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Month: May 2023

Today, I was more lake bitch than lake witch

Today, I was more lake bitch than lake witch

Posted on May 25, 2023November 5, 2025 by Eej S

Temp 70 F, water Temp 67 F. Today at the lake it was sunny but not too hot, and the water was perfect.  I’ve had two horrible days, all related to three healthcare cockups. I was beside myself with rage and frustration, and really needed to exercise. Still, I wasn’t feeling it was the safest READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Sea and Lake Plants Tagged frustration, park-friends
Seven Lake Witches and One Little Dead Fish

Seven Lake Witches and One Little Dead Fish

Posted on May 21, 2023April 27, 2026 by Eej S

Temp 56 F Water Temp 64 F Today at the lake it was grey, so there were not tons of people at the park.  We had a record turnout today: seven lake witches!!!!! I have been trying to get a regular gig with other women swimmers for two years. Finally!  One woman could only stay READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged fish, lake-witch, openwaterswimming, swim-buddies
Water Warming Up

Water Warming Up

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Eej S

Temp 78.  Water temp 66 F. Today at the lake it felt blazing hot in my wetsuit. I was very eager to get in the water.  We had a new swimmer today, so I was very excited to welcome her into our little group. We chatted a bit before we got into the water, and READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, swim-buddies
Don't Let the Sun Fool You

Don’t Let the Sun Fool You

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Eej S

Temp 51 F Water Temp 55 F. Drizzly, grey day. It’s been raining all day.  Today at the lake, it was grey and raining. I should say “still raining” because it’s been raining all day. I decided to change up my gear because I felt too warm the other day, but it ended up being READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences, Water (Vatten) Tagged big-waves, challenge, choppy-water, grey-skies, todays-lesson
Sweet Spring Sunshine

Sweet Spring Sunshine

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Eej S

Temp 70 Water Temp 55.  Today at the lake it was gloriously sunny and warm. The water was fairly glassy, except for occasional small wakes from boats. We were five today, a record! D, K4, K6, I, and me! A combo of swimmers, some in wetsuits some in just swimsuits.  The park was buzzing with READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged challenge, openwaterswimming, swim-buddies
Thank You, Lake

Thank You, Lake

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Eej S

Air Temp 54, Water Temp 54 Today at the lake it was drizzly and grey. The water was glassy. It hardly made a sound when it touched the beach.  There were cars in the parking lot, but I couldn’t see people. Maybe one or two walkers.  I didn’t swim yesterday, which is my usual day, READ MORE

Posted in Mental Health, Swimming Experiences Tagged letting-go, risk, todays-lesson

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