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Memories: Mollymook Swimmers 2014

 

 Flashback to our 2014, End of Year Awards evening.

 

The local Mollymook Ocean swimmers were very fortunate to obtain the services of eminent ‘Master of Ceremonies’ H.G. Nelson and ‘Rampaging’ Roy Slaven, aka Bill and Roscoe. They did an admirable job containing the boisterous conduct and maintaining the entire awards presentation throughout the evening to a tight schedule. “Well done Roy and HG”.

Credit to hosts, Louise and Pat and for many of the pics throughout, Roger and Heather

 

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.The presentations begin:

‘2014 World Champion Masters Swimmer’, representing Mollymook – Kaye Beer

 

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World Champion – Kaye Beer accepts her pat on the behind “Well done”

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Silver went to the previously undefeated German, Mr Ms Schulz, aka Bob W.

 

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Bronze went to Ms Howard, Great Britain aka John L.

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The formally unbeaten ‘Schulz’ was not happy with 2nd.

 

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Posing for the photographers

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Showing her feelings, ‘Schulz’ is comforted by Billy

 

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Billy leads the way singing the Mollymook Anthem

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Our in house musician, maestro Mike plays out the tune

 

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A well deserved bronze for Issi

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Dougie – A brilliant effort for the silver

 

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GOLD – Swimmer of the year & bribe of the year – Raymond

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The happy trio posing for the press

Appreciation expressed to the beautiful young ‘Carer’s of the Elderly’

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 To the beautiful young carer’s – Billy hands out spares to replenish their supplies, includes underpants, incontinence pads, walking stick, etc

.Billy announces the ‘Short Course’ Champions

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Mollymook Short Course Champions – Grant Kenny

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Grant Kenny swam a record number of times to the “End and Return”

  Appreciation for Mollymook Ocean Swimmers e-newsletter

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Appreciation for Swimmers e-newsletter

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Inaugural tee shirt with the Mollymook Swimmers logo

 .Cheryl’s appreciation for ‘Superwoman calendar’, pics & e-newsletter

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Cheryl’s script had us frightened – how long would she talk for?

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Cheryl’s presentation – a pair of ‘Superman’ swimmers.

 

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All dressed up for the camera’s

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The morning after and the normally very liberally minded Grant refuses to swim with Kenny

  .The closing ceremony – singing the Mollymook Ocean Swimmer’s Anthem

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  .The arrival of Santa

The ladies line up in their droves to sit on the (very friendly) Santa’s lap and make a wish. 

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.Sunset pics taken by Issi yesterday afternoon 9/9/2021.

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Ken B., Mollymook Beach Waterfront: Editor for Mollymook News, Destination Mollymook Milton Ulladulla and Mollymook Ocean Swimmers