Next Swims:
* Monday Oct 23rd, 5:30PM
* Tuesday 5:30 PM
* Wednesday 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Sunday Noon
Water: ?? I wasn’t there but from the web it appears the water was 52 with 2 ft swell
Crew: Diablo, Wet Taco, Itch
Saturday 1PM
Water: 54, 2 ft swell
Crew: Itch, Niche, Magic Mike, Handyman Hank, Drangonfly, Patriarch
Friday 5:30PM
I wasn’t there, I know Itch swam, not sure who else
Friday Noon
Water: 53, 1ft swell
Crew: Drangonfly, Panini, Hank, Patriarch
Thursday 5:30PM
Water: 53, 1 ft swell
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Drangonfly
Friday’s incredible weather set the stage for a delightful mid-day swim. Bright colors shown on the bluff. The warm sun felt great afterwards. Much colder weather is in the forecast so Friday will likely be my last swim of the season and memories of that swim will be in my dreams all winter.
I was surprised to hear that despite today’s rain three brave swimmers took the plunge. Never underestimate the Crew’s determination to get in their swim.
I might be done for the season, but I know others will keep going. Itch will swim anther week at least, and Wet Taco has her sites set on Thanksgiving! I suspect Diablo will be in the mix too.
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Thursday, October 19, 2017
October?
Next Swims:
* Thursday Oct 19, 5:30PM
* Friday Noon
* Friday 5:330PM
* Saturday 1PM
* Sunday Noon
Last Swim:
Wednesday 11:30 AM
Water: 52, 1ft swell
Crew: Panini, Handyman Hank, Patriarch
I wasn’t at the Wed PM swim, so I have no report.
Can this really be October? Panini, Hank and I had a delightful mid-day swim yesterday. The warm sun really helped. And mid-70s and sun is predicted for tomorrow. It’s too good to pass up. Join us at noon Friday if you can.
* Thursday Oct 19, 5:30PM
* Friday Noon
* Friday 5:330PM
* Saturday 1PM
* Sunday Noon
Last Swim:
Wednesday 11:30 AM
Water: 52, 1ft swell
Crew: Panini, Handyman Hank, Patriarch
I wasn’t at the Wed PM swim, so I have no report.
Can this really be October? Panini, Hank and I had a delightful mid-day swim yesterday. The warm sun really helped. And mid-70s and sun is predicted for tomorrow. It’s too good to pass up. Join us at noon Friday if you can.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Swim Mid-Day Wednesday
Next Swims: Another warm sunny day is predicted for tomorrow (Wednesday) so Panini and I want to try a mid-day mid week swim at 11:30. Join us if you can.
Also:
* Wednesday 10/17 5:30PM
* Thursday 5:30PM
* Friday 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Tuesday 5:30 PM
Water: 54 gently rolling
crew: Handyman Hank, Drangonfly,
Monday 5:30 PM
Water: 53
Crew: Capt’n, Mr. Anonymous, Itch, Handyman Hank, Wet Taco
The water temp is still OK, but it’s cool and dark when we finish swimming at 6PM. But tomorrow should be warm and sunny so Panini and I will take advantage of it by swimming at 11:30AM Wednesday.
Also:
* Wednesday 10/17 5:30PM
* Thursday 5:30PM
* Friday 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Tuesday 5:30 PM
Water: 54 gently rolling
crew: Handyman Hank, Drangonfly,
Monday 5:30 PM
Water: 53
Crew: Capt’n, Mr. Anonymous, Itch, Handyman Hank, Wet Taco
The water temp is still OK, but it’s cool and dark when we finish swimming at 6PM. But tomorrow should be warm and sunny so Panini and I will take advantage of it by swimming at 11:30AM Wednesday.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Patriarch Sandwich
Next Swims:
* Monday October 16th 5:30PM
* Tuesday 5:30PM
* Wednesday 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Sunday 10/15 Noon
Water: 57 degrees, 2 ft swells building to 3-4 feet while we there
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Drangonfly, Diablo, Patriarch
Saturday 1PM: rained out, although Itch told me he swam later.
Special thanks to Capt’n for another GREAT Halloween Bash! I wonder how long it takes him to put out all those decorations? Outstanding job!
Believe it or not the water is still very swimable. The only problem: when you emerge from the water it’s so damn cold and windy on the beach. Despite a couple layers of clothes I was still shivering but the ladies took pity and warmed me up with a “Patriarch Sandwich”. Eat your heart out guys!
* Monday October 16th 5:30PM
* Tuesday 5:30PM
* Wednesday 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Sunday 10/15 Noon
Water: 57 degrees, 2 ft swells building to 3-4 feet while we there
Crew: Itch, Wet Taco, Drangonfly, Diablo, Patriarch
Saturday 1PM: rained out, although Itch told me he swam later.
Special thanks to Capt’n for another GREAT Halloween Bash! I wonder how long it takes him to put out all those decorations? Outstanding job!
Believe it or not the water is still very swimable. The only problem: when you emerge from the water it’s so damn cold and windy on the beach. Despite a couple layers of clothes I was still shivering but the ladies took pity and warmed me up with a “Patriarch Sandwich”. Eat your heart out guys!
Friday, October 13, 2017
Walking the Plank, Literally
Next Swims:
* Friday 10/13 5:30PM
* Saturday 10/14 1PM (if it’s not raining)
* Sunday 10/15 Noon
And don’t forget: Saturday at 7PM Captn’s annual Halloween bash
5692 Sunnypoint Rd., Glendale
See his Facebook page for more info.
Last Swim: Thursday 5:30PM
Water: 55 small waves
Crew: Itch
Never say die! The water temp yesterday was a very swimmable 55. Perhaps the lake will give us one more weekend. And even if she doesn’t we still have the 13th Annual Terror at Ted’s to entertain us. Warning: Diablo told me he was coming as a skinny dipper. Yewwwwwww!
Even though the season is on it’s last legs it’s not too late to make improvements to our daily routine. The latest upgrade allows Itch to measure the water temp without gettin his feet wet.
* Friday 10/13 5:30PM
* Saturday 10/14 1PM (if it’s not raining)
* Sunday 10/15 Noon
And don’t forget: Saturday at 7PM Captn’s annual Halloween bash
5692 Sunnypoint Rd., Glendale
See his Facebook page for more info.
Last Swim: Thursday 5:30PM
Water: 55 small waves
Crew: Itch
Never say die! The water temp yesterday was a very swimmable 55. Perhaps the lake will give us one more weekend. And even if she doesn’t we still have the 13th Annual Terror at Ted’s to entertain us. Warning: Diablo told me he was coming as a skinny dipper. Yewwwwwww!
Even though the season is on it’s last legs it’s not too late to make improvements to our daily routine. The latest upgrade allows Itch to measure the water temp without gettin his feet wet.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Bueno, Bonito, Barato
Aunque El Patriarca siempre quiere tener la razón, hay ocasiones en las que está equivocado. Nadar en temperaturas de 12 grados no solo es bueno para el corazón y la circulación también es bueno para el cutis.
The above paragraph is from Diablo. Loosely translated, it says Patriarch is full of mierda.
Whatever.
Anyhow nobody swan last night as the waves were too big, 4-5 footers. We’ll try again tonight and tomorrow night, the conditions should be better.
Next Swims: Thursday 10/12, 5:30PM
Friday 10/13, 5:30PM
The above paragraph is from Diablo. Loosely translated, it says Patriarch is full of mierda.
Whatever.
Anyhow nobody swan last night as the waves were too big, 4-5 footers. We’ll try again tonight and tomorrow night, the conditions should be better.
Next Swims: Thursday 10/12, 5:30PM
Friday 10/13, 5:30PM
Monday, October 9, 2017
Don’t Be A Die-Hard
Next Swim: Tuesday 10/10 5:30PM
Last (non) Swim: Monday 5:30PM - No one brave enough to endure 47 degree water.
In yesterday’s post I listed the swimmers I consider to be “Die-Hards” because they keep swimming even when the water is icy cold. Wet Taco objected to being left off this list, and there may be others who felt I was unfair to them.
But hear me out dear friends. Not being on the Die-Hard list is a good thing, not a bad thing. The term Die-Hard does have some positive connotations : persistent, tough, gritty, macho. But it has many more negative connotations: obstinate, stubborn, pig-headed, dumbkoph, estupido, loco, idiot, lacking sense, triathlete, ultramarathoner.
So my friends Non-Die-Hard friends, feel good that I see you as a person with the good judgement to say, not swim during a thunderstorm, as opposed to someone who somehow sees virtue in violent shivering.
Last (non) Swim: Monday 5:30PM - No one brave enough to endure 47 degree water.
In yesterday’s post I listed the swimmers I consider to be “Die-Hards” because they keep swimming even when the water is icy cold. Wet Taco objected to being left off this list, and there may be others who felt I was unfair to them.
But hear me out dear friends. Not being on the Die-Hard list is a good thing, not a bad thing. The term Die-Hard does have some positive connotations : persistent, tough, gritty, macho. But it has many more negative connotations: obstinate, stubborn, pig-headed, dumbkoph, estupido, loco, idiot, lacking sense, triathlete, ultramarathoner.
So my friends Non-Die-Hard friends, feel good that I see you as a person with the good judgement to say, not swim during a thunderstorm, as opposed to someone who somehow sees virtue in violent shivering.
The Diehards Keep Swimming
Next Swims:
* Monday 10/9 5:30PM
* Tuesday 10/10 5:30PM
Last Swims: I wasn’t at the beach Monday morning or Sunday afternoon so I have no report for those swims.
Saturday 1PM
Water: 50 with 1-2 foot swells
Crew: Itch, Drangonfly, Moondawg, Magic Mike, Panini
Friday 5:30PM
water: 53 with 1 foot waves
Crew: Itch, Magic Mike, Drangonfly, Handyman Hank
I’m just going day by day now hoping for water temps above 50, my personal limit. But I’m a wimp, a few die yards keep going: Itch, Diablo, Mike, Showgirl, Drangonfly, Moondawg etc.
* Monday 10/9 5:30PM
* Tuesday 10/10 5:30PM
Last Swims: I wasn’t at the beach Monday morning or Sunday afternoon so I have no report for those swims.
Saturday 1PM
Water: 50 with 1-2 foot swells
Crew: Itch, Drangonfly, Moondawg, Magic Mike, Panini
Friday 5:30PM
water: 53 with 1 foot waves
Crew: Itch, Magic Mike, Drangonfly, Handyman Hank
I’m just going day by day now hoping for water temps above 50, my personal limit. But I’m a wimp, a few die yards keep going: Itch, Diablo, Mike, Showgirl, Drangonfly, Moondawg etc.
Friday, October 6, 2017
The End is Nigh, But Hopefully Not Quite Yet
Next Swims:
* Friday 10/6, 5:30PM
* Saturday 1PM
* Sunday Noon
Last Swim:
Thursday 5:30PM
Water: 53 Calm and Clear
Crew: Synchro, Wet Taco, Itch
The lake is definitely cooling off, but a decent day or two is still possible. It’s been such a great swim season. It’s hard to let go. We’ll keep trying until it’s hopeless.
* Friday 10/6, 5:30PM
* Saturday 1PM
* Sunday Noon
Last Swim:
Thursday 5:30PM
Water: 53 Calm and Clear
Crew: Synchro, Wet Taco, Itch
The lake is definitely cooling off, but a decent day or two is still possible. It’s been such a great swim season. It’s hard to let go. We’ll keep trying until it’s hopeless.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Gloom & Doom
Next Swims:
* Thursday Oct 5th 5:30PM
* Friday Oct 6th 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Wednesday 5:30PM
Water: 47!! Clear and Calm
Crew: Itch was the only one brave enough to swim tonight, skin no less, as the rest of watched from shore and cursed the cold water.
Tuesday 5:30PM
Water: 52? (No one had a thermometer so this is an estimate.)
Crew: Nanook, Drangonfly, Handyman Hank, Panini
Monday 5:30 PM
Water: 59 very rough
Crew: Wet Taco, Drangonfly, Cool Hand Luke, Patriarch
Gloom descended with the readings on my thermometer. It started at 65, but quickly fell to 59, then 53, then 49, and finally bottomed out at 47. My lower limit is 50, so this could be doom for me as far as this season goes. But last year I was able to get in a November swim, so there still is hope.
Others, like Diablo and Itch, will keep going for a while no matter what, so if you don’t mind a little shivering head on down.
* Thursday Oct 5th 5:30PM
* Friday Oct 6th 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Wednesday 5:30PM
Water: 47!! Clear and Calm
Crew: Itch was the only one brave enough to swim tonight, skin no less, as the rest of watched from shore and cursed the cold water.
Tuesday 5:30PM
Water: 52? (No one had a thermometer so this is an estimate.)
Crew: Nanook, Drangonfly, Handyman Hank, Panini
Monday 5:30 PM
Water: 59 very rough
Crew: Wet Taco, Drangonfly, Cool Hand Luke, Patriarch
Gloom descended with the readings on my thermometer. It started at 65, but quickly fell to 59, then 53, then 49, and finally bottomed out at 47. My lower limit is 50, so this could be doom for me as far as this season goes. But last year I was able to get in a November swim, so there still is hope.
Others, like Diablo and Itch, will keep going for a while no matter what, so if you don’t mind a little shivering head on down.
Sunday, October 1, 2017
Swimming in October!
Next Swims: Monday - Friday 5:30PM
Last Swims:
Sunday 2PM
Water: 63 2-3 ft waves, very rough
Crew: Capt'n, Diablo, Amelia, Mitch, Wet Taco, Lorraine, Moondawg, Magic Mike, Patriarch
Saturday 2PM
Water: 65 choppy
Crew: Handyman Hank, Panini, Capt'n, Mitch, Drangonfly, Moondawg, Patriarh
Friday 5:30PM
Water; 60, 3-4 ft waves
Crew: Drangonfly Moondawg, Wet Taco
Thursday 5:30PM
Water 62, 1ft swell
Crew: Drangonfly, wet Taco, Itch, Patriarch
We've made it to October and the swimming is still decent. Actually more than decent, with water temps in the low to mid sixties. We'll keep going as long as it makes sense, and maybe a bit beyond.
Meanwhile, 2-Ply sent me a picture of his new twins and tells me that No-Ply had no problem delivering two six and a half pounders! Presenting Emmett & Hazel:
Last Swims:
Sunday 2PM
Water: 63 2-3 ft waves, very rough
Crew: Capt'n, Diablo, Amelia, Mitch, Wet Taco, Lorraine, Moondawg, Magic Mike, Patriarch
Saturday 2PM
Water: 65 choppy
Crew: Handyman Hank, Panini, Capt'n, Mitch, Drangonfly, Moondawg, Patriarh
Friday 5:30PM
Water; 60, 3-4 ft waves
Crew: Drangonfly Moondawg, Wet Taco
Thursday 5:30PM
Water 62, 1ft swell
Crew: Drangonfly, wet Taco, Itch, Patriarch
We've made it to October and the swimming is still decent. Actually more than decent, with water temps in the low to mid sixties. We'll keep going as long as it makes sense, and maybe a bit beyond.
Meanwhile, 2-Ply sent me a picture of his new twins and tells me that No-Ply had no problem delivering two six and a half pounders! Presenting Emmett & Hazel:
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