Another glorious morning in Manly. No wonder more than 350 swimmers showed up to get wet and waterlogged..
Chest of the Day:
And here's how it's done..
Registering 26 newbies - Ian in top form this morning:
Triple Crown: 3rd and final leg will be on Anzac weekend.
JP still in with a chance to claim the title, provided a sudden outbreak of man flu strikes down Tim, James, Scotty, and Brad:
At this point, the blog camera stopped working, temporarily. Luckily, I had a couple of volunteer photographers at hand.
Trusty Gillian provided the following 4 photos.
Lesbubbles was stalking JK and provided these beauties..
.. as well as this lovely family shot, which will go straight to the pool room:
Back on dry land, the blog camera started working again.
Michael, trying to push in at the shower:
..while the rest of us waited in line:
Annie waiting for her latest project, Lesbubbles, who '..is in desperate need of my help!':
Ava hanging with the popular girls:
Congratulations Adam and Sabine:
Finally, don't miss the announcements below.. including next week's BnB dinner:
No speaker this time. Just voluntary fancy dress - come as your favorite exotic dancer and/or A-Team member.
Have a great Sunday!
Lips x
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Stats
Swimmers: 350 (!!!)
Newbies: 26
Sharks: Gazillion
Temp: 21.1º
Announcements:
*ASX Thomson Reuters Charity Foundation*
Australia's Biggest Charity Race Day being held in the Grand
Pavilion at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday 4th June 2016
On the day, 22 children's disability and medical research charities will be
supported, including Royal Far West.
1,500 guests are expected at this glittering charity event which will
include a number of top racing personalities and connections. Fun and
entertainment will include Fashion in the Fields, a stunning charity
auction and raffle as well as music and dancing and of course a flutter on
the races.
*Individual tickets are $225, or tables of 10 are $2,100 and include:*
1. Entry Tickets to Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on 4th June 2016
2. Complimentary Parking in the infield of the race track
3. Entry to the Grand Pavilion Ballroom with viewing terrace of the
finishing straight and winning post.
4. 3 Course Sit Down Gourmet Lunch - With full waiter service
5. Glass of French Champagne on arrival
6. 5 Hour Drinks Package of Sparkling, White and Red Wines, Beer and
Soft Drinks
7. Entertainment and dancing
8. 8 Horse Races on the day
9. TAB betting facilities in the ballroom as well as on-course
bookies.
10. Complimentary Race Guide for each guest
11. Stunning charity auction - Fully electronic - so no noisy
auctioneer
12. Charity Raffle with stunning prizes
13. Coach Transport to and from major suburbs (has to be pre-booked
at an additional cost of $20 per person)
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The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 12th April at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. There will be no guest speaker on the night giving everybody the chance to catch up and chat. This has been requested many times lately so we are responding accordingly…..leave your phones behind and talk to people. Novel eh ?
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,
B&B Swim School is Back
Join Pacific Jules Coach Sarah Anne for an hour at Shelley Beach to learn the essentials of how to breath in your freestyle stroke, and ultimately how to swim more efficiently in the open water.
If you’ve attended these workshops before, then it’s the perfect chance to brush up on your technique and work on progressing your stroke further.
Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 9:45-10:45AM
Cost: $25
Location: Shelly Beach
Open to everyone and all abilities welcome.
What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!
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