Yearly Archives: 2020


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 […]


A zingy Friday swim!

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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 […]


Oh I miss you all too ?

Great to see the gang reunited . That morning swim is one of my favourites and I would have loved to have been swimming with you all . This morning […]


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 […]


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 […]


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?! […]


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 […]


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 […]


Greetings From Terrigal

Greetings from Terrigal Hi all, thanks for the mention yesterday Dave, it was a grey morning in Terrigal but still hard to get a parking spot. I havent been swimming […]


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 […]