Busy

The brings the people out and it was a busy morning at the lido. I didn't get many swimmer shots because I was too busy swimming myself.

Who took this picture? I think it was Elizabeth. I swam with Richard, he got out after nine and a half lengths and I went on to do twelve. The sauna was crowded.

Icicle Tim with gloves and a vest, it'll soon be too warm for them I think.

Underwater

A real underwater picture, it was warm enough to take pictures while swimming. Vince was the only other swimmer when I did my twelve lengths.

Pip and Elizabeth were racing each other down the pool. Pip was in the lead but pulled up short, I like the image anyway.

Elizabeth swam right to the end so I got this wonderful shot of her. The light in the water was amazing this morning.

Again

The daffodils by the winter entrance are now beginning to flower, spring is on the way despite another cold snap forecast. Tweleve lengths again, eight with Richard who hasn't been in for a week.

I wanted to catch Alfonso and Giles swimming together but Giles pulled up short, I like the shot anyway. Giles has the speed but they both swim beautifully.

Another swimmer with excellent technique Jonathan Cowie was smoothly gliding up and down the lido as I left.

More daffodils to round things off.

Twelve

Not so many pictures today, I was too busy swimming.A beautiful start to the day, bright sunlight dancing through the water, the air a little cooler than yesterday but I could feel the strength of the sun.

I wasn't sure how far I would go, could I top yesterdays ten? of course I could! My first full kilometre of the year. David confirmed the temperature as just about 6°C.

The sun had bought lots of swimmers out, I caught this snap of Elizabeth before I left, I don't think she saw me take it.

Perspective

A bit of blue sky between the showers but it was another mild morning. This is Richard the cabbie who seemed to be swimming for quite a while.

Returning the favour, here's Kate who snapped me swimming yesterday. I did ten lengths today and might make it a kilometre before the end of the week if it stays this temperature.

Not everyone spends their time in the water. Nick was trying to get a different perspective on the lido (I think).

Can you see me?

Kate took a few pictures of me swimming this morning, can you see me?

It was a another lovely sunny morning, light filtering through the water. You can see blossom floating on the surface.

An eight length swim felt good, getting back into rhythm. The water was just over 5°C.

I hope I didn't splash Kate with my tumble turn, I didn't actually see her take a single shot until I finished.

Off I go again, I'm the blurry blob behind all those bubbles.

Sunshine

A beautiful morning, I thought I'd missed this shot but actually I quite like it. Looks like high summer!

Stop! I guess Giles' hand position was due to the fact he was about to tumble turn. I love the light in the water.

I think Tricky must have been getting cold by this point hence the finger seperation. I like how he is silhouetted against the water behind, the shadows don't leave the deep water at this time of year.

It looks almost tropical, I did an eight length swim. The air was cooler and it was harder to swim the distance on my own compared with yesterday when I was accompanied by Richard.

And I got my new season pass, this year it's red and I'm number 40. I had a most delicious piece of Kate's Madeira cake before going to work.