Are you a glass half full person or a glass half empty person? Like many, I am just really happy that I have a glass to drink from! The seawater tastes great.
Above: Two blueys – one spotted near Shelly, the other in the parking lot. Both boosted my optimism for the day.
Above: The ever optimistic and effervescent Suzie was optimistic of joining the double shot vaccine brigade later today and helping boost that state tally.
Above: Elbow to the sky and steady progress through the choppy sea.
Above: This happy couple back after an early swim – their optimistic request – more sunshine, less jimbles.
Above: All the stats
Sunrise 6.12am
Air temp 17 degrees heading for a max of 21 degrees
Water temp: 17.4
Visibility: Murky – about two and half metres.
Wind: NNE
Conditions: Choppy
Jimbles sighted: Yes
Abovee: Liz was optimistic about combining a swim with seaweed exfoliation. Speaking of which there is nothing like a bowl of hot seaweed soup and beef to boost optimism and circulation.
Above: While taking this pic of this blue grouper and stripy friend someone swam smack bang into me.
We both apologise.
The dialogue went like this:
Me: “Sorry I was just taking a pic of a groper.”
Woman swimmer: “I’m sorry, I almost punched you in the face.”
Above: Annie heading out into the surf – optimistic as ever.
Above: These B&Bers all appropriately socially distanced even at the point.
Above: A smile while de-finning.
Above: And talking of jimbles. Don’t they look so cute. This one looks looks like it is dancing.
Either him or one of his mates gave me a jimble jolt on my right arm. A splash of vinegar and my arm is good as new!
Bye for now. I took this seal pic on Monday – wasn’t it a pleasure to have his/her company for a few days.
It ain’t over till it’s over BUT we’re all optimistic that you will all be back with us one of these days.
Look after each other and give a word of encouragement to those who need it in these times.
Stay safe
Oosty
8 comments
Anne E
September 2, 2021 at 12:35 pm
Thanks so much for blogging, Adrian. Balmoral water was 16.3 this morning and I saw a handful of bream
Adrian Oosthuizen
September 2, 2021 at 1:26 pm
You’re welcome Anne. Thank you for the update from Balmoral.
Rosemary (fin yoga)
September 2, 2021 at 3:13 pm
Thanks for the great blog Adrien…we need all the optimism we can get a the moment. And thanks for blogging today
Adrian Oosthuizen
September 2, 2021 at 3:26 pm
You’re welcome. Rosemary. It was fun!
Liz
September 2, 2021 at 4:37 pm
Great to meet you off the point today. Thanks for the fab question ‘what are you optimistic about’ and resulting blog post.
Adrian Oosthuizen
September 2, 2021 at 8:30 pm
Hi Liz. It was fun to meet you too and thanks for the pointer on how to remember your name!
Greg Parker
September 2, 2021 at 9:22 pm
Thanks Adrian. I feel soooooo much better already!
Adrian Oosthuizen
September 3, 2021 at 5:49 am
Good to hear Greg! Must be that old blue magic.