7am, Hildi, Domino and Ollie in the car park. Domino tells us Sara and Joan had arranged to meet a little later because of the dark and because they thought no-one else was coming. Met Joan on the sea front and soon joined by Sara for pre-dip briefing from leader Ollie (not swimming because of a cold). No Pete today because of illness and Hildi thought she might only manage a post-flu paddle, but once the light appeared it seemed wrong not to embrace the sea. The three girls in for a romp in the waves. But who was that coming down the beach...?? Paul!! Come in in, Paul! But Paul had forgotten his hat. Amazing what a difference one small thing like that can make. It seemed to be a struggle against the cold but in the end he managed head under. Very very good training for the cold water champs in January.
All of us pink like Sara's hat on emerging from the sea. Hildi posing in half removed swim suit and Ugg boots, modelling surfer chic (she thinks). Paul urgently needs a yoda/robie - hope he makes it to Santa's 'nice list'. Sara showing off her new post-swim booties. What a fashion parade we are!
Disappointed we weren't joined by Hildi's colleagues for the beginning of their 'staff treat day' but a cup of tea spilt all over you when you're shaking from cold isn't everybody's cup of tea.
Swimmers: Hildi, Joan, Sara, Paul (no hat) - not a wetsuit in sight
Nonswimmers: Domino and Ollie
Temperature: 8.5
Time in: unsure due to deranged seagull impressions to warm up for a while before entry
Time out: 7.45
Swim on Friday - meet at 7.15 for swimming by 7.30, depending on light
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