Cliff comes out of the closet

[caption id="attachment_1046" align="alignnone" width="337" caption="Cliff is back"][/caption] It is that time of year and Cliff came out of the closet this weekend. He heads to the ice March 1st, for our annual ice out contest. why come out a little early? [caption id="attachment_1045" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="A serious game of cards"][/caption] Fritz out winner from last year had his winnings on the table in a serious game of cards with Cliff. Was Fritz getting some inside info from Cliff for this years contest? I am not sure but they spent the weekend zipped up in a fish shack with tip ups and beer together. I hear the jumbo perch were biting [caption id="attachment_1047" align="alignnone" width="337" caption="Hmmm anyone noticing a resemblance?"][/caption] Am I the only one noticing that Fritz has taken on a Cliff, like look this year? Cliff has gotten a ton of kisses on his frozen hairy check from many ladies over the years, could Fritz be trying the Cliff look? Fritz needs to pick up a matching hat to complete the look, never fear Blaze Orange can be found year round as it is the official color of the state of Wisconsin [caption id="attachment_1044" align="alignnone" width="337" caption="Pizza was on the menu"][/caption] Cliff was determined to get a piece of Roberta and Al's famous pizza. Last year he stopped in for the same pizza feast before heading to the ice. Poe was also ready to have a snack, but Al was not handing them out for 4 legged visitors. Cliff was much luckier, I think he has an in with Roberta Keep your eyes out for March 1st when Cliff hits the ice for the 5th annual (or is it 4th?) Black's Cliff Ice Out Contest 2009