The Giantest Swimmin' Hole

It's true that from March through early July we were talking some serious smack about the weather. It is even possible that we mentioned something about the weather's mother and a certain farm in Enumclaw.

However, for the past few weeks, this weather has made us want to
make-out with ourselves, and chest-bump complete strangers. It has also set us up for one of our favorite Seattle activities: swimming in Lake Washington.

Sure, it may lead to a serious rash, but that is a small price to pay.

Fools may rush into the water the first hot day of the year, but then again, they are fools. The trick is to wait a few days until the water has completely warmed up. At that point, unlike the unforgiving arctic blast of Elliott Bay, you won't freeze seconds after entering.

We don't know what we love so much about it: maybe it is the smell;
maybe it reminds us of our youth; maybe it's the fact that during the day you can stare up at Mt. Rainier, and at night the traffic on the bridges along with everything seems much calmer.

So before the gray shell once again takes its rightful home over our
city, get down to the lake and jump in. Just beware the Water Sasquatch--he is back, and if given the chance, he will eat you.