Troy Niese: “The pond is getting winterized. It’s a like a bunch of dads inspecting a DIY project.”

For years, our office fascinations have evolved. First, it was doughnuts (thanks, Jeff Kunk). Then roundabouts (don’t worry, we still love them, right Dane?). And now? The pond at Loveland—our newest source of entertainment and speculation.

After determining its depth earlier this year, the pond has become a seasonal spectacle. Today’s event? Winterization. And, apparently, nothing draws a crowd quite like a pond getting prepped for cold weather. Just look at these green-clad onlookers, gathered at the windows like a team of home-improvement experts. Many of them are dads, so the commentary was top-notch: “Looks good from here,” “Did you check the filter?” and “Yep, that’s how I’d do it.”

From doughnuts to drainage, we’ve proven that Choice One can find excitement in anything. What’s next for our pond obsession? Ice fishing? A curling league? Stay tuned—because if history tells us anything, this body of water isn’t just a pond anymore. It’s a lifestyle.