Mark the Date, ‘Night of Nights’ for the Mollymook Ocean Swimmers.
Former Swimmer of the year, Gentleman John L. sends this email: “Hi Swimmers and Friends
Well the Christmas Puddings and Mince Pies are already appearing on supermarket shelves so it must be time to start planning the big event. As last year’s Swimmers’ Party at the Surf Club, organized by “Professor Mike”, was such success, I asked Emma if the Surf Club would be happy to extend the same courtesy to us this year. Emma answered with an enthusiastic YES so the gig is on. Thanks Emma!!
Date: Saturday December 3rd, 2022
Time: 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Food: Please bring a plate to share
Drinks: Purchased at the bar
Music: A star studded cast of world class musicians (guess who) will keep us entertained and get us dancing AND of course, SWIMMER OF THE YEAR – OCTOPUSES GARDEN AWARD and GOLDEN FLIPPER AWARD will be ceremoniously bestowed on worthy individuals (let me know if you have any nominations) Thanks everyone for another great year. John”
Who will it be? 2022 Swimmer of the year award
Sunrise two days ago on Tuesday morning.
Today, Thursday morning.
Dave Tudor-Jones described this morning in the surf: ‘We had a dark cold stormy morning with rough seas, bluebottles, a ‘card-board shark’ scare and blood from Ed’s lip’ what a morning..
Billy Rushton’s poem
Being a lover of your doggy companion, I’m sure you will relate to this poem that I’ve attempted to put together after sitting here in Covid isolation playing on the computer. I’m sure you will enjoy my attempt to portray the comfort and love pets can give to you. ( it’s about my son Andrew’s tradie dog called Rex).
ANDREWS BROWN KELPIE by Billy R.
Who barks and wags his tail with glee
And greets the new day joyously
With such a silly grin?
“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”
Who, with head on paws
Waits patiently whilst I do the chores
It’s plain to see who he adores?
“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”
Who sticks with me the whole day through
And never asks for favours,
No matter what I say and do?
“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”
Who digs the holes in garden beds
And tears his sleeping mat to shreds,
Does his poos all-round the yard
Not caring where he treads?
“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”
Who sometimes whimpers in the night
Perhaps from canines long – past fight?
“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”
Who hides and howls with utter fright
When thunderstorms light sky at night
He’ll jump the fence and then be gone
So, bring him in with a soothing pat
And soon his fright abates?
“My kelpie Rex .. that’s who”
Who is my mate – not just a pet
I shan’t forget,
Perhaps and yet a mere brown dog
A loyal friend so very true
A staunch companion each day through?
“My kelpie Rex.. that’s who”
Bird pics in the Queensland outback
For those who may be interested in one of my recent trips, here is a link to my recent post: ‘Bird pics in the Queensland Outback’
Ken B., Mollymook Beach Waterfront: Editor for Mollymook News, Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla and Mollymook Ocean Swimmers