Well, a morning for the brave…
Driving down with my 2 year old it looked good from far….
And some thought this looked pretty good up close…
But the beach was a war zone… as was the ocean… covered in the swimmers enemy – the bluey!
So hats off to those who braved the bluey’s and took on the swim. Personally I joined Bruce, most of the A-team and others for coffee at Manly Wine (only took 25 minutes for Sterling’s banana bread to arrive…).
Meanwhile the brave swimmers began to come in with their stings…
OK, that was posed… but you get the idea. Even my Shmoper had sympathy pain…
Well, hopefully it will clear up by tomorrow… and for Saturday which is leg 1 of the Spring Triple Crown. For those who are interested (all 12 of us)… the other races will be on Halloween and Melbourne Cup Day. The Spaniard is the defending champ but Super Matt and Jimbob are probably the favourites this time. Points will be 1-10 for top finishers, and you count the best 2 of your 3 results. The Spring Triple is a non-pure Triple, in that non-elite level A-team swimmers may wear wetsuits. Myself, Brad, Spaniard, Jimbob, Super Matt, Alex and Scrappy Scotty will just be in the togs. What a way to start the Manly Jazz Festival long weekend…
Have a great day.
The Fat Bishop.
17 comments
The Submarine
01/10/2015 at 11:42 am
I took one look and bravely ran away to the pool. Hats off to those who went in
Shelley K
01/10/2015 at 11:47 am
Killer bluey shots, but I can’t believe no one got a photo of Marco in his fancy Italian underpanties
Scrappy
01/10/2015 at 1:01 pm
In my effort to pretend being stung I got stung, it must have been in the sand.
lesbubbs
01/10/2015 at 1:36 pm
Haha yr a true blogtart Scotty .. We’ll do anything for a good shot on the blog !
lesbubbs
01/10/2015 at 1:38 pm
Omg they were everywhere and seriously big and scary looking .. Like mutants..
I braved it for 10 mins then I got hit! Then a slow breaststroke back to the beach
Nick M
01/10/2015 at 3:08 pm
fair play to anyone who went into that minefield!
LOVE the posed bluey-casualty shots…!
let’s hope they clear tomorrow
DWSS
01/10/2015 at 4:27 pm
Blog tart – Respect!
DWSS
01/10/2015 at 4:30 pm
Thanks Tim. Is there a list of rules I could study before taking on the triple crown?
I feel I’m ready.
Lips, you in?
Tim Giovanelli
01/10/2015 at 4:32 pm
The first rule of Triple Crown is that if you dont know the rules, you cant be in the Triple Crown.
To: timgiovanelli@hotmail.com
lesbubs
01/10/2015 at 5:03 pm
#eyesroll
DWSS
01/10/2015 at 5:43 pm
I know the rules. I’m in.
If you wanted any clarification, please email me privately at
timsgoingdown@gmail.com.au
You in Bubbles?
Lips
01/10/2015 at 6:00 pm
I’ve been tapering since Tuesday. Bring it on!
rh
01/10/2015 at 6:16 pm
Shaun … you don’t look tapered yet. Better get cracking
Jen Cal
01/10/2015 at 6:20 pm
Anyone know if it was any better this afternoon?
DWSS
01/10/2015 at 7:25 pm
I have been tapering for 29 years, I’m ready!!!
The French kick is coming out for a run.
Marco
01/10/2015 at 9:07 pm
What until Lips sees the undies ,he’ll beg me to put the wetsuit back on !
Jenny Holmes
01/10/2015 at 9:33 pm
Never mind the blueys – what about the whale blowing merrily off shore! Pity he/she didn’t pay us a visit.. put off by the stingers perhaps.