Evanston, July 28

For various reasons neither Mike nor I were particularly eager to swim this morning, but the early NOAA forcast was too good for either of us to pass up. Conditions out were about as perfect as a casual lake swimmer could possibly want, flat clear water, mostly sunny with calm winds and 72 degree water. (We would prefer 68 degrees to declare perfection.) On the way back some wind and small (3 inches) waves were apparent but it was still very nice. We were glad we made room in our schedules to come. After the main swim we took advantage of the clear water to do a bit of fish observing and saw some bass and a large carp, not too many small fish.

I will be gone for a week so probably no posts for a while. Lake swimmers should be aware that, with the forcast heat, conditions are ideal for the midsummer inversion which drops lake temperatures temporarily 10 or more degrees. Could happen next week so bring a cap.