Breaking the Ice

There was still some ice covering the lake next to our cottage. I was determined to to drive my boat there, however, as I didn't want to take it back up on the trailer. However, I was already ready to give it up as I was feeling sorry for the propeller of my engine. However, these two fellows from across the lake whom I had never met before noticed my weakness and volunteered to to break the ice for us - with their tiny little boat with a small outboard engine. I was feeling amused, ashamed and happy all at the same time.