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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Swim Route – Belleandback
A smaller showing this morning but still an enthusiastic bunch when you see the distance these idiots swam. Not in the same league as Party of one Ian S. but […]
Sunny skies and a warm 15C
Ed and I ventured down for a leisurely Sunday swim at the very reasonable time of 7.30am. I noticed that the always diligent Ruth had recorded a delightful 15C at […]
No distance too great…
With Ian joining in on the morning swims and trying to avoid the crowds (thanks COVID!), the swim distances seem to be getting longer and longer. Today, for example, we […]
Nothing beats a Sunday Post. 1
Heading down the road this morning, Ed and I observed that the air temp was comparatively mild. We were treated to some spectacular dark clouds upon arrival. I noticed Ruth […]
Last day of Summer
Finally made it back into the water for the last day of summer. Awoke early and was at the beach around 6.05am. I was expecting the sunrise any minute. Well… […]
What idiots would be out in this wild weather?
Bob was down at the wishing well this morning snapping some pics of the wild weather. Tony happened by and decided the filthy churned up water was no impediment for […]
Friday swim 3 Jan 2020 2
A huge swim this morning for the end of the week. The starters comprised Ian, Bevan, Stephen, Dave U, Judy and Dave S. Out to the large cat with the […]
Cobblers 2019 6
Feelings of trepidation for the ensuing 2.3km swim today was not helped by the bushfire smoke permeating my bedroom last night, nor was the fear of sleeping in and missing […]
