should i do it?

when the bay freezes over, we have the option of taking a short-cut over the ice. with the past few days of sunshine, the surface has turned a bit slushy, but many of my neighbours are still crossing. should i follow them? would you? here are some factors to consider:
1) there are plenty of people doing it. none of them look worried
2) but there are a few who consider crossing, and don't. you notice that some of these people are with young children.
3) there are some freshly baked cardamom buns and hot coffee waiting at the cafe on the other side.