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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
Floaty McBloaty

Floaty McBloaty

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Eej S

65 F temp. 51 F water temp. Today at the lake it was gloriously warm and sunny. I got to swim with L, who I have not seen in almost a year!  There were tons of black ducks in the swim area and a few tots on the beach with their parents. I love how READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Sacred Swims Tagged floating, glassy-water, lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, swim-buddy
Thanks

Thanks

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Eej S

Jan 11, 2023 Gratitudes 1. finally got to see my friends at the park 2. got to swim with my regular swim buddy 3. popcorn

Posted in Sacred Swims Tagged cold-water-swimming, gratitude, lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, park-friends, swim-buddy
Perfect Way to End the Week

Perfect Way to End the Week

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Eej S

Today at the lake there were two sail boats, two kayakers, and two other swimmers. One of the swimmers was K, who I have been swimming with before. She was helping a new swimmer get acclimated, so they were just in and out of the lake. I was really happy to run into them. After READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences Tagged lakeswimming
The Plane

The Plane

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Eej S

Today at the lake…it was cold, windy, and kind of bitchy. Or maybe just aloof that comes across as bitchy. I was meeting a new swim buddy and with my caretaker, M. I got cold and tired of waiting, so I decided to go in. The waves were making noise, and the water was dark. READ MORE

Posted in Mental Health, People I Meet, Swimming Experiences Tagged cold-water-swimming, depression, lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, PTSD, swim-gear
Flat Water Better

Flat Water Better

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Eej S

Today I had my friend, M, bring me to the lake because I wanted to see and hear the water, then go for a walk in the paths and count bunnies. On the way to the park I told her that I might have to give up lake swimming until spring, and that I felt READ MORE

Posted in People I Meet, Swimming Experiences Tagged cold-water-swimming, lakeswimming, park-friends
Sighting

Sighting

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Eej S

Today at the lake it was sunny and warm. Lots of picnics in the shelter areas, and others walking in the park. I met with a new swim buddy today, and I was so relieved to meet her. I put in so much effort trying to find swim partners, and I was going to give READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences, Water (Vatten) Tagged cold-water-swimming, lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, sunbeam-kaleidoscope, swim-buddy
Snorting

Snorting

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Eej S

Today at the lake, the sun was shining, Mt. Rainier was peaking out of the clouds (pun), and the water was mostly flat. I had planned to meet a few of the women in the “plunger” group, which required waking up three hours earlier than normal. It was brutal, and no time for tea, but READ MORE

Posted in Swimming Experiences, Water (Vatten) Tagged lakeswimming, lakewitch, swim-buddy
Fish and the Precious

Fish and the Precious

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Eej S

So much to report. I have solved the fish mystery. I saw two of them together today. So even if one of them is my guy, he has a friend or sibling or whatever. I also saw a HUGE fish that scared the crap out of me. thick, tall, maybe 18″ long. And, I found READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Swimming Experiences Tagged lakeswimming, openwaterswimming, treasure
One Fish, Two Fish?

One Fish, Two Fish?

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Eej S

It’s driving me a little nuts. I can’t tell if the fish I see every day in the lake (about 4″ long) is the same fish and we’re …like…friends. or if there are several of him/her. I see little inch-long fish, too, but I don’t really care so much about them. Is it weird that READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Swimming Experiences Tagged fish, lakeswimming
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