Actually, no one in their right mind swims in the Sound anyway for the very good reason that the water is colder than the gates of Hades once you get out of the calf-depth shallows. You're extremely safe unless you fail to bring a good pair of Tevas to keep your feet away from the barnacles.
Well, thanks for accepting my excuse :) I try not to be mean spirited, but sometimes I seem to do it anyway despite myself!
Anyway as for the cold water, that'd probably be enough to deter me, too. I have a long-term circulation problem in my limbs and right ear from getting near-hypothermia on my first diving certification test, which was in late October when the water was very cold. Ever since then I've had a problem dealing with cold water.
Well, have a good night, Scott! I'm going to log off here before I put my foot in my mouth any more than my allotted quota for the day, so have a good night, everyone.