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What could the warmest May

in over 100 years bring to the motley

group of ocean swimmers at Mollymook?

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A rare feat:

Almost unheard of, a baby born to one of the Mollymook ocean swimmers.

“But they are all too old I can hear you saying”!

Well the young couple from the gulf gave birth yesterday Thursday May 22 to a beautiful baby girl Coco.

To Michelle and Andrew, heartiest congratulations from the Mollymook Ocean swimmers. You have done us proud. (For many of the swimmers, the joy experienced at the birth of a child is a distant memory).

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More news:

The Pt Stephens trip: Young Louise found last weekends issues regarding the “elite” groups trip to Pt Stephens quiet amusing. So Louise contributed pic 4 below on row 1.

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Warm weather during May 2014. Dick Morath took this pic below of the stunning sunset at Bannisters Headland with Pigeon House Mountain in the background.

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Triumphant Return: Dougie is back with us after his recent surgery.

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Grant Kenny in Mollymook: Thanks to Jan, she was beyond herself; here in Mollymook of all places, the legendary iron-man Grant Kenny swimming to the end and return.

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Port Stephens Triathlon

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Mollymook swimmers were well represented at the weekends triathlon series finale for 2013-2014 season held at Port Stephens in glorious weather.

Some of the outstanding results included: Robert Scott 9th in the SUP and a win in the Elite Energy “enticer” triathlon which also gave him the series win. Bobby White won silver for the series in the 60 to 65 age group. Bruce Argent-Smith won his age group race, ( 65-70) in the sprint and finished third in the series, While “young” John Louth competing in his first triathlon, finished fifth in the sprint, 60 to 65 group. All were well supported by the Mollymook contingent that inc. Bruce, Allie, Jo, Ross, John, Jacqui, Bill, Bianca , Bob and Lyn with daughter Nikita, who all made the arduous journey up the coast to help their heroes celebrate their results.

The highlight of the weekend (according to roving reporter & photographer Allie) was the “seniors” being asked to keep the noise down by young neighbours trying to get a good night’s sleep before their triathlon.

< < Medal winners: (L to R) Bob, Rob, Bruce and John.

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A dark grey morning greeted the swimmers which didn’t lend itself well for taking photo’s. Nonetheless the young reporter was quickly summons from the gym when a pod of dolphins arrived.

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A little like the fisherman telling you about the big one that got away. Where were you? you should have seen this dolphin clear out of the water! The young reporter ran to his car to get hold of his camera, he was welcomed back, “where have you been” they’re gone!

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Once again when there is some fun to be had in the surf the boys ask; where is John?

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The surf was up overnight high tides and a big swell running which made ocean swimming a little daunting. However with a beautiful sunrise as a back drop, the intrepid group took on the challenge.

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With a powerful shore break to navigate a few ventured out to be met by some occasional big sets breaking off flat rock.

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Once again when there is some fun to be had in the surf the boys ask; where is John?

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Body surfing,

the order of the day

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The surf had dropped off overnight so we were restricted to some body surfing.

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Not to be out done by the boys, Issi also got into some body surfing after the swim to the reef.

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Once again when there is some fun to be had in the surf the boys ask; where is John today?

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Mollymook Ocean Swimmers – April 2014

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Issi celebrates her 70th birthday.

Issi very photogenic, looking her radiant best in her red outfit reminiscent of the Duchess of Cambridge in her favourite red colour dress. The bedazzled young reporter asked Issi her secret for looking so good. Issi said “plenty of exercise (swimming), eat healthy, no smoking and only drink in moderation” As she uttered the latter words the elderly affluent onlookers began to disperse.

The inquisitive young reporter asked Issi “was she a good looker when young?” Issi replied in the affirmative: “Eddie always told me I was”.

Besides Issi’s birthday, Kath also had a birthday in April. Once again the timid young reporter went where angels fear to tread and asked Kath her age, (didn’t believe her answer).

All this activity whilst Mollymook enjoyed some amazing weather, especially over the Easter break with warm water and an amazing surf running.

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Mollymook Senior’s Bus Trip to Shellharbour Ocean Swim

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On a grey overcast morning, the senior citizens from Mollymook gathered at the surf club to be picked up by the local bus and taken for a days outing.

A happy group, they posed for their photo’s to be taken before setting off on their bus trip to Shellharbour to watch the ocean swimmers. They were filled with excitement and anticipation. 

Their trip would take them through the village of Wandandian. Whilst Wandandian was only 1/2 hour into their trip, the understanding bus driver (Bruce) knew toilet stops would often be the order of the day. Here they were able to talk to the local residents who explained that the name of their village ‘Wandandian’ meant “home to lost lovers”. The seniors minds went immediately back to their youth. Those halcyon days of seemingly endless sunny days of youth and romance. Their imagination began to run wild as they inquired more about the area. The local’s went on to explain that the  ‘Wandandian area’ was not over populated and retained a rural atmosphere with hobby farms and fruit orchards. It was an area that would lend itself nicely to a retirement village. Utopia! This could be the perfect place for our retirement ….

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