Tag Archives: Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim

Cry havoc and bring it on!

Posted on January 24, 2015 by bourkeyy

Was wondering what to title this blog. In for a penny, in for a pound? Might as well be hung for a sheep as a lamb? There’s no fool like an old fool? Took the bait yesterday when Gordy the … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Swimming Bludger Part 1

Posted on May 3, 2014 by bourkeyy

The southern Autumn is well progressed and the fall of the leaves and drop in temperature has seen the muppet take on the aspect of a bear starting the long sleep of hibernation earlier than most. He’s been a rare … Continue reading →

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Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim

Posted on July 29, 2013 by bourkeyy

Saturday 27th July Butterflies not so much dancing but leaping around inside as the brother slaps on a potent mixture of sunblock and Vasoline onto surfmuppet. Looks like a combination of Lazarus coming out of his coffin and a dugong … Continue reading →

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