My full moon swim in August was very special. Not only was it a full moon, it was a Super Blue Moon. And there won’t be another until 2037, so this was my last chance to experience it, I’m sure. The other reason it was special was, as I was […]
Author: Joan Murray Barton
Swimming Under a Buck Full Moon with Joan Murray Barton
Another full moon swim on the Bruce Peninsula at Colpoys Bay dock! July’s full moon is called the Buck Full Moon by First Nations because this is the month the antlers of the male deer are in full growth mode. This moon is also a Supermoon. What Tony and I […]
Swimming Under a Strawberry Full Moon with Joan Murray Barton
My journey continues with Cold Water Swimming and trying to swim under each full moon. I missed May because it was cloudy but the night of June 3rd was just great. Tony and I made our way over to Colpoy’s Bay dock on the Bruce Peninsula to wait for the […]
Joan Murray Barton Swims Under Pink Moon — And Tells a Tale About Her Dad
Here I am swimming under another full moon! April’s Full Moon is called the Pink Full Moon after the spring wildflower Phlox subulta. It was a beautiful evening. The sky was clear , the water cold (4.5C) — just how I like it! And Tony was my photographer. I am […]
Joan Murray Barton Takes the Plunge Under the Full Worm Moon
I finally have been able to continue my swimming under full moons. My goal is to swim under every one this year as long as the sky is clear. The last couple of months it’s been cloudy so the moon was hidden but not last night! Last night’s moon is called […]
Looking for Fun? Joan Murray Barton Recommends Cold Water Swimming
Well folks, my journey of Cold Water Swimming continues. It’s been a year now, and I can’t tell you how invigorating it is and how emboldened you become. You are in such a fantastic position living in dear Kingsville. I smile when I think of Kingsville and the “Meet me […]
Joan Murray Barton’s Cold Water Swimming Adventure Continues
I’ve been having a blast on this journey of Cold Water Swimming this last year and the journey continues. I love it! In April I decided to get up and swim at dawn every day in memory of our son Graham whose birthday was in April. Not only did I […]
In Praise of Cold Water Swimming
My name is Joan Murray Barton, born and raised in Kingsville. My parents were Douglas and Leila Murray, and I had a brother John. I am a retired RN living in the bush here on the Bruce Peninsula for the past 17 years and loving every minute. What I would […]