The day started with the discovery that the 'just past 6.00am.....we leave when we are ready B&B group' are not Saturday swimmers,
not this Saturday anyway ! We are only recent converts to the odd pre 6.30am swim so we needed ernest discussions varying on the theme of "will we or won't we?!?" go it alone.
So B1 and B2 braved the 6.10am waters....we were not going to miss out, despite it being our first day blogging! A bit of bounce in the waves and some surprise weed greeted us on
entry.....however we can now highly recommend a duo swim in the empty waters of Cabbage Tree Bay.
B2 Motto is " You never regret a swim!' and she was right again!!!
On return to the beach we were able to greet a couple of Drinks Expressers - basking in the sun!
JK had issues at Head Office (see furrowed brow), where he was holed up with a lonely flipper, longing for its pair .....
Which was soon found....
The rumour is that the reunion was emotional ! Thank you to the saviour (you know who you are...we don't?) who returned it to shore!
You can't help but notice ...The lovely Soph and friend pondering the morning, waiting for their swim!
THE OCEAN - By Will G aged 12 (summer B&B er with a passion for Manly)
As I dive into the warm summer water, from the slippery rocks,
I see a school of Angel Fish, prancing like ballerinas on a stage,
Occasionally making sharp movements,
They are the princesses of the ocean.
The seaweed sways like trees in a Southerly wind.
Small crabs walk around their rocks, shelter and safety.
Looking for a feed like a shark, in a shoal of fish.
Swoosh , a small wave knocks all the colourful fish,
They somersault like boys hitting the water, for the first time in summer.
They regather themselves back in perfect formation.
The graceful blue gropers, smoothly swimming through the water, effortlessly.
Slowly the incredible creature glides , underneath the rock shelter, avoiding the next wave.
Bubbles make their way to the surface, releasing into the world above.
A force larger than all of us, is the ocean,
Changing everyday.
No two moments the same.
The ocean is my place,
The tranquility and excitement.
You never know what to expect,
Beauty in all its moods.
Another great start to the day .......................c/o The B&B
thanks to Jacques Cousteau
Blogger 1 Blogger 2
Temp 18.2
Management have not provided stats for today - so we made them up
Nude swimmers today 0
Newbies - approx 10
Swimmer - approx 170
DON'T MISS
DRINKS EXPRESS - SANS COSSIES
TOMORROW
meet at the point 6.20am
2016 Winter Badge Ceremony
You’ve done the hard yards and got your Winter Badge (or even harder yards for a WWW), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster. Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 11th September, straight after the regular swim!
A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and .... RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here for Badge Breakfast
All 2016 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for your upcoming summer badge challenges...
B&B Merchandise
Now you have your badges, take this one off opportunity on the day of the badge ceremony to try on and purchase your hoodie or other B&B items. RFW will have a range of our own gear for sale on the day – cash or credit card accepted.
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