Turkey Swim – 2nd December

A good turn-out for 9.6 degrees in the water and 10 degrees on land.  We couldn’t have asked for a better day for Lisa Cummins’ Turkey Swim in Myrtleville.  Siobhan Russell had the foresight to bring a camera – thanks to her.

Bernard had organised mince pies and mulled wine afterwards – with the generous assistance of Jimmy Long, his daughter, Sheila and granddaughters.  So, thanks to Centra Crosshaven for this festive touch and to Jimmy for faciliating us as always, blocking his roadway at the top of the beach!

Bernard, Jimmy Long & Damian outside Jimmy's house

Bernard, Jimmy Long & Damian outside Jimmy’s house

Mulled wine and mince pies at Myrtleville

Mulled wine and mince pies at Myrtleville

One myth put to bed today was that Lisa never, ever, ever gets cold.  While she didn’t actually shake so that she spilled her mulled wine, witnesses confirmed she did actually have a slight tremor in her hand after the swim.  That’s a first…..

Lisa - definitely cold: we have witnesses

Lisa – definitely cold: we have witnesses

A great afternoon.  Thanks to all who came along.  The list from Lisa is:

Carol Cashell
Alan Craughwell
Lisa Cummins
Ned Denison
Bernard Lynch
Keith Mackeown
Rosaleen Mackeown
Karen McEvoy
Maeve Mulcahy
Niamh O’Connor
Damian O’Neill
Kevin Power
Siobhan Russell
Ger Venner
 
And honourable mention for Bonnie the dog.
 
 

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