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IT’S OFFICIALLY WINTER. AND
MY HUSBAND HAS GONE NUTS!
My husband has gone a little bit ‘loco’. And I really admire him
for it!
A bit of background: if you live in Sydney you may have heard
about a group called the Bondi Icebergs. This group of people are
typically known for their questionable sanity, because they are
commited to swimming in the ocean throughout winter. The club
began in 1929 and is actually the only licensed Winter Swimming
Club in the world today.
Fast forward to 2014 and it’s almost a year since my family
and I undertook a ‘tree change’ and relocated from the northern
beaches of Sydney to a gorgeous tiny wee dot of a town called
Metung, in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
We’ve fast learned that here it’s a lot hotter in summer and a
lot colder in winter. So in the lead up to June, while I was lighting
the open fire and wearing my outdoor puffy jacket and snow
gloves inside the house, my husband announced that he was
going to establish an informal ‘Metung Icebergs’ club and go for
an outdoor swim every day throughout winter.
When I asked ‘Dr Google’ about the health benefits of his
intended lunacy, I was suitably impressed. The list included
boosting immunity, creating a natural high, improving blood
circulation, burning calories and even enhancing libido.
Impressively, husband has been true to his word for a good
month now, and so far he appears to be invigorated by the routine
with no signs of quitting. And sure, the club still only boasts a
membership of one, but you have to start somewhere, right?
So, why not add a little ‘loco’ to your life? Set your own winter
challenge, as it were. Think about something you’ve always
wanted to try, but never quite pulled the trigger to do. The best
gift you can give yourself is making ‘tomorrow’ today, so start
living the ‘I will’ and let me know how it goes.
ANALEE MATTHEWS
Publisher & Editor
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