As Anna the Super Friday Blogger is away today – I am doing a really quick fill in for her!
Weather wise it was a lovely start to the day – out in the water however… was choppy and churny – not that it stopped us though!
The water was warm and our jelly friends were still around.. I wonder if anyone has been stung by one yet?? (Do they sting??)
Oh and I lost all my photos of the ocean and the swim itself!! 🙁
So here’s some jellies to keep you going instead..
..and this one..
Isn’t it magnificant!? There were tiny fish living inside it!!
This is Little Sarah No.II … getting up to no good with a water filled balloon and a doctor from Old and Bold?!?!
The rest are Stephen’s photos…
Some CANTOO girls
Blog Tarts…unfortunately water blobs got on lens again!
Another jelly fish!?
From Stephen of name plates outside Bluewater cafe… I think it was for the John Wayne but I was more shocked that the name Wayne was there??? hehe
STATS:
155 Swimmers – 10 New people!!!
13 Boulderdash
4 Doubles
And from Simon Cowell…..
6am Bolderdashers
First shot shows that we left the clubhouse 23 minutes before sunrise
Bumpy ride to QC but a great swim with a closely paced group including two
of Patricks daughters from Manly Hospital – Jess & Jane
Ooh one last thing – Alex, Bill and Stephen got their kit off for the Daily Telegraph for an article on the Sydney Skinny Swim…. click for more info here WARNING NAKED BODIES!
Just in from “Doctor” Jules:
Comment away everyone!! Make up for the small blog!
signing off: Lesbutt
40 comments
Stephen Coulter
08/02/2013 at 10:47 am
Lesbutt, something’s wrong with your camera – its taken all the pink from the jellyfish!
Jane
08/02/2013 at 11:05 am
An Elegy
Dear Julie and Mike, how we miss you!
Please come back and we’ll cuddle and kiss you.
Those damn Polar Bears –
I mean really, who cares?
Look, honest, it’s just not an issue……
fifi
08/02/2013 at 11:16 am
So glad you bolderdashers had such a jolly time all cosied up there at the headland…I managed to lose you all in the gloom and despite hearing some vague noises out there in the dark whenI got to Queensie, I had a very peaceful solo bolderdash.
So peaceful until a friendly blue bottle came to make friends with me. So don’t worry, I had some nice company. hee hee..
Note to self: you are demoted to the slow group.
"Snorkles" aka Queen Tart
08/02/2013 at 11:19 am
Euuuwww it was a bit churny and a bit dirty getting in half way today and then something wrapped itself around me (no it was nude Stephen thank fully) and I thought it was a jelly….but it was some plastic file inserts that I took all the way to Shelly in the end!
I touched one of those jellyfish today …..by mistake and it didnt sting!
Thanks JK for letting me shout out ‘Lets go!’ Kylie said she could hear me right down the other end of the beach 🙂 (Blog Tarts please note …the shout will gain you extra spreddy points …I just made up that ‘rule’!)
Happy weekend !
Pacific Jules
08/02/2013 at 11:27 am
Too cute Jane 🙂
Im not creative so wont even try to be poetic… but miss you guys too. The polar bears are great n all but… well theyre just not you !
Big school proper starts today. Orientation – check, Philosophy – check, medicine starts today ! Weve swum this morning so Im ready for it 😉 Infact Michael is still swimming, Rottos only two weeks away so well look forward to seeing a few of u over here then 🙂
Bolderdash looks lovely. I guess the Ghost Train early laps into Shelly will be starting again soon hey ?? xx
HKTQ aka Little Sarah Abbott
08/02/2013 at 11:33 am
Fifi, so very brave of you … but please join us next time – we’d be most honoured, but you would have to swim in circles or tie your hands behind your back to stay with us:-)
And if you all thought that was dark 23 mins before sunrise, you should try coming out with us at 5.40, with black clouds too:-)
And who is it that always insists on wearing a yellow cap?
Snorkles – I think we get half a point each for Lesbutt’s funny “blobs on lens” pic:-)
"Snorkles" aka Queen Tart
08/02/2013 at 11:41 am
*opps I meant ‘it was’nt nude Stephen!!’
Paige
08/02/2013 at 11:44 am
Oh God Fifi, if you’re in the slow group what group am I in?!
lesley
08/02/2013 at 12:20 pm
hehehehe
DWSS
08/02/2013 at 12:34 pm
The hot group Paige, along with Fi.
DWSS
08/02/2013 at 12:35 pm
Dr Frued enters the blog.
Hahaha Snorks
DWSS
08/02/2013 at 12:38 pm
Good Luck Jules.
It won’t be too long before you can say – “Trust me, I’m a doctor”
I have tried it – “trust me, Im a builder” – it does not have the same impact.
haha
go girl!!!
John S
08/02/2013 at 12:45 pm
You OK honey Fi?
Little Tiger
08/02/2013 at 12:46 pm
On Australia Day, one of those jellyfish wrapped itself around my arm. I let it stay there for 10 seconds and then removed it. Its sting was just a buzzing sensation, and little dots were left.
Nice photo of the nudies.
Interesting attire under the lab coat, Dr. Jules.
Hey 007, I can help out with the 10km swim on Feb. 23rd.
John S
08/02/2013 at 12:50 pm
and Nurse Jalapeño and all the women we are fortunate enough to swim with!!
secret squirrel
08/02/2013 at 12:53 pm
hohohoh
HKTQ aka Little Sarah Abbott
08/02/2013 at 12:57 pm
Oh, that’s great, Little Tiger: blue skies, super-calm waters with no wind, please, so we can enjoy your goodies at S.Curl Curl!!
Stephen Coulter
08/02/2013 at 1:19 pm
Hollywood Seeking Sexagenarian Swimmers
There is a casting call for swimmers who are 60 years or older. A local commercial casting director in Los Angeles is seeking male and female senior athletes 60 years and older. The spot will be directed by film/commercial director Tom Dey who is seeking athletes with a passion for their sport.
Email seniorathletecasting@gmail.com or call Casting Director Anissa Williams at +1 (323) 550-1205 as soon as possible.
Atheletes will receive pay and copy of the spot.
Copyright © 2013 by Open Water Source
Bill McPherson
08/02/2013 at 1:36 pm
Jules you look terrific !
We are all missing you and Michael. Don’t start a big swim team over there and decide to stay !
Alyson
08/02/2013 at 1:56 pm
Good luck Jules! Love the photo. Does anyone work in recruitment? Have afriend who just moved to sydney and looking for something in media and entertainment.
Sandy Beach
08/02/2013 at 2:10 pm
No mention of my early solo lap to Shelley this morning….Where were you Annette and little tiger?? A lot of debris but beautiful warm water amongst the plastic bags!!
Fifi I hope you warmed up after your lonely swim north!
Who’s up for the 6km in the morning?
Jules careful where you stick that stethoscope.
Michael [EX CI]
08/02/2013 at 2:19 pm
Oi!!! Who is that wearing a YELLOW CAP in the bolderdash! As if I even need to ask.
lesley
08/02/2013 at 2:37 pm
Yes Michael I just spotted it too!!!
It’s probably the same person I overheard this morning saying “the bolderdash is not really a group swim with BnB, everyone just does their own thing” … WHAT!?!
(ps. it wasn’t the same person – the yellow capper is just trying to make a statement I guess)? :-DD
lesley
08/02/2013 at 2:39 pm
er.. where is it filming?? LA??
Jane when are you in LA next???
'The Lips' formerly known as Rainer
08/02/2013 at 2:47 pm
LSA, what about Annie and me?! We are both clearly visible in the ‘blobs on lens’ shot!!
'The Lips' formerly known as Rainer
08/02/2013 at 2:54 pm
Great photo Jules! Love the slightly mad look in your eyes. Always reassuring in a doctor.. 🙂
Should we have a competition to find the best speech bubble for that shot?
Little Tiger
08/02/2013 at 3:55 pm
We swam our usual 6.17am, question is “where were you?”
secret squirrel
08/02/2013 at 4:56 pm
Lesley, that was you in the yellow cap!!!!!
John
08/02/2013 at 6:59 pm
That will be greatly appreciated. Thank you LT.
fifi
08/02/2013 at 7:44 pm
Little Sarah it wuld be my honour to swim with you…I was alone due to blindness rather than braveness. I lost sight of Miles pretty white feet early on and they had been my only visible guide…I’ll look forward to seeing you next time. 🙂
Jenny Holmes
08/02/2013 at 7:44 pm
Yaaaaay! Julie
You look great – the stethescope really suits you!
Perhaps some B&Bers could come over some time and link in with the Polar Bears…
fifi
08/02/2013 at 7:46 pm
Slow AND hot. That’s us, Paigey.
fifi
08/02/2013 at 7:47 pm
Yes Sterch, my friend, I am ok. I like to have my Peloton carefully assembled around me. Forget these random bolderdash attempts I’m sticking with my pod.
fifi
08/02/2013 at 7:48 pm
What a selfless piece of reserach, Little Tiger…
fifi
08/02/2013 at 7:49 pm
Jane is not a day over 21.
fifi
08/02/2013 at 7:51 pm
Hot Shower, my favourite remedy for everything Sandy.
Pacific Jules
08/02/2013 at 11:18 pm
Haha Shaun. Who wouldnt trust you ! 😉
Pacific Jules
08/02/2013 at 11:19 pm
Like ! 🙂
Pacific Jules
08/02/2013 at 11:22 pm
Enjoy ur early and long swims.
Im trying it in all sorts of places Sandy… Ive got to learn right !?
Pacific Jules
08/02/2013 at 11:27 pm
Perfect Jenny !! Bring it on 🙂