Lake Washington Dip

Really really fretting about the swim leg for next weekend, so Wil and I went out to Lake Washington for a little swim. Somehow the day got away from us, so we didn't get to the beach until 2:30 or so, and the sun had long since disappeared. There was even a bit of drizzle. But we got in to the water, thought we would faint with cold, and then we just got down to it and swam a few long lengths. After a few minutes I felt okay in the water -- I stayed calm and swam slowly and steadily, pulling with my arms. I feel much better now. Still a bit worried, but...