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In honour of my beautiful Jim In August, I’ll be plunging into cold water for the almost 1 in 2 Australians who will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85.
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Watt
$158
A huge thank you and shoutout to my biggest supporter, Watt for donating $158 to help fund the next cancer breakthrough.

My Updates

Thursday 28th Aug
Day 28
Todays dip was a super quick one at Middleton on the way home from yoga! Hard to believe that Aug has flown by and I only have 3 more days to go!

Wednesday 27th Aug
Day 27
Gloomy skies for a Late afternoon dip at Verona! Im dedicating todays dip in memory of my amazing oldest brother who would have turned 71 today! Miss him ❤️


Tuesday 26th Aug
Day 26
Another fun early walk at Verona Sands with the morning crew, and the team is back together, Trish Sue and me dipped together for the first time in a while. Great to have the team back 😊

Monday 25th Aug
Day 25
Lovely mid morning swim with Caroline at Conningham Beach. Hard to believe less than a week to go!

Sunday 24th Aug
Day 24
Back to beautiful Tassie weather, and an afternoon walk and dip with the pup at Verona.


Saturday 23rd Aug
Day 23
Our wonderful Maacas birthday Eve luncheon, so time only allowed for the quickest dip at the end of the street at Delwood beach.Happy Birthday to our wonderful friend xx

Friday 22nd Aug
Day 22
Back to drizzly old Sydney town , just a quick splash in the harbour pool this afternoon.


Thursday 21st Aug
Daffodil Day
Today is the official day! Tassie turned on a stunner 🤩 todays dip saw wonderful friends join us in the water.


Wednesday 20th Aug
Day 19 & 20
Day 19 saw the Pup and I on the ferry to Bruny for a mini break. Both days were just stunning, first up a dip and body surf in the waves at the southern end of the Neck Beach. Followed by an early morning swim and again more waves for a surf at Hannsons Beach. #daffodillday #Brunyisland


Tuesday 19th Aug
Day 18
Day 18 was a busy crazy day so only managed to quickly get in the water at Middleton, brief but invigorating. Day 19 will see somewhere new, stay tuned.

Sunday 17th Aug
Day 17
Well I’m over the half way mark now, this mornings dip was with my amazing Sunday crew at Verona. I love my Sundays dipping with them, it makes the cold so much better having those wonderful people there with me. Thanks Team ❤️No photo today but promise I’ll get some for the big day on Thursday #daffidolday

Saturday 16th Aug
Day 16
Well today is officially Half way ! Yay 🥳 Verona was the dip spot today after a crazy beach walk with all the doggo pals. Hectic but fun 🤩

Saturday 16th Aug
Day 15
Day 15 consisted of a quick dip at Conningham on the way home from doing some chores in town. Such a pretty part of the Channel

Thursday 14th Aug
Day 14
Quick dip post yoga today at Middleton Boat ramp. Will start to find some new locations for the second part of the month.

Wednesday 13th Aug
Day 13
Gosh this week is flying by! Another early dip at Verona marks day 13, closing rapidly in on half way and then to the official Daffidol Day Thursday 21st.

Tuesday 12th Aug
Day 12
Beautiful morning to get back to early Tuesday morning dips at Verona Sands, missing our team mate Trish who is probably dipping somewhere exotic on the East Coast of Tassie

Monday 11th Aug
Day 11
Local dip at Middleton this morning, really nice with the sun shining

Sunday 10th Aug
Day 10
Back for an afternoon dip at Verona Sands after flying back from wet Sydney! Can really notice that 6 degree difference in water temperature! Much more bracing and invigorating here 😊

Saturday 9th Aug
Day 9
Had a dip buddy today! Thanks Ben for jumping in the surf with me! Finally got in the ocean at Manly Beach. Back to Tassie dipping tomorrow .# daffidolday


Thursday 7th Aug
Week1 done ✔️
Back to gloomy drizzly Sydney weather !


Wednesday 6th Aug
Day 6
Still a bit crazy big surf at Manly ( not my photo) ! So another quick dip at Delwood beach. Hope it settles down enough for a swim and body surf before I head back to the really chilly waters in Tassie.


Tuesday 5th Aug
Day 5
Foggy Sydney morning! Busy with work but the sun broke through for a midday dip at Balmoral on the way home. Still very Merky water . No way I’m putting my head in !!

Monday 4th Aug
Day 4
Changed from an early dip to a late afternoon dip today, water still not nice but just an easy stroll down the street to Delwood beach.

Sunday 3rd Aug
Day 2 and 3
Wow wild old Sydney has made for interesting daffodil day dips! Dodging rain squalls and crazy winds.

Friday 1st Aug
Day 1 dip
Today was day one of the daffodil day challenge I’ve committed to dip every day of August. This is for you Jim ❤️
Thank you to our Supporters

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Leanne Hebden

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Barney And Spencer

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Ruby
You are brave Mel! I’d love to swim with you & keep you company ( fun for me, chasing the waves & sticks in my warm fur coat ) Worthy cause, and special to swim each day in memory of Jim, much love to you from my humans too.

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Samantha Avery
Fantastic challenge Mel! Sending big love to you and in loving memory of Jim Love, Sam & Max xx

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Eloise
Well done! Amazing!!

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Rick Fitzgerald

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Lauren Mcmahon

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Alison Hookey

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Jase & Annie Watkins

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Katie Stacey
We 💛 you Melly xx

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Sarah West
Inspirational Mel! Big love to you 🩷

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Valerie Prentice
Great effort Mel. Love Valerie and Gordon

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Scott Livesey

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Jean
You go Mel. Lovely tribute to an amazing Man by our beautiful little sister. Lots of love Jean and Ryan

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Stella G
Sending very hot and humid wishes from Canada, go aunty! I’m so proud. Miss you Jim xox

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Martin Godfrey

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Watt
Good on you Mel, my awesome ,amazing, wonderful little sister. Loving tribute to your wonderful man.

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Eliza
Go Aunty Mel! ❤️

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Liam, Jasper & Otis
Go Mel! X

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Louise Joyce

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Caroline
Go Mel, it's bloody cold this time of year, you are DD Brave xxxx

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Vivien &coshy
Right there with you Mel!

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Hardcastle
Keep getting wet with those great friends. I’ll take a few for team Verona sands at Nobby’s in July too 💕

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Mary-anne N Tony
Go Mel!! Enjoy that cold water and I hope you have a warming treat to thaw out with!

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Vanessa Dudley

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Peter Robinson
Go Mel Brrrrrrrrrrrrr

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Anonymous

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Macca & Denise
Go Melo!

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Brontë Oh
Go sissybear! Love you ❤️

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Elizabeth Davies
Go Mel. Sending you a warming hug at the end of your swim.

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Nick & Saskia

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Andy Godfrey

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Glad to be able to join the cause and with a few swims!