Pacific Jules

Friday 8 September 2023 Where are they now?

Smashing surf today. Washing machine coming from different directions. Strong current. But you could also go to Shelly or halfway. Fabulous to swim.

If you are going in, you must do so with knowledge of your own skills and determination

And keep your eye on the sea

Or you could be seeing double

But still fun

So much fun

Ready to go in

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETA!!!

I don't know what time these swimmers set off but they were returning from a big swim at 630 and all who set off were accounted for. Not to be taken for granted today

At Shelly Beach

The lovely Henrietta

Tuesday 5th September - Welcome to spring swimming

We have been so spoiled by endless weeks of flat seas and with the start of spring I knew it would change. It looks like for me, today was the day.

Although from the shore it looked like a few small waves but as we got to the point I got caught out. First wave under and I felt something beneath me, turned out to be Georgina. She said she felt something go between her legs and it turned out to be me, so not sure how we managed that. The next wave swept me back towards shore, so not a good start. Ro said she nearly got swept onto the rocks but it's Hels birthday and she loves the surf, so a silver lining,  for her at least. I got out at half way although I gather it was a quick, easy ride in. 

Ro nodding which way is in.

I was also a bit put off by the poor viz although I did have a PJ swim under me close up. Temperature is up and kind of feels a tad warmer. Loving Guy's art work, as always. His fill ins do a good job too, it's a highlight of the day.

You can really feel spring in the air as it was warm on the wall post swim.

Dave and Ian in sauna corner, which we didn't really need today. 

Ed and Sheena pulled out some seaweed that had balloon and string entangled,  not good!

Getting ready for post swim birthday cake thanks to birthday girl, Hels.

James, Roz and Lainey discussing Roz's upcoming trip/reckie to Europe. 

 

Nicci, buddy, Georgina, Ed and Ro enjoying the sunshine. 

Cake time is the best time. Don't know how I managed it sideways. 

Loading the photos has taken forever,  not sure why but I've given up.

Enjoy the rest of the day,  especially Hels and JohnDennett,  who also has a birthday today!

Amanda 

 

 

 

 

Staircase to the Moon

The gurus pitch report

Leaving the fast filling car park with a “spring” in my step on a good looking Friday morning, the gentle little sou-easter was a reminder that Mother Nature wasn’t done with winter just yet. 1st September - “a pinch and a punch for the first day of the month”, however no such pranks recommended these days in order to keep away from the courts on assault or sexual harassment charges! 

Just another glorious sunrise yet again, but some dark clouds off the coast threatened to ruin the serenity. A 16.4deg water temp indicated the ocean didn’t know it was spring, but glorious swim conditions nonetheless - plenty of marine life, the obligatory PJs and clear enough all the way to Shelly. The occasional patches of warm were welcoming, but I wish the Bower Street residents would stop tipping their left over party ice into the water at Shelly! 

Whilst those dark clouds did unfortunately dampen our coffee cups at the finish, there’s plenty of warmer days and ocean temps to look forward to now that winter is behind us.

Councillor and Deputy dog Dave wasn’t convinced that winter was over - Richard certainly was

And meanwhile Caroline by the beach is swanning herself over in Sicily

 

And I've escaped to the Tropics.... waiting here in Broome for the Moon to climb up into the sky

Chippo hasn't moved from his Fijian deckchair except to get another margaritas...

Thanks for the swim and coffee and margaritas. Remember don't let your true live run cold.

Rusty the fish, Caroline, the Guru and Chippo and Mel.

And the didgeridoo is going off here at the Mangrove Hotel....

 

 

Staircase to the Moon

The gurus pitch report

Leaving the fast filling car park with a “spring” in my step on a good looking Friday morning, the gentle little sou-easter was a reminder that Mother Nature wasn’t done with winter just yet. 1st September - “a pinch and a punch for the first day of the month”, however no such pranks recommended these days in order to keep away from the courts on assault or sexual harassment charges! 

Just another glorious sunrise yet again, but some dark clouds off the coast threatened to ruin the serenity. A 16.4deg water temp indicated the ocean didn’t know it was spring, but glorious swim conditions nonetheless - plenty of marine life, the obligatory PJs and clear enough all the way to Shelly. The occasional patches of warm were welcoming, but I wish the Bower Street residents would stop tipping their left over party ice into the water at Shelly! 

Whilst those dark clouds did unfortunately dampen our coffee cups at the finish, there’s plenty of warmer days and ocean temps to look forward to now that winter is behind us.

Councillor and Deputy dog Dave wasn’t convinced that winter was over - Richard certainly was

And meanwhile Caroline by the beach is swanning herself over in Sicily

 

And I've escaped to the Tropics.... waiting here in Broome for the Moon to climb up into the sky

Chippo hasn't moved from his Fijian deckchair except to get another margaritas...

Thanks for the swim and coffee and margaritas. Remember don't let your true live run cold.

Rusty the fish, Caroline, the guru and Chippo and Mel.

The the didgeridoo is going off her at the Mangrove Hotel....