After the severe and quick storm that hit Sydney last night, it was a wonderful to be greeted this morning by blue skies, sun and glistening surf. The water temp was a warm 21.2 and visibility at the waters edge was amazingly clear! While there was the usual strong current, the flags were up right down in the corner so lots of swimmers entered near the flags and enjoyed a swim to the pool or Shelly.
Birthday girls, Georgina and Melise were all smiles today as they lapped up the beautiful weather and enjoyed a refreshing swim! It's Georgina's birthday today, Melise's birthday is on Friday and last week was Fifi Johnson's birthday! Happy birthday girls! There were some delicious treats on the wall this morning including Amanda's home cooked biscuits which went like hotcakes - even though they weren't hotcakes!
The McTackett sisters Fifi and Mary looking windswept but delightful against the sunny, blue backdrop! Mary is out from San Francisco where she swims all year round - the water temp in winter is 9 degrees and they swim for 45 minutes. She was explaining that when their hands cramp up into a claw then that is their signal to get out of the water! I thought we were brave dealing with 14 degrees.
Looking idyllic!!
There were a few firsts today - first swim in months for Diana (left) and I after a long covid/work/bad weather/bad surf hiatus! To be sure there is something magical about jumping back into the ocean after so long. It's nice to read Lainey's updates each morning and hear that CTB is slowly but surely regaining some visibility as more sightings of sea life are being recorded!
Fifi J enjoying her birthday month with Dave and Chrissie. It was also Dave's first time back for a swim for at least 8 weeks and Fifi has recently re-emerged also. Slowly but surely people are coming back to brave the water which is slowly but surely clearing up!
Having said that, many people have swum all through the crazy weather and ocean conditions over the last few months including these love birds! It was great to see their smiling faces this morning!
These guys are setting up for an art exhibition in Manly. Here's hoping the rain holds off for that!
Even North Harbour reserve was looking stunning today. Clear water - perfect to take dogs for a swim!
Stay safe and have a great week.
Lucy
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