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100 Shades of Grey

100 Shades of Grey

Posted on October 29, 2021April 27, 2026 by Eej S

Today at the lake, we swam in the rain, we saw two herons (or the same once twice) and an eagle, and guess what else? I found my swim buoy belt that I lost yesterday! It was lying in the parking lot, right where I dropped it. Yea. I had a long doctor’s appointment this READ MORE

Posted in Chronic Illness, Ducks & Other Wildlife Tagged cold-water-swimming, openwaterswimming, swim-gear, wetsuit
Skin Like a Seal

Skin Like a Seal

Posted on October 29, 2021April 27, 2026 by Eej S

Yesterday at the lake, a bald eagle flew above me, looking for food. I didn’t see it, but my swim buddy, K, did. I’m bummed I missed it, but really glad it didn’t attack me. I see a lot of bald eagles around the lake. So fancy.  My new wetsuit is working out really well. READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Swimming Experiences Tagged cold-water-swimming, openwaterswimming, swim-buddy, wetsuit
New Gear, Night Walking, A Gift

New Gear, Night Walking, A Gift

Posted on October 19, 2021April 27, 2026 by Eej S

Today at the lake…I wasn’t at the lake! But I found some buddies for swim dates tomorrow and Friday. Also, two packages arrived at my door. A college friend sent me her husband’s fancy wetsuit. I think it’s barely a year old and looks totes new! Thank you, M and L. I had ordered the READ MORE

Posted in People I Meet, Walking & Cycling Tagged bunny, neoprene, recovery, swim-gear, wetsuit
New Water Shoes

New Water Shoes

Posted on September 14, 2021April 27, 2026 by Eej S

Today at the lake it was grey and cold. And windy, so the mini waves made it harder to swim. The water was the coldest it’s every been for me. I usually walk quite casually out to waist- or tit-deep water, then start my swim. Today I had to dive in a thigh-level. It wasn’t READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged cold-water-swimming, openwaterswimming, swim-gear, wetsuit

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