What I was saying was we can present A ice skating teacher,make sure that the ice is safe if you are unsure have A land line.Once I was the first on the pond,it's kind of scary cause even when the ice is thick enough it still makes A ghostly sound when you put the first skate on it,congahhh hungaaa and then you run back to shore.I made the first step like walking on the moon.So you brave it again with A push off the cahaaung noise A ripple although no cracks its thick enough yeah although it might only be enough to hold 1 person.Then you test it A ruler awayfrom the skating area 6 inches threw and across sise to side,alright enough to hold twenty 150 pound people.Then had lotsa fun.