Many are the lives which have been immeasurably gladdened by the Hat and, of course, the Towel.  The latest two lucky beneficiaries were Rob Bohane and Ned Denison.  Tired of their grey, goat-ridden existences they strove manfully to break free and join the happy world of the Myrtlevillians.  At first, they were fist-pumpingly delighted with just white. Anything but grey, like their drab T-shirts.

And then one simple reverse and…..joy!  Delight unconfined!  Colour!!

Myrtleville Swimmers.  Spreading happiness and light wherever we go 🙂

Welcome to the bright side, Rob & Ned.

Thanks to Glen Barton for getting the AED reinstated in a temporary cabinet and looking into the purchase of a new heated cabinet – subject to being able to connect to a power supply. In the current cabinet, there is no key or code required. Once opened, an audible alarm will sound to act as a deterrent to undesirables.

Ms. Ann Smyth has demanded a right of reply to my Ode and herewith same:

I’m sorry Damian you were right

I think your ode is a load of shite 😂😂

So here is one that I have done

I thought it sounded rather fun

Here’s a bit of Cockney rhyming slang

Why don’t you come to Myrtleville to meet the selkie gang?

They’re a team attempting to swim the channel

It would’ve been easier going through the tunnel

Harry is the first one up

He should be as he’s the pup

Second is the one called Laurence

He really can churn up a torrent

Now along comes dear John Kiely

Dare I say it he’s always smiley.

Then comes short arse Smyth

“Hurry up”, “Oh fuck all this”

Now comes stealth bomber Sisk

She won’t take any risks

Oh look who’s coming up the rear

Watson – shit, she’s only one good ear

That’s the team, the Selkie Six

After the channel – we’ll be in bits

Published poet, Ann Smyth, composing and being inspired by fellow Selkie, Brenda Sisk(y) while Smiley Kiely looks on.  Frank Hallissey is just photobombing.