Cobblers 2019 6
Feelings of trepidation for the ensuing 2.3km swim today was not helped by the bushfire smoke permeating my bedroom last […]
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Follow up Test Post – Duplicate notifications
Apologies for this post notification but I am trying to troubleshoot why we are all receiving duplicate notifications. You can […]
Water temps of late
The water temps have been solidly in the high 22s but dipped today to 22.4C. A bit whiffy by the […]
For the record – Scout Hall swim distance
The distance swum on Christmas Eve to and from the Scout Hall measured .354 miles on the outward stretch and […]
New Ruling – Wetsuits stay on until its 19C or Summer! 2
Quite the turnout this morning with Stephen, Richard, Rob, Matt!, Dave U., Dave S., Chris, and Ian showing up for […]
it’s Official! Wetsuit Season is Over. 3
The water was so warm this morning that you could fry an egg on it. I’m not yoking! 18.5 degrees […]
Spring has sprung for these idiots.
It has to be a pretty special occasion to see Bevan at the beach on a Sunday. The first day […]
New curtains blamed for wayward temp taker
New curtains erected at the establishment of David S. Esq. have been the cause of a spotty attendance record at […]
The weekly wrap 5-10 August, 2019
A great lineup on Friday with Sutho, Judy, Chris, Dave, Stephen, and I heading into the cooler waters. Earlier in […]
Real Idiots reclassified and July musings
You would think the Real Idiots are the ones heading out to the post, catamarans, and the barrel… But this […]
Winter Swimming 2019
There were many in attendance to kick off the Winter Swimming season. Dave S. recovering from a bout of asthma, […]
Tramshed 2 revisited
For those of us not in the know, the Tramshed toilet and shower facilities are being refurbished. Mike has asked […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Around the Bay MkII
It was Around the Bay Mark II this morning with some notable differences. Ed and Bevan returned to make the […]
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 […]
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 – […]
Here and There 1.28km
Ian set the crazy course that has us swimming here and there this morning. Through a cat or three and […]
Saturday Odyssey 1.76kms
Tried sleeping in this morning but alas the habit of early morning swims appears to be ingrained as I awoke […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vast distances the new norm for Real Idiots!
As we wave good-bye to winter and welcome Spring, the Real Idiots celebrated in style with consecutive barrel swims on […]
No distance too great…
With Ian joining in on the morning swims and trying to avoid the crowds (thanks COVID!), the swim distances seem […]