I got hauled up to Lincraft at Belrose on Sunday, by the 10-year-old. Instructed me that she’d be making cushions. The green one is called ‘Misty’
—————-
The sky is an evocative blend of tropical pastels. Impossible to capture … but so good to watch. (Shepherd’s Warning horizon)
Air 17º
Sky Overcast
Parking Difficult – even at 5.35 a.m.
Water 18.1º (Like a yo-yo lately)
Surface Flat as a tack. Perfect
Vis Very poor
Ramp Girthed still by that creepy black sand
Smell Nil pong today
Midge Moonwalking “The knee. It’s the knee”
—————
Surf Club Joe’s entourage are on the stroke at 5.44 a.m. Daylight definitely arriving earlier these weeks …
——————————————————
RECENT NEWS
Pink Caps Abroad: Steve Markin … swimming up a Scottish stream (Brrrrr)
———————
Next Triple Crown (Spring’s) will be on October Long Weekend … this bright spark has won it three times
——————-
The annual Coolangatta Gold is only one month away. Mark the Spaniard came 20th outright last year, and is training hard as we speak …
———
Jellied Lobe
Mark’s ear blew out last week (jimbled). Joyful friends were keen to lance him
———
Winterfest
More from our annual Winter Badges BBQ Brekky last Sunday. See Management if you still need to collect your badge
——–
On-the-spot media interview with Jenny Knapman …
—————–
That Wild Surf
Simon and Mark did an early morning test-entry at dawn on Saturday, with a bunch of avid/curious onlookers hanging back under the whiteboard tree …
—————-
Ali and Clair: pre-dawn bench stretches last week …
—————
It was raining when Derek and Lainey exited Boatshed dungeon two Thursdays ago. Derek drinks water at venues; Lainey doesn’t …
—————-
Farewell for Now
John and Sarah are back in Honkers …
————
Pacific Challenge
The top-of-the-ladder folks (longest distances swum) each get a yellow medal on their Daily Attendance tickbox. I had a look, and it seems to bottom out at 60 (Lucy McFadden 60th)
————
Today’s Swim
————–
Peter: seeking his Winter Badge
—————-
Lost Property Bag: Are your goggles in this lot? See Management …
And Please Note: Always plenty of goggles here for the borrowing, should you get caught short 🙂
—————
Coffee also serves as a handwarmer
—————
Cloudy with Meatballs
Around 7.15 the sun almost begins to peek, but – alas – clouds roll in. A slight wind carries some nip, and rain starts to spit. Not many hanging around after this …
Meatballs Gallery
STATS
Temp: 18.1
Newbies: Sam Kitchen
Swam: 130
——————
Don’t forget about tonite!
B&B monthly dinner:Tuesday 13th September
6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant
Guest speaker is Jude Furniss (Founder of Bommie Australia and President of Surfrider Foundation Manly)
7 comments
The Fat Bishop
September 13, 2016 at 10:11 am
I always thought I looked more like a young Bruce Willis?
Lisa B
September 13, 2016 at 11:47 am
Very entertaining and all encompassing blog Roger! Love your style! Lost and found- 1 women’s Orca S4 wetsuit size M. Found in the ladies change room. I have it and will bring it tomorrow and give to management
roger
September 13, 2016 at 12:17 pm
6.30 at Point today – many saying it felt colder than 18º. (Well – that was me whingeing) I think this is because we are just transitioning into months where air temps are going to be higher than water temps from now on. Thus the slight shock upon entry.
Kerry
September 13, 2016 at 12:34 pm
Tops Roger!
Shelley K
September 13, 2016 at 1:51 pm
That ‘conditions’ photo, so purdy. I think I had a bruise on my thigh in those exact colours recently…
Lips
September 13, 2016 at 2:36 pm
Great all-round update Roger. Mark’s jimble ear looks gruesome. Best treated with balsamic vinegar or urine.
Happy Birthday Ken!
JeffwithaJ
September 13, 2016 at 3:34 pm
Fun, inclusive blog with buckets of creativity! Thanks Roger.