OK let’s see….. Friday (tick) ….. Warm (tick) …..Flat and glassy (tick) …. Clear (tick)…. There’s no other way to break the news… this was NOT a good day to sleep in … it was a 9/10….
Here’s LSA and Jalna heading off for the Boulderdash – Without John S, who got a better offer apparently!
It was fairly quiet at 6:50 and then BAM… instant crowd….
Still plenty of weed on the beach. That special feeling as it squelches between your toes..mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm …smells good too….
Low tide swim out this morning to the point in 22.4c water…
Helping some with their shyness issues…
The water was CLEAR…
Uhhh Sarah… you’ve got a little air booger there…
The swim was flat and peaceful… just don’t hit your head on the peaceful boat….
Shelley was serene….
Ok here’s one of the best collections of sealife I’ve seen in one single day…. If you didn’t swim today this is what you missed out on…
A nice Flathead lying just feet from our feet…
The famous Numbfish… is now looking for an agent…
Here’s a video of him from Stephen Coulter: http://youtu.be/K2a9HS621Is
Just big schools of fish everywhere this morning…
Everyone loves a Grouper..
We hung around the point for a bit on the way back…
Lastly… a little message for James..
Stats:
Swimmers: 126
Boulderdashers: 12
Newbies: 9
Water temp: 22.4
– Last 10k chance – Sat 23rd Feb (Next week) – See John Bond for details or speak to him during the week –
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Also… there’s been some complaints from the public about access through the area we collect on busy days like weekends. So it wuld be great if everyone could just watch we’re not blocking the thoroughfare or leaving our bags or gear in places where someone could take exception. Thanks in advance everyone 🙂
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See you down there for the second last 6k of the summer!
33 comments
fifi
15/02/2013 at 11:48 am
what an amazing blog, such a collection of fish!
anyone not doing the long swim tomorrow? I am hoping to take some pics around at shelley after the swim tomorrow, so far Jalna has volunteered. all you have o do is wear a dress or an old nightie in the water. My photos to date have been rubbish, so anyone who feels like snapping with me is very welcome. I’ll probably snap some pics at shelley, try and be quick so any volunteers can swim back to manly.
lesley
15/02/2013 at 11:56 am
WOW so many fish!! Great to see all those pics of them Nick….instead of boring people for once! heehee
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good out there today!!!
Oh no…What is wrong with James???????
Nick D
15/02/2013 at 12:14 pm
Yeh how good was it… the fish were having a party 🙂
James is OK i think… Nicolee…?
Jane
15/02/2013 at 12:16 pm
I sent Stephen’s numbfish video and the blog pics to Mark and Amanda at the OzMus. Mark says:
“Nice numbfish movie!
The pink juveniles are amazing. We had a bit of a look and can’t be sure of what they are. We suspect that the pink is a touch blown out (see mado shots). They could be pinkish yellowtail or possibly a juvenile bonnetmouth.
Cheers, Mark”.
Inez
15/02/2013 at 12:57 pm
Jane, I found a cute little frog in my lettuce (from the vegie man), where can I go to get information on where I should let him go, and what I can feed him until I find him a permanent home? We are trying to catch bugs for him , but we are not very good at it.
Nicolee
15/02/2013 at 1:14 pm
James, is good had a hernia op last night, and can not wait to get in the water 🙂
Good luck to Maureen,Annette,Midge,James and ME at the Kangaroo Valley show this weekend, B&B has been well represented in arts & crafts (also Jules Mum and my Mum have entered as well)
Happy Aloha Friday
Jane
15/02/2013 at 1:22 pm
I’m no frog expert Inez, but he will live in just a tiny pond in your garden if you have space. Fill a widish bowl or basin with water and try and find some duckweed to put in it. It will spread over the top of the water and make a nice private pool for the frog. Put a big stone in for him to sit on, or make a ledge. It’s amazing how quickly other frogs will find him (?) and soon you’ll have night serenades, frogspawn and tadpoles!
Meanwhile I will find out who the OzMus amphibian experts are. If you send me a photo they will ID the species too.
'The Lips' formerly known as Rainer
15/02/2013 at 1:25 pm
“The pink is a touch blown out”… surprise surprise!
Stephen – OzMus is on to you and your Photoshop trickery!!
Great swim this morning. LSA, hope you enjoyed your late Boldercrawl. Conditions looked perfect.
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
15/02/2013 at 1:25 pm
Thank you Jalna for accompanying me to this morning. Great swim from the pipe to the North Steyne Club and back. I did enjoy the walk up the beach with you.
We must do it again soon.
Dolphin Whisperer
15/02/2013 at 1:30 pm
Fantastic swim this morning.
Great blog!!!!!
Ahah – I see you have been impersonating again Nips. Poor HKTQ. You should stop picking on her.
Yes, Im sure the fish were yellow tail with a pink sunrise twinge. Im sure Stephen has adjusted his camera back. Those fish are starting to look like little jellyfish
Kath Jackson
15/02/2013 at 1:32 pm
Can someone please confirm when the last 6km swim is? Thanks, Kath.
Jane
15/02/2013 at 1:34 pm
PS Inez, go to http://www.mobot.org/jwcross/duckweed/duckweed.htm for more info.
Jane
15/02/2013 at 1:35 pm
I wondered whether anyone would spot that!……
Jane
15/02/2013 at 1:36 pm
Inez, go to http://www.mobot.org/jwcross/duckweed/duckweed.htm for info on Duckweed.
Jane
15/02/2013 at 1:38 pm
Inez, go to http://www.mobot.org/jwcross/duckweed/duckweed.htm for info on Duckweed.
Nick D
15/02/2013 at 1:46 pm
Jane I think I took those ones – the red is sunlight .. it’s a bit brighter from balancing the colours but nothing’s been added. I’ve got a bunch more untouched ones that look the same..
John S
15/02/2013 at 2:08 pm
Hi LSA, Nurse J and Jon
Sorry to have stood you up this morning and shirked my responsibility.
(public apology, grovel, grovel)
Please accept my humble and sincere apology.
Inez
15/02/2013 at 2:34 pm
Unfortunately we have two proficient hunting felines in residence so I would like to take him somewhere safer. How can I send you a picture? Maybe Nick can give you my email address so you can send me your address
Nick D
15/02/2013 at 2:38 pm
Kath… I think it’s next Sat 🙂
Lainey Loo
15/02/2013 at 2:40 pm
Little Sarah, Shaun DWSS or Storchy are impersonating you again, I know you and Jalna would have done the full Boldercrawl. These impersonators are terrible people aren’t they? 😉
Nick D
15/02/2013 at 2:42 pm
Done 🙂
Dolphin Whisperer
15/02/2013 at 3:07 pm
WHAT??? – I missed that. Well picked up Lainey Loo
HKTQ, I see you ticked the bolder but only did a little pipe swim. OHH PLEASE!!!
AND you Lainey Loo –
you will be noticed by the integrity police if you keep makiing impersonating allegations!!!
🙂
I hope its worth the Km’s TQ is giving you.
ooooo – I feel dirty now!!!
Lainey Loo
15/02/2013 at 3:08 pm
Fantastic fishy blog Nick!
Slow Ian
15/02/2013 at 4:03 pm
Only two more 6 km swims. Tomorrow and next Saturday. Hurry if you want your 6 km badge. Great conditions expected tomorrow. Don’t delay!
John
15/02/2013 at 4:48 pm
Great clear fish pics. We don’t get too many of the numbfish.
The pic of the boat near Shelly reminds me of the movie ‘Dead Calm’
Conditions are looking good for the 6k tomorrow. It will be a good training run for those doing the 10k on 23 Feb.
Jane
15/02/2013 at 5:20 pm
Aha! Stephen is vindicated!
Greg McDonagh
15/02/2013 at 5:30 pm
Thanks to Elaine for retrieving my fins. Our super-snooper.Detective investigator at least !
fifi
15/02/2013 at 5:39 pm
If anyone not doing the 6km swim tomorrow would like to pose for some photos at shelley wearing dresses underwater, please give me a shout. Jalna has volunteered to be a model, and anyone who takes half decent underwater photos would also be very welcome.
'The Lips' formerly known as Rainer
15/02/2013 at 5:40 pm
Oh, Little Sarah, you’re just too modest for words! I know you always pick the bolderdashes with the gale force winds and big surf and would never cut it short!
Looking forward to our 6k tomorrow and 10K next week!!
Nick D
15/02/2013 at 5:41 pm
Thanks Lainey Loo 🙂 x
Stephen Coulter
15/02/2013 at 5:41 pm
I have some slightly embarassing photos which I have resisted publishing. Rainer’s appointed HKTQ as my Mentor and she’s helping me put a value on this service.
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
15/02/2013 at 6:24 pm
Very best wishes to James and really great blog and pics, Nick!
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
15/02/2013 at 6:35 pm
Don’t worry about Jon – he was in bed!
Pay up grovelling, crocodile tears, Storcho! Better offer indeed!
There was poor Nurse J worrying about your parking difficulties too….