Julia D 💙
devonmaid.bsky.social
Julia D 💙
@devonmaid.bsky.social
Lover of music and cold water.
Renovating a 70s bungalow in North Devon and a full time carer.
Very much on the left of things and pro EU.
first swim in a month and the sea has warmed up nicely. We've rented a beach hut for the season around the corner from the pool, which is fantastic.
April 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Got to the top of the waiting list and we've got ourselves a beach hut on Summerleaze Beach, Bude. yipee.
#bude
#summerleazebeach
#beachhut
April 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We had Baby's Bay at Polzeath pretty much to ourselves today for a dip and sauna. Heaven
#coldwaterswimming
#polzeath
March 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The first wave of artists have been announced for the glorious micro festival that is Krankenhaus.
Set in the beautiful Lake District.
only 25% of tickets now remain
www.krankenhausfestival.com
#krankenhausfest
#microfestival
#muncastercastle
#seapower
March 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Penguin Extreme Silver and Polar Bear Classic challenges for winter 24/25 today and i'm thrilled to receive my bling in the post.
I've been lucky with the weather this year and to have Bude Sea Pool near by.
#coldwaterswimming
#polarbearchallenge
#penguinchallenge
#budeseapool
March 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Had such a good time at Delphy pool in Cornwall enjoying their wild spa; Cold water swim (8.3c) , sauna , hot tub and repeat.
recommended.
#coldwaterswimming
#polarbearchallange
#delphypool
#nordiccycle
#wildspa
March 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
glorious weather for a dip in the Bude Sea Pool.
February 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
got a cold brewing but had a little swim anyway. It was a beautiful day in Bude
#budeseapool
January 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
@rockawaybeach.bsky.social
on reflection, my top 5 for 2025 were:
1. Sprints
2. Ride
3. Hamish Hawk
4. Bodega
5. Meryl Streek

looking forward to 2026
January 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Day 3

Bloodworm
The Jonny Halifax Invocation
The Dirt
The Itch
Katy J Pearson
Sprints
Ride

Sprints win the day and festival but special mention to Ride who came second today.
January 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Rockaway Beach Festival day 2.
#thepill
#cltdrp
#merylstreek
#arxx
#leftfield
#bodega
photos of other things
January 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
a great first day at Rockaway Beach Festival, Butlins.
Freezing temperatures but #manwomanchainsaw, #hamishhawk, #spiritualised and #arabstrap to keep us warm.
photos of other stuff
January 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The perfect start to my Christmas Day
#budechristmasswim
#bude
#coldwaterswimming
December 25, 2024 at 4:05 PM
A quick dip with The Launceston and Bude Bluetits and Daymer Bay Bluetits at Boscastle Harbour.
Love this time of year.
ho ho ho
December 20, 2024 at 12:23 PM
November ✅ December ✅
of this Winter's Extreme Penguin Challenge
It's about to get more difficult.
#coldwaterswimming
December 16, 2024 at 10:23 PM
First swim of the month and it was a good one.
The sea was still over 12c.
#budeseapool
#penguinchallenge
#coldwaterswimming
December 2, 2024 at 9:39 PM
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November 19, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Second swim in Boscastle Harbour, Cornwall with the Launceston and Bude Bluetits. Beautiful scenery and people.
November 17, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Reposted by Julia D 💙
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Let’s help them to do it
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November 14, 2024 at 10:38 AM