American poet Sarah wrote “Because there's nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it's sent away.” I like this idea of relentless love, and the assumption that there’s love in the ocean. That could be one reason why diving in each morning feels so special. Being in the ocean is like an embrace by mother nature, of an unremitting love. And every time we step out there’s a beckoning to come back and be reloved, again. This a beautiful idea and a reminder to me of how much genuine affection there is in our group of swimmers. There are of course the couples who swim together…
And the friends who swim together…
And the people like Bruce Baird who makes every morning at the swim just a but more special as he weaves his magic with us all. Happy birthday to the chair of the table of wisdom and knowledge…
And the friends who swim together…
And the people like Bruce Baird who makes every morning at the swim just a but more special as he weaves his magic with us all. Happy birthday to the chair of the table of wisdom and knowledge…
Have a lovely day...
Pete Anthony
(Sorry for some reason Typepad wont let me upload images today...)
Stats (approximations only)
Temperature 24.4 (felt like 23.986754)
Swimmers about 13678 kilos
Newbies: A few
2019 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 24th March
You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), 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 ceremony will be held at the Royal Far West’s new Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 24th March, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.
A $5 per person 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 NOW https://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/2019-summer-badge-ceremony.html
All 2019 summer 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 the upcoming winter badges...
The Monthly Dinner– 12th March 2019 – Guest Speaker
The B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 12th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Helen Pitt, a Sydney Morning Herald journalist who won the 2018 Walkley Book Award for her book The House, the dramatic story of the Sydney Opera House. In 2016, she wrote a story about the Bold and Beautiful swim club, which is where she met veteran B&B swimmer Wilf Deck, a former Opera House engineer with Arup’s who features in the book. Helen will talk about the book and will have copies for sale on the night.
Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). 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 at
www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html
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