Next Swims: Today Tue July 9th 6PM, Wed July 10th 6AM, Thu July 11th 6AM
Last Swims:
Mon July 8th 6AM
Water Temp: 62
Waves: Calm
Water Clarity: Excellent
Crew: David, Bubba, Cap'n, Patriarch
Wetsuit Count: 1
Skin Count: 3
Tue July 9th 6AM
Water Temp: 62
Waves: Calm
Water Clarity: Excellent
Crew: Showgirl, Davida, Diablo, Gumpdrop, Patriarch
Wetsuit Count: 1
Skin: Count 4
The water is just barely warm enough to swim some without a wetsuit (for me anyway). But it's not quite warm enough to allow a longer swim. I'm hoping we can do Big Bay one day soon. It's good to get rid of the wetsuit though.
Yesterday we made Silver Springs. (Note: we used to call this "sewer pipe" because it's a storm drain, but we decided to rebrand it. Since it's below the east end of Silver Spring Drive, it will henceforth be known as Silver Springs. So decrees Patriarch.)
Today we went the other direction to Cedar Grove (where there are no cedars, but never mind). But of course that meant passing the other sewer pipe. Any ideas for a name?
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Fantastic Post Swim Party at the McTwists!
Next Swims: Mon & Tue July 8&9, 6AM
Last Swims: Sat & Sun July 6&7 noon
Saturday:
Water Temp: 62
Waves: Choppy
Water Clarity: Excellent
Crew: Jim from Chicago, Brian, Neo, Lorraine, Kahuna, Diablo, Phil, Elle, David, Cap'n, Patriarch
Wetsuit Count: 6
Skin Count: 5
Pitsch Count: 11
Sunday:
Water Temp 61
Waves: 1 ft chop
Water Clarity: Excellent
Crew: Nivens McTwist, Smartass, Sir James, Rip Tide, Big Show, Ron, Kahuna, Don, Garret, Anna, Dave, Kristen (Kirsten?), Erun, Blondie, Scott, Gumdrop, Crash, Shrieking Eel, Trina, Matt, Cap'n, Patriarch
Wetsuit Count: 16
Skin Count: 6
Pitsch Count: 12
Holy Cow! Swimmers I haven't seen for a year! Swimmers I haven't seen for two years! Swimmers I've never met before! Was it the great weather? The holiday weekend? Water temps finally above 60? The promise of post-swim food and drink at the McTwists? Well whatever the reason it was good to see so many old faces, and meet some new ones. It seems like we're in high gear now and full blown summer has finally started.
Special thanks to Nivens, Blackstone, Smartass and Little Fish McTwist for hosting an outstanding post swim party today. The food was great, the bar has been raised. Thank you!
Last Swims: Sat & Sun July 6&7 noon
Saturday:
Water Temp: 62
Waves: Choppy
Water Clarity: Excellent
Crew: Jim from Chicago, Brian, Neo, Lorraine, Kahuna, Diablo, Phil, Elle, David, Cap'n, Patriarch
Wetsuit Count: 6
Skin Count: 5
Pitsch Count: 11
Sunday:
Water Temp 61
Waves: 1 ft chop
Water Clarity: Excellent
Crew: Nivens McTwist, Smartass, Sir James, Rip Tide, Big Show, Ron, Kahuna, Don, Garret, Anna, Dave, Kristen (Kirsten?), Erun, Blondie, Scott, Gumdrop, Crash, Shrieking Eel, Trina, Matt, Cap'n, Patriarch
Wetsuit Count: 16
Skin Count: 6
Pitsch Count: 12
Holy Cow! Swimmers I haven't seen for a year! Swimmers I haven't seen for two years! Swimmers I've never met before! Was it the great weather? The holiday weekend? Water temps finally above 60? The promise of post-swim food and drink at the McTwists? Well whatever the reason it was good to see so many old faces, and meet some new ones. It seems like we're in high gear now and full blown summer has finally started.
Special thanks to Nivens, Blackstone, Smartass and Little Fish McTwist for hosting an outstanding post swim party today. The food was great, the bar has been raised. Thank you!
Friday, July 5, 2013
Dumb Questions
Next Swims:
Saturday July 6th @ noon
Sunday July 7th @ noon, Pirates Picnic & BBQ at the McTwisp residence to follow! post swim festivities kicking off around 1:30pm (...for those who may not be able to make the swim...) Location: 9445 N. Fairway Circle, Bayside
Last Swim: Friday July 5th, 6AM
Water Temp: 63
Waves: Flat Calm
Water Clarity: Fair, improving
Crew: Showgirl, Gumdrop, Cap'n, Diablo, Kahuna, Sonakahuna, Neo, Ben, Patriarch
Wetsuit Count: 5, Skin Count: 4
As Patriarch of this crew I am used to getting bombarded with dumb questions. So many that I break them into categories. The first category are dumb questions that aren't really questions. They are accusations, for example "Swim in Lake Michigan? Are you crazy? How can swim in that sewer?".
The second category of dumb questions are dumb because the answers are unknowable. For example "Will the Lake be warm tomorrow?" or "What's with Cap'n?".
But when it comes to REALLY dumb questions, questions are that are astounding in their obtuseness, breathtaking in their stupidity, I challenge you to beat the question that Cap'n asked me this morning at Solly's, "Patriarch are you having one Door County Cherry pancake or three?". "Gee Cap'n, I need to watch my figure I think I'll have one pancake, a small one, hold the butter and syrup. On second thought, I'll skip the pancakes and have something off Solly's World Famous Healthy Eating Menu, perhaps some freshly picked arugula. I just ran four miles and swam half a mile in 63 degree water, how could I possibly be hungry enough to eat three whole pancakes?"
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Spectacular Swim!
Next Swims:
Friday July 5th @ 6am - Klode (Solly's breakfast to follow)
Saturday July 6th @ noon
Sunday July 7th @ noon (Pirates Picnic & BBQ at the McTwisp residence to follow!)
Last Swim
Thursday July 4th @ 1pm
Water Temp: 67+
Air Temp: 77 & Sunny
Waves: slight chop/current from south
Clarity: cloudy near shore / clear further out
Crew: The Patriarch, Diablo, Kahuna, SonOfKahuna, Showgirl, Sir James, WonderWoman, Nivens McTwisp, SmartAss, Littlefish, Jack Frost, Kim, Ben, Capt'n with guest appearances by Crash and Blackstone
Skin Count: 7
Suit Count: 7
Plentiful Sunshine, Air temps approaching 80, Caribbean Blue water (see pictures below) and pockets of warm water that may have been on the plus side of 70....arguably the best swim conditions of the year so far! Due to the Klode beach being closed for the 4th of July Fireworks display we swam south from Big Bay down to "Pirates Cove" and back.
Don't forget...following Friday's swim the Kru will be heading over to Solly's for Breakfast.
Mark your calendars! ...the McTwisp Family (Nivens, Blackstone, SmartAss and Littlefish) will be hosting a Pirates Picnic & BBQ following Sunday's swim. Swim time Sunday is high noon with the post swim festivities kicking off around 1:30pm (...for those who may not be able to make the swim...) Location: 9445 N. Fairway Circle, Bayside
Pictures from today's swim: (Compliments of Blackstone)
(Pictured from left to right: Littlefish, Capt'n, Smartass, Sir James, The Patriarch, Kahuna, Ben, SonOfKahuna, WonderWoman, Kim, Nivens McTwisp, Showgirl, Diablo, Jack Frost, Crash)
(Capt'n with the Macho-Meter 2000 & The Patriarch with the Patriarch-o-meter 101)
(Kahuna proudly displays his Jolly Roger while Showgirl offers a few presentation tips)
Friday July 5th @ 6am - Klode (Solly's breakfast to follow)
Saturday July 6th @ noon
Sunday July 7th @ noon (Pirates Picnic & BBQ at the McTwisp residence to follow!)
Last Swim
Thursday July 4th @ 1pm
Water Temp: 67+
Air Temp: 77 & Sunny
Waves: slight chop/current from south
Clarity: cloudy near shore / clear further out
Crew: The Patriarch, Diablo, Kahuna, SonOfKahuna, Showgirl, Sir James, WonderWoman, Nivens McTwisp, SmartAss, Littlefish, Jack Frost, Kim, Ben, Capt'n with guest appearances by Crash and Blackstone
Skin Count: 7
Suit Count: 7
Plentiful Sunshine, Air temps approaching 80, Caribbean Blue water (see pictures below) and pockets of warm water that may have been on the plus side of 70....arguably the best swim conditions of the year so far! Due to the Klode beach being closed for the 4th of July Fireworks display we swam south from Big Bay down to "Pirates Cove" and back.
Don't forget...following Friday's swim the Kru will be heading over to Solly's for Breakfast.
Mark your calendars! ...the McTwisp Family (Nivens, Blackstone, SmartAss and Littlefish) will be hosting a Pirates Picnic & BBQ following Sunday's swim. Swim time Sunday is high noon with the post swim festivities kicking off around 1:30pm (...for those who may not be able to make the swim...) Location: 9445 N. Fairway Circle, Bayside
Pictures from today's swim: (Compliments of Blackstone)
(Pictured from left to right: Littlefish, Capt'n, Smartass, Sir James, The Patriarch, Kahuna, Ben, SonOfKahuna, WonderWoman, Kim, Nivens McTwisp, Showgirl, Diablo, Jack Frost, Crash)
(Capt'n with the Macho-Meter 2000 & The Patriarch with the Patriarch-o-meter 101)
(Kahuna proudly displays his Jolly Roger while Showgirl offers a few presentation tips)
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Big Bay Swim on the 4th
Next Swims:
Thursday July 4th @ 1pm (Big Bay)
Friday July 5th @ 6am (Klode - Solly's to follow)
Last Swim:
Wednesday July 3rd @ 6am
Water Temp: 62.2
Air Temp: 60 & cloudy
Clarity: stirred up
Waves: easterly 1ft chop & building
Crew: Kahuna, Showgirl, Bubba, John, Erin, Capt'n with special guest appearance by The Patriarch
Skin Count: 2
Suit Count: 4
More of the same today...day 5 of easterly winds and choppy waves. The forecast looks favorable though for a change in our fortunes. Westerly winds and increasing air temps have been predicted through the weekend.
Remember, tomorrow the Klode beach will be closed due to the fireworks so we'll be swimming from Big Bay instead. (Big Bay park/beach is located approximately 2 miles south of Klode - just north of Hampton Ave.) We'll return to Klode for Friday's 6am swim. Kahuna has declared Friday to be a Solly's Swim....I can hardly wait for those delicious door county cherry pancakes!
Thursday July 4th @ 1pm (Big Bay)
Friday July 5th @ 6am (Klode - Solly's to follow)
Last Swim:
Wednesday July 3rd @ 6am
Water Temp: 62.2
Air Temp: 60 & cloudy
Clarity: stirred up
Waves: easterly 1ft chop & building
Crew: Kahuna, Showgirl, Bubba, John, Erin, Capt'n with special guest appearance by The Patriarch
Skin Count: 2
Suit Count: 4
More of the same today...day 5 of easterly winds and choppy waves. The forecast looks favorable though for a change in our fortunes. Westerly winds and increasing air temps have been predicted through the weekend.
Remember, tomorrow the Klode beach will be closed due to the fireworks so we'll be swimming from Big Bay instead. (Big Bay park/beach is located approximately 2 miles south of Klode - just north of Hampton Ave.) We'll return to Klode for Friday's 6am swim. Kahuna has declared Friday to be a Solly's Swim....I can hardly wait for those delicious door county cherry pancakes!
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The Gang's (Almost) All Here
Next Swim: Wednesday July 3, 6AM
Independence Day Swim: How about 1:00? (please comment)
Note: Klode beach will be closed on 4th, so we'll swim from Big Bay
Last Swim: Tuesday the twoth of Julie 6AM
Water Temp: 61
Waves: One foot chop
Water Clarity: Terrible
Crew: David, Showgirl, Kahuna, Gumdrop, Diablo, Bubba, Cap'n, Patriarch
Skin Count: 5, Wetsuit Count: 3
The lake has been slow to warm up this year especially as compared to last year, but similar to previous years. And I suspect the cool water temps are the reason the crew has been slow to assemble. But more people have been coming in the morning, it was good to see Bubba for the first time this summer.
The colored map of lake temps is more and more the oranges of 60s and the reds of the 70s can't be far behind. The best part of the summer swim season is just ahead!
Independence Day Swim: How about 1:00? (please comment)
Note: Klode beach will be closed on 4th, so we'll swim from Big Bay
Last Swim: Tuesday the twoth of Julie 6AM
Water Temp: 61
Waves: One foot chop
Water Clarity: Terrible
Crew: David, Showgirl, Kahuna, Gumdrop, Diablo, Bubba, Cap'n, Patriarch
Skin Count: 5, Wetsuit Count: 3
The lake has been slow to warm up this year especially as compared to last year, but similar to previous years. And I suspect the cool water temps are the reason the crew has been slow to assemble. But more people have been coming in the morning, it was good to see Bubba for the first time this summer.
The colored map of lake temps is more and more the oranges of 60s and the reds of the 70s can't be far behind. The best part of the summer swim season is just ahead!
Monday, July 1, 2013
white capped serpents
Next Swim: Tuesday July 2nd @ 6am
Last Swims:
Monday July 1st @ 6am
Water Temp: 60.1
Air Temp: 64 & Sunny
Water Clarity: Stirred up
Waves: choppy 1ft from northeast
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Kahuna, Capt'n with guest appearances by The Patriarch and Wonder Woman
Skin Count: 1
Suit Count: 3
Sunday June 30th @ 1pm
Water temp: 62.4
Air Temp: 72 & Sunny
Water Clarity: Stirred up
Waves: frequent 1-3ft from northeast
Crew: Neo, Mr. Amazing, Capt'n with guest appearance by Diablo
Skin Count: 3
BierGarten Kru: Crash, Lil' Sista, Diablo, Gumdrop, Showgirl, Neo, Wonder Woman, Mr. Amazing, Liz, Capt'n and special guest appearance by "The Fastest Kenyan in Milwaukee"
White Capped Sea Serpents continued to fill the bay both Sunday and Monday. While the sight of them may be a little intimidating to the casual observer they were actually quite fun to swim in....and certainly provided for a great workout for those swimming skin.
Last Swims:
Monday July 1st @ 6am
Water Temp: 60.1
Air Temp: 64 & Sunny
Water Clarity: Stirred up
Waves: choppy 1ft from northeast
Crew: Diablo, Showgirl, Kahuna, Capt'n with guest appearances by The Patriarch and Wonder Woman
Skin Count: 1
Suit Count: 3
Sunday June 30th @ 1pm
Water temp: 62.4
Air Temp: 72 & Sunny
Water Clarity: Stirred up
Waves: frequent 1-3ft from northeast
Crew: Neo, Mr. Amazing, Capt'n with guest appearance by Diablo
Skin Count: 3
BierGarten Kru: Crash, Lil' Sista, Diablo, Gumdrop, Showgirl, Neo, Wonder Woman, Mr. Amazing, Liz, Capt'n and special guest appearance by "The Fastest Kenyan in Milwaukee"
White Capped Sea Serpents continued to fill the bay both Sunday and Monday. While the sight of them may be a little intimidating to the casual observer they were actually quite fun to swim in....and certainly provided for a great workout for those swimming skin.
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