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Moltoconfusion OP t1_j722y2y wrote

Reply to comment by Proof-Variation7005 in Why are they open? by Moltoconfusion

I don't know what the standard time the zamboni does its thing is, but he was out there for 20 minutes. Just on the ice. Then he did something once he pulled off with a shovel at the door where the zamboni came on and off the ice. and then closed the doors and went into a tunnel. So, like 25 minutes, all told.

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degggendorf t1_j728ol8 wrote

> Then he did something once he pulled off with a shovel at the door where the zamboni came on and off the ice.

Just cleaning up the extra ice/water/slush that the truck leaves behind.

I do appreciate you looking out for the worker, but 25 minutes in 25 degrees with 25 mph winds is plenty safe. Even at negative two or whatever it's going to be, it's not that dangerous to be out if you have reasonable protection.

I go winter hiking in the Adirondacks, and our early morning starts are generally below 0 (lowest so far is -17), and it's really not too bad. Still shedding layers after walking for a bit.

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Moltoconfusion OP t1_j72547m wrote

Also, the rink is closing at 9 instead of 10. So, again, what's the point?

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