Read Blogs by Chris
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 […]
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 […]
My Balmoral pics – Jan – March 4
In case anyone is interested, here’s my compilation of Balmoral seascapes from Jan – March this year. It’s a slide-show video (apx 4 mins). Hit the link and Enjoy! This […]
Round the island via the “drug boats” 2
Judging by the sleek boats on the visitors moorings, they were either owned by drug runners or executives in the ‘adult entertainment industry’. In any case, we had to check […]
New-ish recruit joins The Idiots
In a surprise turn-up, the idiots were joined on Wednesday by Rowena, newly returned from rowing camp in Penrith. Unfortunately, having planned to be overseas for a bit, she hadn’t […]
Ravishing Ruth and a bevy of beach babes! 1
The Swimming idiots were finally awarded a glimpse of Ruth in her customised Swimming Idiots swimsuit today – and as the pictures show, it was worth the wait! Ruth was […]
Adoring fans almost give admiring glances during unveiling of Swimming Idiots Swimwear Range 1
After weeks of anticipation, the new Swimming Idiots swimmer range was unveiled in style today at Balmoral Beach. Commenting before the launch, Stephen “Lagerfield” Basil-Jones quipped “Ze Inspiration for zis […]
“It’s very wet rain” 1
There was me thinking “I’m the only one idiotic-enough to head out in the monsoon-like conditions” and I was greeted by Stephen, Dave, Judy and Linda at the wishing well […]
New Idiot makes it to the post 2
A big welcome to Matt Buckingham (nephew from the UK), who is now the third Buckingham family member to swim to the post and therefore be awarded the most honourable […]
“This Is Balmoral” Pics – 2019 In Review 1
I thought a few Swimming Idiots like might to see why i’m so often late for swimming! Here’s a slideshow of my ‘2019’ Balmoral pics (also posted to This Is […]
Congrats to Will B-J!!! 1
The ATAR results are out and a very proud Stephen announced that Will has scored a superb ATAR of roughly 119.238. (A rounding error may apply). Anyway, it’s an impressive […]
Happy Birthday Luke! 1
He’s almost exactly twenty-one today! Congrats Luke – a big milestone today. Hope you have a fab day. Here’s to the next fifty!!
Welcome back Richard! 1
Great to have a double helping of Basil-Jones-ness this morning. And very kind of Stephen to plan to be away on biz from tomorrow so we know for sure who’s […]
It’s nearly summer, which means a new wettie for Dave!
With just over a week to go till the offical start of Summer, Dave gave his brand new wetsuit a test run this morning. Luckily it worked well and Dave […]
Say ‘hi’ to the Polar Bear! 2
In case any swimming idiots haven’t yet been tempted to swim out beyond the Island, I’m hoping this pic of the polar bear rock will encourage you. It’s become a […]
Happy Birthday Linda! 4
Cant resist sharing this shot of our lovely Linda on her birthday. Hope you have a fab day!
More beach-side Balmoral glamour!
It feels as though glamour is on everyones minds at the moment, so here’s an extra beach-babe shot featuring Chris in her super-stylish bathing cap and (in order to keep […]
Beach Babe of the day! 1
Congrats to Ruth, who wins todays Beach Babe of the Day (Temperature was sizzling!) )
A chilly 14.7 attracts a big turnout! 2
There was massive crowd of six for the trip to the post this morning with Stephen, Dave, Dave, Bev Judy and me all braving the 14.7 C water. But the […]
