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I don’t think it’s too early to look back at 2020. So here’s my personal snapshot of the […]
A look back at 2020

It’s a “clickety-click” birthday for Linda today! And she even scored a muffin with sparkler at Pasture to […]
Happy Birthday to Linda
In case anyone is interested, here’s my compilation of Balmoral seascapes from Jan – March this year. It’s […]
My Balmoral pics – Jan – March

Judging by the sleek boats on the visitors moorings, they were either owned by drug runners or executives […]
Round the island via the “drug boats”

In a surprise turn-up, the idiots were joined on Wednesday by Rowena, newly returned from rowing camp in […]
New-ish recruit joins The Idiots

The Swimming idiots were finally awarded a glimpse of Ruth in her customised Swimming Idiots swimsuit today – […]
Ravishing Ruth and a bevy of beach babes!

After weeks of anticipation, the new Swimming Idiots swimmer range was unveiled in style today at Balmoral Beach. […]
Adoring fans almost give admiring glances during unveiling of Swimming ...

There was me thinking “I’m the only one idiotic-enough to head out in the monsoon-like conditions” and I […]
“It’s very wet rain”

A big welcome to Matt Buckingham (nephew from the UK), who is now the third Buckingham family member […]
New Idiot makes it to the post
I thought a few Swimming Idiots like might to see why i’m so often late for swimming! Here’s […]
“This Is Balmoral” Pics – 2019 In Review

The ATAR results are out and a very proud Stephen announced that Will has scored a superb ATAR […]
Congrats to Will B-J!!!

He’s almost exactly twenty-one today! Congrats Luke – a big milestone today. Hope you have a fab day. […]
Happy Birthday Luke!

Great to have a double helping of Basil-Jones-ness this morning. And very kind of Stephen to plan to […]
Welcome back Richard!

With just over a week to go till the offical start of Summer, Dave gave his brand new […]
It’s nearly summer, which means a new wettie for Dave!

In case any swimming idiots haven’t yet been tempted to swim out beyond the Island, I’m hoping this […]
Say ‘hi’ to the Polar Bear!

Cant resist sharing this shot of our lovely Linda on her birthday. Hope you have a fab day!
Happy Birthday Linda!

It feels as though glamour is on everyones minds at the moment, so here’s an extra beach-babe shot […]
More beach-side Balmoral glamour!

Congrats to Ruth, who wins todays Beach Babe of the Day (Temperature was sizzling!) )
Beach Babe of the day!

There was massive crowd of six for the trip to the post this morning with Stephen, Dave, Dave, […]
A chilly 14.7 attracts a big turnout!
It’s a birthday with a ‘0’ at the end – so hope you have a fab day and […]
Happy Birthday Big John!

Thanks to everyone that made the Steps Christmas Party such a success, esp Katherine for organising and Louise, […]
Merry Christmas!!

With legs like that, what can possibly go wrong??!!
Good luck in the new job!

You may have heard that I have a set of “Mermaids of Balmoral” images on display at the […]
How to Capture a Mermaid – Artist’s talk by Chris ...

I’ve been meaning to upload these for ages. Gotta love the shot with Ken’s car! Also the […]
A few pics – Ken and roller, Ruth and more

A couple of quick pics from Thursday’s swim with Judy Bev Stephen and Suzie. I think that Bev […]
Wintry pics

Stylish and signed SI cap now on its way to Canadia!! (We’re going global). Watch this space for […]
If the cap fits…

Thanks to Mr Jean-Paul Gaultier-Basil-Jones we’re now officially the best looking bunch of swimmers that swim near the […]