Wednesday 12th June and an arctic vortex has engulfed Sydney and brought long awaited snow to the ski fields (well, perhaps snow in training)... Arctic voretex's also bring out footwear challenges - how to keep our delicate toes toasty after a winter infusion of vitamin sea?
The ocean, however, defies the arctic vortex and continues to wrap us up in a warm hug with temperatures still closer to 20 than 15, and the warmth of the morning sun fills us with happy energy as we bask in the apricity and exude post swim glow. Mother nature decided that surfers in our corner have had an elegant sufficiency of waves and the gift of "lake manly" and "kodak bay" keeps on giving.
Many of you may have read the blog from Nick cave thats doing the rounds (and thanks all for sharing - it is always good to be reminded!). I wont repeat it but it seems like our community is totally in synch with its message (even those who choose to wear neoprene!). for all the positives, other studies have shown that cold water can also impact ones memory as evident by a certain manmaid, over the last few days, forgetting not only his towel & wetsuit one day, but another day he forgot his whole swim bag, only realising when he arrived to swim.. oops. And not to mention forgetting keep cups!
Back to today.
Water temperature: 19.4 degrees
Air temperature at 7am: 10:0 degrees (after single figures overnight!)
Conditions: Guys happy fish picture is all you need to describe today - get in if you can before Surfers gifts (ie waves) return!
Vibe: happines and sheer salty joy!
In previous blogs, a "guess the butt" has produced much hilarity. Today, its "guess the toasty toes". See if you can guess the "owners" of the (mostly) toasty toes today! From todays observations, Ugg boots seem to be a popular weekday choice with Merry People boots a close second! Perhaps Merry Boots are more of a weekend vibe?
Have a bit of fun matching toasty twinkle toes!!
and of course, Zinky, Canine of the day, happily walking with her humans and enjoying sunlight on her "toes"..
As always, stay safe (nasty flu going around), look out for and after each other, be kind and have a wonderful wednesday!
Jocelyn
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