the Thoreau Log. 12 December 1845. Walden Pond. Thoreau writes in his journal: The pond skimmed over on the night of this day, excepting a strip from the bar to the northwest shore. Flint’s pond has been frozen for some time (Journal, 1:394). Log Index Log Pages Select... 1817-1832183318341835183618371838183918401841184218431844184518461847184818491850185118521853185418551856185718581859186018611862