51 ‘ticked’ Bold & Beautiful swimmers.
11 people enjoyed an early rolling Bolderdash with the odd jimble and a little rain.
If your intention was to stay dry I hope you didn’t leave home as to quote Cathie Coleman, “it was wetter out than in” at swimming this morning…
There was a bit of swell but not too much of a break making for a fun swim all round.
Michael Christie got back in the water this morning and now he can see clearly he’s decided he quite likes it… so to mark the occasion he has sent us a postcard from Booti Booti National Park (courtesy of James Goins), which is where he has reach on our Pacific Challenge today. Check out how far you have swum so far…
This offered a perfect excuse for a celebration worthy of James baking two of his famous pecan
pies for us to share at brekkie too, bloody lovely they were incase anyone who missed out was wondering… and with the current market value each slice was estimated at $8… 😉
Annie Lemon became a Grannie last night, as Michelle and Anthony Yeates gave birth to their beautiful baby girl, Sophie Harriet, everyone is healthy, happy and doing well. Congratulations all !! Photo please… 🙂
Tim’s fact of the day: “Hermit crabs drink by dipping their claws in water then lifting out drops of water to their gills and mouth.”
Peter Wood is sitting on the committee for “Relay For Life” a community fundraising event for the Cancer Council. They have an information night next Tuesday night 29th November at North Steyne Surf Club from 7pm and they would like to get as many people as possible to attend, to feel free to go along and find out how you can help and be a part of it.
Water Temperature 19.3 degrees.
Air Temperature 16.5 degrees.
Sunrise 5.39am.
Sunset 7.45pm.
High Tide: 8.42am.
Low Tide: 3.21pm.
13 comments
Michael [EX CI]
November 25, 2011 at 10:28 am
James thank you so much for the LOVELY Pecan Pies. They were beautiful and such a nice way to be welcomed back to the fold!!
I think Charlie is expecting a couple to celebrate the fact he put his wet suit back on today.
Little Tiger
November 25, 2011 at 10:34 am
Lovely swim this morning. Annette & I did an early swim to Shelley & back, wanted to check for jimbles & bluebottles for the 7am swimmers.
Hey Tim, another fact about hermit crabs. In 1996, a hermit crab won 1st prize in the pet section of the Kangaroo Valley Show.
Lesley
November 25, 2011 at 11:27 am
oh bum I always miss out on James’ Pecan Pie!!! ;-(
Cathie
November 25, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Maybe you can pretend it’s your birthday….
Ragnill
November 25, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Me too Lesley! Maybe James could announce it next time he brings pie?
Michael [EX CI]
November 25, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Let me assure you they were SPECTACULAR. You really should try and try them Lesley!!
Anna Alvsdotter
November 25, 2011 at 2:48 pm
Thank you James for the lovely Pecan
celebrating that Michael See Can
We’re happy for your healthy eye
and would love some more of James’ pie
Oh man, how lucky are we
to have this swim community
caring like a family 🙂
Lesley
November 25, 2011 at 2:49 pm
YEAH YEAH Michael!! mmm yes Ragnill James does tend to sneak them in… waits to see if I am coming to breakfast and if I am not, announces that there is pecan pie!! hee hee!
Has anyone seen this? These people SWIM with sharks and not just bronze whalers!! Great whites/tiger sharks, just to prove how nice they are. Link goes to video of interview with ….well, you will see! (it’s helped me be less afraid)
http://sharkangels.org/index.php?option=com_videoflow&task=play&id=14&sl=latest&Itemid=27&layout=listview
Pacific Jules
November 25, 2011 at 4:16 pm
If anyone was thinking of going up to North Head on Boxing Day to watch the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race you may be interested in joining Michael and I at the Q Station…
The Boilerhouse Harbourside Restaurant & Terrace will be featuring an all-day Brunch, available from 11:30 am, they are offering a range of options, but for the brunch plus access to the Hospital Precinct, which has the best vantage point to watch the start of the race, there is a charge of $75 per adult.
We’ve booked in, if anyone would like to join us you’re more than welcome 🙂
For more details or to book give them a call on: 9466 1500
Tacomajim
November 25, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Myself and the French Torpedo are meeting at 0525 tomorrow to try a Freshie return. Who else is keen?
Michael [EX CI]
November 25, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Will there be Pie???
Jalna
November 25, 2011 at 6:58 pm
Pie mmmmmm
Thank you James it was delicious.
charlie
November 25, 2011 at 7:13 pm
I think Michael is onto something there 🙂