She was there on that day!
She is an artisti who enjoys painting water themes.
Her favourite painting – Diego Velazquez. Las Meninas (The Family of Charles IV of Spain)
Some of her swimming buddies Ali & Claire
Some more of her many painting themes.
She led the 14 strong 6am crew this morning.
Her buddy Sam was ready for an early ferry.
Jim was ready.
Craig’s wife has already sewn his 2016 winter badge onto his jacket.
Greg swims at 6.30.
6.55am.
7am.
How to keep warm.
The legs have it.
A kiss @7.07am
Changing double.
7.10 coffee with Ali, me, Claire & Fifi, plus Ian.
She speaks with her hands and with Jimmy.
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Stats:
140+swimmers, 1 newbie, 7.6 degrees.
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Have a great week ahead!!
Simon
It’s not too late to book for:>>>
B&B monthly dinner: Tuesday 13th September
6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant
Guest speaker is Jude Furniss (Founder of Bommie Australia and President of Surfrider Foundation Manly)
Jude will present the film “My Saltwater Sanctuary” including footage from Cabbage Tree Bay, which was declared an Aquatic Reserve in 2002. We all witness daily the stunning success story of how protection over the last ten years has replenished the marine populations here.
NSW currently only has 7 % of its coastline protected in twenty marine sanctuaries, so Surfrider Foundation has joined the Nature Conservation Council in the charge to lobby government to restore the ten sanctuary zones still unprotected, and increase the percentage of marine park areas in NSW by establishing a Sydney Marine Park.
Made by producers Bluebottle Films, it’s a beautiful film about locals living alongside marine reserves … and the difference every one of us can make in the protection of them.
https://bluebottlefilms.com/portfolio/my-saltwater-sanctuary/
Cost of dinner: $25 a head
Includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff.
Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each.
Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:
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2016 Winter Badge Ceremony – If you missed collecting your badge come and see Ian any day soon (with your $10 per badge.)
21 comments
Shelley K
12/09/2016 at 1:19 pm
Congratulations on that very big number Fiona, you’re an inspiration. Also lovely to see some of your beautiful artwork. Thanks Simon
Lips
12/09/2016 at 1:40 pm
Congrats Fi! Keep swimming. I know you’ll catch that John Bond one day!
Great blog Simon. I could have sworn it felt warmer than 7.6 degrees though.
Deanna Waters
12/09/2016 at 1:44 pm
Amazing Fiona, that is very impressive indeed
Simon Cowell
12/09/2016 at 1:46 pm
61.7 degrees, theresgot to be a one in there somewhere.
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Bootycampbuffman
12/09/2016 at 2:23 pm
Wow, that’s hot… Summer is really here
Lesbubs
12/09/2016 at 2:23 pm
Utterly shameless Fi! I can’t believe you pretending to be Simon to plug yourself on the blog!
Lips
12/09/2016 at 2:30 pm
..clearly a case of John Bond pretending to be Lesbubbles to discredit arch rival Fiona.
Edwina
12/09/2016 at 2:31 pm
Congratulations fiona. Always an inspiration 🌺
JeffwithaJ
12/09/2016 at 3:08 pm
Great blog Simon. Congratulations Fi, your achievement is impressive and to those of us down the rankings, we shake our capped heads collectively and think, “WTF! What is her secret?” I suspect it is to do with fearlessness and determination. Thanks
Fi for being amazing!
LSA, HKTQ
12/09/2016 at 3:32 pm
….Determination to take that no 1 spot which 007 is not going to relinquish without some serious kms swum daily!
Congratulations, Fi….. you’ll be there in no time…. no 1 in a yellow cap!! xxx
David
12/09/2016 at 4:21 pm
Super work Fiona, plus very interesting to hear & see your non swimming adventures too. Great photos as well.
Lower Middle Management
12/09/2016 at 5:21 pm
Congratulations Fi.
One awesome woman!
Veena
12/09/2016 at 7:14 pm
Go Fi! Lovely pics…when do we get the next exhibition ?😃
Inge
12/09/2016 at 7:43 pm
Wow, thanks Simon for the window into the talented swimmer/artist Fiona. I love the jellyfish painting Fiona!
Lainey Loo
12/09/2016 at 8:08 pm
Congratulations Fi, can’t believe that one slipped through without a big arch etc. Great blog Simon.
the Port Jackson at the boulders
12/09/2016 at 9:07 pm
Don’t waste the internets on that cranky old bag! she’s a pest!
fifi
12/09/2016 at 9:10 pm
Thank you, Shelley, as you can see by that ID pic I have been swimming for A VERY LONG TIME. Before I even wore glasses….
fifi
12/09/2016 at 9:12 pm
Thank you Jeff!
The secret is to swim a lot.
fifi
12/09/2016 at 9:13 pm
Sarah! It’s orange!
fifi
12/09/2016 at 9:18 pm
Thank you all for these flattering and kind comments, (except for you Lesbubs).
I am very lucky and grateful to be able to swim every day and especially lucky to swim with awesome people.
Shelley K
13/09/2016 at 6:52 am
There’s a lot of flying under the radar going on Lainey, that naughty Inge quietly notched up her tonne on Sunday, not a pink feather boa or plastic gladdie to be seen