With a drizzle in the air and two degrees on the thermometer, it really felt like the back end of the hungry month this morning. Still Joan was bubbling with enthusiasm as she made the SSF winter HQ ready for business. Pete was raring to go today - a man on a mission.
Idle chat and then a dash to the sea which was obligingly full although a short tide today. Lots of still water framed by the groynes made for a nice ice bath. Joan was first in, sprinting down the beach and no messing. Pete sauntered over to the west groyne and touched base. Both then did their own thing, Joan enjoying the company and the various birds making the most of the early morning drizzle; Pete to do the first width.
It was really not a freestyle sort of day. Breath came in fits & starts so the less efficient breast stroke was employed inching Pete slowly to his goal of touching five groynes this morning. In all a workmanlike occasion with Joan leaving Pete to finish his last width and kindly running a width or two just to keep an eye out. All done then back to Yodas, tea & shakes. The need for new blood was discussed and both agreed that once the winter had turned, we would find ways to lure members of the TWAT society to our beach.
Swimmers: Joan, Pete
In: 7.37
Out: 7.47
Air temp: 2 degrees
Sea temp: forgot - cold
Sea: Icy tub
I will be there for more widths on Friday. Come Hell or high water! Actually hoping for both. A little bit of fire and brimstone might warm it up!
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