Whose Henna Hands are these?   — Flashback: Thanks Merilee for Tuesday night at Freshwater …   — “What’s the Point?  Where’s the point?”   — Merilee gave us each a little present of herbs and spices.  This stuff packs a punch – aye, Neptune!   — Collecting first drinks at the bar is always...

First things first… the biggest news in the Bold and Beautiful world is the birth of Tasman Mellis. The little champ was born up at Manly hospital yesterday morning. Congratulations Scrappy Scotty and Noni!   No denying it… it was a cold morning! The water was a nice 18.1 degrees… about 10 degrees warmer than...

Firstly before we get on to things that sting….. Merrilee gave a great talk last night at the dinner about keeping those winter colds & flu away     Secondly my camera had a problem with water getting in ! so now its stuffed ! Any suggestions on a good camera ???   The 6.30...

Its budget day today. The thoughts that spring to mind are financial and bank accounts and tax, yadda yadda… Well what does that mean for us swimmers? Us worshippers of the sunrise and the sea…? Ever heard of the Exercise Bank Account? Well, its the deposits that we make every time that we exercise that...

We wander through life so locked in defense it becomes ‘normal’.  Such that only through its absence do we even know it’s there.  Those blissful moments you happen upon, are glimpses of your natural state.  Pure you, the freedom of not wearing your yesterdays as a suit of armour. Another morning of nature’s example, vulnerable...

The morning started off with Ted and Crew deciding to face their fears and swim to Queensie, after their Chopper encounter earlier this week…… Chopper hovering overhead whilst you are swimming = shark!!   Another beautiful sunrise! And the sun was warm too – air not so much around 10 degrees and water around 18.9!...

A ‘Kenning’ poem is one which describes characteristics of something without actually saying what it is.  Here’s a Kenning of various aspects of B&B today:   A glorious beamer A social dipper An arm splasher A flat salter A cruisy glider A foamy churner   I’m sure you clever cookies can add a few more...

The orange sunrise lights up the sand … and this is the fourth blog in a row to mention sun in its title.  Were we all that waterlogged with rain?   — The sunrise – and the sea – are so beautiful, still and colorful this morning …     This flock of birds (above)...

        Another beautiful swim this morning… about 100 swimmers in 19.1 degree water… Typepad has been giving me some issues this morning so just a quick blog. Spaniardo was too strong, Sterling was looking good in a suit and Scotty and Noni about to have another baby. Chao for now…    ...

  The Drinks Express turn around and give me a wave! Happy sunny Wednesday folks! I’m guessing there were 98 swimmers altogether today! A beautiful sunrise at 6.32am… There’s a 13 degree chill in the air but fantastic to see the sun again after 2 weeks of cloud and rain. Claire, Alison and Alex have...