Siyabona / G’day
Water 22.5 C and less bumpy than yesterday. No reports of blueys ( they are so yesterday) or jimbles but plenty of ‘no see ums ’ or sea lice.
Signs of today
Storchy’s exercise crew
DX crew enhanced by the lovely Kylie
Capless and Sarah from Sales talk up the swim
Our warm BnB welcome with the lovely Simone on duty
Chloe, now part of the regular crew, sporting sea lice bites and Al fully recovered from his blueys encounter yesterday
Some of the WOWS rocking it pre swim, Tilney, Annette, Clare Lisa and Jenny
Delightful family swim time for Lisa and her family, from left Georgia, Lisa, John, Alistair, Deena, Em and Dan rocking couples matching budgies. Thanks Santa.
Bye to Deena who after her first visit to Aus is sadly heading home to old Blighty. Fly well and come back soon 😘 
More delightful family time with the Driver, Chris and his family spending the week in Manly, Chris and Dee with daughter Sophie and partner James
The MOB’s ( Men Of the Bench) huddle happily like sparrows on a branch. Love this crowd always welcoming front left Michael, Al, Martin, Derek, Oom Justus, Brian and Ted ( and Freddie the dog)
Bringing in the new year with croissants from Staples bakery is our grandson Seth. Favourite flavours chocolate and messy.
This Friday 5th is FFF’s father and daughters so if you want to take part with your daughter be there at 6.30 for your ‘ins and outs’ followed by brekkie. It’s fun and a good work out.
Next social / fundraiser for the DX and Mer group Coles classic swim for Mum for Mum, is barefoot bowls on 14/01 at Freshie bowlo please contact Drinky for details.
Happy New Year from me I hope it’s fabulous.
Hambe Kahle ( go well)
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