Next Swims: Wed-Friday 6AM and 6pm
Last Swim: 6am Wednesday
Water: 54F (toe-mometer), wavy
Clarity: complete lack of clarity
Crew: Showgirl, Panini, Diablo
Skin/Suit: 1/2
Upcoming events: This Saturday 06/10, Klode Kru Shipwreck Swim at Atwater Beach followed by Shorewood Men's Club BBQ. It is a magic day, not to be missed. (And... I will have to miss it.) Stay tuned for details.
There was a rare Diablo sighting this morning. He was riding off into the sunrise as Panini and I arrived at Klode. He assured us that the water was great, and he was right.
We swam to the birches. It was sunny and beautiful, and the waves seemed to be dying down as we finished our swim.
As an extra bonus, we ran into Gigi walking down the ramp as we left.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Super Hera Saves the Swim!
Next Swims: Tues-Friday 6AM and 6pm
Last Swim: 6am Tuesday
Water: 53-55F (toe-mometer), wavy
Clarity: nope, no clarity
Crew: Showgirl, Super Hera
Skin/Suit: 0/2
There were no cars in the parking lot when I arrived this morning.
I was on the beach, looking askance at the wavy water when Super Hera arrived to save the swim. We suited up and swam north into the waves to the birches. The return trip was speedy as the waves carried us back to shore.
The sun, sky, and water were lovely-- it was another great swim.
And, in conclusion, I'm sure I am not alone in eagerly anticipating the next installment in the fascinating story of Jefe and El Guapo.
Last Swim: 6am Tuesday
Water: 53-55F (toe-mometer), wavy
Clarity: nope, no clarity
Crew: Showgirl, Super Hera
Skin/Suit: 0/2
There were no cars in the parking lot when I arrived this morning.
I was on the beach, looking askance at the wavy water when Super Hera arrived to save the swim. We suited up and swam north into the waves to the birches. The return trip was speedy as the waves carried us back to shore.
The sun, sky, and water were lovely-- it was another great swim.
And, in conclusion, I'm sure I am not alone in eagerly anticipating the next installment in the fascinating story of Jefe and El Guapo.
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Summer is Here
Next Swims: Monday 6/5 6AM & 6PM
Last Swim: Sunday June 4th noon
Water: 53 calm and crystal clear
Crew: Diablo, Scott, Mike, Iceman, Capt'n, Showgirl, Phoenix, Itch, Foxy Roxy, Mr. Anonymous, Wet Taco, Drangonfly, Patriarch
A beautiful warm sunny day on the beach. Everyone was out mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and the kids. The water is still a bit cool, but it didn't stop our group of thirteen beach bums from enjoying a fantastic swim.
Last Swim: Sunday June 4th noon
Water: 53 calm and crystal clear
Crew: Diablo, Scott, Mike, Iceman, Capt'n, Showgirl, Phoenix, Itch, Foxy Roxy, Mr. Anonymous, Wet Taco, Drangonfly, Patriarch
A beautiful warm sunny day on the beach. Everyone was out mom, dad, grandma, grandpa and the kids. The water is still a bit cool, but it didn't stop our group of thirteen beach bums from enjoying a fantastic swim.
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Kumbaya
Next Swim: Sunday 6/4 noon
Last Swims:
Friday 6PM
Water: 51 a little choppy, crystal clear
Swimmers: Diablo (skin), Itch(skin), Panini, Wet Taco, Patriarch
Saturday 2PM
Water: 50, small waves, clear
Swimmers: Wet Taco, Itch (skin), Showgirl, Foxy Roxy, Drangonfly
Observers: Ted, Patriarch
All the divisiveness in today's world seem to have gotten to Showgirl as she has been preaching harmony connectiveness and tranquility. Next we'll see her on the beach at sunrise in full lotus pose hitting on a hookah. (Or maybe she's already been there, which explains her attitude).
Last Swims:
Friday 6PM
Water: 51 a little choppy, crystal clear
Swimmers: Diablo (skin), Itch(skin), Panini, Wet Taco, Patriarch
Saturday 2PM
Water: 50, small waves, clear
Swimmers: Wet Taco, Itch (skin), Showgirl, Foxy Roxy, Drangonfly
Observers: Ted, Patriarch
All the divisiveness in today's world seem to have gotten to Showgirl as she has been preaching harmony connectiveness and tranquility. Next we'll see her on the beach at sunrise in full lotus pose hitting on a hookah. (Or maybe she's already been there, which explains her attitude).
Friday, June 2, 2017
United we stand... and swim
Next Swims: Friday 6PM, 2:00PM Saturday, noon Sunday
Last Swim: 6am Friday, TGIF
Water: 51F (toe-mometer), flat as glass
Clarity: Excellent
Crew: Showgirl, Dave (aka Milkman)
Skin/Suit: 0/2
Despite the seeds of divisiveness Patriarch is trying to sow below, I would suggest that we are all one, all connected. Furthermore, the sun is already up for the 6am swim.
I'd like to tell you that the water has been warming up a bit more each day, but... it hasn't really. That said, the 60F air temperature and lovely sunrise this morning made it easier to get in.
Today was Milkman's (where do these nicknames come from?) first open water swim of the season, prior to a grueling 1/4min swim this weekend at the Lake Mills tri. I offered to swim next to him, elbow, jostle, kick, push, etc in order to replicate the authentic tri experience.
Anyway, good luck and have fun this weekend, Milkman, and thanks for being there this morning so I couldn't wimp out.
Last Swim: 6am Friday, TGIF
Water: 51F (toe-mometer), flat as glass
Clarity: Excellent
Crew: Showgirl, Dave (aka Milkman)
Skin/Suit: 0/2
Despite the seeds of divisiveness Patriarch is trying to sow below, I would suggest that we are all one, all connected. Furthermore, the sun is already up for the 6am swim.
I'd like to tell you that the water has been warming up a bit more each day, but... it hasn't really. That said, the 60F air temperature and lovely sunrise this morning made it easier to get in.
Today was Milkman's (where do these nicknames come from?) first open water swim of the season, prior to a grueling 1/4min swim this weekend at the Lake Mills tri. I offered to swim next to him, elbow, jostle, kick, push, etc in order to replicate the authentic tri experience.
Anyway, good luck and have fun this weekend, Milkman, and thanks for being there this morning so I couldn't wimp out.
Thursday, June 1, 2017
morning versus evening
Next Swims: Friday 6/1 6AM and 6PM
Last Swim: Thursday 6/1, 6:30PM
Water: 51 clear and choppy
Swimmers: Itch (skin), Wet Taco (wetsuit)
Observer: Patriarch
If you're wondering whether to swim in the morning or the evening: the morning group is a bunch of tight ass snobs. Think about it - what kind of person would get up before sunrise to swim in 51 degree water? The evening group is much nicer.
Last Swim: Thursday 6/1, 6:30PM
Water: 51 clear and choppy
Swimmers: Itch (skin), Wet Taco (wetsuit)
Observer: Patriarch
If you're wondering whether to swim in the morning or the evening: the morning group is a bunch of tight ass snobs. Think about it - what kind of person would get up before sunrise to swim in 51 degree water? The evening group is much nicer.
Our Place on the Lake
Next Swims: Fri 6am
Last Swim: Thurs 6am
Water: 51F (by my toe-momenter), small swells
Clarity: very good away from shore
Crew: Panini, Showgirl, Mike, Diablo
Skin/Suit: 1/3
It was another super-beautiful morning at the beach. Diablo was pedaling away as I arrived in the parking lot, and as Mike, Panini, and I walked down the ramp, we could hear the sound of waves on the shore.
Knowing that Diablo had just swam skin meant there was no question whether we were going in, so no one even bothered to try the water before suiting up. With the usual vow to make it to sewerpipe, we passed it by and continued on the scenic tour north, past garage to the birches.
Back on shore, we chatted about how great it would be to have a vacation cottage up north. In the end, we agreed that having Lake Michigan in our back yard is even better.
Last Swim: Thurs 6am
Water: 51F (by my toe-momenter), small swells
Clarity: very good away from shore
Crew: Panini, Showgirl, Mike, Diablo
Skin/Suit: 1/3
It was another super-beautiful morning at the beach. Diablo was pedaling away as I arrived in the parking lot, and as Mike, Panini, and I walked down the ramp, we could hear the sound of waves on the shore.
Knowing that Diablo had just swam skin meant there was no question whether we were going in, so no one even bothered to try the water before suiting up. With the usual vow to make it to sewerpipe, we passed it by and continued on the scenic tour north, past garage to the birches.
Back on shore, we chatted about how great it would be to have a vacation cottage up north. In the end, we agreed that having Lake Michigan in our back yard is even better.
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