Insanity!

Next Swims:
   Wednesday 10/2 @ ??? (post comment with time if interested)
   Thursday 10/3 @ 6:15am
   Friday 10/4 @ 6:15am

Last Swim:
   Wednesday 10/2 @ 6:15am
      Water Temp:
         44.4 (macho meter)
         7.3 C = 45.1 F (scientific)
      Air Temp: 54 & cloudless/sunny
      Waves: flat
      Clarity: crystal
      Crew: Diablo (skin!!!), Gumdrop, Capt'n with valiant attempts by Showgirl and Mr. Amazing

Consecutive Day #99....the Lady of the Lake sure isn't making it easy for us to extend our consecutive days of swimming to 100.  The verdict is still out as to whether Mother Nature should be added to the list of adversaries to our goal of reaching 100.  We all agree though that conditions certainly could have been worse this morning.

After 14+ days of waves and turbulent swim conditions this morning's glass like lake surface was a very pleasant surprise.  The cloudless sky, calm winds and air temps in the mid-50's were also a pleasant reprieve from the mid-40's and breezy conditions we had the past 2 mornings.  Also encouraging the Kru this morning was a spectacular crimson glow on the horizon and the promise of a warm summer like day that's been forecast.

Yes...your eyes are not deceiving you regarding the reference above to Diablo swimming skin this morning.  He not only swam skin but got his money's worth out of the 1/4+mile picnic table and back journey.  Without hesitation Diablo walked the plank, methodically swam south to the picnic table and then proceeded to take a very round about route return trip by swimming further out from shore than Gumdrop and I.  Consequently, while we did not record an official swim time this morning Diablo arguably spent more time in the water than the rest of us. 

Another noteworthy point for the record...without the benefit of knowing the water temp this morning Gumdrop actually swam a few minutes earlier than the rest of us.  It probably goes without saying that it's a lot easier embarking on an insane adventure when you already know Gumdrop has completed it.  :)

PS.  For those that are interested...the record coldest 'official' Klode Kru swim is 41 recorded on 12/5/2009.  Diablo's skin swim at 45.1 is a record!  ....an 'official' Klode Kru swim is at least 1/4 mile.

PPS.  It's not looking good for Pirates Pizza night Thursday or for the rest of this week.  (...should have checked The Patriarch's schedule before posting....)  Perhaps we can connect next week to celebrate our season?  Please post a comment if you have a preferred evening.