hypo666 Posted February 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Who is for a midnight swim in the loch? I mean Iam not sure if I believe it or not, Iam a skeptic on just about everything including science now actually, because in my line of work, I have since found out not is all it seems from a so called scientific study ,when I found some things out about the backgrounds of the scientists of many years experience with what I believe were excellent reputations who made the conclusions,money may even have changed hands essentially meaning I couldn't be 100 percent about the results which had some implications for my job. The conclusion I have to come to ,from this and other experiences, is that sometimes things are not as they seem,it is wise to be skeptical about everything ,especially what beliefs you yourself have , and human beings are quite arrogant if they believe something is 'fact' about the natural world,nature is all powerful and we would be wise to be wary of it . Seems to me with far too many people,the belief in 'science' reminds me of how some bible thumpers go on. But really, I would like to ask the most skeptic of skeptics or just anyone really, be honest, would you not feel a tad scared or uneasy to swim in the loch at midnight? all that darkness around you and below, wondering perhaps what brushed against your leg perhaps just then? despite all the scientific evidence which poo poo's the idea of a 'monster' , or an unexplained fish, reptile, perhaps even a phantom in the loch, ?despite all the debunked photos from fakers and other opportunists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-C Posted February 23, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) It is a murky Loch, but being attacked by a Nessie creature I can say would not be a fear of mine. Do many swim in it? Is it cold all year? Edited February 23, 2014 by QuiteContrary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purplos Posted February 23, 2014 Popular Post #3 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I'd be scared to swin in any deep open water at night. the Loch Ness would be no different. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uuner Posted February 23, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I agree with the previous post. But for me it's enough for the lake to be deep, even in daylight, if my imagination gets wild, then I'm sure as hell gonna swim in world record time back to shore 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted February 23, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 23, 2014 People do swim in the Loch but it's very cold. The last time I was there a coach full of tourists pulled up and a lot of young people got out, stripped off and ran into the water. You could see by their reactions how cold it was. Loch Ness is also used for charity swimming events like this one - http://www.monsterswim.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk...slands-18988903 On a hot enough day I might go for a paddle but not a swim. I don't think a midnight swim is a good idea, apart from the cold water the Loch is isolated in parts, it wouldn't be safe to go swimming so late in it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acute Posted February 23, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Loch Ness is huge! The chances of bumping into one of them monster things is pretty remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted February 23, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 23, 2014 What exactly would taking a swim in the loch uncover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakari Posted February 23, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Millions of people swim in the Ocean, even at night, and they KNOW sharks are in there......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatus1 Posted February 24, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I can't say I would be comfortable swimming in any dark water, particularly at night, but most of all in a glacier lake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-C Posted February 24, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) Who is for a midnight swim in the loch? I mean Iam not sure if I believe it or not, Iam a skeptic on just about everything including science now actually, because in my line of work, I have since found out not is all it seems from a so called scientific study ,when I found some things out about the backgrounds of the scientists of many years experience with what I believe were excellent reputations who made the conclusions,money may even have changed hands essentially meaning I couldn't be 100 percent about the results which had some implications for my job. The conclusion I have to come to ,from this and other experiences, is that sometimes things are not as they seem,it is wise to be skeptical about everything ,especially what beliefs you yourself have , and human beings are quite arrogant if they believe something is 'fact' about the natural world,nature is all powerful and we would be wise to be wary of it . Seems to me with far too many people,the belief in 'science' reminds me of how some bible thumpers go on. But really, I would like to ask the most skeptic of skeptics or just anyone really, be honest, would you not feel a tad scared or uneasy to swim in the loch at midnight? all that darkness around you and below, wondering perhaps what brushed against your leg perhaps just then? despite all the scientific evidence which poo poo's the idea of a 'monster' , or an unexplained fish, reptile, perhaps even a phantom in the loch, ?despite all the debunked photos from fakers and other opportunists. bolding in quote, mine I thought you were specifically asking/polling about a fear of a "Nessie" creature? Not just deep water or night swim or remote swim? Edited February 24, 2014 by QuiteContrary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-C Posted February 24, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2014 People do swim in the Loch but it's very cold. The last time I was there a coach full of tourists pulled up and a lot of young people got out, stripped off and ran into the water. You could see by their reactions how cold it was. Loch Ness is also used for charity swimming events like this one - http://www.monsterswim.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk...slands-18988903 On a hot enough day I might go for a paddle It looks like a beautiful place for a paddle! From what I've seen on TV. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awake2Chaos Posted February 24, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Give me a wet suit, I'd go in. But I'm used to swimming in giant bodies of water. Lake Ontario is pretty intimidating some days, but it's fun none-the-less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissJatti Posted February 24, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Why would I swim in the loch ness when I can swim at my local garden centre eh! eh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafterman Posted February 24, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'd be more scared of hypothermia than Nessie. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninsc Posted February 24, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Yeah, it's cold and mirky, two things that make you want to hop in and take a swim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lismore Posted February 25, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Make out your will before diving in. If 'Nessie' didn't get you, the cold surely would. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skep B Posted February 25, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Gimme the right company and drink, I'd be happy to dive in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundew Posted February 25, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 25, 2014 You swim in the Loch, I'll swim in the Caribbean! Freezing water, with or without monsters, no thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted February 25, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I would but I'd for sure have to have a wet suit. Cold water ain't my thang ya'll. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Officer JD Posted February 25, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Yes yes a million times yes... but for a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urisk Posted March 17, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Freezing cold water in in pitch-black darkness in a loch with steep drop-offs that you wouldn't see, in a highly remote area of the country? Not exactly a great idea. Even if you let yourself acclimatise first and even with a wetsuit, if you started wading out, stepped off the drop-off where the floor just plummets, you'd go straight down, hit the thermocline and could potentially drown a couple feet from shore. Nah I'll pass. I'll go up Ben MacDhui and look for the Big Grey Man instead thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted March 17, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I voted yes, but wish there was another choice. I would be a tad nervous, but not totally because of the legend. More because of a couple things: I tend to let my mind wonder and enjoy the unknown. Anyone should be a tad nervous when swimming at night. Anyone should be a tad nervous when swimming in a cold large loch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorvir Posted March 18, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Yes. It's cold--isn't it a bit polluted too? And I don't like deep water that I can't see the bottom of. Creepy. Oh...I guess I don't want to be eaten by a plesiosaur, either. Was that the answer I was supposed to give? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldethyl Posted March 18, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Yes. It's cold--isn't it a bit polluted too? And I don't like deep water that I can't see the bottom of. Creepy. Oh...I guess I don't want to be eaten by a plesiosaur, either. Was that the answer I was supposed to give? Give the answer not available: maybe, depending on the circumstances. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabby Kitten Posted March 20, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 20, 2014 No, apart from the water being so freezing cold. It's hardly safe swimming there at night. I just wouldn't ever visit Loch Ness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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