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Backstroke is a tricky one. They now have flags near the end of lanes during school swim races so you have something to aim for😀

I remember doing yearly fire drills when we were on the 6th floor. Walking down the six flights of stairs. DH says they have never done fire drills at his building.

Sorry to hear that Lenny. That’s nasty. I am not a fan of lifts myself. My husband works high up in an office tower near Circular Quay with views of the harbour. Rather him than me. He is often in the lift alone these days because so many office workers are working from home several days a week now. I blame Keanu Reeves and the movie Speed & The Towering Inferno! for my fear.

Dramatic way to start her first day of lifeguarding. Well done to Ava. My nephew was a volunteer lifeguard at one of our Sydney beaches for several years. In the off season, he would work at the local pools. It was worrying how many parents would leave their kids unattended at the pool for several hours while they popped off to the shops. Absolutely against the rules but they still did it.

@Ocean Boyand @mets07 stunning sunset photos!

I used to love swimming. I was in the swim squad as an after school activity and my favourite activity from high school sport from getting the Bronze Medallion from the Surf Life Saving Association. We would have sessions at the local rock pool. One of the things we had to do to pass the test was put on several layers of heavy clothing, jump in the deep end and swim. Loved it. I don’t swim as much at pools these days. A few years ago, we were staying in the Hunter Valley for the weekend and I was lucky enough to have the resort pool to myself. I spent ages swimming from one end of the pool to the other, deep underwater. Once I got back home I developed the worst ear infection that took repeated antibiotics to clear. Our lovely local pool has signs up everywhere - no spitting allowed. That really puts you off in time of Covid. And lastly, I have found ship pools to be unclean. Always dead bugs or hair. Ugh. Love to swim in the ocean though.

Good morning from wet & soggy Sydney. Spent yesterday raking all the leaves and doing loads and loads of washing to dry in the sun as we have another week of rain ahead of us. Was looking forward to a family catch up at Dads this morning but woke up to a RATS photo from DS. He has tested positive so decided to be cautious and not be around Dad myself. Now we have a delicious red velvet cake for just the three of us to consume.

So sorry to hear of Lenny & Pauline having traumatic experiences around water.

I still remember the footage of that sea of flowers after Diana’s death. Such an outpouring of grief from the general public.

Another great day for the grandkids. Lovely photos.

Wishing Gary a safe & successful charity ride.

Sorry, I seem to miss posts atm and I didn’t even see the question in your post. I see your question has been answered. Obviously DD is aware of the Twilight connection even though she refused to read the books and she only watched the first movie because it was a shown at a party. Definitely not a fan but she knows enough to post #teamjacob when she posted a few photos from Forks.

Yes she was very excited to see it. They also saw whales as the sun was setting last night. A lady leant them some binoculars to have a closer look.

Today, there is a chill wind in Sydney but it is lovely to see the sun out after over a week of rain. Sun just lifts your mood.

DD had a beautiful campsite by the beach last night - Kalaloch Campground near Forks.

Happy Birthday Beautiful 😻

A marmot keeping an eye on the hikers

Photos from DD’s hikes today in Olympic National Park in Washington State. Sol Duc Falls:

@BonTexasNY Sorry I must have missed your post. Welcome home from rehab.

Exactly Dani. We are always punctual too.

Gosh this sounds like my DH’s best friend. They have been best friends since childhood but are polar opposites in timekeeping. The most frustrating thing for DH is that his friend will not message to say he is running late. It is clear he has left his house after the time he said he will meet. A simple text just to let DH know is all he asks. Then when he finally turns up no apology. Vague excuse when pressed. Does DH’s head in. When they come over for dinner, I always add an hour onto the time they say they will arrive and feed DH appetisers while we wait…1 1/2hrs late is the norm.

I love that you and Pauline were invited to this. Quite an honour.

Yes, love The Crown.

Happy Birthday Mimi. Your birthday sounds wonderful.

I love all things Royal too. Watched all the weddings you mentioned and cried during Di’s funeral coverage. Enjoyed watching the Queen’s Jubilee footage recently. Enjoyed seeing the The Royal Mews (horse carriages), the Crown Jewels at Tower of London and visiting Buckingham Palace Staterooms during their summer openings, whilst in London a few years back. Have you visited them?