At 56F I couldn’t resist trying to go for a paddle

When the temperature reached 56F this afternoon, I couldn't resist going for a paddle.  By the time I got the dry suit on and walked through the snow to the floating dock the temperature had started to drop.  54F, with wind at 3 mph from the SW at time of launch (4:55pm).  Didn't get very far as the ice eaters had finally cleared the marina but Catail Creek was still frozen.