The blow-ins Christmas tidings
The Idiots have received a Christmas card from the blow-ins John, John, and Ben, which was kind of them. Regular swimmers at North Sydney pool until COVID reared its ugly […]
Yearly Archives: 2020
A zingy Friday swim!
A look back at 2020
I don’t think it’s too early to look back at 2020. So here’s my personal snapshot of the amazing vibe at the Almora St steps in association with the Swimming […]
Oh I miss you all too ?
Great to see the gang reunited . That morning swim is one of my favourites and I would have loved to have been swimming with you all . This morning […]
The Gang’s all here…except Judy.
A terrific turn-out to welcome Matt McGuire back and RBJ Day 3. Robyn left a little earlier with the most beautiful & obedient green eyed kelpie (as she said…if only […]
1 to 14 – the Idiots quarantine countdown 1
Thank you Swimming Idiots – not only did you prove you can count to 14 but you kept me smiling every morning I woke up (Groundhog Day) to another great […]
Frano’s Christmas Art Show
Hear Ye, hear ye! Frano’s Christmas Art Show commences this Tuesday (Melbourne Cup Day) at Bather’s Pavilion Art Gallery. It will run from 3 November to 31 December. From the […]
Happy Birthday to Linda 1
It’s a “clickety-click” birthday for Linda today! And she even scored a muffin with sparkler at Pasture to mark the occasion. (Sorry we all forgot – will almost definitely remember […]
Hug the other shore 1.59km 1
The craziness continued today with someone suggesting we head down to the baths and hug the shore, all the way to the 1st Sea Scouts Scout hall. Say what now?! […]
Hug the Shore swim route 1.82km
Chris set the course today and what a doozy it turned out to be for the gang of 7 – Chris, Dave U., Rob, Stephen, Bevan, Ed, and Dave. Ian […]
Saturday Odyssey 1.76kms
Tried sleeping in this morning but alas the habit of early morning swims appears to be ingrained as I awoke at 6.30am. Blowing a gale outside but sunny and light. […]
Around the Bay MkII
It was Around the Bay Mark II this morning with some notable differences. Ed and Bevan returned to make the swim that more interesting We headed a little further over […]
A Break from our Regular Programming
One topic of conversation raised by Rob this morning at coffee was, “What are the lyrics for the song Blinded by the Light?” Yesterday Chris and I were sitting on […]
Blinded by the Light
It’s just delightful with the sun shining brightly, bringing a cast of thousands to the beach. In 10 days we will be plunged into darkness again when daylight savings kicks […]
Around the Bay 1.08 kms
The course set by Rob today was a leisurely swim Around the Bay. For those not in the know, here is the route – Dirty cone to yacht near Raglan […]
Blue Sky Day in Terrigal 1
Beautiful morning up here on Central Coast, locals reckon water temp is about 18 deg; today quite a few waves and a strong undertow which was a bit of a […]
Got a Monday Barrel on my mind
The RI crew consisting of Rob, Stephen, Judy, Ed, Dave U., Chris and Dave sweltered in the early morning heat as they donned rubber for this morning’s swim. Ed measured […]
Greetings From Terrigal
Greetings from Terrigal Hi all, thanks for the mention yesterday Dave, it was a grey morning in Terrigal but still hard to get a parking spot. I havent been swimming […]
The Hangover Cure Swim Route
Dinner at Bistro Mosman last night (not to be confused with Bistro Moncur in Woolhara) for the family to celebrate my brother Andrew’s birthday (18th Sept) and my birthday (10th […]
Anywhere but Chinaman’s swim – 1.56km
A not too shabby finish to the week with the “Anywhere but Chinaman’s” swim totalling 1.56kms give or take. Stephen was back in town, and Rob returned from swimming at […]
New Swim Route – Around the Bay and Beyond 2.17kms
The course set this morning was Around the Bay (Dirty cone, Far cone (Raglan St.), Woody, through a Cat, the Post, Polar Bear, Dirty cone and home or down the […]
