No, not that blue! The mighty blue of Dublin, Ireland!!!
Our blues won arguably the biggest sporting event of the year in Ireland last night beating Mayo to win the Sam Maguire cup in Gaelic Football. The county has gone crazy! Congrats to the boys and commiserations to the green and red army of the West.
Right, back to swimming…
Beautiful BLUE skies and stunning BLUE water to start the week (See what I did there?)
Even the moon stayed out a little longer than usual to bask in some BLUE glory
Now, we all know that the surf club is under renovation…..
But I can exclusively reveal that they are also planning to build a diving platform just off the point!
Wilf was ready for action today, the picture of concentration
Bill was explaining to everyone how his motivational words pushed people to achieve their goals yesterday at the Sydney Marathon
Speaking of which, congrats to B&B swimmer Paige for completing the gruelling 42.2km course!! Below is Emer giving her a high five as she enters the finish chute with 400M to go. Congrats to all the finishers.
Storchy and gang were bootcamping away before the swim. This photo is slightly blurred due to the speed the guys were running.
This photo of Shaun however, is not blurred. 😉
Mariah looked on in awe. Awwwwwwww Shaun.
After an early swim, James was simply shining
Elaine however was all confused this morning and sprinted off down the beach
No confusion here, our surfer girls were ready for action
Not sure where these came from! Some sneaky waves to make sure we were awake.
I kept Ian company at the point. We did do a video but it was rubbish so I didnt post it….but this IS the point.
Becky modelled the new B&B swimsuit at Shelley
And found the funny side when she realised I wasnt trying to be a perv!
OLD SCHOOL!!! Michael did a double today
Bernhard and family at Shelly
Tina is super stoked to be on swim number 3! Well done and keep going, great to have you in the group!
I also tried to take some more underwater shots, this is Simon diving down to take some photos of a Port Jackson and an Eagle ray. I think I will leave the photography to the pro’s!
There were 115 swimmers today, 2 of which were newbies and we enjoyed a balmy 19.2C water temp!
Keep swimming and Smiling,
Robster the DUBLIN Blogster
Monthly dinner coming up the first Tuesday next month! As well as our exclusive fantastic daily breakfast specials, Bluewater offer B&B a special monthly dinner !!
The
cost will be only $20 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection
of main to choose (incl a vegetarian option) and corkage (for byo wine
only) and a little thank you for the staff.
All beers (including four pines beers !) and deserts an optional extra at the special price of only $5 each !!
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL, IF WE HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE WE’LL HAVE THE WHOLE RESTAURANT TO OURSELVES !!
Please mark this date in your diary, book HERE and come along and join us for a great B&B social dinner at Bluewater Cafe.
13 comments
John.S
23/09/2013 at 2:01 pm
Niki B.
Happy Birthday, lovely one!
Robbie
I love your use of Antanaclasis.
Imaginative!
Paige
Congrats on completing girl, now what’s the next challenge?
green eyed Lemur
23/09/2013 at 2:57 pm
The commencement of the Niki B birthday celebrations week starts today.
Happy Birthday Niki B!
If you see young Nik give her a hug and wish her Happy Birthday, she’s working really hard at the moment and needs all the love she can get.
Jane
23/09/2013 at 3:16 pm
Very impressive, John – I have learned a new word today! Thankyou.
Dolphin Whisperer
23/09/2013 at 3:24 pm
Nicky should just hug Binsy!!
Happy birthday Niki!!
I hope you have a wonderful day.
Lips
23/09/2013 at 3:44 pm
Agree John.
I saw Antanaclasis this morning. She looked fantastic.
John.S
23/09/2013 at 5:26 pm
Dr Jane Antanaclasis?
green eyed Lemur
23/09/2013 at 5:41 pm
Binsy, isn’t he the bloke that single handedly saved three Sherpas from half way up Mt. Druitt and then helped them safely cross the Great Western Highway to the Ettamogah Pub at St.Clairs?
Niki, I understand you’re swimming tomorrow? Is that correct? DW said he’d bring the Dolphins in, Nick said he’d organise some Bronies and Leslie’s going to bring her plastics collection for viewing in celebration if true….
Niki
Have a wonderful birthday dinner!
😉
The Other Dublin Rob
23/09/2013 at 6:06 pm
C’mon the Dubs!
lesley
23/09/2013 at 6:15 pm
Love the diving platform! ! Wish we could have one!
3rd pic down sums up today’s swim ..serene!
ThNks again Robster the blogster for coming all the way from five dock to blog!!
lesley
23/09/2013 at 6:20 pm
Ooh Brad Edwards hits 500 km on his next swim!!
Marije
23/09/2013 at 6:24 pm
I really enjoyed today’s swim. So warm, calm and clear.
Elaine de Jager
24/09/2013 at 6:29 am
Love the under the armpit shot Robbie, 17 down!
Nicki Brake
24/09/2013 at 10:01 am
Thanks for the birthday loving!! Yes working very hard and missing you all but looking forward to a spectacular swimming return in 2 weeks!
(Perhaps I shall have another birthday then?!)
🙂 xxx