Pacific Jules

March 31st- happy birthday Michelle!!

Today was Michelle’s birthday and luckily I bumped into her walking back to my car. We had a lovely girly catch up with the cutest guy in the swim group, Napoleon 

The day started off dark and quiet at manly surf club but apparently there were 427 swimmers total, early birds and late comers. Here’s the first arrivals overshadowed by a light

Nat, mother of five sons, and I started early and had a lovely crossover with midge, Lee and Maxine at the point . They started in the dark so didn’t see much marine life. We wanted to see some but weren’t lucky enough until later in the swim . 

 

At Shelley the large swim group became more apparent and with the warm temperature of 22.7 degrees I’m sure the 20 newbies were glad they chose today. It felt like a warm bath and there were plenty of doublers taking advantage of the conditions. 

Gill Akers found the dusky whalers I was looking for and sent me her photo, which isnt Uploading. Maybe anne tomorrow will find them. 

 

I saw the fiddler Ray, always a favourite and plenty of fish . 

Next dinner for the swim group is April 10th with a feature on bikram yoga! Make sure to book in , they often sell out quickly . 

http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html

Lastly I finally found the bakery that sells delicious necessities and popular breads , staple breads and necessities in seaforth . Great to see James succeeding in his passion for making high quality breads and pastries , search Facebook or Instagram for details. 

sorry some pics are sideways. Happy Easter everyone, Edwina. 

A Good Friday Swim

A big crowd gathered at the Medibank Bold and Beautiful swim this morning! (I'm kidding... send all angry messages to Bruce)...

What a wonderful Good Friday swim - it's just so nice to see everyone emerge on a public holiday, people greeting each other, swimming together!

Big crowd walking down the ramp...

The giant of the 6:30am swim had returned and taken his position... all is well with the world...

Rainer and the middle of the pack swimmers...

Newport John re-emerged from a busy school term. He trains in a pool during the week, so always comes back to the Bold and Beautiful fit and ready to go! Richie... well Richie is a good bloke. 

Richie (the good bloke) sent me this photo of the point from h_r_m_photography on instagram. Great view of Scrappy Scotty's Passage. I went through this morning, as did Newport John (who took a bit of skin off in the process).

It was a Triple Crown swim for the A-team. Kid 1st, Newport John 2nd, Scrappy 3rd, Mark 4th, Bishop 5th...

Is that Dave Panton in the middle of this next photo with Sterling, Woody, JP and Pete Anthony las night? No, It's none other than Lionel Richie! I gave up my ticket to go pick up my wife from the airport (Husband of the Year). She is back from India where she has been visiting some homes for girls rescued from sex trafficking. Harrowing and yet hopeful experiences.

Finally, it is Good Friday, a day of spiritual significance for many.

I'm having one of those seasons at the moment where the difficulties of life, people's brokenness, my own mess, even poverty seem all around me. Easter speaks into the human condition like no other event in our calendar. There is injustice and suffering, death and betrayal, but also incredible hope and love, power and new life.

You're really welcome to join us at Manly Life this Easter. We will reflect on all of that - in the midst of doing life together!

 

Thursday 29 March: Fun, sun, waves and duskies

Only a couple more sleeps until the end of daylight savings and we start to get some light back in the morning.  Sophie and her friends were jumping for joy this morning with just how perfect the conditions were.  There were a few waves to give us something to dodge on the way in and out, but the duskies are back, there was plenty of sealife out and about, the conditions were just beautiful, kind of like a nice warm bath, and the sun was shining - what more could we ask for to start our Thursday.

Thursday yogi's were just laying around working on their core.

Izzy swam with Bin and I today.  Everybody was happy, with huge smiles on their faces as they entered the water.

Shelley has talked her friend into finally joining us.

Megan, Peter and Bruce were rearing to go.

Meanwhile in New Zealand, our intrepid cyclists had an albeit chilly swim this morning in Lake Tekapo.  They should all be back in the next few days, so we won't be forced to look through the hundreds of photos suffering FOMO - they look like they are having a fantastic time if the following is anything to go by.

Have a great day and see you swimming soon - D from the Z's

Management notices:

Temperature:  22.6
Newbies:        At least 3
Total swimmers:    About 115

Royal Far West’s City to Country Week (March 24-30) is a celebration of 95 years of the Manly community making a real difference to children in rural and remote Australia. There are lots of great activities for City to Country Week including a “Behind the Scenes” Open Day this Sunday with stunning archival photos; past present & future history tours; BBQ and country games for the kids. Join our pollies vs the people giant tug of war at 12pm! For more information please click herehttp://www.royalfarwest.org.au/city-to-country/

Its snowing somewhere - Tuesday 27 March 2018

This morning the air had that snowy feel to it. A certain bite in the air like snow had fallen somewhere.

On a rising tide the morning was very calm with next to no wind and yet a balmy 21.5 degrees made warmer by the cool feel to the air. We should see a small rise in N/E swell though mixed winds for the next few days with swell getting to .5m by Thursday and a possibility that we may see 2m swell by the weekend.

Someone was so happy to see no waves she tried a jump for joy and forgot she had a broken arm. Her right arm didnt quite measure up...

Classic Autumn. 

A Busy Yoga start with the chilly conditions

A snappy kickoff as everyone hurried to get in.

Some swam some walked but we got to the point.

It was heads to the horizon.

Some like Peter Barents with a sinking pirouette for consideration. 

Classic lets go conditions

And the occasional boundary rider watching on. 

We got there in the end.

On the way back when we hit the point we saw.....

A Dusky or three and......

Another creature with teeth.

Happily, all made it to the showers in 1 piece.

Have a great week everyone.

Cheers, Brian

And the announcements....

Royal Far West’s City to Country Week (March 24-30) is a celebration of 95 years of the Manly community making a real difference to children in rural and remote Australia. There are lots of great activities for City to Country Week including a “Behind the Scenes” Open Day this Sunday with stunning archival photos; past present & future history tours; BBQ and country games for the kids. Join our pollies vs the people giant tug of war at 12pm! For more information please click herehttp://www.royalfarwest.org.au/city-to-country/

Monday 26 March 2018 - Brad said, “Hot🔥🔥”

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Have a great week ahead.

Simon

Happy 90th Birthday mum.

Stats : water 23+ degrees, swimmers: edging to 200, newbies: a few.

 

NOTICES:

Royal Far West’s City to Country Week (March 24-30) is a celebration of 95 years of the Manly community making a real difference to children in rural and remote Australia. There are lots of great activities for City to Country Week including a “Behind the Scenes” Open Day this Sunday with stunning archival photos; past present & future history tours; BBQ and country games for the kids. Join our pollies vs the people giant tug of war at 12pm! For more information please click here http://www.royalfarwest.org.au/city-to-country/

RANDOM MONTHLY SWIMMER PRIZES !!
Thanks to an amazing new partnership, B&B will be awarding random monthly prizes just for swimming !!!!
What's the catch... you MUST LOG YOUR SWIMS TO BE IN THE DRAW !!!  To learn more about how to log your swims if you aren't already, please check details in the recent newsletter or send an email to [email protected]

As of 1st February, every time you swim with B&B and log your swim as such, on our daily attendance software, you will automatically be entered into the monthly lucky swim prize !!!
Yep, each time you swim with B&B and log your swim that equals an entry into the random prize draw !!!

Prize draw will be completed at the end of each calendar month and completed by the computer software.
And there's more... THERE WILL BE AN EVEN BIGGER PRIZE FOR RANDOM SWIMMER OF THE YEAR !

 

25/03/2018 - 7am Light Show

Amazing light show this morning - it was worth coming down just for the sunrise!

Little Sarah wearing her trademark pink cossie, adding an extra splash of colour to an already colourful morning:

It was Tanja's last swim with us before heading back to Hamburg later today:

Did I mention the sky looked spectacular as we walked down the ramp at 7am?

And so did Mary:

Still a solid amount of East swell - just enough to keep things interesting:

Distracted by the light show, I just missed the 'Let's Go!' at the Point:

Over at Shelly, I catch Mauricio flirting with my wife.. (who looked smitten)

It was Michael who showed me the ropes of photo bombing back in 2012.. he's still got it:

Guess the swimmer:

Okay, that was too easy..

Mary and I decided to join Anne's jolly ragtag group of doublers for a second serving of Cabbage Tree Bay goodness this morning.

A rare chance for the doublers to get their group photo taken at Shelly:

 

Special shout-out to Greg who was given the honour of calling the doubler 'let's go' at Shelly':

Mary rubbing shoulders with 'The Queen of Doubles' and acting 'Keeper of the Whiteboard':

 

Have a great Sunday everyone. It was an absolute pleasure swimming with you all!

Lips x

 

Stats

Swimmers:

Heaps of regulars including 17 doublers.

Water Temp:

Pure bliss

 

NOTICES:

Royal Far West’s City to Country Week (March 24-30) is a celebration of 95 years of the Manly community making a real difference to children in rural and remote Australia. There are lots of great activities for City to Country Week including a “Behind the Scenes” Open Day this Sunday with stunning archival photos; past present & future history tours; BBQ and country games for the kids. Join our pollies vs the people giant tug of war at 12pm! For more information please click here http://www.royalfarwest.org.au/city-to-country/

RANDOM MONTHLY SWIMMER PRIZES !!
Thanks to an amazing new partnership, B&B will be awarding random monthly prizes just for swimming !!!!
What's the catch... you MUST LOG YOUR SWIMS TO BE IN THE DRAW !!!  To learn more about how to log your swims if you aren't already, please check details in the recent newsletter or send an email to [email protected]

As of 1st February, every time you swim with B&B and log your swim as such, on our daily attendance software, you will automatically be entered into the monthly lucky swim prize !!!
Yep, each time you swim with B&B and log your swim that equals an entry into the random prize draw !!!

Prize draw will be completed at the end of each calendar month and completed by the computer software.
And there's more... THERE WILL BE AN EVEN BIGGER PRIZE FOR RANDOM SWIMMER OF THE YEAR !

And there's still more.... there will be a surprise event with maybe even more prizes... launching this relationship and the details of the prizes one weekend in February.  I guess you'll have to swim to be lucky enough to be there :-)

Saturday 24 March, 2018 Quote of the Day

 

"The person who is swimming against the stream, knows the strength of it." Woodrow Wilson

It was another beautiful, moody morning at Manly this morning.

I was looking for inspiration for the this short blog and googled quote of the day and this one popped up.

The last couple of days the strength of the currents has been challenging, the waves have renewed energy and people are working to their limits, whatever they maybe. The ocean holds wisdom in all its manifestation, it has somethingto share in both calm and choppy waters. I find the waves and currents often cause me increased heartrate, but this morning my swim buddy just said, 'under this one, that one's done.... and now this one.' the quiet assurance of a friend, when we are on the edge of our comfort zone is such a gift. Another of our crew found a mate at the point, when she clocked the waves were a bit bigger than normal, his words of guidance gave her a the opportunity to hop on the wave feeling the strength and rush of a good ride in.

 

So thanks to all the people who stop when the 'strength of the stream' makes us pause and look around for support.

Happy Saturday to the lovely Bold and Beautiful community.

PS... a beautiful shot of Jen(my assuring wave guide) and Steve (the wonder dog)...xx

Stats

Swimmers 

Strong showing in the 6.30am, and heaps n heaps at 7.00am.

Water Temp

Perfect

 

 

NOTICESRoyal Far West’s City to Country Week (March 24-30) is a celebration of 95 years of the Manly community making a real difference to children in rural and remote Australia. There are lots of great activities for City to Country Week including a “Behind the Scenes” Open Day this Sunday with stunning archival photos; past present & future history tours; BBQ and country games for the kids. Join our pollies vs the people giant tug of war at 12pm! For more information please click here http://www.royalfarwest.org.au/city-to-country/

RANDOM MONTHLY SWIMMER PRIZES !!
Thanks to an amazing new partnership, B&B will be awarding random monthly prizes just for swimming !!!!
What's the catch... you MUST LOG YOUR SWIMS TO BE IN THE DRAW !!!  To learn more about how to log your swims if you aren't already, please check details in the recent newsletter or send an email to [email protected]

As of 1st February, every time you swim with B&B and log your swim as such, on our daily attendance software, you will automatically be entered into the monthly lucky swim prize !!!
Yep, each time you swim with B&B and log your swim that equals an entry into the random prize draw !!!

Prize draw will be completed at the end of each calendar month and completed by the computer software.
And there's more... THERE WILL BE AN EVEN BIGGER PRIZE FOR RANDOM SWIMMER OF THE YEAR !

And there's still more.... there will be a surprise event with maybe even more prizes... launching this relationship and the details of the prizes one weekend in February.  I guess you'll have to swim to be lucky enough to be there :-)

Friday 23 March 2018 - time is bet spent swimming

 Ocean swimmers are so keen to focus their time on ocean swimming that they economise on prepositions. "Getting out" and "getting out" for entering and exiting the sea but also "Getting in" [to the water]and "getting in" [to the beach]. Some people may be confused but ocean swimmers are not. Today every one was keen to get in and have a swim although the waves were really more suited for dramatic footage of BIG WAVES.  Mike below thinks they are not too big but I am planning a walk to half way. We are both looking forward to getting out into the sea

Kit has swum already saying that it was a bit choppy going to Shelly and swift coming back. I am confirmed in my half way plan

Sarah Wendy and Mr Wendy

Kathy and Alan

Some handsome swimmers

some fluoro swimmers lined up to note ONE WAVE IS ALL IT TAKES, recognising mental health issues - I almost did not recognise our Babewatch people because they dont usually have tops on

These brave souls were getting out through the waves

swimmers in the centre; supporters on the flank

walking around to halfway

Alternative route t getting in at halfway

Where has all the sand gone? Can't middle management back a truck up to the fence and drop some in  to save my sore toes from walking on bare rocks

Frolicking

Tony crossing

Sarah

Jeff

About 80 swimmers today
 

If like me you are enjoying a bit of a freestyle tan from summer, see this episode from Friends TV show with Ross getting a tan but in a salon:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvVT3N5dZq4

What I have been reading

Keeping to my theme, The Overlook by Michael Connelly. so far so good. 

 

NOTICES

Royal Far West’s City to Country Week (March 24-30) is a celebration of 95 years of the Manly community making a real difference to children in rural and remote Australia. There are lots of great activities for City to Country Week including a “Behind the Scenes” Open Day this Sunday with stunning archival photos; past present & future history tours; BBQ and country games for the kids. Join our pollies vs the people giant tug of war at 12pm! For more information please click here http://www.royalfarwest.org.au/city-to-country/

RANDOM MONTHLY SWIMMER PRIZES !!
Thanks to an amazing new partnership, B&B will be awarding random monthly prizes just for swimming !!!!
What's the catch... you MUST LOG YOUR SWIMS TO BE IN THE DRAW !!!  To learn more about how to log your swims if you aren't already, please check details in the recent newsletter or send an email to [email protected]

As of 1st February, every time you swim with B&B and log your swim as such, on our daily attendance software, you will automatically be entered into the monthly lucky swim prize !!!
Yep, each time you swim with B&B and log your swim that equals an entry into the random prize draw !!!

Prize draw will be completed at the end of each calendar month and completed by the computer software.
And there's more... THERE WILL BE AN EVEN BIGGER PRIZE FOR RANDOM SWIMMER OF THE YEAR !

And there's still more.... there will be a surprise event with maybe even more prizes... launching this relationship and the details of the prizes one weekend in February.  I guess you'll have to swim to be lucky enough to be there :-)

*Conditions apply: You must swim with B&B in the mornings to be eligible to log your swim. Completing your own swims later in the day, whilst that is awesome, it isn't eligible for logging. You must complete your log for the morning swim on the morning of your swim. All swims, as always, are completed at your own risk, as per general B&B disclaimer.        

Thursday 22 March: Just like a Swedish Boxer

Conditions for the Bold & Beautiful swim this morning were just like a Swedish Boxer - tough but fair.

But that's how we roll at the B&B. The experts call it a Growth Mindset. A way of welcoming challenge and taking control of the conditions. Like being an inverse paranoid who believes the world is conspiring to do him good. I think our 65 swimmers this morning had a growth mindset. Swimmers this morning took on the challenge - some through the double breaking surf and others from half-way. Some swam early in the dark while others preferred the light. That was the case for Rainer and Julia considering the conditions:

While Matt considered conditions after the swim:

Other like Izzy took a dip between the flags...

Special thanks to the girl, the builder and the fireman who collectively worked out how to get the SD card out of the camera:

 

And why not add some glamour to the Growth Mindset idea:

And of course the crazy cute Mimie, Sol and Zane enjoying breakfast with their yummy mums:

With Dorsett's Growth Mindset he's looking forward to 2k ks in August...

And Sterling still dreaming about coming in first with the A team:

And finally Jeff and Fiona enjoying a Growth Mindset moment...

Looking forward to growing my mindset with you.

Pete Anthony

 

 

Stats

Swimmers 65

Temperature 23.2 (felt like 22.97)

Newbies: 0 

RANDOM MONTHLY SWIMMER PRIZES STARTING IN FEBRUARY !!
Thanks to an amazing new partnership, B&B will be awarding random monthly prizes just for swimming !!!!
What's the catch... you MUST LOG YOUR SWIMS TO BE IN THE DRAW !!!  To learn more about how to log your swims if you aren't already, please check details in the recent newsletter or send an email to [email protected]

As of 1st February, every time you swim with B&B and log your swim as such, on our daily attendance software, you will automatically be entered into the monthly lucky swim prize !!!
Yep, each time you swim with B&B and log your swim that equals an entry into the random prize draw !!!

Prize draw will be completed at the end of each calendar month and completed by the computer software.
And there's more... THERE WILL BE AN EVEN BIGGER PRIZE FOR RANDOM SWIMMER OF THE YEAR !

And there's still more.... there will be a surprise event with maybe even more prizes... launching this relationship and the details of the prizes one weekend in February.  I guess you'll have to swim to be lucky enough to be there :-)

*Conditions apply: You must swim with B&B in the mornings to be eligible to log your swim. Completing your own swims later in the day, whilst that is awesome, it isn't eligible for logging. You must complete your log for the morning swim on the morning of your swim. All swims, as always, are completed at your own risk, as per general B&B disclaimer.        

Wednesday 21 March 2018: Waves, dolphins and catchups

Morning all- a combined blog today from edwina and Dee, just for something different.  while  some of our swimming buddies were waking up in New Zealand preparing to hit the Otago trails, those left behind were treated to a spectacular surprise. 

Waiting at the point, Leisa and Wendy amongst others were greeted at the point by a pod of playful dolphins. While they swam with dolphins a few of us battled large sets of waves. 

photo doesn’t do the waves justice !! 

Jill has started travelling with John before we ride together Friday - here she is doing a Sophie Coombes. 

I’ve been thrilled to see my local dentist swimming, another lovely Irish person to join our group- Stephen Neeson 👍

Always nice to see a good turnout for the swim even when winds and surf are suboptimal and numbers were somewhat decreased. 

These gorgeous guys were proud of their swim and swimmers bodies, with Anna adorning them perfectly 

We walked back from halfway in order to meet everyone in time for breakfast at Bluewater and hear dolphin stories 

No stats, John ran to work , but another spectacular swim in the bank. Until next time- Edwina and Dee.