tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post5016763799617986905..comments2024-03-28T12:43:21.347+00:00Comments on Anna's Island Style: A bit of a round upAnna's Island Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-3107494200041990232016-10-26T20:21:17.556+01:002016-10-26T20:21:17.556+01:00Hello Elle! Isn't blogging a grand way for mak...Hello Elle! Isn't blogging a grand way for making new friends - ones who are so understanding of our crazy clothes obsession too! This post does give you an insight into my other passion and I'm delighted that you like it. Thank you for all of your lovely comments. I'm heading over to introduce myself on your blog now.<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-46642556292359801212016-10-26T20:16:54.694+01:002016-10-26T20:16:54.694+01:00This divine morning meditation really sets me up f...This divine morning meditation really sets me up for the day, so much so that if I miss it (only ill health or work pressure will do that) I'm not quite myself. I also practice yoga, but find it's the solitary nature of swimming that suits me best. <br />Anna xAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-48304340769001609382016-10-26T05:14:43.387+01:002016-10-26T05:14:43.387+01:00I am so wowed by you! I would have a heart attack ...I am so wowed by you! I would have a heart attack - reaaly- maybe?<br />swimming year round and do so admire it. Cant wait to see more posts, I saw you on Suzanne's blog and was so impressed with how you styled the feather dress.<br />you seem a dear person , too!<br />I love that last shot of you as the sun set!<br />Also happy belated anniversary! ( I am coming up on 33, also counting my blessings!)<br />xx, Elle<br />http://www.theellediaries.com/blog/The Elle Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352057220124245797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-56293431678228070252016-10-25T05:08:23.190+01:002016-10-25T05:08:23.190+01:00I bet it is meditative! I think anything you can ...I bet it is meditative! I think anything you can do with repetitive motion rhat is rhythmic can become Yoga!! Actually I love that Yoga can be practiced in a variety of daily activities. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805018984730152651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-36907684871569865302016-10-25T05:07:58.890+01:002016-10-25T05:07:58.890+01:00I bet it is meditative! I think anything you can ...I bet it is meditative! I think anything you can do with repetitive motion rhat is rhythmic can become Yoga!! Actually I love that Yoga can be practiced in a variety of daily activities. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805018984730152651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-75953100459834310592016-10-24T22:10:29.200+01:002016-10-24T22:10:29.200+01:00I'm well bundled up in clothes before and afte...I'm well bundled up in clothes before and after my swim, but yes, it does take me some time to get warmed up again. I cycle to and from the beach, then I usually have breakfast then stand under hot water for a good five minutes to get cosy. And as for my feet, I can always find a sandy beach to swim from - I'm not a fan of rocky coves for my swimming. As we get further into winter I notice the cold mostly on my head and sometimes my skull bones ache with the icy temperature. I've worn two swimming caps to try to remedy that, but it didn't make much difference.<br />Anna x Anna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-81984957566441804662016-10-24T21:53:22.910+01:002016-10-24T21:53:22.910+01:00I have great admiration for cold water wild swimme...I have great admiration for cold water wild swimmers, it must be pretty cold round the Scillies in the Winter so well done you. do you find that you become acclimatised to the cold? I have swum in an unheated sea water pool in January in Madeira and it felt great but it can take me a while to warm up again afterwards so I can't imagine what it must be like to have to get back from the sea to your house.Do you need any protection for your feet or is it sandy where you swim?<br />Colours and Textureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792990102218724187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-3619003531910209392016-10-24T20:07:32.566+01:002016-10-24T20:07:32.566+01:00It's great to hear that you've enjoyed thi...It's great to hear that you've enjoyed this too Elizabeth. I get such a buzz out of swimming, but yes of course, I love to reap the health benefits too. And very soon, the winter chill will set in and yes the challenge will really begin!<br />Anna xAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-64366634286605374912016-10-24T20:04:33.142+01:002016-10-24T20:04:33.142+01:00Hey thanks Judy, I'm really pleased to hear th...Hey thanks Judy, I'm really pleased to hear that you get where I'm coming from. I love sea swimming and last year discovered that I don't however, love sea swimming en masse. So there's something about the solitary nature of this, that makes it seem all the more worthy. I used to run a lot, and likewise loved to run alone, so maybe I'm just a bit of a lone exerciser. Sea swimming is a wonderful way to connect with nature, and becomes very meditative the more you do it. To see fish and crabs dart out of the way is really captivating - it's another world.<br />Anna xAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-11799384109018221832016-10-24T19:57:36.533+01:002016-10-24T19:57:36.533+01:00Thanks so much Andrea, I'm glad you enjoyed it...Thanks so much Andrea, I'm glad you enjoyed it x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-16001181981896956722016-10-24T08:16:10.536+01:002016-10-24T08:16:10.536+01:00Another lovely visit to your beautiful island! Tha...Another lovely visit to your beautiful island! Thanks Anna for these gorgeous photos. Isn't it fabulous when you have an activity that not is not only good for you but that you love! Wishing you lots of (chilly) swims over the coming chillier months. xxElizabeth g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08701073937645312469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-12590607701103007632016-10-24T02:58:13.579+01:002016-10-24T02:58:13.579+01:00YOU SIMPLY AMAZE ME ANNA!!!
I remember when I fir...YOU SIMPLY AMAZE ME ANNA!!! <br />I remember when I first read the "about me" description of your sea swimming and being blown away at your tenacity and spirit. <br />Being fit and all of the different types of activities I do to maintain fitness is very important to my physical and emotional health so I "get" challenging physical activity being a priority in your life. BUT!! Jumping into cold, wild, ocean water is just not a typical fitness activity and I love, love, love, how important this is to being you!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805018984730152651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-76748550986551854472016-10-23T23:31:19.785+01:002016-10-23T23:31:19.785+01:00I am so impressed by your year round-sea swimming!...I am so impressed by your year round-sea swimming! This was a very nice look back! <br /><br />Andrea<br /><a href="http://www.andreaswellnessnotes.com" rel="nofollow">Andrea’s Wellness Notes</a>Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04279129407583082532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-10586897536936257952016-10-23T21:18:16.034+01:002016-10-23T21:18:16.034+01:00I bet your sea is terribly cold over there Sheila....I bet your sea is terribly cold over there Sheila. Even with my determination I don't think I could get my body in to it! These are great reminders for me of such happy days.<br />Have a fab week x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-73118585702039635562016-10-23T21:14:59.978+01:002016-10-23T21:14:59.978+01:00I do know I'm so very lucky to be able to swim...I do know I'm so very lucky to be able to swim like this. My swimsuit was from an online firm called Wiggle and the suit is by Arena. I like to have a bit more coverage if I'm going to be on a busy beach - for me this means more three people!<br />Enjoy your week x<br />AnnaAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-84809577766947648582016-10-23T20:07:09.596+01:002016-10-23T20:07:09.596+01:00I haven't swum in so long! And here I am on th...I haven't swum in so long! And here I am on the west coast, too, but the water is so cold here! The Pacific Ocean is not warm in our area. I love all these pictures, Anna - you look so happy and a-glow!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-85112337080566529282016-10-23T19:03:27.516+01:002016-10-23T19:03:27.516+01:00It looks wonderful, Anna. I had a most invigoratin...It looks wonderful, Anna. I had a most invigorating swim at Easter 2015 in the Atlantic ocean in Ireland. I'd love to swim everyday in the sea.<br /><br />I love your swim suit with the long legs - where did you get it? I have an all in one that has short type legs but I'd love one's that long like yours and yours has lovely colours and patterns.<br /><br />Have a great week<br /><br />Veronica<br />vronni60s.blogspot.com<br /><br />Vronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-74334899166073641542016-10-23T16:35:24.637+01:002016-10-23T16:35:24.637+01:00So kind of you Patti. Yes, you can see we all love...So kind of you Patti. Yes, you can see we all love it - the afterglow is amazing and is what keeps us coming back for more.<br />Anna xAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-45822508969049391792016-10-23T16:33:33.902+01:002016-10-23T16:33:33.902+01:00Happy days, dear Kezzie! I do hope you can return ...Happy days, dear Kezzie! I do hope you can return again one day. We could try out some of the other coves next time.<br />Anna xAnna's Island Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997013627919505807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-68139126099196885942016-10-23T15:35:17.933+01:002016-10-23T15:35:17.933+01:00Brava to you and your mates who swim in the chilly...Brava to you and your mates who swim in the chilly waters! I can see the joy on your faces. Nature is beautiful, as are you all. xox<br /><br />-Patti<br />http://notdeadyetstyle.com<br />Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079432708951192200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5020891948274286259.post-27843174527532450232016-10-23T11:16:48.294+01:002016-10-23T11:16:48.294+01:00I dream of it! Oh to return and swim again and aga...I dream of it! Oh to return and swim again and again!!! I'm glad you've had some companions for swimming this year!x Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.com