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Title: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: Jules on March 30, 2007, 07:22:21 PM I promised Georgia I would take her to the beach for a swim today. She changed her mind, and wanted to go to the gorge instead. This is probably better as I don't have to worry about deadly jellyfish (even though you swim inside the enclosed stinger net), the only thing, is that the gorge water is freezing cold!!!! :o :o
I hope you all have a good afternoon (Friday night!!! ;D) A little picture of the gorge for you. Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: stroh on March 30, 2007, 07:26:11 PM Freezing cold?
Have fun! :D Have fun Georgia! (We expect pictures. esp. of you in swimwear ;)) Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: Fuzzy on March 30, 2007, 07:27:47 PM Looks like a pretty place for a swim wish.......
Have fun! Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: Clive on March 30, 2007, 08:30:44 PM ... I don't have to worry about deadly jellyfish (even though you swim inside the enclosed stinger net) Idyllic.Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: dystopia on March 30, 2007, 09:28:28 PM The gorge looks really cool.
I've never heard of stinger nets before. [sm_shock] That's interesting. (and a little disturbing) Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: Torpedo on March 30, 2007, 09:40:14 PM Have fun. :)
Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: Jules on March 30, 2007, 10:11:11 PM Well, I'm back.
It was absolutely beautiful, and the water was freezing!!!! ;D Dystopia, here is a picture of the stinger net, off our beach. (Just for you! ;D) Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: dystopia on March 30, 2007, 10:13:55 PM Neat, thanks! 8)
Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: Aske on March 30, 2007, 11:38:31 PM you make it sounds like swimming there is an ordeal?
ever dealt with the Candiru? Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: Jules on March 31, 2007, 12:13:03 AM Haha.........I just googled "candiru"!!!!! [sm_shock] [sm_shock] ;D
They should put them in swimming pools, to stop people pissing in the water!!!!! ;D ;D ;D [sm_shock] Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: dystopia on March 31, 2007, 10:35:03 AM lol @ candiru ;D
Quote A well circulated myth is that the candirú is capable of swimming up the stream of urine in mid-air to a victim standing on shore or a boat, however this is physically impossible. This is because the maximum swimming velocity of the fish is opposed by the downward velocity of the urine stream, and the further impossible act of the 5-14mm wide fish maintaining position and thrust within a 2-7mm wide column of fluid. Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: twoiron on April 01, 2007, 03:33:46 PM This is probably better as I don't have to worry about deadly jellyfish (even though you swim inside the enclosed stinger net) Oh.... so the sharks don't worry you??.... what about the crocodiles at the gorge?? Title: Re: We are off for a swim soon! Post by: Jules on April 01, 2007, 03:38:50 PM This is probably better as I don't have to worry about deadly jellyfish (even though you swim inside the enclosed stinger net) Oh.... so the sharks don't worry you??.... what about the crocodiles at the gorge?? No croc's at the gorge (maybe its too high up), they are down in the river. ;D So far we haven't had any shark trouble, they like to stay around the reef. I do know that around Double Island, and Snapper Island 15-20 minutes north and south of us, they do get Hammer Head sharks, around those islands. (these islands, are very close to the shore line) |