Had a great day out yesterday with 13 gnomes in the iconic event that is the Surf from City. 13 Gnomes, of which more than half had never previously partaken, and an accompaniment of 7 Gnome instructors, combined with 3 Richmond Rhinos and 1 Rhino trainer, all took to the streets with the multitudes to experience the sensational atmosphere that is an event like this.
Thanks to City Rails excellent forethought and planning the day began at Penrith station at 5.50am to begin the journey in by bus. Transfer at Blacktown to train before the final switch at Central to join city circle the long way round to St James. Amazed that more than 1 gnome had never been to Central previously but reminded that this is the best part of my job.
Stick that on your value added stats and publish it on a website, you bureaucratic w#####ers.
The nervous chatter on the train was in epic proportions. To the gnomes this was their own personal North Face. I love watching the excitement unfold on these trips. We made the trucks by about 10 seconds at Hyde Park and dispersed to various colour groups for the run. Happy to see all gnomes know their colours by yr 8-12.
Personally had a great time on run. Having the confidence that enough gnomes had been in before and were now able to lead new time gnomes (again one for MySchool.bullshit.com to find a value for) meant I got to run with the red group for the first time in years and find space early enough to run at a relatively unbroken stride. Sat just over a level of comfort and was very pleased with the 58.##mins.
Felt for the young folk trying to get bags sorted at red. Clearly having not received them till well after many latter starting groups bags. Patients is a virtue, and one not clearly displayed I was sorry to observe by many people around the baggage area. As always enjoyed the cold shower, cappuccino and muffin (in sequence not in combo) and spent a very nice afternoon sitting in the sun and enjoying hearing the personal conquests as gnomes arrived at the ocean. In particular the younger gnomes who had so much fun they bought ice creams half way up heart break hill.
Another epic journey home to see SWMBO at the closing of her baby shower a touch after 5pm. These are the most valuable times for the gnomes that partake, and despite my slightly shoulder chipped remarks that pop out on occasions, it's days like this that more than out weigh the bad ones.
Great event that is getting better, with new challenges as it grows, by my standards each year. looking forward to gnomes do Surf from City 2011, with binary baby on board. By the way who was that good looking bloke zoomed in on in Maroon singlet, short skins, white hat and sunnies as the channel 10 live coverage came to an end?
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