The perfect boob flash and the ghost of Georgia O'Keeffe

Oh yes - the paparazzi caught us out. Thanks to Lamma.com we have evidence of a spectacular turn-out this weekend in YSW Harbour. The sun was sunny, the water was wet, the jellyfish had the decency to stay away and we currently have a total of 31 ladies on the water (the numbers keep growing). Spectacular turnout and a fantastic effort from new paddlers and our doyennes (c'mon, you know you love that word... much better than "oldsters"!).

Now for the best part: if you click on the photos above, you will see Kim Dragon (front left paddler in the boat in the back of the photos), exhibiting fantastic shoulder rotation for maximum breast flashing! Look at her boobs! (yeah... they're covered up, but so what). You know this is why the men are pushing for a mixed boat this year. Hurrah for Kim! Study that form ladies: this is the rotation we are looking for!

Now for the announcement of SHAME!

I've had word from Katrina Dragon that she was assaulted by a vat of Heineken on Saturday night and handcuffed to her toilet Sunday morning (those are metaphors. Please do not read anything kinky into these statements. Kinky is coming next). SHAME Katrina Dragon! SHAME!

Good thing she's a beloved doyenne (that word again); otherwise we might have to torment her

NOTE: It's all a matter of Perception
Despite the fact that one of the dragon heads was knocked off its boat 3 times on Saturday - following the ceremonial launch of the boats provided by Lamma's wonderful fishermen - we have decided that the 3rd decapitation was actually a good omen.

Gina-Dragon's accidental full-body embrace of the dragon head during Saturday's practice will henceforth be considered LUCKY; particularly since no harm came to the dragon's head.

It was a good omen. Repeat: a GOOD OMEN.

NOTE: Practice this weekend
This weekend's practice is at 4:30 on Saturday (be there at 4:20 please - and ready to line-up for the boats) and NOTE THIS: 10:30 on Sunday (please arrive at 10:20).

Finally, the Lamma Ladies always love to get flowers - especially flowers that fall into the correct colour scheme.

On the other hand - these flower images (sent to us from Lamma.com) are a little - uh - erotic. That whole Georgia O'Keeffe genitalia thing has us concerned that people might get the wrong message.

Sure we've been inadvertently linked to bondage websites and spanking fetishists - and yes, a few of the ladies have been know to "lift, separate and reshape" each others bosoms, but that doesn't mean we're into freaky exposure and stuff. Not so early in the season anyway.

Now, for your reading pleasure, a little art history.

O'Keeffe, Georgia, 1887 - 1986, American (PINK) painter.
Immaculate, sculptural, organic forms painted in strong, clear colors predominate in her works. Living much of her life in New Mexico, O'Keeffe employed numerous Southwestern motifs. Her pristine abstract designs carry strong elements of sexual symbolism - especially her flower paintings, her most personal works. Using a photographic close-up technique, she revealed the exquisite recesses of calla lilies, orchids, and hollyhocks.



There will be no "exquisite recess revealing" this season. Repeat: THERE WILL BE NO EXQUISITE RECESS REVEALING THIS SEASON.

That is our official line, anyway.