Friday, August 1, 2008

The Patriarch of Bradford Beach

Has a certain ring to it, doesn't it? I went to Bradford for a quick swim and lunch at the beachhouse. As I was swimming the lake parted, the sky opened up, and a voice said to me: "This is where you belong, this is your retirement goal, you are destined to be a beach bum." After all, somebody has to pick up where Dick Bacon left off!

The "new" Bradford beach is an amazing turn-around from the smelly, algae ridden mess that it used to be. It's been groomed and cleaned and renovated, life guards and security and a food stand added, it's just wonderful. And no matter what your tastes in people watching, you are sure to find something to please your eyes. My only quibble is they sell Sprecher soda, but only Miller beer, that's just not right.

P.S. Water temp 70 plus, clear and calm. Many people in the water besides me.

Next swims:
This afternoon at 4:30 at Bradford
Tomorrow 10AM Klode
(But maybe we should go to Bradford instead? - Then we could hang out after and have lunch and a beer or whatever)

Patriach

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