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Viking Genes

First we saw some skinny dippers Jump in the canal. Guess that's not unusual Today for this locale. Then we saw two twenty-somethings Going for a dip. With temps down in the 40's That is something I could skip. My husband asked them if this was A part of their routines And how they did it in the cold - They answered, "Viking genes." We're here in Copenhagen So perhaps their claim is true But being from New York I think They must have lost a screw!

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Date: 11/27/2019 5:12:00 PM
I've got Levi genes :)
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Date: 11/22/2019 8:38:00 AM
The Finnish people are said to do something like this after they take a sauna – jump in cold water. Not for me at any age. Love your last line to the last stanza! / M
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Date: 11/19/2019 4:11:00 PM
I'm with you on this one! I have had many wonderful adventures there, but skinny-dipping was never even a thought in that water! Love the way you can wend words! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 11/19/2019 2:21:00 PM
What about the Polar Bear Club at Coney Island? They are always diving into the ocean when it is freezing outside! Enjoyable write! B'Shalom Matthe wAnish
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Date: 11/19/2019 12:50:00 PM
Those vikings are tough as old boots. Don't be tempted though lol
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Date: 11/19/2019 10:37:00 AM
Hi Ilene this is is good. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 11/19/2019 10:18:00 AM
Ha...this was fun Ilene and I am so jealous. I hope you are having a wonderful trip and it inspires more of your wonderful poetry.
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