Next Swims:
* Wed 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Wed Aug 30th 6AM
Water: 64 calm and clear
Crew: Cathy, Amelia, Jill, Mark, Mark, Capt'n, Showgirl, Linda, Diablo, Patriarch
Tue 6PM
Water: 68 gentle rollers
Crew: Sir James, Big Show, Wet Taco, Itch, North Shore Nancy, Handyman Hank, Patriarch
Tue 6AM
Water: 64, 1-2 ft rollers
Crew: Mark , Mr. Anonymous, Panini, Showgirl, Diablo, Linda, Patriarch
Mon 6PM
Water: 68 1-2 ft waves
Crew: Lorraine, Magic Mike, Itch, Moondawg, Wet Taco, Capt'n, Patriarch
Mon 6AM: Rained Out
Cathy D made her annual visit to Klode today and brought some swimming friends with her. She also brought her camping stove and heated up some water for hot chocolate, tea, and oatmeal. Unfortunately the working slobs could not stay. Too bad because us ladies and gentlemen of lesisure enjoyed hot drinks, refined conversation and a gorgeous morning on the beach. Thanks Cathy. Please come again. You may have started a new tradition for our morning swims.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Torpedoed!
Next Swims:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur - 6AM & 6PM
Last Swims:
Sunday Aug 27th noon
Water: 68 1-2 ft waves rough
Crew: Magic Mike, Panini, Capt'n, Ziggy, Handyman Hank, Moondawg, Itch, Drangonfly, Patriarch
Saturday 1PM
Water: 69 2-3 ft waves, very rough
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Molly, Ziggy, Capt'n, Diablo, Mark, Mo, Mitch, Showgirl, Panini, Drangonfly, Patriarch
Friday 5:30 PM
Water: 69 2-3 ft waves
Crew: Itch, Lorraine, Mr. Anonyomous, Drangonfly, Ziggy, Wet Taco, Sir James, Big Show
In all my years swimming in Lake Michigan I never experienced anything like this. Swimming along when suddenly a large black torpedo comes straight at me. It was maybe 4-5 feet deep and rising as it came at me. I instinctively threw up my arms and it brushed against them. Then it popped out of the water and flew away. It was a cormorant!
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur - 6AM & 6PM
Last Swims:
Sunday Aug 27th noon
Water: 68 1-2 ft waves rough
Crew: Magic Mike, Panini, Capt'n, Ziggy, Handyman Hank, Moondawg, Itch, Drangonfly, Patriarch
Saturday 1PM
Water: 69 2-3 ft waves, very rough
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Molly, Ziggy, Capt'n, Diablo, Mark, Mo, Mitch, Showgirl, Panini, Drangonfly, Patriarch
Friday 5:30 PM
Water: 69 2-3 ft waves
Crew: Itch, Lorraine, Mr. Anonyomous, Drangonfly, Ziggy, Wet Taco, Sir James, Big Show
Friday, August 25, 2017
Roller Coaster Water
Next Swims:
* Fri 8/25, 5:30PM
* Saturday 1PM
* Sunday Noon
Last Swims:
Friday 6AM
Water: 66, 2-3 ft waves very rough
Crew: Showgirl, Panini, Mark, Mark, Dave, Diablo, Patriarch
Thursday 6PM
Water: 68, 2-4 ft waves, rough, slow going especially north
Crew: Drangonfly, Itch, Magic Mike, Don Diego, Wet Taco, Patriarch
It's been roller coaster swimming the last two days, riding big waves and heavy chop. It's fun but it takes twice the effort to go half the distance. Calmer seas are forecast this evening. That would be a welcome change.
* Fri 8/25, 5:30PM
* Saturday 1PM
* Sunday Noon
Last Swims:
Friday 6AM
Water: 66, 2-3 ft waves very rough
Crew: Showgirl, Panini, Mark, Mark, Dave, Diablo, Patriarch
Thursday 6PM
Water: 68, 2-4 ft waves, rough, slow going especially north
Crew: Drangonfly, Itch, Magic Mike, Don Diego, Wet Taco, Patriarch
It's been roller coaster swimming the last two days, riding big waves and heavy chop. It's fun but it takes twice the effort to go half the distance. Calmer seas are forecast this evening. That would be a welcome change.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Solitary Morning
Next Swims:
* Thursday 6PM
* Friday 6AM & 5:30 PM
Weekend Swims: I'm thinking noon but open to other suggestions.
Last Swims:
Thursday 6AM
Water: 66, whitecaps covering the bay - irregular 2-3 ft high frequency waves, very rough
Crew: Diablo, Patriarch
Wed 6PM
Water: 68 Choppy
Crew: Itch, Magic Mike, Wet Taco, Handyman Hank, Patriarch
Wed 6AM
Water: 66 very clear, gentle swells
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Mr. Anonymous, Mark, Scuba, Patriarch
I biked to the beach on this gray drizzly morning and arrived just as Diablo was leaving. He warned me that it was tough going, especially north. I walked down to the beach and waited a bit hoping others would show up. No one did. I wrestled with myself. Swimming alone in rough water is not a good idea of course, but I've done it plenty of times, in worse conditions. I finally decided on a short swim. It was exhilarating but a little scary too. Diablo's report was accurate. After much time and effort I barely made sewer pipe. I turned around and was back on the beach in no time. I had the entire beach to myself so I sat on the bench for a while and enjoyed the beautiful morning sky.
P.S. Monday's total eclipse of the sun was spectacular. I thought maybe it was being over-hyped, but if anything it was even more dramatic than I imagined. Pictures do not come close to the actual experience.
* Thursday 6PM
* Friday 6AM & 5:30 PM
Weekend Swims: I'm thinking noon but open to other suggestions.
Last Swims:
Thursday 6AM
Water: 66, whitecaps covering the bay - irregular 2-3 ft high frequency waves, very rough
Crew: Diablo, Patriarch
Wed 6PM
Water: 68 Choppy
Crew: Itch, Magic Mike, Wet Taco, Handyman Hank, Patriarch
Wed 6AM
Water: 66 very clear, gentle swells
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Mr. Anonymous, Mark, Scuba, Patriarch
I biked to the beach on this gray drizzly morning and arrived just as Diablo was leaving. He warned me that it was tough going, especially north. I walked down to the beach and waited a bit hoping others would show up. No one did. I wrestled with myself. Swimming alone in rough water is not a good idea of course, but I've done it plenty of times, in worse conditions. I finally decided on a short swim. It was exhilarating but a little scary too. Diablo's report was accurate. After much time and effort I barely made sewer pipe. I turned around and was back on the beach in no time. I had the entire beach to myself so I sat on the bench for a while and enjoyed the beautiful morning sky.
P.S. Monday's total eclipse of the sun was spectacular. I thought maybe it was being over-hyped, but if anything it was even more dramatic than I imagined. Pictures do not come close to the actual experience.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Below the Surface, and Big Swell photo-palooza
Next Swims:
Tues 8/22 thru Thursday 8/24 - 6am & 6pm (Klode)
Last Swims: Tues 6am
Water Temp: 65?
Waves: flat with tiny ruffle
Clarity: crystal clear
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Flipper Guy
I passed Diablo in the nearly empty parking lot. He told the true tale of a sliver of warm water on the surface, and much cooler water below. I don't want to be the harbinger of doom, but I'm still a bit shivery after my swim this morning.
Anyway, it was dead quiet on the beach. I got into the noticibly cooler water, and swam to the birches. I crossed paths with Flipper Guy on my return, and even he commented on the cooler temps.
That said, it was amazingly beautiful and serene.
And here are the much-requested pics from the Big Swell on Sunday:
Tues 8/22 thru Thursday 8/24 - 6am & 6pm (Klode)
Last Swims: Tues 6am
Water Temp: 65?
Waves: flat with tiny ruffle
Clarity: crystal clear
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Flipper Guy
I passed Diablo in the nearly empty parking lot. He told the true tale of a sliver of warm water on the surface, and much cooler water below. I don't want to be the harbinger of doom, but I'm still a bit shivery after my swim this morning.
Anyway, it was dead quiet on the beach. I got into the noticibly cooler water, and swam to the birches. I crossed paths with Flipper Guy on my return, and even he commented on the cooler temps.
That said, it was amazingly beautiful and serene.
And here are the much-requested pics from the Big Swell on Sunday:
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Sunday, August 20, 2017
Klode Kru Plunders Big Swell Swim
Next Swims:
Monday 8/21 thru Thursday 8/24 - 6am & 6pm (Klode)
Last Swims:
Big Swell Swim - McKinley beach Sunday 8/20 8:30am
Water Temp: 68+
Waves: 1-2ft from south
Clarity: clear
Crew: Showgirl, Itch, Neo, Panini, Crash, Gumdrop, Jack Frost, El Jeffe, Drangonfly, Sir James, Wet Taco, Magic Mike, Mogal Mike, Molly, Lorraine, Rosa, Sara, Jake, Dave, Capt'n
Klode Swim - Sunday 8/20 @ 1pm
Water Temp: 68
Waves: moderate/heavy chop from south
Clarity: clear
Crew: Diablo, Scooby, Nanook, Forger, Northshore Nancy, Handyman Hank, Wet Taco, El Jeffe, Panni, Crash, Showgirl, Capt'n
Congrats to all the Klode Kru members who completed this morning's Big Swell Swim! The announced water temp at the start of the race was 68 but every Klode Kru member I spoke with afterwards described the water temp as "Roastin"!. (Me Toe-mometer placed the water temp around 72-73) While the water temp was delightfully warm (...by lake Michigan standards that is...) the overly playful 1ft waves pushing up from the south were a little less hospitable. This made the final leg of the swim from Bradford Beach to McKinley beach REALLY fun....NOT!
Rockin' the swim podium today was Sir James and Molly who were the 3rd male and 2nd female in the 5k non-wetsuit division and Jake and Jack Frost who were the first and second men in the 2.5k non-wetsuit division
Complete results can be found at: http://onlineraceresults.com/event/view_event.php?event_id=19265
Monday 8/21 thru Thursday 8/24 - 6am & 6pm (Klode)
Last Swims:
Big Swell Swim - McKinley beach Sunday 8/20 8:30am
Water Temp: 68+
Waves: 1-2ft from south
Clarity: clear
Crew: Showgirl, Itch, Neo, Panini, Crash, Gumdrop, Jack Frost, El Jeffe, Drangonfly, Sir James, Wet Taco, Magic Mike, Mogal Mike, Molly, Lorraine, Rosa, Sara, Jake, Dave, Capt'n
Klode Swim - Sunday 8/20 @ 1pm
Water Temp: 68
Waves: moderate/heavy chop from south
Clarity: clear
Crew: Diablo, Scooby, Nanook, Forger, Northshore Nancy, Handyman Hank, Wet Taco, El Jeffe, Panni, Crash, Showgirl, Capt'n
Congrats to all the Klode Kru members who completed this morning's Big Swell Swim! The announced water temp at the start of the race was 68 but every Klode Kru member I spoke with afterwards described the water temp as "Roastin"!. (Me Toe-mometer placed the water temp around 72-73) While the water temp was delightfully warm (...by lake Michigan standards that is...) the overly playful 1ft waves pushing up from the south were a little less hospitable. This made the final leg of the swim from Bradford Beach to McKinley beach REALLY fun....NOT!
Rockin' the swim podium today was Sir James and Molly who were the 3rd male and 2nd female in the 5k non-wetsuit division and Jake and Jack Frost who were the first and second men in the 2.5k non-wetsuit division
Complete results can be found at: http://onlineraceresults.com/event/view_event.php?event_id=19265
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Panini's 4th Swimiversary
Next Swims:
Big Swell Swim - Sunday @ 8:30am (McKinley Beach)
Klode Kru Swim - Sunday @ 1pm & Monday @ 6am/6pm
Last Swims:
Friday 8/18 @ 6am
Water Temp: 68
Waves: Calm
Clarity: Crystal Clear
Crew: Diablo, Panini, Magic Mike, Handyman Hank
Friday 8/18 @ 5:30pm
Water Temp: 68.9 (per Itchometer)
Waves: rippled surface
Clarity: Crystal Clear
Crew: Itch, Gumdrop, Nanook, Drangonfly, Erin (Quinoa salad?), Capt'n + Sir James sighting
Saturday 8/19 @ 1pm
Water Temp: 70+ (as measured by me toe-ometer)
Waves: slight/moderate chop from south
Clarity: Crystal Clear
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Crash, Panini, Foxy Roxy, Handyman Hank, Liz, Mark, Mo, Catp'n + Scottsman sighting
Today was Panini's 4 year swimiversary. While most may not remember the day, The Patriarch has been known to reminisce about the day before Panini's first swim. The story would start..."Ahhhh, I remember when it used to be so peaceful on the beach. In fact, let me tell you about the last day there was peace on the beach..." Rarely would The Patriarch speak of the day after that day though...but get enough grog in The Patriarch and he'll rant with the best of them!
...but enough about The Patriarch. This blog post is dedicated to Panini's 4th Swimiversary and the fond memories we all have Panini. Like the first time she put on her wetsuit...backwards. And the time she misspelled Dragonfly...a nickname that has stuck by the way! ...and the other time she misspelled Gumdrop as Dogrump. Still not sure why that one didn't stick....
While I could go on for at least a few more sentences...or maybe even a paragraph...about my fondest Panini moments I'd like to invite everyone to post a comment with your favorite Panini moment. (...hopefully I haven't already spoiled yours with what I've already written...) Many thanks to Panini for bringing her sensationally colorful personality to the Klode Kru.....here's to 4 more years, CHEERS!!!
Big Swell Swim - Sunday @ 8:30am (McKinley Beach)
Klode Kru Swim - Sunday @ 1pm & Monday @ 6am/6pm
Last Swims:
Friday 8/18 @ 6am
Water Temp: 68
Waves: Calm
Clarity: Crystal Clear
Crew: Diablo, Panini, Magic Mike, Handyman Hank
Friday 8/18 @ 5:30pm
Water Temp: 68.9 (per Itchometer)
Waves: rippled surface
Clarity: Crystal Clear
Crew: Itch, Gumdrop, Nanook, Drangonfly, Erin (Quinoa salad?), Capt'n + Sir James sighting
Saturday 8/19 @ 1pm
Water Temp: 70+ (as measured by me toe-ometer)
Waves: slight/moderate chop from south
Clarity: Crystal Clear
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Crash, Panini, Foxy Roxy, Handyman Hank, Liz, Mark, Mo, Catp'n + Scottsman sighting
Today was Panini's 4 year swimiversary. While most may not remember the day, The Patriarch has been known to reminisce about the day before Panini's first swim. The story would start..."Ahhhh, I remember when it used to be so peaceful on the beach. In fact, let me tell you about the last day there was peace on the beach..." Rarely would The Patriarch speak of the day after that day though...but get enough grog in The Patriarch and he'll rant with the best of them!
...but enough about The Patriarch. This blog post is dedicated to Panini's 4th Swimiversary and the fond memories we all have Panini. Like the first time she put on her wetsuit...backwards. And the time she misspelled Dragonfly...a nickname that has stuck by the way! ...and the other time she misspelled Gumdrop as Dogrump. Still not sure why that one didn't stick....
While I could go on for at least a few more sentences...or maybe even a paragraph...about my fondest Panini moments I'd like to invite everyone to post a comment with your favorite Panini moment. (...hopefully I haven't already spoiled yours with what I've already written...) Many thanks to Panini for bringing her sensationally colorful personality to the Klode Kru.....here's to 4 more years, CHEERS!!!
Friday, August 18, 2017
Where are we going, and why am I in this handbasket?
Next Swims:
* Fri 5:30 PM
* Saturday 1pm
* Sunday 8:30am, Big Swell, McKinley Beach (in person registration at 7am-8am)
* Sunday 1pm
Last Swims:
Wednesday 8/16 - 6am
Water Temp: 70ish (per me Toe-meter)
Waves: Calm
Clarity: Clear
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Molly, Capt'n
Notes: "Perfect!" ...and the swim conditions were nice too. :)
Wednesday 8/16 - 6pm
Water Temp: 75 (per the Techno Itchmometer)
Waves: no report
Clarity: no report
Crew: Itch + 4 others + reports of Sir James sightings
Thursday 8/17 - 6am (storms / knucklehead swim)
Water Temp: no report
Waves: no report
Clarity: no report
Crew: no report
Thursday 8/17 - 6pm
Water Temp: 71 (per the Techno Itchmometer)
Waves: rippled surface
Clarity: clear
Crew: Itch, Ziggy, Blake, Mike, Kristin-with-an-E, Capt'n + 4 suits with pink barbies + 2 unidentified black capped swimmers + reports of Sir James sightings
Notes: the storms passed an hour before the swim leaving dark clouds on the east horizon and a "potato" shaped rainbow....truly a Kodak Moment wasted.
My friends, Patriarch left town, and this whole operation has gone to hell in a handbasket.
The weekend swims are posted, so we can all calm down.
Many of us will be doing the Big Swell Milwaukee on Sunday morning, and if you're feeling left out, there is still in-person registration Sunday morning at McKinley Beach.
See you at the beach.
* Fri 5:30 PM
* Saturday 1pm
* Sunday 8:30am, Big Swell, McKinley Beach (in person registration at 7am-8am)
* Sunday 1pm
Last Swims:
Wednesday 8/16 - 6am
Water Temp: 70ish (per me Toe-meter)
Waves: Calm
Clarity: Clear
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Molly, Capt'n
Notes: "Perfect!" ...and the swim conditions were nice too. :)
Wednesday 8/16 - 6pm
Water Temp: 75 (per the Techno Itchmometer)
Waves: no report
Clarity: no report
Crew: Itch + 4 others + reports of Sir James sightings
Thursday 8/17 - 6am (storms / knucklehead swim)
Water Temp: no report
Waves: no report
Clarity: no report
Crew: no report
Thursday 8/17 - 6pm
Water Temp: 71 (per the Techno Itchmometer)
Waves: rippled surface
Clarity: clear
Crew: Itch, Ziggy, Blake, Mike, Kristin-with-an-E, Capt'n + 4 suits with pink barbies + 2 unidentified black capped swimmers + reports of Sir James sightings
Notes: the storms passed an hour before the swim leaving dark clouds on the east horizon and a "potato" shaped rainbow....truly a Kodak Moment wasted.
My friends, Patriarch left town, and this whole operation has gone to hell in a handbasket.
The weekend swims are posted, so we can all calm down.
Many of us will be doing the Big Swell Milwaukee on Sunday morning, and if you're feeling left out, there is still in-person registration Sunday morning at McKinley Beach.
See you at the beach.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Jack Frost, We Have Your Swim Trunks
Next Swims:
* Wed 6AM & 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6 PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30 PM
* Saturday 1pm
Last Swim: Tuesday 6PM
Water: High 60's with 1-2 foot waves
Clarity: nope
Crew: Kristen, Patriarch, Jack Frost, Liz, Showgirl, Panini, Itch
Shore Support: We'Taco
The big waves and warm water of this morning continued this evening. Panini had a breakthru swim accompanied by Barbie, and coaxed into the water by Itch. It was a fun, wavy swim.
So ends the month-long celebration of Itch's birth. Happy birthday! We had a delightful post-swim celebration with a typically eclectic collection of treats: watermelon, Paydays, brownie bites, margaritas, and a Goldschlager chaser.
Final topic: I have gained possession of Jack Frost's swim trunks. Jack - I'm a bit worried that you won't have a thing to wear Sunday for the Big Swell. Let me know if you want to meet prior to the event for a trunk hand-off.
* Wed 6AM & 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6 PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30 PM
* Saturday 1pm
Last Swim: Tuesday 6PM
Water: High 60's with 1-2 foot waves
Clarity: nope
Crew: Kristen, Patriarch, Jack Frost, Liz, Showgirl, Panini, Itch
Shore Support: We'Taco
The big waves and warm water of this morning continued this evening. Panini had a breakthru swim accompanied by Barbie, and coaxed into the water by Itch. It was a fun, wavy swim.
So ends the month-long celebration of Itch's birth. Happy birthday! We had a delightful post-swim celebration with a typically eclectic collection of treats: watermelon, Paydays, brownie bites, margaritas, and a Goldschlager chaser.
Final topic: I have gained possession of Jack Frost's swim trunks. Jack - I'm a bit worried that you won't have a thing to wear Sunday for the Big Swell. Let me know if you want to meet prior to the event for a trunk hand-off.
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| No junk in these trunks. |
The Real McCoy
Next Swims:
* Tue 8/15 6PM
* Wed 6AM & 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6 PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30 PM
Last Swims:
Tue 6AM
Water: 69 clear - bottom visible, 1-2 foot waves only 2-3 seconds apart - very rough going
Crew: Mr. Anonymous, Scuba, Showgirl, Diana, Rosa, Mary, Super Hera, Showgirl, Diablo, Patriarch
Mon 6PM
Water: 70 choppy clear - bottom visible in most places
Crew: Kahuna, Scott, Nanook, Itch, Handyman Hank, North Shore Nancy, Drangonfly, Wet Taco, Lorraine, Moondawg on his SUP, Patriarch, and special guest Mark from Aberdeen.
Mon 6AM
Water: 68 calm
Crew: Panini, Magic Mike, Mr. Anonymous, Forger, Diablo, Patriarch
Sunday's blog was about a cursing Scotsman, but not a real Scotsman, a wanna be, FAKE NEWS. But speak of the devil, an honest-to-god real Scotsman shows up on the beach, Mark from Aberdeen. By chance he was doing a training swim for his upcoming Chicago Tri. Our fake Scotsman invites him over for our traditional post swim shot and he joins us, gotta love those Scots. So if mentioning someone in the blog means they show up on the beach, here's to you, Susan Sarandon.
Matriarch and I are leaving for Tennessee early Wednesday, to visit our granddaughter and also for a total eclipse party. By luck they live right in the middle of the path of totality.
So that means I will miss the Big Swell swim on Sunday. But good luck to all those participating. Gie it laldy!
* Tue 8/15 6PM
* Wed 6AM & 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6 PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30 PM
Last Swims:
Tue 6AM
Water: 69 clear - bottom visible, 1-2 foot waves only 2-3 seconds apart - very rough going
Crew: Mr. Anonymous, Scuba, Showgirl, Diana, Rosa, Mary, Super Hera, Showgirl, Diablo, Patriarch
Mon 6PM
Water: 70 choppy clear - bottom visible in most places
Crew: Kahuna, Scott, Nanook, Itch, Handyman Hank, North Shore Nancy, Drangonfly, Wet Taco, Lorraine, Moondawg on his SUP, Patriarch, and special guest Mark from Aberdeen.
Mon 6AM
Water: 68 calm
Crew: Panini, Magic Mike, Mr. Anonymous, Forger, Diablo, Patriarch
Sunday's blog was about a cursing Scotsman, but not a real Scotsman, a wanna be, FAKE NEWS. But speak of the devil, an honest-to-god real Scotsman shows up on the beach, Mark from Aberdeen. By chance he was doing a training swim for his upcoming Chicago Tri. Our fake Scotsman invites him over for our traditional post swim shot and he joins us, gotta love those Scots. So if mentioning someone in the blog means they show up on the beach, here's to you, Susan Sarandon.
Matriarch and I are leaving for Tennessee early Wednesday, to visit our granddaughter and also for a total eclipse party. By luck they live right in the middle of the path of totality.
So that means I will miss the Big Swell swim on Sunday. But good luck to all those participating. Gie it laldy!
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Curse Like a Scotsman
Next Swims:
* Mon 8/13 - 6AM & 6PM
* Tue 8/14 - 6AM & 6PM
Last Swims:
Sun 1PM
Water: 71 murky and very choppy
Crew: Wet Taco, Beth, Handyman Hank, North Shore Nancy, Phoenix, Mo, Magic Mike, Itch, Forger, Lorraine, Diablo, Niche, Moondawg, Patriarch
Sat 1PM
Water: 70 1-2 foot swells, murky
Crew: Diablo, Mitch, Blake, Showgirl, Panini, Kahuna, Moondawg, Itch, Magic Mike, Scuba, Super Hera, Patriarch
Fri 5:30 PM
70 with chop on top of one foot swells, murky
Crew: Itch, Blake, Wet Taco, Handyman Hank, North Shore Nancy, Patriarch
Today was "Learn to Curse like a Scotsman" day on the beach. Kahuna, garbed in his kilt, regaled us or I should say verbally assaulted us with foul mouthed glee. He promised more to come. Forger I suggest you steer clear as he seems to harbor especially vile opinions of Irishmen. I can't repeat his language here but it involved Jameson and enemas. And I pity any Brits amongst us as they will not just have Panini to deal with but now Kahuna too. God save the Queen!
* Mon 8/13 - 6AM & 6PM
* Tue 8/14 - 6AM & 6PM
Last Swims:
Sun 1PM
Water: 71 murky and very choppy
Crew: Wet Taco, Beth, Handyman Hank, North Shore Nancy, Phoenix, Mo, Magic Mike, Itch, Forger, Lorraine, Diablo, Niche, Moondawg, Patriarch
Sat 1PM
Water: 70 1-2 foot swells, murky
Crew: Diablo, Mitch, Blake, Showgirl, Panini, Kahuna, Moondawg, Itch, Magic Mike, Scuba, Super Hera, Patriarch
Fri 5:30 PM
70 with chop on top of one foot swells, murky
Crew: Itch, Blake, Wet Taco, Handyman Hank, North Shore Nancy, Patriarch
Today was "Learn to Curse like a Scotsman" day on the beach. Kahuna, garbed in his kilt, regaled us or I should say verbally assaulted us with foul mouthed glee. He promised more to come. Forger I suggest you steer clear as he seems to harbor especially vile opinions of Irishmen. I can't repeat his language here but it involved Jameson and enemas. And I pity any Brits amongst us as they will not just have Panini to deal with but now Kahuna too. God save the Queen!
Friday, August 11, 2017
26 Days of Great Conditions
Next Swims:
* Fri 8/11, 5:30 PM
* Sat 8/12, 1PM
* Sun 8/13 1PM
Last Swims:
Fri 6am
Water: 68 clear and calm
Crew: Panini, Kahuna, Showgirl, Dave, Forger, Moondawg (on his SUP), Sir James, Big Show, Scuba, Super Hera, Diablo, Patriarch
Thu 6PM
Water: 70 murky, a little choppy
Crew: Itch, Kristen, Don Diego, Moondawg, Andrea, Amy, Chris, Deanna, Patriarch
Thu 6AM
Water: 68 choppy clear, light rain as we finished
Crew: Diablo, Capt'n, Ziggy, Moondawg, Magic Mike, Panini, Patriarch
Wed 6PM
Water: 71 clear choppy
Crew: Itch, Handyman Hank, Itch, Wet Taco, Lorraine, Patriarch
Sadly, no naked swimmers or other outrageous adventures to report. Just excellent swimming. If I calculated correctly today was our 26th straight day with water temps in the mid-60s or higher.
A couple years ago, I believe it was 2014, we had a similar season with a solid month of warm water. Hopefully we can meet or exceed that streak.
But of course the superstitious among you will say that I just jinxed us by bringing the subject up. I know that Capt'n believes that she (the lake is female of course) would just as soon rip our hearts out and feed them to the fish. Personally I believe the lake doesn't care about us one way or the other. But I do have to admit we've seen some dramatic skies lately, full moons, bright crimson sunrises and towering cumulonimbus nimbus (according to Itch) clouds. A portend of something or other.
* Fri 8/11, 5:30 PM
* Sat 8/12, 1PM
* Sun 8/13 1PM
Last Swims:
Fri 6am
Water: 68 clear and calm
Crew: Panini, Kahuna, Showgirl, Dave, Forger, Moondawg (on his SUP), Sir James, Big Show, Scuba, Super Hera, Diablo, Patriarch
Thu 6PM
Water: 70 murky, a little choppy
Crew: Itch, Kristen, Don Diego, Moondawg, Andrea, Amy, Chris, Deanna, Patriarch
Thu 6AM
Water: 68 choppy clear, light rain as we finished
Crew: Diablo, Capt'n, Ziggy, Moondawg, Magic Mike, Panini, Patriarch
Wed 6PM
Water: 71 clear choppy
Crew: Itch, Handyman Hank, Itch, Wet Taco, Lorraine, Patriarch
Sadly, no naked swimmers or other outrageous adventures to report. Just excellent swimming. If I calculated correctly today was our 26th straight day with water temps in the mid-60s or higher.
A couple years ago, I believe it was 2014, we had a similar season with a solid month of warm water. Hopefully we can meet or exceed that streak.
But of course the superstitious among you will say that I just jinxed us by bringing the subject up. I know that Capt'n believes that she (the lake is female of course) would just as soon rip our hearts out and feed them to the fish. Personally I believe the lake doesn't care about us one way or the other. But I do have to admit we've seen some dramatic skies lately, full moons, bright crimson sunrises and towering cumulonimbus nimbus (according to Itch) clouds. A portend of something or other.
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Bare Naked Lady
Next Swims:
* Wed 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Tue 6PM
Water: 72 calm and improving clarity
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Lorraine, North Shore Nancy, Kristen, Sir James, Patriarch
Wed 6AM
Water: 68 smooth as glass, bottom visible in shallow water
Crew: Diablo, Kahuna, Super Hera, Capt'n, Showgirl, Patriarch
As Capt'n and me walked down the path this morning we spotted two ladies splashing about just beyond the rockpiles. Capt'n exclaimed "I think they're skinny dipping". Since only their heads were above the water I don't know how he came to that conclusion, so I dismissed it as another one of his many fantasies of how he wished things were as opposed to how they really are (most of these fantasies involve women).
We were joined on the beach by Showgirl. The first lady emerged from the water naked and quickly wrapped herself in a towel. At this point I have to clarify that I did not actually see the naked lady because I had taken my glasses off to swim, and I would not believe Capt'n further than I can throw him, however the lady's nakedness was confirmed by She Who Can Never Be Doubted (Showgirl).
I put my glasses back on in time to see the second lady emerge from the water fully clothed in what appeared to be street clothes no less. So I didn't personally see any naked ladies, but it's not a bad idea. Perhaps we can make Wednesday Swim Naked Day, and perhaps Thursday can be Kilipitsch for breakfast day, and I'll bet some of you have some other great idea for themed swim days
* Wed 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Tue 6PM
Water: 72 calm and improving clarity
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Lorraine, North Shore Nancy, Kristen, Sir James, Patriarch
Wed 6AM
Water: 68 smooth as glass, bottom visible in shallow water
Crew: Diablo, Kahuna, Super Hera, Capt'n, Showgirl, Patriarch
As Capt'n and me walked down the path this morning we spotted two ladies splashing about just beyond the rockpiles. Capt'n exclaimed "I think they're skinny dipping". Since only their heads were above the water I don't know how he came to that conclusion, so I dismissed it as another one of his many fantasies of how he wished things were as opposed to how they really are (most of these fantasies involve women).
We were joined on the beach by Showgirl. The first lady emerged from the water naked and quickly wrapped herself in a towel. At this point I have to clarify that I did not actually see the naked lady because I had taken my glasses off to swim, and I would not believe Capt'n further than I can throw him, however the lady's nakedness was confirmed by She Who Can Never Be Doubted (Showgirl).
I put my glasses back on in time to see the second lady emerge from the water fully clothed in what appeared to be street clothes no less. So I didn't personally see any naked ladies, but it's not a bad idea. Perhaps we can make Wednesday Swim Naked Day, and perhaps Thursday can be Kilipitsch for breakfast day, and I'll bet some of you have some other great idea for themed swim days
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Please Keep an Open Mind
Next Swims:
* Tue 8/8 6PM
* Wed 6AM & 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Tue 8/8 6AM
Water: 68 calm and still murky - will it ever clear up?
Crew: Diablo, Magic Mike, Forger, Scuba, Super Hera, Patriarch
Mon 7:45 PM Full Moon Swim
Water: 70 with 1 ft swells
Sky: Clear - Awesome moonrise over the lake
Crew: Handyman Hank, North Shore Nancy, Connor, Jackie, Mr. Anonymous, Lindsey, Adam, Sarah, Dave, Nanook, Showgirl, Moondawg, Wet Taco, Patriarch
Mon 6AM
Water: 69 small waves
Crew: Diablo, Panini, Capt'n, Patriarch
Sun Noon
Water 71 Calm and murky
Crew: Foxy Roxy, Panini, Nanook, Moondawg, Capt'n, Forger, Neo, Diablo, Itch, Lorraine, Patriarch
Sat Noon
Water: 70 a bit choppy
Crew: Moondawg, Wet Taco, Diablo, Itch, Patriarch
Fri 5:30PM
Water: 69, choppy on top of 1 ft swells
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Capt'n, Patriarch
I need you to keep an open mind as you read the next sentence. Last night at the bar after the full moon swim we learned from Connor that a group that includes Milwaukee Riverkeeper and others are investigating the possibility of a swim event in the Milwaukee River perhaps as early as next year.
Go ahead say it; "Ick. Poo. Yuck.". I can't blame anyone for being skeptical. But keep in mind that the whole idea is to demonstrate the tremendous progress that has been made cleaning up the river. I remember my mom telling me about swimming in the river when she was a girl, and I think it would be awesome if it could be demonstrated that the river is safely swimmable again.
There aren't many details yet other than the swim would be near the river mouth near the swing bridge where the river is deeper and slower. One thing for sure: it will be warmer than the lake.
* Tue 8/8 6PM
* Wed 6AM & 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Tue 8/8 6AM
Water: 68 calm and still murky - will it ever clear up?
Crew: Diablo, Magic Mike, Forger, Scuba, Super Hera, Patriarch
Mon 7:45 PM Full Moon Swim
Water: 70 with 1 ft swells
Sky: Clear - Awesome moonrise over the lake
Crew: Handyman Hank, North Shore Nancy, Connor, Jackie, Mr. Anonymous, Lindsey, Adam, Sarah, Dave, Nanook, Showgirl, Moondawg, Wet Taco, Patriarch
Mon 6AM
Water: 69 small waves
Crew: Diablo, Panini, Capt'n, Patriarch
Sun Noon
Water 71 Calm and murky
Crew: Foxy Roxy, Panini, Nanook, Moondawg, Capt'n, Forger, Neo, Diablo, Itch, Lorraine, Patriarch
Sat Noon
Water: 70 a bit choppy
Crew: Moondawg, Wet Taco, Diablo, Itch, Patriarch
Fri 5:30PM
Water: 69, choppy on top of 1 ft swells
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Capt'n, Patriarch
I need you to keep an open mind as you read the next sentence. Last night at the bar after the full moon swim we learned from Connor that a group that includes Milwaukee Riverkeeper and others are investigating the possibility of a swim event in the Milwaukee River perhaps as early as next year.
Go ahead say it; "Ick. Poo. Yuck.". I can't blame anyone for being skeptical. But keep in mind that the whole idea is to demonstrate the tremendous progress that has been made cleaning up the river. I remember my mom telling me about swimming in the river when she was a girl, and I think it would be awesome if it could be demonstrated that the river is safely swimmable again.
There aren't many details yet other than the swim would be near the river mouth near the swing bridge where the river is deeper and slower. One thing for sure: it will be warmer than the lake.
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Full Moon Swim Monday
Full Moon Swim Monday August 7th 7:45PM, full moon rises over the lake at 8:07 PM. Clear skies are predicted! After the swim I could be persuaded to continue our full moon celebration at a nearby establishment.
Also, regular Monday morning swim at 6AM.
Last Swims:
Sunday August 6th noon
Water: 71, looked calm, but there was a strong current pushing north
Crew: Showgirl, Phoenix, Foxy Roxy, Panini, Nanook, Moondawg (on his SUP), Capt'n, Forger, Neo, Diablo, Itch, Lorraine, Patriarch
Saturday noon
Water: 70 and choppy
Crew: Jackie, Moondawg, Wet Taco, Diablo, Itch, Patriarch
Friday 6 PM
Water: 69, choppy on top of 1-2 ft swells
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Capt'n, Patriarch
Our amazing string of warm water swims continues. But don't be lulled into complacency cold water could come back as quickly as it left. Come and enjoy while you can.
Also, regular Monday morning swim at 6AM.
Last Swims:
Sunday August 6th noon
Water: 71, looked calm, but there was a strong current pushing north
Crew: Showgirl, Phoenix, Foxy Roxy, Panini, Nanook, Moondawg (on his SUP), Capt'n, Forger, Neo, Diablo, Itch, Lorraine, Patriarch
Saturday noon
Water: 70 and choppy
Crew: Jackie, Moondawg, Wet Taco, Diablo, Itch, Patriarch
Friday 6 PM
Water: 69, choppy on top of 1-2 ft swells
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Capt'n, Patriarch
Our amazing string of warm water swims continues. But don't be lulled into complacency cold water could come back as quickly as it left. Come and enjoy while you can.
Friday, August 4, 2017
Warm Water Cool Air
Next Swims:
* Fri 8/4 5:30 PM
* Sat noon
* Sun noon
Last Swims:
Fri 6AM
Water: 69, murky, calm
Crew: Kevin, Erin, Dave, Showgirl, Magic Mike, Patriarch
Thu 6PM
Water: 70
Crew: Itch, Moondawg
Thu 6AM
Water: very wavy and rough
Crew: Diablo
Wed 6PM
Water 71, murky, 2-3 foot waves
Crew: Kristen, Nanook, Itch, Mitch, Patriarch
The water was much warmer than the air this (Friday) morning. My hands actually felt cold when I reached for the next stroke. And I chilled quickly when I exited the water. Fortunately I had a couple layers of dry clothes to change into, and a hat and gloves.
* Fri 8/4 5:30 PM
* Sat noon
* Sun noon
Last Swims:
Fri 6AM
Water: 69, murky, calm
Crew: Kevin, Erin, Dave, Showgirl, Magic Mike, Patriarch
Thu 6PM
Water: 70
Crew: Itch, Moondawg
Thu 6AM
Water: very wavy and rough
Crew: Diablo
Wed 6PM
Water 71, murky, 2-3 foot waves
Crew: Kristen, Nanook, Itch, Mitch, Patriarch
The water was much warmer than the air this (Friday) morning. My hands actually felt cold when I reached for the next stroke. And I chilled quickly when I exited the water. Fortunately I had a couple layers of dry clothes to change into, and a hat and gloves.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Warm Water Days
Next Swims:
* Wed 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Tue 8/1 6AM
Water: 68 calm, murky
Crew: Sir James, Diablo, Mr. Anonymous, Panini, Showgirl, Nanook, Super Hera, Patriarch
Tue 8/1 6PM
Water 74 a bit choppy, murky
Crew: Niche, Itch, Kevin, Erin, Wet Taco, Crash, Drangonfly, Patriarch
Wed 8/2 6AM
Water: 69 calm, clairity improving but still somewhat cloudy
Crew: Magic Mike, Sarah, Handyman Hank, Laura, Showgirl, Diablo, Capt'n, Patriarch
I apologize for falling behind in my blogging duties but I've been having too much fun swimming and doing other fun summer stuff. It's been an incredible run of warm water days. I probably swim too much but I have to take advantage while it lasts.
* Wed 6PM
* Thu 6AM & 6PM
* Fri 6AM & 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Tue 8/1 6AM
Water: 68 calm, murky
Crew: Sir James, Diablo, Mr. Anonymous, Panini, Showgirl, Nanook, Super Hera, Patriarch
Tue 8/1 6PM
Water 74 a bit choppy, murky
Crew: Niche, Itch, Kevin, Erin, Wet Taco, Crash, Drangonfly, Patriarch
Wed 8/2 6AM
Water: 69 calm, clairity improving but still somewhat cloudy
Crew: Magic Mike, Sarah, Handyman Hank, Laura, Showgirl, Diablo, Capt'n, Patriarch
I apologize for falling behind in my blogging duties but I've been having too much fun swimming and doing other fun summer stuff. It's been an incredible run of warm water days. I probably swim too much but I have to take advantage while it lasts.
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