I’m not sure what caused the fallout.
They have not spoken to each other for weeks, make that months. Actually over 100 days.
The one just won’t tell the other where it has been. The silence is deafening.
I’m not sure what caused it but I’m hoping that when Freedom Day arrives on Monday they will start talking to each other.
It’s been far too long and their standoffishness and cold silence is starting to get me down.
Maybe they were in the same space for too long and they just started to annoy each other….INTENSELY.
Yes, of course. I’m talking about the fact that my Garmin watch refuses to talk to my iPhone about my daily swim.
So I just don’t get those fancy maps of my swim with my times and importantly the kilojules I’ve burned off so I can tuck into more lockdown snacks.
Above: The swim awaits those who make the long low tide walk.
Above: Nick loves to wake to the smell of catnip in the morning and a challenging swim.
Above: Have I been in lockdown too long or is this Chuck Noland’s friend Wilson from Castaway?
Above: Chris, Andrew and Chris are wondering whether Monday will bring more people to Manly or less as many head back to gyms and indoor pools.
Above: Todd is looking forward to catching up with family and friends when all rules change on Monday.
Above:
All the stats –
Sunrise 6.20am
Wind: NNE
Air temp: 15C (and rising)
Water temp: 17.5C (and rising)
Visibility: Murky
Above: Bruce and Guy at the point.
Above: Sean’s watch insists on taking more than its fair share of seawater back home each day. Adrian’s Garmin refuses to talk to his iPhone.
“I thought they’d be less scared of me, but boy let me tell you…”
From The New Yorker 11/10/21 issue available on all good library apps
May next week be filled with laughter and happy reunions.
We're almost there.
Oosty
ANNOUNCEMENT
Winter Badge Collection 2021
The Winter badges are finally on their way! Congratulations to all those who completed their Covid-19 winter swimming challenge. As more than 500 swimmers qualified, the badge distribution this year will initially be via snail mail to maintain a Covid-safe environment for our volunteers. Unfortunately, only virtual handshakes and hugs from Ian, John, Anne and Pauline and contact-less distribution.
There are two ways you can obtain your badge(s)
- Method 1. Inside a self-addressed, stamped envelope place cash for your badge/s - $10 per badge for the Winter Badge (if you completed 20 swims over winter) and an extra $10 for the WWW Badge if you did those swims without a wetsuit. Family members/friends sharing an envelope must clearly name each swimmer and badge achieved. Please check postage rates and size of envelope required for multiple badges. Post this envelope in another envelope to Ian Forster, 6 Bligh St, Northbridge. 2063.
- Method 2. Wait until Covid restrictions on gathering are relaxed. We will then arrange a time for you to collect your badges from us in person. No promises when this will be but it may be when the vaccination rate reaches 80%.
Badges will be posted as soon as they arrive. If you have any other badges that you are missing and wish to purchase, please include cash for those as well.
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