Round the Island on Christmas Eve 1
The traditional Christmas Eve swim took us round the Island to Deadman’s Beach this year. The crew included Dave, and Jasmine, Melissa and Me, Judy and special guest James Marlay. Once […]
Blog articles for Swimming 2016
Almora Steps Xmas Party – Recap
I had best post this recap before next year’s is due… The Sunday morning gathering kicked off at 7.30am with a swim to the post with a slight chop to […]
2016 in review 3
It’s been another amazing year – here’s a quick musical slideshow of the highlights of 2016. Have a great Christmas everyone! ??
Swimming Idiots – Hawaiian Club
Team, I’ve found some like-minded idiots – 2 delightful ladies (Hawaiian equivalents of Judy!) got me to join them for their swim this morning. I was planning my regular gentle […]
A Slow Dance and Christmas Party reminder
There was a fair turnout this morning despite the drizzle. What a difference to yesterday’s scorcher. Welcome back Rob, who has rejoined the ranks, accompanying Bevan, Chris, Judy, Dave, and […]
Ruth and Bev make a triumphant return!
Ruth and Bev chose the same moment to return from their respective sick beds to rejoin the idiots – which made for a celebratory atmosphere on the steps this morning. […]
The week that was
Whilst I missed the first day of Summer, I made up for it today with a swim around the island accompanied by Dave, Jasmine, Judy, Stephen, and Chris. I gave […]
Happiness! 6
Cant resist posting this shot of Linda and canine friend at La Republica. Not sure which one is the happier! And in other news, Bev is out of hospital and […]
Strange triangle spotted in water behind newby Idiot 2
Welcome to Melissa – my niece from England who has now made to two (sequential) swims and is therefore about to out-do the B-J brigade who are still absent despite the […]
It’s official – the nimble season is over! 2
It was with a heavy heart that we lamented the end of the nimble season today. None have been spotted for a while now, so an official end to the […]
Friday’s Report and Sunday Sorted
Idiots aplenty turned out this morning for a dip in the balmy 20.2C water. I spied Di, Diana, Clare, Anne and Paul, Janice, Vic & Rosemary, Robert, Peter, Ruth, Meg, […]
Your Say | Mosman Daily
In case you missed the riveting letter in the ‘Your Say’ section of the Mosman Daily last week, I have shared the link below, as well as the link to […]
Lucky Dip… 5
Stunning light this morning at the beach and quite a crowd gathered for a dip. A lucky dip if you don’t occupy the same stretch of water as a Jimble. […]
Around the Island… for some
On my pre-swim walk this morning, I spied at least 10 Sea Hares washed ashore. I put them back in the water but I think most were done for. A […]
This is Balmoral 2017 Calendars available at Mosman Markets TOMORROW! 1
In a world first, This is Balmoral 2017 Calendars will be available from Chris and Sarah at Mosman Markets on Saturday (tomorrow!). They’re beautifully printed on proper thick card and […]
Braving the Conditions
Wonders upon wonders the idiots were thinking when Dave AND Stephen made an appearance this morning. No fear that I wouldn’t be there when a wine tasting was in the […]
Close Encounters of the Jimble Kind 1
It’s here – the proof we’ve been waiting for. Concrete proof of the nasty teeth and terrible tentacles of the Balmoral Jimble!! (And no, that’s not a whale in the […]
Monsters of the deep terrorize brave Idiots 2
Me Bev and Dave U were swimming towards the post when we were viciously attacked by a swarm of extra large jimbles that had clearly been lurking in wait for […]
A Slow Swim Around the Bay
Idiots aplenty at the beach this morning to enjoy the glorious weather and water temp, despite the initial chill. Super fish Judy had no trouble navigating Around The Bay with […]
Crowds turn out for Dugong Special 4
There was a massive crowd of almost six Swimming Idiots to enjoy a Dugong Special in the big(ish) wave at Balmoral today. Judy (back from Birthday celebrations in Bawley), Dave […]
What a swim….
Traditional Friday swim around the island to the far buoy this morning – plenty of good banter amongst Flipper Dave, Chris & Bevan at the buoy before returning to the […]