I too hope that you guys and your families have a wonderful Christmas
Holiday and a great 2006! Thanks again. Al S."
"We will get you some digital pictures next week. There are
some great night shots. I'm 56 years old and have been making backyard ice since
I was about 10, so I guess you can say that I've got some experience under my
belt. This system is the easiest that I've ever worked with. Sometimes it's just
me, or with my wife (we're attorneys by day, backyard winter hockey enthusiasts
by night), or with our adult kids, or with about 10 people total. Every day has
been fun and good ice has not been an issue. Yesterday was day 14 and even
though we're now in a thaw in Chicagoland , I believe that the rink will be up
and going as soon as it gets cold again. Better yet , no leaks! Playing ice
hockey in our family has always been a big tradition; this system has made the
carrying on of that tradition much easier. And you can quote me!"
"Here are photos from Sunday, December 18th (the daytime shot) and Thursday,
December 22nd (the nighttime shots). The daytime picture is my wife Debbie, our
daughter, Diana and the old guy is me. The nighttime shots include the three of
us plus son, Bob, his girlfriend, Stephanie, Craig and Connor McClory (in the
Penn State jerseys), our nieces, Carrie and Abbie, and nephew, John. The rink
has been big time fun. Feel free to use these pictures in the promo and my
quotes, if you'd like. Even in the thaw that we are currently experiencing, the
ice is "hanging around" and I have no doubt that in the next cold snap, we'll be
ready to go in a couple of days. So we are really satisfied. Thanks again."