Friday 5th: Terminator Downunder

Since his time as The Governator has ended, Arnie seems to be making regular trips to Australia.  This, his latest junket included ABC’s 7.30 Report last night.  Meanwhile, winter is upon us – will Ian be back on our shores in time to receive the postal box of 2015 Winter Badges?

 

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At Six this morning, Midge, Nan, Silvia and Lee share thoughts next to tie-up post for Rosie the bitch …

 

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Roberto, Sam and Richard head into the black at 6.15, bound for Queenscliff.   Nothing deters these guys …

 

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Heather is about to go with the Drinks Express.  It’s still dark.

 

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Only 17 days until the annual Drinks Express Winter Solstice Swim (Monday 22nd June), where you head off at 6.20 a.m, after placing your swimmers around your neck … and then it’s bare flesh all around, over to Shelly.  (I won’t be doin’ that one.)

 

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Although smiling here, Karen and Belinda had a shocking start today, being first on the scene at a serious car crash in Crows Nest.  They stepped up, and put in.  (Such as Belinda clearing an airway.)  Good on you both …

 

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They’ve been hard at it since six, and the Booty Camp crew prepare for Storchy’s latest creative innovation: Pin the Tail on the Donkey …

 

The Storchinator always shows up, but sometimes there is such pressure …

 

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I’ve found the two guys who used to sit up in balcony on The Muppet Show …

 

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Newbie Report: Elissa is back from living in New York, and has been dragged into the group today by her friend Melissa.  Nicely matching names  🙂

 

The Triple Crown re-launches this Long Weekend.  Short and sharp, it’ll be contested over Saturday, Sunday and Monday … no time to rest.  George “The Ghost” currently holds title, but his Total Points victory was eclipsed on that final morning – by the stunning news that Scrollback Sterlo had actually won the third leg.

 

First Triple Crown was held in December 2013.  It is basically four races per year; one each season.

This weekend is the seventh three-day race series

Previous Winners

•    Tim the Bishop

•    Tim the Bishop

•    Scruffy Scottie

•    Scruffy Scottie

•    Brad

•    George the Ghost

Thanks Sterlo for the history.  He says the Spaniard is busting for a win this time around … stay tuned.

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Arnie Two:  I promised Rainer I’d never use this pic again.  I lied.

 

This is Jimble country …

 

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FULL HOUSE – Bookings now closed for next Tuesday:  “Annie Sophia – Revive My Style. Do you love clothes or hate them?”

 

Does Robbie need any advice, Annie?  Looking a bit like one of Santa’s helpers at 6.10 a.m. today …

 

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Hope all’s going well for you, Ed … resting in hospital for a spell

 

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Andrew in the middle, is not happy after being forced into his first-ever 6.30 a.m. swim – over a Twenty Dollar Bet.  Witnesses Steve (left) and Simon are very happy about the angst.   Clock verifies they are wet, and back at seven.  Ian Liddell, you owe Andrew twenty bucks.

 

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Meanwhile, the Donkey Game is cracking on …

 

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Friday is Tri-Day for cakes.  Triathletes Chris (caught with Lance Armstrong additives in hand), Alex and chef-of-the-day Shannon with choc brownies.  Kneeling photobomber Ori …

 

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This morning’s box of free yoghurt samples comes from this promo crew – who had to duck off early for a city promotion.  “They’ll be back.”

 

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7.20 a.m. and just when I think everyone’s in the water, down comes Wilf.  “It’s okay; I’ll catch them up,” he says, with a twinkle.  “Do you know how I do that?  Turn around, as soon as I see ’em coming.”

 

Thanking you, ever-loyal John Bond … for our daily temp

Hasta la vista, baby bolds.