Today for me is a day for gratitude and to be thankful for the wonderful life we get to live here on the Northern Beaches and the people we get to share it with.
So today the surf was up a bit and the clarity was not as good as it has been this week, the morning ritual still took place and maybe 100-150 ventured out. For me and may others half way was the entry point, which in hindsight may not have been the easiest option.
But back to being thankful
As a group we are thankful to Ian and Pauline who put in countless hours to make sure we all have the luxury or rocking up and going for a swim with our friends. Ian loves his new whiteboard – it is very shiney and has a great doodle by Roger, not quite sure who it is meant to be - any suggestions?.
We are thankful for John Kelly who warns us when there are stingy things in the water and advises where we can swim that is safe from harm. John also looks after the lovely bunch of bloggers who bring beautiful stories and memories of our swims and the good times we share together – you can thank the team of bloggers by leaving lots of comments as a lot of time and effort goes into this each day.
We are thankful for John Bond who takes the temperature every day and then at the weekend leads us on those longer swims making sure, once again, that we are all safe. John wants everyone to know that there are two 6km swims left this summer, this Saturday, while next Saturday there is a 6km and 10km option - it's the last opportunity to qualify for your 10km badge so get those longer swims in if you want your summer badges.
We are thankful for new swimmers like Andrew that seem to pop up every day – without whom our group would never be the diverse bunch that it is. Evelyn also tried her hand for the first time today - you both picked a good day to start - well done.
And then the regulars who make sure the new swimmers feel welcome and safe.
Like Sparkles
And this is happy bunch
Ian again who does so much for the group.
And Lani who is always so energetic and brings us those beautiful photos – she always puts a smile on my face and helped me out today with some images which I "broke" the blogging camera - whoops.
We’re thankful for the area we get to swim in and the fish life we get to see – the turtle, the dusky whalers, the port jacksons, the fiddler ray, the eagle rays, the old wives, the kingfish, wobbygongs, flatheads, cuttlefish – the list goes on although today was not the day for fish gazing.
Apparently Shelley found the only bluebottle between Manly and Shelly - I think he was gunning for you mate.
So as you go through your day today don’t forget to say thanks to those around you because you just never know what’s around the corner. And if you are thankful for anything above make sure you donate to RedFeb details of which are listed below. We have had more than 10,000 people swim with B&B so surely we can do much better than a few hundred dollars.
Keep swimming and smiling – this one is for you KB.
D from the Z’s
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.
RED FEB FUNDRAISING RACE - Heart Research Australia
Heart Research Australia would like to thank all those who participated on Saturday in the Red Feb race. But the fundraising race between our two teams is just hotting up and will continue over the whole of February. The “Race” is between our own two teams: The A TEAM and TEAM OMEGA.
The collection boxes on Saturday just favoured Team Omega, who raised$150.40 compared to the A Team total of $122.35. This trend is continuing in the On-line donation, with Team Omega edging further ahead:
A Team = $310
Team Omega = $568
You can donate funds to your chosen team on the team page, or even better, you can create your own page where all your friends can donate towards the cause. Hurry up A-Teamers, jump in quickly and support your team.
To support Team Omega: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/TeamOmega
To support the A Team: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/ATeam
Also, don’t forget, our friends at Manly Beach Health Club, who are again sponsoring the RED FEB event, are offering a FREE 30 min Personal Training session to our members. This is a great way to kick start your New Years health goals. Click here to download your FREE voucher.
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