Feb 19, 2022 | temp 40 F ish | Time in water: 24:40 Today at the lake, there were crazy wild white-capped waves. They didn’t look too bad on the shore, but once I was in the water I could see how impressive they were. Wow. I took a few photos and a quick video READ MORE
Month: February 2022
Good Idea to Listen to My Guide
Monday Feb 21 2022 | Sunny but cold! Today at the lake I made so many mistakes. And I was warned! The Gear I drove home from the lake in silence today because there is no song for “I told you so,” and even if there is, T is much too kind to tell me READ MORE
A Few Things I’ve Learned
swimming in open water is harder than swimming in a pool swimming in open water gives me a high like I’ve never gotten in a pool it’s important to get my gear dialed in it’s important to take care of my gear it’s important to shower after a swim because of DUCK POOP PARASITES the READ MORE
Sea Witch of the West
Feb 16, 2022 Today at the lake the water was cold but full of sunbeams. A flock of ducks landed in the water just as I was walking up to the edge. I think they scattered too quickly for me to get them in the pre-swim photo I took. That’s ok. Bathing & Hygiene I READ MORE
“Sing, Women” Swim Women
Feb 14, 2022 | water temp 40 F Today at the lake, I swam with K and K. The People It has been so long since I swam with them; I was really happy to see them again. I don’t think we have been to the lake together since the crazy wave jumping adventure….months and READ MORE
Dig If You Will This Lake and Its Magic
Friday Feb 11, 2022 | water temp 40 F Today at the lake, it was sunny, the water was calm, the ducks were paddling about, and there was a huge gathering of black birds just north of the swim area. As I was getting my snorkel and goggles on, I was surprised to look up READ MORE
Thoughts Do NOT Equal a Plan
Feb 7, 2022 6:22pm Today at the lake, the water was silent and glassy. A congregation of assorted birds were gathered on the cement dock, included a scary looking black bird I couldn’t identify. It was all angles and sharp points, like it was made out of metal and maybe couldn’t move so well. I READ MORE
“Water that Heals as I Go”
February 5, 2022 6pm | water temp 40F Today at the lake, the water was glassy, the mountains where trying to peek out from behind the clouds, and the ducks were pecking the pebbles on the beach, looking for snacks. Heavy Thoughts To Start I was sad when M picked me up today. I had READ MORE