Next Swims: Mon & Tue June 17 & 18, 5:30AM, also 6PM both days if anyone is interested (please comment if you are)
Last Swims: Sat & Sun Jun 15 & 16 noon both days
Water Temp: Sat 61, Sun 59
Waves: small chop on Sat, almost calm on Sun
Water Clarity: Very Good
Sat Crew: Diablo, Kahuna, David, Cap'n, Patriarch, with Wonder Woman cheering us on (at least I think she was, when we returned to the beach at the end of our swim she wasn't there, maybe I dreamed the whole thing)
Sun Crew: Diablo, James, Cap'n, Patriarch, Gumdrop, and special guest Tammy from Minnesota
Even though my water thermometer measured two degrees less than yesterday it actually felt warmer, maybe because of the hot sun, or maybe there was a pocket of cold water where I measured it. Regardless of the actual temp, it was cold enough and Cap'n did yeoman's work swimming skin to mudslide and back. James also swam skin, I'm not sure how far he went, all I ever see of him is his wake.
We were joined by Tammy who is vacationing here from Minnesota with her family. Somehow she found us on the web. She was good sport, putting up with cold water and our bad jokes, and downing a Killepitsch with us to culminate a great day.
P.S. Bubba where the heck are you??
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Warming Up
Next Swims: Saturday 6/15 noon Klode, Sunday 6/16 noon Klode
Last Swim: Friday 6PM
Water Temp: 66
Waves: small
Water Clarity: Terrible near shore, we had to go a ways out to get to clear water
Crew: Geoffrey, Captain, Patriarch
Every day it warms up another degree or two. Hopefully this trend will continue. Geoffrey and I donned wetsuits but Cap'n went skin for a pleasant swim to mudslide and back.
Tammy from MN: meet us at noon in the Klode parking lot (the first one, on the bluff overlooking the beach). Don't be put off by the wild-eyed, stooped, muttering and drooling wretch you will see wandering the parking lot, that's just the Captain.
Last Swim: Friday 6PM
Water Temp: 66
Waves: small
Water Clarity: Terrible near shore, we had to go a ways out to get to clear water
Crew: Geoffrey, Captain, Patriarch
Every day it warms up another degree or two. Hopefully this trend will continue. Geoffrey and I donned wetsuits but Cap'n went skin for a pleasant swim to mudslide and back.
Tammy from MN: meet us at noon in the Klode parking lot (the first one, on the bluff overlooking the beach). Don't be put off by the wild-eyed, stooped, muttering and drooling wretch you will see wandering the parking lot, that's just the Captain.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
The Patriarch Returns!
Next Swims:
Friday 6/14 @ 6AM...and perhaps 6PM
(please comment if you plan to come at 6PM)
Saturday 6/15 @ noon
Sunday 6/16 @ noon
Last Swims:
Thursday 6/13 @ 6pm
Water Temp: 64 (per the Patriarch-o-meter)
Air Temp: 60 & breezy
Waves: Occasional 1-2ft
Clarity: stirred up near shore, clear offshore
Skin Count: 1
Pitsch Count: 3
Crew: The Patriarch, Showgirl, Sir James, Capt'n
The Patriarch has returned to action!! ...and his hard work over the long winter months has him in rare form. This became shockingly evident to the Kru this evening when The Patriarch asked the Kru "Arrg, is that me Booty!?!?!"....could this have been the first time The Patriarch has seen his booty or was he just trying to show off for Showgirl? Also highlighting this evening was Sir James new 2013 attitude...he may not talk trash to your face but his new wetsuit will! Better read it quick cuz you won't see it for long once he gets in the water. Of course I would be remiss if I didn't mention Showgirl. Many thanks to Showgirl for the special show to commemorate The Patriarch's return...it was a very thoughtful gesture indeed! ....really sorry we weren't ashore at the time to see it.
Wednesday 6/12 @ 6am
(posted by Gumdrop)
Water Temp: Mid 50's
Air Temp 6o something
Waves: Smooth
Clarity: Good
Crew: Gumdrop,Heidi,Show Girl, and mystery person
Heidi and I swam skin, as Show Girl (ironically) swam suited up, for a trip that took us about half way between Cedar Grove and Mudslide. MIA is Mr. Ducky, I'm afraid one of the seagulls may have made off with him :(.
Friday 6/14 @ 6AM...and perhaps 6PM
(please comment if you plan to come at 6PM)
Saturday 6/15 @ noon
Sunday 6/16 @ noon
Last Swims:
Thursday 6/13 @ 6pm
Water Temp: 64 (per the Patriarch-o-meter)
Air Temp: 60 & breezy
Waves: Occasional 1-2ft
Clarity: stirred up near shore, clear offshore
Skin Count: 1
Pitsch Count: 3
Crew: The Patriarch, Showgirl, Sir James, Capt'n
The Patriarch has returned to action!! ...and his hard work over the long winter months has him in rare form. This became shockingly evident to the Kru this evening when The Patriarch asked the Kru "Arrg, is that me Booty!?!?!"....could this have been the first time The Patriarch has seen his booty or was he just trying to show off for Showgirl? Also highlighting this evening was Sir James new 2013 attitude...he may not talk trash to your face but his new wetsuit will! Better read it quick cuz you won't see it for long once he gets in the water. Of course I would be remiss if I didn't mention Showgirl. Many thanks to Showgirl for the special show to commemorate The Patriarch's return...it was a very thoughtful gesture indeed! ....really sorry we weren't ashore at the time to see it.
Wednesday 6/12 @ 6am
(posted by Gumdrop)
Water Temp: Mid 50's
Air Temp 6o something
Waves: Smooth
Clarity: Good
Crew: Gumdrop,Heidi,Show Girl, and mystery person
Heidi and I swam skin, as Show Girl (ironically) swam suited up, for a trip that took us about half way between Cedar Grove and Mudslide. MIA is Mr. Ducky, I'm afraid one of the seagulls may have made off with him :(.
Please Join me at 6PM (today Thursday 6/13) Klode
I just stopped at Big Bay (a.k.a Back Bay, a.k.a. Buckley Bay, depending on which map or sign you believe). Temp 61, one foot waves, poor water clarity, stirred up from last night's storm. Could not swim, but will tonight. Please join me (at Klode, not Big Bay). Rumor has it that Cap'n will come and Showgirl will show.
Tammy, whoever you are, you are welcome to join us!
I believe Gumdrop and others plan to swim at 6AM tomorrow (Fri 6/14) at Klode.
Tammy, whoever you are, you are welcome to join us!
I believe Gumdrop and others plan to swim at 6AM tomorrow (Fri 6/14) at Klode.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Good Signs
Next Swim: 6am Wednesday 6/11 (weather permitting)
Last Swims:
Tuesday 6/10 @ 6pm
Water Temp: 60.2!!
Air Temp: 72 & Sunny
Waves: rippled lake surface
Clarity: Exceptional
Crew: Capt'n with special guest appearances by The Patriarch, Gumdrop and Wonder Woman
Pitsch Count: 4
Skin Count: 1
Sunny Skies, air temps comfortably in the 70's, a gentle breeze and kids swimming in the lake with inner tubes....all great signs that preceded this evenings swim. Of course a water temp reading above 60 for the first time this year was an exceptional surprise! While my swim this evening may have been a bit lonely the welcome back to shore wasn't. Joining me to celebrate today's pleasant conditions and the signs of good fortune was none other than The Patriarch who is preparing his official proclamation for his return to the lake as we speak! ...also joining in on our festive celebration were extra special bonus guest appearances by Gumdrop and Wonder Woman. Stay tuned for upcoming posts featuring Wonder Woman who will answer all those deep dark mysteries that you may be wondering about. :)
Tuesday June 11th @ 6 AM
(posted by Gumdrop)
Water Temp: Mid 50's (though It felt warmer than yesterday)
Air Temp:6o something
Waves: Smooth as silk
Clarity: Good
Crew: David, Gumdrop,Showgirl
Monday June 10th @ 6 AM
(posted by Gumdrop)
Water Temp: Mid to high 50's (though It felt colder than yesterday)
Air Temp 6o something
Waves: a little bit of playful waves
Clarity: Kinda cloudy
Crew: Gumdrop,Heidi
Sunday June 9th @ 2pm
(posted by Gumdrop)
Water Temp: Mid to high 50's
Air Temp 6o something
Waves: None
Clarity: Somewhat clear
Crew: Heidi, Gumdrop, Josh, Jeff, Sir James
Last Swims:
Tuesday 6/10 @ 6pm
Water Temp: 60.2!!
Air Temp: 72 & Sunny
Waves: rippled lake surface
Clarity: Exceptional
Crew: Capt'n with special guest appearances by The Patriarch, Gumdrop and Wonder Woman
Pitsch Count: 4
Skin Count: 1
Sunny Skies, air temps comfortably in the 70's, a gentle breeze and kids swimming in the lake with inner tubes....all great signs that preceded this evenings swim. Of course a water temp reading above 60 for the first time this year was an exceptional surprise! While my swim this evening may have been a bit lonely the welcome back to shore wasn't. Joining me to celebrate today's pleasant conditions and the signs of good fortune was none other than The Patriarch who is preparing his official proclamation for his return to the lake as we speak! ...also joining in on our festive celebration were extra special bonus guest appearances by Gumdrop and Wonder Woman. Stay tuned for upcoming posts featuring Wonder Woman who will answer all those deep dark mysteries that you may be wondering about. :)
Tuesday June 11th @ 6 AM
(posted by Gumdrop)
Water Temp: Mid 50's (though It felt warmer than yesterday)
Air Temp:6o something
Waves: Smooth as silk
Clarity: Good
Crew: David, Gumdrop,Showgirl
Monday June 10th @ 6 AM
(posted by Gumdrop)
Water Temp: Mid to high 50's (though It felt colder than yesterday)
Air Temp 6o something
Waves: a little bit of playful waves
Clarity: Kinda cloudy
Crew: Gumdrop,Heidi
Sunday June 9th @ 2pm
(posted by Gumdrop)
Water Temp: Mid to high 50's
Air Temp 6o something
Waves: None
Clarity: Somewhat clear
Crew: Heidi, Gumdrop, Josh, Jeff, Sir James
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Livin' Large
Next Swim: Sunday June 9th @ 2pm (if it's not raining)
Warm-up events Sunday 6/9:
Rock-n-Ride, South Shore Duathlon @ 8am http://www.greatlakesduathlonseries.com/page/show/733552-rock-n-ride-south-shore-duathlon
Locust Street Beer Run @ 11:30am http://www.locust-street.com/beerrun.htm
Last Swim: Saturday June 8th @ 12pm (Atwater Beach)
Water Temp: 57.2
Air Temp 64 & Partly Sunny
Waves: None
Clarity: Clear
Crew: Gumdrop, Kahuna, Sir James, Heidi, Capt'n with special guest appearance from The Patriarch!
Pitsch Count: 4
Skin Count: 2
Strip & Dip Count: 2
Livin' Large...indeed that the Klode Kru was today! We took our show a few miles down south to Atwater Beach to venture out fer a ship wreck swim and to plunder the spoils of the Shorewood Men's Club Parrrty.
Joinin' the Kru fer her first ever swim in Lake Michigan was Heidi who is a seasoned vet of the Southern California Pacific Seas. (...did ya' now that the nights can get as cold as 37 down there...and even at that temp Heidi is rumored to have ventured out fer a swim!) Not surprisingly Heidi walked the plank and swam skin this afternoon. Indeed she will fit in quite nicely with this Kru...welcome aboard!!
The water temp of 57 accompanied by calm and clear water conditions were a pleasant surprise....nearly perfect for exploring the Shipwreck. Following our swim several of the Kru members walked the plank a second time sans their wetsuits before enjoying our customary round of Pitsch.
Of course if yer a Kru member you know what it's like to be a winner...and to the winners go chicken dinners (...or if you prefer BBQ rib dinners...) a pint or two of grog, abundant sunshine and festive music. All were waiting for us as we returned from our swim....which of course we took full advantage of while we shared stories of mermaids and plundered treasure. Indeed we are livin' large!
Warm-up events Sunday 6/9:
Rock-n-Ride, South Shore Duathlon @ 8am http://www.greatlakesduathlonseries.com/page/show/733552-rock-n-ride-south-shore-duathlon
Locust Street Beer Run @ 11:30am http://www.locust-street.com/beerrun.htm
Last Swim: Saturday June 8th @ 12pm (Atwater Beach)
Water Temp: 57.2
Air Temp 64 & Partly Sunny
Waves: None
Clarity: Clear
Crew: Gumdrop, Kahuna, Sir James, Heidi, Capt'n with special guest appearance from The Patriarch!
Pitsch Count: 4
Skin Count: 2
Strip & Dip Count: 2
Livin' Large...indeed that the Klode Kru was today! We took our show a few miles down south to Atwater Beach to venture out fer a ship wreck swim and to plunder the spoils of the Shorewood Men's Club Parrrty.
Joinin' the Kru fer her first ever swim in Lake Michigan was Heidi who is a seasoned vet of the Southern California Pacific Seas. (...did ya' now that the nights can get as cold as 37 down there...and even at that temp Heidi is rumored to have ventured out fer a swim!) Not surprisingly Heidi walked the plank and swam skin this afternoon. Indeed she will fit in quite nicely with this Kru...welcome aboard!!
The water temp of 57 accompanied by calm and clear water conditions were a pleasant surprise....nearly perfect for exploring the Shipwreck. Following our swim several of the Kru members walked the plank a second time sans their wetsuits before enjoying our customary round of Pitsch.
Of course if yer a Kru member you know what it's like to be a winner...and to the winners go chicken dinners (...or if you prefer BBQ rib dinners...) a pint or two of grog, abundant sunshine and festive music. All were waiting for us as we returned from our swim....which of course we took full advantage of while we shared stories of mermaids and plundered treasure. Indeed we are livin' large!
Shipwreck & BBQ?
Kahuna has proposed a shipwreck swim from Atwater beach today at noon today (Saturday, June 8th). Atwater is hosting the Shorewood Men's Club annual Chicken and Rib BBQ today. I'll probably be a spectator as the water is still too cold for me (high 40s or low 50s, depending on which map you believe). But will commit to eating my share of BBQ and bringing appropriate beverages to share.
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