The hard core idiots achieved a winter’s first by heading to the barrel today. As far as any of us can remember, there’s never been a barrel swim during the Winter, so that makes our achievement an Idiot Winter’s first.
Judy headed out first with me and Bev not far behind. We initially stopped at the catamaran and decided that the barrel was so close we might as we’ll go for it!
The way back was one single stint. But it seemed much easier on the way back.
Meanwhile in idiot health news, Dave is taking a few days extra to recoup after his op. Hope you get back to 100% soon!!
Also, in other news, a 2.0m shark was spotted at Balmoral this morning. (Source: Katie Meredith, how knows all things Mosman). But I think we must have been too quick for it because none of us spotted anything untoward.
toodle pip!
Meanwhile the other Dave is spending his time driving around the countryside of Badgerys Creek and Cobbitty taking in the sights 🙂
Having bumped into the trio of Idiots this morning after their swim….I have been personally invited to swim with them tomorrow to the “other side” of the island for the Friday special…how can one resist…..hopefully c u there on the steps at 6.30 am for the cool water classic.
My son Rory & I can attest after a “tea bag” dip in our Speedoes this morning, that Ken’s official reading of 18.5 degrees….is wrong…unless it was in Farenheit ! It’s definitely still a cool, rubber demanding 16 – 16.5 degrees.
..and special mention to Bevan…who admitted he did a Barrel swim on his own the other week….you are our fearless Idiot leader !
Awesome! Cya there. Will bring shark repellant!
Terrific achievement in the cold shark infested waters of Balmoral…
Where exactly was the share spotted? Oh yes, and how is Dave – hope all is well?
Sharkie the shark was apparently spotted near the island. History doesn’t relate which side it was on. Luckily, our shark-less experience this morning suggests that he/she has headed off to pastures new!!