It's 34 here right now but the water in our stream feels a bit colder. Just got back from a dip. The rope railing is tied to a tree on one side but on the other side just to a metal fence post. The melting snow made the 2' wide plank bridge a wee bit slippery and the ground was not quite frozen enough to keep the metal post upright when I grabbed the rope railing to stop myself from going over. Landed upright in belly deep water. Quite a jolt. Didn't spend too much time in the water, and high-tailed it back inside for a hot shower. Think I'll avoid the bridge till it dries up.
