Pacific Jules

31/3/15 Isn't it getting darker in the morning. Daylight savings ends on Sunday.

Its amazing what a difference a week makes....the sun was rising at 6.30am last Tuesday .....now its 7.30am.

Our regular Tuesday yoga that starts at 6am with our gracious instructor Lynne and the gang was in complete darkness until 6.45am this week.

 

 

The Yogi's need headlamps so that the sand cleaner can see us. Its just not zen to go through the sand sifter!

 

Our Yogi's working hard to loosen up the lower backs.

When it was time for our swim we were feeling lovely and loose. The street lamps were still on at 7am.

The return to Manly at 7.30am and the sun was starting to emerge....

 

Next Tuesday the light will be back to normal for Yoga. Daylight savings ends on Sun 5 April. Once the clocks change we will be able to enjoy the sunrise again at 6.30am. It was a lovely warm 22.3 degrees today.

Steve Makin shared some lovely images from the sunrise yesterday at 7.30am.... 

These final images are for the lovely Sparkles - who is celebrating her birthday today. We hope that you have a bright and happy year and your dreams are unlocked.

 

Jenny :)

 

 

30/03/15 - Get out of the Bath

We live under the belief that we are the author of our thoughts, when in fact, we are simply the editor.

The reality you are choosing to live this very second consists of 50 bits of information.  During that same second your whole nerve system is actually streaming 11 million bits of information.

Do the math... The reality chosen by your conscious awareness, is only 0.00045% of what’s actually possible.  That leaves a huge percentage, an ocean, of untapped alternatives from which you can choose.

Why swim in a bathtub when you are able to create oceans?  Expand, flow with the waves of possibility.

 

 

 

 

(Thanks Nick for shark pics)

Kind Regards,
Andrew 'Magichands' Maher.

Unique, gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic care in Manly - VIP rates for BnB members

 

 

The next B&B monthly dinner
Tuesday 14^th April at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. On the night we will have a special presentation by Richard Nicholls from the Dive Centre Manly, who will present the story of how Cabbage Tree Bay has evolved into the amazing place it is today. In Richard’s words it is “a tale of intrigue, agenda, and mis-information, and how, through the power of ordinary people, the unthinkable became reality”.

The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:  To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW.

Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits.  Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.

29/03/15 - What a sterling ....

... start to the day! 

 

Whilst the frisky clock on the surf club had some of you thrown, there was no doubt in these ladies minds what day it was ... Snorkel Sunday! Yay! 

  

A more significant Sunday than most because it also marked the anniversary of Sterling's entrance to the world. Little did we know how significant his own contribution to the population would be! ... 

 

         

 

Sterling by name sterling by nature. This guy had 4 cakes baked for him! He's either a seriously nice guy or he's sleeping with management.

 

Something tells me that JK is not his type ...Evidently:  

 

 

 

Sterls with his girls...A whole other kind of triple crown! 

 

Whilst you all made a valiant attempt to make it on to the blog ... 

 

          

 

It was a turtle that stole today's show. My underwater photography skills are on par with Elaine's matchmaking ... Fortunately for the B&B, all evidence points to her being the the love-child of Arial and David Attenborough ... Check out her video and keep you're eye out for our flippered friend (past the point, about 40 meters offshore between two large poles) before Nick and Sharnie eat him like they did the last one;)

 

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10203029643135965

 

 

http://www.kellyjonespersonaltrainer.com.au/about-me/

STATS:

Swimmers: 190ish

Newbies: 12

Water temp: 22.2 degrees

Thursday 9th April - Easter Charity Art Show 

Sat 28/3: Triple Birthday Treat

Three birthdays on a most glorious morning swim.  The mornings are getting darker as we approach the end of daylight saving next weekend.  You'll notice this in my photos because it's hard to see anything! 

 

It's all arms after "Let's Go!" is called:

 

And this is why we swim in the darkness:

 

Leading me to The Point:

 

King of the Kingfish:

 

Ted and Lainey - Happy Birthday Ted!

 

 

Happy Birthday Jo!  (in the middle :-) )

 

A splash for Ted, Sarah and Jo - Happy Birthday!!

 

Fish-a-plenty:

 

I had the pleasure of 6 Dusky sightings today.  Here are two of them:

 

 

Fellow Dusky followers:

 

An odd jumping fish I'd not come across until today:

 

Have a great day!  :-)

Anna Bananna

P.S. Don't forget to vote!

 

Stats:

220 swimmers

14 newbies

22.1 degrees

 

Special Event – Guest Speaker!

The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 14^th April at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. On the night we will have a special presentation by Richard Nicholls from the Dive Centre Manly, who will present the story of how Cabbage Tree Bay has evolved into the amazing place it is today. In Richard’s words it is “a tale of intrigue, agenda, and mis-information, and how, through the power of ordinary people, the unthinkable became reality”.

 

The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:  To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW.

No photos today, just a video ! 14 Newbies !!!!

 

Shelly here,      with a crashed computer.

 

Took some amazing photos today but my computer has died.

You have 8 days of glorious sunrises you should make the most it  !!

till we are in non daylight saving time

 

 

loggers Needed!

Like to try your hand at amateur journalism ?  Please join the blogging team as we have vacancies on every other Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.  Help keep the B&B journal alive by helping periodically.  All training will be provided and it doesn’t have to take up much time.  We will even lend you an underwater camera to get those fantastic shots.  Come and join and help us.  Please contact JK direct or on 0419 277 4170419 277 417 or at jmk@balancemanagement.net.au

 

Special Event – Guest Speaker!

The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 14^th April at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. On the night we will have a special presentation by Richard Nicholls from the Dive Centre Manly, who will present the story of how Cabbage Tree Bay has evolved into the amazing place it is today. In Richard’s words it is “a tale of intrigue, agenda, and mis-information, and how, through the power of ordinary people, the unthinkable became reality”.

 

The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:  To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW, 

don't have any access to any information except the stats

Swimmers 155

newbies 14 

Water 21,7

 

Have a great day ! Mine started out great !!!

Love you all ! !

Shelly Xo 

 

 

99   615.0km Shelly Beach

 102   601.5km Annie Larkin

 104   595.0km Gayle McKnight

Breaking Election News

Only days to the state election... and this from the Sydney Morning Herald!

Hard hitting journalism at its best! I am voting for Sterling. Will you join me in our write in campaign? His major policy platform is high speed rail along Manly Beach, stopping the boats (the Manly ferry) and 10am start times for all city workers from Manly.

In other news, beautiful conditions down at the swim... though getting up in the dark is a little challenging! 8 new swimmers and about 130 of us in the balmy 22.7 degree water!

Still, nice to come down and see some friendly faces. Here is your Thursday Sterling shot, though brother James is looking good too!

Sophie was all smiles after the swim. Once again she outclassed her rivals around the rocks. I think her cosy is based on the lost signal screen on tv from the 80's.

It was perfect conditions for the dash back. Brother James went off the beach like a rocket... the Spaniard clung on to swim side by side in his wash. I just hung on to both their feet and Brad swam solo on the outside. And then somehow... it came to the point and we were 4 abreast! Gee I love this swim - always delivers! It would come down to the point and who would risk losing skin and swim over the rocks.... Winner!

It all goes back to when I was a baby and my parents made me train in the bath...

And then it was off to the benches... have you met Megan yet? She is a lawyer with a proper job (unlike the rest of us). She also bakes the most amazing banana breads most mornings and... she is single. 

Have a great day... and I'll try and think of some more love tips next week.

25/03/2015 - Defying JK on his B'day!

 

For the first time ever in the history of the B&B most of us all waited at The Point for John Kelly's 'Let's Go' today! Huddled really close so he got suspicious! On the 'Let's Go!' nobody went. (Except for John Bond :-) ) HAPPY BIRTHDAY JK!

 Today's swim is all about the funny, the friendly, the down to earth, the kind and generous, the hard working and hard core, the amazing and one of a kind... Mr John Kelly!!!

Here he is on his wedding day with his lovely wife Joyce.

... and here he is after salvaging some rubbish and keeping it in a very safe place!

Our favourite Scouser who does such a lot to keep this swim group going...

He proves to us that you can still look smart after an early swim and go straight to work!

He hides a few secrets but we had our suspicions...

 

Today's swim...

 The Point has never been so cosy!

Not quite the stunner of a colourful sky as yesterday but the water was calmer and clearer. Once again it was one of those special swims...

 

 

JK had such a soaking when we sang 'Happy Birthday", it was hard to get a photo of him with his eyes open!

 

Jim, Jane and I were lucky enough to see a Duskie swimming over the flat rocks near the hut, looking big but beautiful!

 Old Wives and King Fish hanging together...

 

 We came across Lori and Anna, happy to oblige and swim with the Old Wives. 

 Love this photo!

and the gorgeous Diamond Fish

Jim tried to dive like Anna but needs a wee bit more practise ;-)

Ted and Sterling's birthdays are at the weekend! Come down The Skiff Club Saturday arvo for a drink or 2! Isn't Panda looking good?

Here he is our birthday boy, looking exceedingly 'dapper' as usual and enjoying birthday cake at The Benches!

Hope you like my short video of the beautiful Hawksbill Turtle I spotted around from The Point a few days ago. (Thanks for helping me upload  Shelly aka Ian) I had to wait for him to come out from beneath a rock... but when he did it was SO worth it!

  

And my video of the cuttlefish that has been hanging around 200 metres off Shelly. I can take you to the spot if you ask!

  

Bloggers Needed!

Like to try your hand at amateur journalism ?  Please join the blogging team as we have vacancies on every other Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.  Help keep the B&B journal alive by helping periodically.  All training will be provided and it doesn’t have to take up much time.  We will even lend you an underwater camera to get those fantastic shots.  Come and join and help us.  Please contact JK direct or on 0419 277 4170419 277 417 or at jmk@balancemanagement.net.au

If you are in need of a wet suit Karen Sander (of Ageing Fearlessly and pole dancing fame) is selling a nearly new one. Leave a comment or ask us.

 Stats 

Swimmers 105

Newbies 4

Water Temp 20.5

 

Signing off

Lainey Loo (with Manly Beach running Club and our signs for Ruth.)

Thank you so much those who have donated to my Marathon cause and Ruth's Electric Wheelchair fund. The support has been amazing even B&Bers I don't know. Electric chairs are very expensive so any donation however small helps, just click on link. (Or click on to read Ruth's story.)

Ruth and her husband are coming down to Manly on Saturday and would love to meet you. Please say Hello at The Benches.

https://www.mycause.com.au/page/85203/runningforruth 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24/3/15 - Red in the Morning

According to our friends at the BOM we are expecting significant storm activity this afternoon so it was fitting that the old adage of Red in Morning - Sailor take warning was probably right.

It was a warm morning on the beach with a 2-3 ft northeast swell and a light and warm 5-10 knot nor easter blowing. It created a clean, warm and no bities swim for 110 swimmers, 1 newbie and a glorious 23.5 degrees in the water.

Warm and clear before the sun.

 And a low tide at 5.47.

Almost a walk to the point

Nicole and her sister with Terry trying to decide Wetsuit or no wetsuit.

7am kickoff

Traffic jam at South Steyne.

 

Our Go man, John asked me to make sure everyone is clear on what the "Point" is so here's 1 perspective in case anyone was wondering.

And this one is where you can see the finish line but still see the clubhouse

And this one shows a lot of people drifting accidentally toward New Zealand

And another 

Just in case anyone needs an easterly perspective for the location of the point.

A quiet affair this morning

Some careful B&B instruction on the application of the cap

This is Julia who is a multi year vetran with her brother Adam over from the UK. Adam has now swum every day he has been here.

And the long road back.

Ahhhh the places we have been. 

 Have a great day.

Cheers

Brian

Water Temp 23.4 , Visibility fantastic ! Love it !!!

 

 

 

 

 

Bloggers Needed!

Like to try your hand at amateur journalism ?  Please join the blogging team as we have vacancies on every other Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.  Help keep the B&B journal alive by helping periodically.  All training will be provided and it doesn’t have to take up much time.  We will even lend you an underwater camera to get those fantastic shots.  Come and join and help us.  Please contact JK direct or on 0419 277 4170419 277 417 or at jmk@balancemanagement.net.au

 

 

For those who didn't come to the badge ceremony yesterday

 

Rainer being the good sport & all round funny guy shows off his prized shirt he got from Shaun

from the Racing Rainer FB page

Henrietta  listens to Shaun still laughing at his own jokes !

 

Rainer asks Les'bubbles, you didn't know this was going on did you ???

Errol Abbott signing in for a late swim

 Magic just happens sometimes doesn't it ! Derek & LSA

Tedley De Jager

We have a little Tedley bear Who's always there for us, When we need someone to talk to He listens quietly.
He doesn't get mad or yell Or ever put us down, He never gets jealous or envious And never has a frown.
When we need a hug he's there Waiting with open arms !

  

Tim "the Bishop" shows Nick what you have to do to win ! clearly Nick is impressed !

STATS

Swimmers 105    

Newbies 4

Water Temp 23.4 degrees

 

 

 

Have a great day ! Mine started out great !!!

Love you all ! !

Shelly Xo 

 

99   610.5km Shelly Beach :)

 102    Annie Larkin Stuck on  600.0km with an injury :(

 104   595.0km Gayle McKnight :)

22/03/2015 can you fool only one?

Yipee ....a Sunday swim in Autumn and a celebration of all those good sort who swam some incredible lengths over Summer.

A whopping 125 people qualified over summer for the 6km badge and 41 for the 10km. Well done to all of you!

We headed to Royal Far West to congratulate them all.

 

Lovely smiley morning.

 

 

 

Snap!

 

 

Best blog smile!

 

 

Are these two really smiling or are they grimaces?

 

The big news today, was the Big Reveal!

"You can fool many some of the time, but only one (Rainer) ALL of the time" Shaun Denton 22 March 2015.

Apparently down at B&B Central, two regular swimmers have been competing and racing back from Shelly Beach after one (let's call him Lips) called the other a Dugong (let's call him Shaun or DWSS) in a slightly err not so complimentary way (when referring to his swim). I love dugongs, they should not be insulted this way!

 

 

 

Enter our characters - here Rainer, or as we known him Lips. This is a photo of him in one of his unassuming poses. A lovable quick witted German who had worked on his stroke correction, many, many, times.He loves getting in the blog, so much so, I had to give up some of my Sunday reporting to give him a turn sometimes - appearing and blogging, he loves it!

And here before his big race today.

 

 

Shaun, our other contender (affectionately also known as Jack Nicholson) here with his special go faster diet of seaweed, apparently reckons he has special powers and can whisper to dolphins. Hence his nickname "dolphin whisperer" or DWSS.

Sterling helping Shaun prepare for the final race today.

 

Shaun has challenged Lips to several races recently .....and appears to be winning more than losing!

Lips is perplexed.........how can this happen?

Answer: The French Kick

 

 

The French kick is known by all B&B'ers, but not to our Lips.

Shaun has also been on a special diet of seaweed. It's known for its go faster effect. Shaun has been sharing his tips with Lips and basically been winding him up about his improvement and the racing wins.

 

 

Lips in response to Shaun's speed, has taken on extra coaching, discarded the rashie and tried to understand the French kick.

 

 

BUT Shaun has not been practising his swimming, but his running!

Jumping out of the water just after their 'race' starts and running to Half Way. Jumping in again and swimming in front of Lips to South Steyne.

 

 

The badge ceremony participants were here not only to get their badge, but the Big Reveal. How would Rainer react?

 

 

It was revealed to Lips that the races were all a hoax and 230 people knew about it also. Here's how to fool Lips......

 

 

So Lips has believed that he is getting slower in the water, and he wasn't.

Here's a snap from the reveal.

 

 

 

To help members of the B&b keep on top of the antics, the Facebook page was set up. Racing Rainer, and plenty of tips included.

The FB page has now been made public and can you can access it here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/657434121050241/

Until today, Rainer had no clue about it! It was a closed group that had 230 members all discussing the cheating that Shaun had taken part in and how to fool Rainer.

There has even been a film made about this frivolity!

http://youtu.be/_nra3XGgt7E

Certificates were presented at the badge ceremony and Lips took a while to click that he had been the butt of one big joke!

He can spend the rest of the day running through the page. Enjoy Rainer.

P

 

There is even a clothing line.

 

 

Little Sarah even changed her flights to be at the big reveal!

 

It's lovely to see, despite all of this they are still friends.

 

 

A couple of underwater shots to show we did swim today.

 

The eggs are still there.

 

 

 

 

Is this a Blind Shark ? He / she was nearly black in colour and really keen to hide from us all.

 

Jelly fish!

 

....and finally lovely to see new mum Lucy in the water, and Brad pushing Millie (after swimming with the 6:30 group) around to see her at Shelly.

 

Whitewater Dinner

Whitewater restaurant has offered B&B members a 25% discount on its Thursday nightWine Dinner. See below for details. Mention B&B when you book.

 

 

 

Signing off Snorkles

Stats:

6km badge holders -125

10km badge holders - 41

Temp: 23.4

Racing Rainer FB members 230

No of B&B'ers that knew that the race was a joke: 230

No of fooled people who had no idea: 1. Name: Rainer.

Don't worry Rainer, you are still the funny one......

Swimmers: 170

New:19

 

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