As the 6:00 group went out at what looked like midnight (6:20a.m.) I started a hypothermia-induced reflection of what kind of people the Bold and Beautiful are (very deep for a Sunday morning, I know) and I came to the conclusion that despite what the NRL would have you believe, we’re not eagles because we don’t soar, and we’re not fish because when the water is choppy and murky and the weed smells bad and tastes even worse, we don’t disappear, we’re always near - we’re in the water everyday, on the rocks, entangling the weed, slipping by the sharks, swimming through toilet doors and brushing over the reeds…
Therefore we must be Eels!
But that was just my impression so I wanted to know what the others thought of themselves...
Drinksy's express all said the same thing,
"We're go-all-nighters".
While helping their friends get dressed, I heard both the above legends say,
"I’m a don’t-do-it-like-that, do-it-tighter".
Then maybe it was yesterday's blog and the passing of the Ali that started this trend but I barely had to ask these guys before they announced,
"I’m a prizefighter".
While avoiding the whale faeces on her morning walk, she volunteered that she was an,
"Overly-observant-strider".
This young Don Juan, when questioned on how he met so many ladies said proudly,
"I’m a got-into-a-bar-with-a-fake-identifier".
Again, everyone of this tough lot insisted,
"I’m a prizefighter".
I'll be the first to admit that anyone on the beach with a camera looks dodgy! But more so when they refer to themselves as,
"the-underwater-spyers" (they’ll be back on Wednesday for sure!).
Those from the aviation industry declared that they were the,
"never-delayed-flyers".
Psyching up for the cold swim back to Manly, they all admitted,
"we’re prizefighters!".
It was a tough interview but I am quite sure he said that he was,
"an amazing-nose-guider!".
I had a quick chat with those in the above photos who do not wear wetsuits when all their friends do. It turns out there is a group that proudly,
"never-wear-a-wetsuit-just-to-spite-her".
The Ali fanclub all sang out in unison,
"We're prizefighters!"
When quizzed on this new massage technique, she told me,
"I'm-the-Great-Australian-Bighter".
When asked how to reduce litter at our beautiful beaches, I found out that there is another group called the,
"Bring-your-own-cup-caffeine-dieters".
Whilst about to block the haymaker with his forehead, Rainer welped,
"She's a prizefighter!"
In the face of the law he was proud to say,
"I’m-a-7AM-on-a-Sunday-in-public-imbiber".
but the ranger was quick to warn him,
"I'm a don’t-you-do-it-wrong do-it-righter!"
With fluro goggles and bright budgies, our main event needed no introduction as the
"great-white-collar-hopeful-prizefighter!"
So there you have it, not all eels, none in fact.
But if you have an inkling of doubt about what we are, then maybe this guy can offer some advice for you...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua2uT5FWZIs
Stats:
200 swimmers
2 Newbies - welcome
19.2 degrees
Enjoy your Sunday
- Gino
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Bottom of the Blog/ House Keeping
Clarity on the WWW badge. Please be aware that to obtain the coveted WWW badge, the only part of the body that is allowed to be covered by wet suit material
Are the feet (booties allowed). Apart from the feet, the body should be covered in non-wet suit material.
Also, a reminder that the philosophy of the B&B group is that we are a group activity and that swims are only to be logged for swims made between the hours of 6am and the final 7am swim (or double or triple or other sanctioned swims).
Swims are not to be logged outside of these times for social and safety reasons. Management.
B & B Fundraising Trivia Night
As you are aware B&B is a free for all activity, but there are ongoing costs that need to be met. To help support B&B and keep it the wonderful, inclusive, growing phenomena that it is, we have arranged a Fund-raising Trivia Night. Details are as follows
Venue: The Steyne Hotel
Date: Tuesday 12th July at 6.30 pm
Cost: $25 per head, which includes a chicken or steak dinner. Drinks will be available at bar prices.
Please keep this date free so you can come along. The Theme of the night is "PINK", so come dressed in your finest pink paraphernalia to brighten up the night. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed male and female, as well as the best themed table, so use your imagination. Bookings are essential so please BOOK HERE NOW.
In order to make this event a success, we are asking for donations of goods and or services that can be used as auction items or raffle prizes on the night. If you can assist can you please contact John Kelly.
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