Friday is here after an “interesting” week… the Ocean has settled a bit and we’re back to sunny mornings and temps in the mid 20s.
This is the scene at 5:47am…
Most of the brown foam is gone and it’s nice and warm as we gather in our favourite spot.
This is the 6:30 group going out .. mostly socially awkward types who are not good in crowds… usually have some sort of excuse like “I have to get to work..” or something similar…
Here’s the first of the surprises this morning …..
Some people find it hard getting up in the morning – and others come up with ingenious ways of saving time and being prepared… like sleeping in your swim gear… genius!!
Cara thinks she’s a hammerhead – interesting fact – the hammerhead can bite it’s own tail…. (Cara?)
Sterling proving he fits right in with us…. nice swimmers mate!
Those of us that have not yet received their winter badges – please see ” The Badginator”
Listen, and understand. That badginator is out there. It can’t be bargained with. It can’t be reasoned with. It doesn’t feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead. The 600 series had rubber skin. We spotted them easy, but these are new. They look human… sweat, bad breath, everything. Very hard to spot. I had to wait till he moved on you before I could zero him…..
Baby Washbrook came down with mum Emily to suss things out and try on her new pink hat…
…..and here is the OTHER surprise this morning…. Michael dropping in for a week or so!
Darren getting his swimming head on right before we dive into 16.6c!
Michael shows us he still has it with the ladies…
Lyndall is blog tart of the week… here she is giving the all clear at the point….
…and still photobombing at Shelley…
Jane’s birthday today – Happy birthday young lady…
we had a little sing song of course…..
and then we’re off again!
The water was murkier than the Boatshed on a tuesday night but we did see a couple of things out there – this massive flathead…
and Maruicio dived down 6 meters to get these 2 PJs hiding in the murky depths….
Stats:
145 Swimmers
6 Newbies
16.6c water
Sunrise 5:47am
Sunset: 5:49pm
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Charity Events:
This Sunday let’s join James Pittar (the blind marathon swimmer) on a swim from Shelly beach to North Steyne!!! He will be swimming from Long Reef and is expected into Shelly around 11.30am. Once he arrives there we jump in with him and continue up to North Steyne Surf Club. Where there will be a delicious BBQ and refreshments!
James is raising money for the Fred Hollows Foundations
A big group of Bold and Beautiful swimmers joined him last year so let’s do it again this year!
Click here for more info http://www.hollows.org.au/news-media/james-pittar-swim-sight
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Have a great weekend everyone!
Nick D (Renae)
29 comments
Cara
20/09/2013 at 11:51 am
I do not have a tail!! … but it would be a fun party trick!
Renae Fowler
20/09/2013 at 12:12 pm
Nice blog Nick…See ya in the morning.
Simon
20/09/2013 at 12:20 pm
Fun blog Nick
Mauricio’s PJs are amazing considering the relatively poor water clarity and the 6 m depth
mauricio
20/09/2013 at 1:05 pm
Good camera that is! Amazing considering we could barely see anything.
mauricio
20/09/2013 at 1:06 pm
Happy birthday Jane. The PJ photo goes for you!
Nick D
20/09/2013 at 1:09 pm
Yeh it always comes through, the TG2….
Bronydude
20/09/2013 at 1:11 pm
Renae
Gr8 blog so much better than Nicks efforts.
You deserve the Friday best blog spot!
Diving down with Mauricio to spooky monster deep, to bring us the latest you’re so brave……
John.S
20/09/2013 at 1:13 pm
Happy Birthday Jane. xx
Congratulations on today being the first day of the rest of your life!
I can only hope to be as happy, witty, intelligent and healthy in your shoes.
Alyson
20/09/2013 at 1:13 pm
Happy birthday jane! And welcome back michael!
Jane
20/09/2013 at 2:04 pm
Muchas gracias Mauricio! (lo siento, mas no hablo portugués).
Io tengo carino por los escualos PJ.
Jane
20/09/2013 at 2:06 pm
You are very kind, John (and very cuddly too).
Jane
20/09/2013 at 2:07 pm
Thankyou Alyson. I don’t feel a day older (yet).
LSA aka HKTQ
20/09/2013 at 2:10 pm
Many Happy Returns, Young Jane!
Michael, great to see you in Manly, but why are you crying while the ladies are patting and stroking you?
Only 2 wks til I join you all – I’m dreaming of calm, clear seas and sunshine and Jon’s dreaming of super rough conditions and torrential rain:-)))
Jane
20/09/2013 at 2:17 pm
Oh LSA – it will be SOOOOO lovely to have you back. We have all missed your lively company such a lot. In fact Lips was pining away so much that he (almost) had to be hospitalised (with Manflu!).
lesley
20/09/2013 at 3:06 pm
It was good to see Michael!!
What a nice surprise! Some people didn’t recognise him though!
Lucy
20/09/2013 at 4:27 pm
How could we not recognise those long, slim pins?!
Welcome back Michael!!
And happy birthday beautiful Jane!!
xx
Lips
20/09/2013 at 4:30 pm
Who’s that Michael guy?
Lips
20/09/2013 at 4:33 pm
True, counting the hours until LSA’s return. It just isnt the same without the Triad Queen. It’s a miracle I even get out of bed at the moment..
Happy Birthday Jane!!!
Lips
20/09/2013 at 4:38 pm
Badginator / Bubbles – can you please bring my 2x badges down tomorrow? Will bring cash.
I feel naked without my 2013 winter badges. Everyone else is running around with them, all smug and pleased with themselves.. looking down on me like I’m nothing..
Jane
20/09/2013 at 5:08 pm
Sorry Mauricio, got my Spanish and Italian mixed up – should have said “Pero no hablo….”, not “mas”. I should have tried it in Portuguese – then you could really have a laff!
Jane
20/09/2013 at 5:09 pm
Thankyou Rainer. I promise not to mention the War till next week.
Jane
20/09/2013 at 5:10 pm
Thankyou, lovely Lucy!
Lips
20/09/2013 at 5:48 pm
Did you know that people that swim together are, statistically, the least likely to ever go to war with each other? Fact. Google it.
Elizabeth
20/09/2013 at 5:54 pm
Happy birthday Jane. A great month for a birthday and what a beautiful sea to swim in to celebrate it!
Jane
20/09/2013 at 6:11 pm
Thankyou Elizabeth!
Jane
20/09/2013 at 6:12 pm
Gosh!
Elaine de Jager
20/09/2013 at 9:08 pm
There is no end to your talents amazing Jane. You are so inspiring and the most lovely person to boot. Happy BirthdaY! xx
Elaine de Jager
20/09/2013 at 9:09 pm
Dying for you to get back Lsa and Jon xx
mauricio
20/09/2013 at 9:09 pm
Jane, Your spanish an italian are excellent! Happy bday!