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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.  

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.