Spring is doing its thing today, and the first day of daylight saving started quite nicely with warm sunshine and a sparkly ocean surface. More optimism is in the air too, with reduced COVID restrictions so close we can almost touch them.
And the NRL grand final is ON!!!!! (Don’t make a liar of me please, Annastacia)
A bit of trivia….. did you know why South Sydney club is called the Rabbitohs? It’s a now-disused term that was commonly used in the early 20th century to describe hawkers who captured and skinned rabbits and then sold the meat at markets, so named because they would shout “rabbit-oh!” around the markets to attract buyers. There you go.
But back to the important stuff…..
We say swim hair don’t care
Meanwhile at Balmoral, the Aussie one
Congrats to both Jennys
Soon we will all be able to swim together again….. Let’s Gooooooo
The Surf Lifesaving season has started again. Even in pandemic times our lovely clubbies (many of whom are also B&B swimmers my good self included) are here in the warmer months helping everyone stay safe at the beach and attend to any issues that arise.
Lovely above the surface
However the Northerly current delivers underwater conditions that are not as lovely. It brings what is scientifically known as whale snot to the shallower waters, making visibility less than what we would like.
This is the best I could manage today
These pictures from yesterday’s dive, demonstrating how ordinary the visibility was (some may say I’ve crossed over to the dark side but I’m sure I will always have a foot in both camps)
I got VERY close to this wobbegong. The photo is edited considerably. Just shows how poor the visibility was around the motorbike it was resting next to)
A very pregnant raelene on the walkway side
Cuttlefish on the sand (Bower side)
Finally, a few more sparkles
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, especially if you don’t have to work tomorrow
Anne
**** Announcement ****
Winter Badge Collection 2021
The Winter badges are finally on their way! Congratulations to all those who completed their Covid-19 winter swimming challenge. As more than 500 swimmers qualified, the badge distribution this year will initially be via snail mail to maintain a Covid-safe environment for our volunteers. Unfortunately, only virtual handshakes and hugs from Ian, John, Anne and Pauline and contact-less distribution.
There are two ways you can obtain your badge(s)
- Method 1. Inside a self-addressed, stamped envelope place cash for your badge/s – $10 per badge for the Winter Badge (if you completed 20 swims over winter) and an extra $10 for the WWW Badge if you did those swims without a wetsuit. Family members/friends sharing an envelope must clearly name each swimmer and badge achieved. Please check postage rates and size of envelope required for multiple badges. Post this envelope in another envelope to Ian Forster, 6 Bligh St, Northbridge. 2063.
- Method 2. Wait until Covid restrictions on gathering are relaxed. We will then arrange a time for you to collect your badges from us in person. No promises when this will be but it may be when the vaccination rate reaches 80%.
Badges will be posted as soon as they arrive. If you have any other badges that you are missing and wish to purchase, please include cash for those as well.