Bob may come accross as a redneck, but there is nothing redneck about him. If he thought it wise to post his opinion on the ice thinckness, then i am sure he felt it was the right thinkg to do. Not a jab at the OP, just a warning for new and younger ice fishing enthusiats, to be patient until ma nature is sure what she is gooing to do about the ice.
Having that opinion backed up by a wise and respected founder of this forum should be enough to validate it.