Carpe diem is a Latin aphorism usually translated to “seize the day“, taken from a poem in the Odes (book 1, number 11) in 23 BC by the poet Horace. I know it’s a Cliché…….” a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.”  But so what, I pity those...

More about Barry in a minute, but for those who missed it the morning started like any other glorious day with a picture worth framing to get us motivated.   The trudge to the point was punctuated with the usual pleasant scenery.   The carpark was nearly empty so I was expecting only a handful...

What’s happening? It’s 6am The boardwalk is alive with activity The sweeper is clearing joggers and lighting the way down the ramp There is standing room only due to a tractor/truck traffic jam Anna and Kane are already making coffees     I swam at 6.05 IN THE DARK with THIRTEEN (13) friends  – no...

At least 117 swimmers got their fix of salty Cabbage Tree Bay goodness this morning. And what a good-looking bunch they were.   The water was in top condition. Returning from his 6:30 jimble-reconnaissance swim, Roger is giving it the thumbs up:   It was Norwegian Constitution Day today, and you could feel the festive...

Did you hear the sea this morning?  The waves were not huge, but the sea was demanding attention from those on shore. It was ever so loud in the steely grey dawn. The weekend crowds are thinning.  Surely, it’s not because the water temperature has dropped to 19.3 or that the outside temperature was a...

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...