Don't tell the kids!

Today was very rainy with heavy rainfall that caused flooding in many areas. It was quite warm, though, and when it started to clear toward sunset it became very muggy. I went for a long walk, and when I came back, there was no one about, and the lake was very still and clear.

I have only been in the water once this year, as this lake is very, very cold, but I decided to wade in a bit this evening. Much to my surprise, the rain had warmed up the top layer enough for me to decide to dive right in. Once in, I had to swim, and actually managed to go much farther than I had thought I would, given my out-of-shapeness!

Heavenly! but don't tell the kids- swimming alone in the almost dark breaks all the rules!