Chattering chums with chilly bums

I joined our local bluetits group at the end of the summer as I have really wanted to coldwater swim for several years. I used to swim in the river as a teenager and with various cadet camps so finally joined a group so I could safely go in. I love it and it's very addictive, the feeling you get from it is incredible. Sadly I have not been able to get in for a couple of months, covid, grandchildren and Christmas put pay to it! So today at 7° ( water temp) I was back in, woohoo! Not a long one but OK to start me off with.  I joined the winter challenge of 20 swims between October and March I got to 5! Need to get my finger out!!!