Women Swimmin' 2010

Our "Pod" of swimmers


Sunrise over Cayuga Lake

We did it! And it was easier than ever this year. These are some pictures of our "pod."
I luxuriated in the warm thoughts, prayers and good kharma flowing my way. I could feel it! All the way from Japan, even. The sky turned blue, the birds were free wheeling on the wind and the sun came out over the Eastern shore. The water was 77 degrees F. A fabulous morning!

The sky cleared while the first wave of swimmers started. But this year was a little different. Due to the high wind and waves moving South-North, we actually swam parallel to the shore from almost the end of the lake, North toward the Yacht Club. As we continued Northward, the wind continued to build, until white capped waves were breaking over our heads, and we were all taking water unexpectedly into the nose and mouth. Consequently, they CANCELED the second wave of swimmers. That means that half the women who prepared for this swim didn't get to go. Or so we thought. Some of the women decided to swim anyway, and swam from the docks at the North end of the Yacht Club up about a quarter mile and back.

Hospicare exceeded their goal of raising $250,000! There will still be more coming in. Anyone who reads this and still wants to donate can send a check directly to:

Hospicare and Palliative Services of Tompkins County.
172 E. King Road
Ithaca, NY
14850 USA

It was a great event. Thanks to all my supporters! (I received an award for being in the top 25 fund raisers!) Thanks for supporting Hospicare.