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    #31
    Daisy, no way will OH be entering the water
    I just want some moral support for my first time, so she will sit on dry land. I have to book her a ticket though. Once I know what I am doing I won't mind going alone as all my DDs have done at various times.
    “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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      #32
      Gem, I'm sorry, I misunderstood. I'd forgotten your OH doesn't enjoy sea swimming like you do, so is unlikely to enjoy this swimming adventure.
      "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

      (Marianne Williamson)

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        #33
        Daisy, she DOES actually enjoy sea swimming but only if the sea is warm enough. She found it too cold this June, we usually go to Majorca in September. I don't like cold water, but she is a wimp
        “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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          #34
          Gem, my misunderstanding. But I agree with her, if it's too cold it's not so pleasant.
          "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

          (Marianne Williamson)

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            #35
            I will let you know if I actually get in tomorrow!!
            “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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              #36
              Gem, I'm sure I read somewhere that your first dip should be no longer in seconds than the water temperature in Celsius - so if the water is 10C that's your "dip" time.

              Good luck. xx
              "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

              (Marianne Williamson)

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                #37
                I almost didn't do it, as it wasn't as hot day as previously and there was a breeze.
                However I did and was glad I did.

                It was cold. Despite the time of Year and the heatwaves we have had lakes are still cold!
                I only stayed in about 15 minutes, mindful of the temperature, my age and it being my first time. Although I am no stranger to sea swimming, that is slightly warmer that this was.
                I chose to swim in the Monet lake. A beautiful lake with waterlilies and willow trees.

                There is a large family lake and 3 smaller ones which are only for adults, Monet being one of them. I will definitely go again before the summer is over
                OH took some photos.
                “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                  #38
                  Me in the beautiful Monet lake WhatsApp Image 2026-07-20 at 13.50.50.jpg
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                    #39
                    Gem, what a beautiful lake. You did very well swimming for 15 minutes. It must have felt really cold when you got in, but hopefully was better after a few minutes. Were you the only person swimming in it?

                    Is it so cold because it's fed by a stream, or is it so deep that it doesn't hold the heat so well?
                    "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                    (Marianne Williamson)

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                      #40
                      Daisy, there were several other people swimming in that lake, but it's quite a long lake so plenty of space.
                      It didn't get any warmer! In swimming pools which feel cold I always feel they quickly feel warm. It's not deep, I could touch the bottom for quite a lot of it, but I suppose being a big lake it never gets what we think of as warm.
                      People swim in these lakes all year round, even when there is ice
                      “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown
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                        #41
                        Gem, some people are very brave/tough/foolish to be swimming when it's icy. I definitely wouldn't want to do that.

                        Were you able to relax and appreciate the beautiful surroundings?
                        "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

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