The lake temperature almost made it to 70 the other day and folks were shedding their wetsuits right and left, but the last cold front brought the temp back down again.  We had 35 swimmers last Saturday so the numbers are already starting to pick back up again. The temp is not that bad (67.7) but the pollen levels are high in the water so you might bring a nose clip.

Many thanks to those swimmers that stayed behind to be a zombie horde in our short film a couple of Saturdays ago and special thanks to Mi (victim) and Don (one of the best zombie’s I have filmed)  for filming a couple of fridays ago.

Here are the links to these films.

Zombie Horde

Zombie Salarva

Several folks have said that they were disappointed that they didn’t have an opportunity to be in the horde.  No worries. Lucky will be filming zombie scenes for the next few months and he will need zombies so you will get your chance.

We have an underwater hockey tournament next weekend at the YMCA aquatic center.  Anybody interested in playing let Lucky know.

Open Water race season is rapidly approaching.  If you are hosting or promoting an event let us know so we can let everyone else know.

Rumor has it that we had our first lake cane monster sighting this year. John C. thought he saw something freakishly big cutting through the water at 4:30 AM (my experience has been that folks that are going for a swim at 4:30 am are either drunk, stoned or mentally ill or a combination of the above).  Wisely he chose not to swim that morning.  We’re pretty sure everything is okay in the water as we have had several small people swim since then and none were eaten, but Digger still refuses to swim (perhaps we should listen to the dog). If you have concerns Lucky has some loaner knives.

The amazing dog “Digger”, best known for being the only animal in the 100K club at Lucky’s Lake Swim, battles an underwater monster to the death.  No, not the famous Lake Cane Monster but a very annoying monster that lives at the bottom of the hot tub.  Digger has been engaging the monster in a deadly battle for months, but you will have to watch the blood chilling video final for yourselves.  This video may not be appropriate for viewing by pool cleaning services.

Sadly this movie has been released after the selections for this years academy awards.

The water temp is now back up to the mid 60s . . . spring is here!?  Time to think about lake swimming again . . . Digger would be proud.

See the movie link below.

Due to Doc Lucky’s multitudinous, exciting, and succesful entrepreneurial pursuits, Dempsey Marketing chose to interview Doc on his myriad accomplishments. Doc also gave suggestions and insights on how to be successful as a trailblazing entrepreneur while also promoting his sci fi thriller with political intrigue, The Immune (http://www.theimmune.com) . Check it out on You Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqsLcNUmQ5w

On Wed night, Doc Lucky was also interviewed by Cyrus Webb (known as the male Oprah), who conducted a brilliant, entertaining, engaging interview with Doc. Check out the recorded episode at www.conversationsliveradio.com (http://www.conversationsliveradio.com)

Also, this Saturday at 4:30pm EST, Doc Lucky will appear on That Sci Fi Show with Chris West!! Be sure to tune in at www.thatscifishow.com (http://www.thatscifishow.com)

Well we started the  2012 lake swim season with a blast.  Several braved the 66 degree water to have their first lake swim of the year (see photo).

On Christmas eve Audrey Carter got inducted into the 100K club. This Saturday Greg Pryor make the 100K club (bio to follow I am several months behind on these),  Steve got his 500K cap (didn’t show today so that’s probably the last will see of him) and John earned the 150K yellow cap.

We are back to the regular swim schedule so I hope to see everyone tomorrow at 6:30 AM.

Also I appreciate Glenn and John volunteering to be zombies in a photo shoot for the Zombie Cause Dictionary 2nd edition to be released in the spring.  A little sample photo for your enjoyment.

Those that missed the Boxing Day swim (see photo of the folks that chose to swim rather than to go to the mall) have an opportunity to swim on the first holiday of 2012.  We will ring in the new year with a New Year Days swim at 7:45 (Sunday).  So cool your hangovers down with an early morning swim (we promise to talk softly).  We are also swimming Friday and Sat at 7:45am as well

Calling all fans of THE IMMUNE !!! Nominate Doc Lucky Meisenheimer as Storyteller of the Year!!

Send an email to Eric Wolf at the following address:

query-1s7k@helpareporter.net

Here is the additional information:

Summary: Top Ten Storytellers of 2011

Name: Eric Wolf

Category: Entertainment and Media

Email: query-1s7k@helpareporter.net

Media Outlet: The Art of Storytelling Blog and Podcast

Deadline: 10:00 AM EST – 31 December

Query: Seeking nominations for the top ten storytellers of the English speaking world in 2011. Who would you consider the best skilled storyteller of 2011? Examples of their work should be linked to in the nomination. Use your definition of the word storyteller in identifying your nomination – whatever you see the word to mean.

Requirements: I am seeking nominations from any person in the countries of United States, Canada, New Zealand, UK and Ireland. You must have actually seen a product of the person you are nominating – a performance, book, a movie, TV show – radio – whatever…

PLEASE – use the word NOMINATION in the subject line of your email. Thanks

HOLIDAY SEASON SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY NORMAL SWIM TIME AT 6:30 AM
THURSDAY-12/22, FRIDAY-12/23, SATURDAY-12/24 and MONDAY -12/26 at 7:45.

 NO SWIM ON CHRISTMAS DAY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 Tuesday 12/27 6:30  Wednesday 12/28/ 6:30

THURSDAY-12/29, FRIDAY-12/30, SATURDAY-12/31, SUNDAY(NEW YEARS DAY) at 7:45.

Are you still looking for the quintessential Christmas gift for someone in your life who loves to read? As we approach the holiday season, we encourage you to consider purchasing THE IMMUNE, which is Doc Lucky’s science fiction thriller with political intrique.

It’s an apocalytpic, dystopian, allegorical tale which can be read for sheer entertainment or as a serious work of political fiction. Even if your loved one isn’t into science fiction, THE IMMUNE has proven to have widespread appeal to a vast diversity of audiences.

It is a gift that is infinitely meaningful, as it is destined to be a great and significent work of American fiction for many generations to come. Here is what recent reviewers are saying:

“The Immune is a riveting read of science fiction, highly recommended.” – Midwest Book Review

“The Immune is Ayn Rand for the masses.” – That Sci Fi Show

 “The story began as amusing and quickly evolved to brilliant with a libertarian-themed undercurrent that never took away from the entertainment value. If I had my way, The Immune would be taught in political science and literature classes next to allusion-filled classics like Animal Farm and Lord of the Flies.” – Lytherus.com

 “This is truly a wonderful first novel for Doc Lucky Meisenheimer. THE IMMUNE succeeds on several levels. It is both heavy and light. It works equally as a ‘beach book’ page-turner, and as an intellectual pursuit of individual liberty.” – Daily Libertarian

“Five stars! I sincerely recommend purchasing The Immune. It is a story that will engage your imagination and, more than likely, give many a few major concerns about today’s government. Doc Lucky Meisenheimer is a multi-taletned individual and I look forward to reading more of his stories in the future.”- Huntress Reviews

“The Immune has a compelling storyline complete with conflict, compromise, and compassion, peppered with plot twists, edge-of-your-seat, page-turning, spine-tingling narrative.” – Liberty Views

Ordering Information

The Immune by Doc Lucky Meisenheimer is available on ALL major online retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Borders. It is also available via special order at every single Barnes & Noble, Borders, Books-a-Million, and every independent bookstore. Lastly, it is available as an ebook through itunes, Sony reader, Nook, Kindle, Ingram Digital, and every single ebook format.

We recommend that you purchase copies of THE IMMUNE on Doc Lucky’s online store. 100% of the book sale profits will go directly to the charity of the YMCA Aquatic Center’s Scholarship Fund. https://www.doclucky.com/store/index.html

I will ENSURE that your copy will arrive by Christmas Eve! I will even personally deliver it at your doorstep, if need be. Happy Holidays!

It was a great turnout on Thanksgiving for the lake swim with over 30 folks justifying their gluttony that occur later (although to justify the degree of gluttony I expressed  I would have had to swim 43 crossings).

Yes we had a zombie sighting at Lucky’s Lake Swim but some of the zombie cause members took care of it you can see the video here.  Zombie Cause Kills Aquaslog

Congratulations to Sam and Don who made it in the 500K club they now both sport a silver cap.  Kathleen made the 150K club now swims with a yellow cap.

Congratulations To Glenn Baker who is our newest 100K club member

Don 500K club Kathleen 150K and Glenn 100K club congrats to all

Several lake swimmers stayed behind this saturday to plant a tree in the memory of Ted Strong a 1000K club member who recently passed.

Several Lucky's Lake Swimmers plant a tree in memory of Ted StrongDon 500K club Kathleen 150K and Glenn 100K club congrats to all

Sam makes the 500K clubDon 500K club Kathleen 150K and Glenn 100K club congrats to all

Yes we will be swimming at 7:45AM on Thanksgiving day.  You can have that third helping without remorse if you just come out and swim.  The waters fine and the hot tub is working.  We will be swimming on Friday at 7:45AM as well.