The water was so warm this morning that you could fry an egg on it. I’m not yoking! 18.5 degrees was the water temperature measured by yours truly at 10.30am. Just slightly cooler than the air temp of 18.8C. Unfortunately the warmer water and onshore breeze has brought a freshly minted crop of sea-lice with it. Nonetheless, it was refreshing in and the smell, like someone had poured 10,000 gallons of turpentine into the sea, has dissipated.
Claire did a marvelous job taking the temperatures whilst Ruth was away. Hopefully I can live up to the standards set by both of them whilst they are both away in near and far-flung places.
I had a quick chat with Sarah, Roo, and Chris pre-coffee. Chris and I agreed to catch up for a swim at 7.30am tomorrow, then head to Pasture at 8am to farewell Francesco who has decided to move on to greener pastures. Francesco has put in about 7 or 8 years service at La Republica/Pasture and is heading to Pendolino Restaurant/Cafe in the Strand Arcade. Please correct me if I have this wrong. Anyway, Chris will bring a card for everyone to sign, and for those who aren’t around, we will make something up on your behalf.
As I walked in to Pasture, I was greeted with two stunning sights. Richard Basil-Jones is in da house! And he looks great. Obviously those weekends away in Paris, Sardinia, or whatever other exotic destination he chooses to visit… really agrees with him! Ian S. was also there sporting his voluminous WINTER beard! See you for a swim tomorrow Ian?
In other news, Bathers has re-opened as have the Tramshed toilets. I thought I would give Bathers kiosk another chance to impress me with their takeaway coffee-making skills. It has been about a year since I vowed never to darken their doorstep again. But I was optimistic… alas… the same weak tasting coffee as last time.
PS. Wetsuits are allowed for those with diagnosed, right shoulder problems.
PPS. One of these days I will solve the problem with the double email notification…
I checked the official constitution of The Swimming Idiots and it states in clause 152(c):
”wetsuits are no longer deemed to be necessary when the water temperature reaches at least 18c when measured over a significant period of idiot time. In case of dispute, a meeting st Bevans Rock shall be convened by Bevan for further review”
nice try Dave but rules is rules!!
Sorry Dave…..you can’t just turn up on one day & make that call.
Bevan is the official arbiter on when wetsuits can be put on & taken off…..so good try…but the IDIOTS have referred this to the Board and your proposal has been rejected.
We’ll await Bevan’s return on Oct. 24.
See you tomorrow…in black rubber !
The ruling has always been that if its Spring and the temp has hit 18C, the wetsuits come off (hopefully you are wearing Speedos underneath). See the by-laws. I thinks its on Page 152 of Swimming Idiots Rules and Regulations.. Check with Linda for the ruling.:-) See you tomorrow.