Monday, 20 November 2023

The November Swimsuit Edition...

 Stonehaven, 17/11/2023

I asked Gail why she did not join these ladies, who were evidently enjoying their dip in Stonehaven harbour. 

She says she does not have the physique for swimming in the North Sea at latitude 57ÂșN in mid November. 

Frankly, neither do I. (Although if Gail upped the treats supply, perhaps I might?)

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15 comments:

  1. Tigger's Mum20 November 2023 at 07:43

    Jeepers Nobby that looks cold. Do people really do that or is it a clever AI picture?

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    1. WFT Nobby20 November 2023 at 08:08

      Gail replies: I promise, no AI on this blog. And it's not in fact that uncommon a sight in these parts!

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  2. Coppa's girl20 November 2023 at 08:04

    No, those sort of temperatures are not conducive to a pleasant dip! However those ladies do look "well padded" so perhaps they can't feel the chill.
    Love,
    Paca xx

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  3. jabblog20 November 2023 at 08:08

    Brrr! I'm glad they've got bright floats in case they're overcome and need to be rescued.

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  4. easyweimaraner20 November 2023 at 08:34

    we saw this too... is it because we still have no real november weather or is it the mind of the people what changed? ;O)

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  5. Yamini MacLean20 November 2023 at 10:31

    Hari OM
    Well, Nobby... There is a trio of ladies who regularly meet and do this in West Bay here... they have all the gear; sleeping bag disguised as overcoats to walk there and back, hiviz back floats, watershoes and wetsuit-style cozzies, gloves and bathing caps that look vaguely thermal. Good luck to 'em... not because of the temps, but the quality of the water! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  6. MadSnapper20 November 2023 at 13:07

    brrrrr and i am giggling out loud. here the swimsuits are almost non existent, the same material as one of the sleeves on the short sleeve suit. i dont' do water that is not 75 F 23 C.. i prefer 82.. bob swims as cold as our pool gets which
    is 69 f

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  7. Duke20 November 2023 at 14:39

    Yikes! Those ladies are very brave!

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  8. My Mind's Eye20 November 2023 at 14:46

    BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR shiver me timbers and all pieces and parts
    I'm with Gail.
    Hugs Cecilia

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  9. Millie and Walter20 November 2023 at 15:18

    Those ladies are very hardy to go swimming in those temps. Our mom says that would be a no from her too!

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  10. The Adventures of the LLB Gang20 November 2023 at 18:33

    Wowsers....those are brave swimmers! We both(and Mama) shivered when we just looked at the picture!
    xoxo,
    Sunny and Rosy

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  11. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 321 November 2023 at 01:33

    I am glad there are viking in the neighborhood.

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  12. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs21 November 2023 at 07:17

    Maybe they are related somehow to polar bears or seals??

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  13. Huskies62222 November 2023 at 15:38

    Wow! Our mom likes to swim too, but not in freezing water!

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