I enjoyed my swim today even though thee was a lot of sea weed and the water was cold and murky. there is a badge at the end of it! also, it is a great thing to do to start the day.
Sarah and Alex agree
Belinda getting ready with friend
these people talk about swimming in seconds
Look at these lovely swimmers – freezing but smiling
David and Rob
Jo whose sone Ewan was run over by a car getting off the bus! he is coming along well after surgery etc thank goodness but how awful
temp dropping
We forced John to pose. i am looking forward to the acheivement of 3000km
good to see Justus and Richard and Marco
These swimmers are used to paparazzi meeting them on arrival.
Sam and Sarah
My encounters with the 630 am swimmers
Helen used to play water polo. it is a great game. I think it was the first team sport to be in the Olympics.
Here is Alistair back from Ironman in Cairns. He reports there were no box jellyfish. The bike section was windy. The training of the silver wet suit group at BB put them in good stead for the event. Just saying
At the point
At Shelly. John Foster
Calamari
This fitness watch was left behind. Was it because there are only 750 steps on it? If you want it back, Ian has it.
did you know that the blow hold of a whale looks like a nose?
what I am reading: Annie Proulx’s new book Barkskins. So far so good. I think I will be reading that for a long while.
Stats:
no newbies – although there was one fr the cheeky swim. did they mean to come along that day for the first time or were they really surprised
Swimmers – between 100 and 200
Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
Cake Stall Saturday 25th June
We haven’t had a cake stall or a while. On Sunday Karen Sander and I are skydiving from 15,000 feet with Margaret-Anne Hayes who at 76 will be the oldest lady to have jumped from such a height! We are raising funds for Can Too/Cure Cancer and The Kolling Institute. Please bring some money for a slice or cake and if you could bring something edible to sell it would be much appreciated! Or you can donate by clicking this link https://www.cantoo.org.au/fundraisers/JumpintoJuneJumpintoLife1971
11 comments
Matt
June 24, 2016 at 10:48 am
Hi – the watch is mine. Than kudu for whomever found it. Can you leave with Lost and found/Ian and I’ll collect – Matt Christie
Bill McCaffeine
June 24, 2016 at 12:03 pm
Great photographs !
val.crawford@bigpond.com
June 24, 2016 at 12:18 pm
Accidentally took home goggles and two extra pink hats from women’s change room, SORRY, will take down to Ian Saturday morning
Shelley K
June 24, 2016 at 1:06 pm
Another top blog and I love the photo of the whale’s schnoz. Always seem to learn some new anatomical thing from you, thanks ES
Lisa B
June 24, 2016 at 1:16 pm
Great blog Elizabeth. Thanks for all those happy snaps. They remind me how much fun I had this morning
Elizabeth Stewart
June 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm
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Thanks Bill. It is easy when all the swimmers are so good looking
Ian
June 24, 2016 at 2:03 pm
Proof of Karma. Matt kindly donated a prize for the Trivia Night and gave it to me today. Now I have his lost watch. Spooky
Inge
June 24, 2016 at 2:07 pm
I enjoyed the blog Elizabeth! Yes we forced John Bond (Number One swimmer) to pose to show how close he is so close to 3,000km (early next week if all goes to schedule). John was very reluctant…what a modest guy.
Was Murray (photographed) supporting a Brexit this morning? If so, he should be pleased (or is it still too early to call?)!
Inge
June 24, 2016 at 2:11 pm
Elizabeth, I did not really believe it was a whale nose…I had to google it. I thought it was one of Les Bubs props.
Lainey Loo
June 24, 2016 at 2:56 pm
Another cracking blog Elizabeth. There’s also a great photo of you taking photos here http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/national/clique/wintry-cold-snap-hits-sydney-20160624-gpqxh5.html?aggregate&selectedImage=0 and one of John Bond.
Thanks for reminding people about the CAke Stall. Thank you for baking those people that have said they will. If anyone has any cloves could they make some gluwein I think it would go down a treat. So cold today!
Elizabeth
June 24, 2016 at 5:46 pm
Wow Elaine. SMH ! Great photos