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Old 04-24-2008, 05:45 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by CanisLupusArctos View Post
I've found that Memorial Day weekend can be an enjoyable swim (usually the water is around 60) if I've been out doing heavy yard work, getting hot and sweaty. You've got to be ready to get in the water within a couple minutes after you stop working or else your heart rate will slow and you'll cool off too much before you get in the water.
Canis,

I've found it's also a function of age! In my teens and twenties, 1-May was good enough if it was ice out, in my thirties, Memorial Day was great!

I'm now at 4-July!
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