Pacific Jules

Tuesday 30/4/19- Autumn perfection

Another perfect morning in paradise aka Manly. I was hesitant waking up this morning and stepping outside but I was pleasantly surprised how mild it was! The sun was out by the time we returned from Shelly, the water temperature is still beautiful and the water was SO clear! It’s mornings like these that make you vow to swim Bnb for the rest of your life I reckon! 

Bronnie and Muz making there way out at 7.07 this morning. It was agreed that hands are always the last thing to enter the water as you hesitantly wonder into the depths..

 

Of course, with water this clear I had to make the babewatchers have a photo shoot underwater. Excellent work by all here!

Surveying the swim back, noticing it has been getting a little bit chilly waiting at Shelly in the shade- makes me nervous for winter! 

 

Beautiful babewatchers! 

 

Bronnie showing us her strength this morning, we were all.. very impressed.. 

Managed to spot a few duskys around half way and even closer to shelly! They must be starting to explore there beautiful home. 

See you next week! 

Ali xx

 

Stats

Swimmers- 220

Newbies- 3

Water temp- 21.5 (still holding onto those 20’s!)

The Monthly Dinner – 14^th May 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be B&B Swimmer, Peter Anthony, who has a Masters in Communication and has written a book on conversations.  The title of his talk is You talkin’ to me?  and is a talk about talking. Great conversations build better relationships, better businesses and stronger families. And can make you better parents, better partners, even better lovers. Own your hook, claim the wall, master the benches. Learn how to tell your story in your own best words, and why your way is the best way.

 

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 .   

29/04/19 - Another Way

Awareness,
Acknowledgement,
Acceptance,
Another day,
Another way,
An opportunity to move in the right direction.


(Thanks Simon for the panoramic shot)

 

With love,
Andrew Maher.

Gentle, Neuro-Structural Chiropractic Collaroy (mention you swim with B&B)

Stats:
Swimmers: 210
Newbees: 3
Water: 20.7 deg C 

The Monthly Dinner – 14^th May 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be B&B Swimmer, Peter Anthony, who has a Masters in Communication and has written a book on conversations.  The title of his talk is You talkin’ to me?  and is a talk about talking. Great conversations build better relationships, better businesses and stronger families. And can make you better parents, better partners, even better lovers. Own your hook, claim the wall, master the benches. Learn how to tell your story in your own best words, and why your way is the best way.

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

Mermaids! Approach with caution.

This extremely rare sighting of four mythical creatures. They are mysterious, reported to be dangerous, using their extreme beauty to entice the unwary. I escaped. Barely.

Mermaid Sue, embarking on her double and 3 singles this morning.  

Sunrise in our special corner is always lovely - extrovertedly spectacular or more subtle and muted. This is today's, with some early swimmers rising to greet it.

The regulars and several newbies gathering pre the 7am: The long shadows and warm clothing an indication of the approaching cold weather despite the quite comfortable water temps. 

The board and the Tree of Knowledge

Wrong way, buddy

Milling about at Shelley

And finally the Let's Go

This flathead was barely visible on the sand close to Shelley


There were many reports of Dusky Whaler Shark sightings. I also saw quite a few but this is as close as I could get

More luck with the yellowtail, scorpion fish, groper and fiddler ray, all between the yellow shed and the point.

The scorpion fish was sitting on the sand looking quite exposed. Previously I'd only seen them in amongst clumps of seaweed, trying to look like said clumps.

It was eyeballing me!

Finally, dog of the day, Lola - it just can't be Colby all the time

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and remember the ocean is still there, waiting for you.

Daily stats - 

swimmers - lots, newbies - at least 3, water temp  -a toasty 20.9

The Monthly Dinner – 14^th May 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be B&B Swimmer, Peter Anthony, who has a Masters in Communication and has written a book on conversations.  The title of his talk is You talkin’ to me?  and is a talk about talking. Great conversations build better relationships, better businesses and stronger families. And can make you better parents, better partners, even better lovers. Own your hook, claim the wall, master the benches. Learn how to tell your story in your own best words, and why your way is the best way.

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

What am I listening to? As April draws to a close, Mothers Day is approaching rapidly. What does this mean for you? Is it a day to celebrate and be celebrated, or just another consumer marketing ploy?

Here is a track about a mother who is not enjoying her new home.

 

 

A pretty ordinary swim said no one ever

There is always something special about the B&B swim. It could be the sea creatures.

It could be friends catching up.

Or saying au revoir. Lainey is going to Bali today and by the time she gets back Sarah will have gone back to HK for a while. They won't see each other again until October.

The wow factor.

It could be the joy of swimming with your partner

My fellow DY clubby Ros and her partner Steve

The anticipation of the early start

The early start

Or the knowledge that it's much warmer in the water than out of it (note, no rounding)

 

Because we all know winter is coming

I could not help but be impressed by and maybe a little envious of Grant's excellent hip flexibility.

The morning sun on the water was gorgeous (just a smidge of editing, truly!)

Milling about the point waiting for the lets go, or at least the consensus that someone heard it

While the fish below came and went as they pleased - damned anarchists!

It was Robert's birthday today. Here he is with 2 of his adoring fans

And giving the let's go while the rest of his fan club look on in admiration.

A few more rays

And duskies - well one anyway, but there are still lots of them about.

The crayweed at the point

A Sergeant Baker with a photobombing Crimson Morwong


Ian was looking for something. Actually I know what it was. A cuttlefish that I caused to disappear under a ledge. Sorry everyone.

The Bay is protected from the Southerly Swell that will be with us for the next few days. Hopefully this means we will have good underwater visibility. But there is also some swell for the board riders.

This is the cheesy one post haircut

And a bull terrier with a blue snout.

Daily stats:

420 swimmers
15 newbies
20.9 degrees

The Monthly Dinner – 14^th May 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be B&B Swimmer, Peter Anthony, who has a Masters in Communication and has written a book on conversations.  The title of his talk is You talkin’ to me?  and is a talk about talking. Great conversations build better relationships, better businesses and stronger families. And can make you better parents, better partners, even better lovers. Own your hook, claim the wall, master the benches. Learn how to tell your story in your own best words, and why your way is the best way.

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

 

What am I listening to?
Yesterday something interesting came onto my social meeja feed. Chrissie Hynde will be releasing an album of covers. To me this was much more interesting than yesterday's release of a new single by a younger American.

I listened to Chrissie's cover of Caroline No by the Beach Boys - a song I quite like. Chrissie's version was fairly nice, but it got me to thinking about the Pretenders, especially in their early days. Nothing nice about them back then.

The introduction here is a bit of fun but the announcer made a mistake. Pete Farndon was an Aussie. Jeez they were good. And this is a great live version.

Friday 26 April 2019 - An orthodox swim

An orthodox swim today - out to the point, let's Go then to Shelly Beach then noting Shaun's 1000km then back. Quite a few doublers and then off to face the day. Happy Easter to all the Orthodox people who are still using the Gregorian calendar to identify the date for Easter.

 

Congratulations on  hitting 1000km!      and remember - there are always people waiting to make a tunnel 

 

Technique is king - a group of great swimmers

Early swimmers report the conditions are excellent. they were correct. Clear, lots of fish to see and a a bit of heave in the water but not risky

A swimmer of a different tribe but same place

Champs

The Shower scene

We all have different outfits for the swim

Notices

 

Numbers 350 

Newbies 22

The Monthly Dinner – 14^th May 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be B&B Swimmer, Peter Anthony, who has a Masters in Communication and has written a book on conversations.  The title of his talk is You talkin’ to me?  and is a talk about talking. Great conversations build better relationships, better businesses and stronger families. And can make you better parents, better partners, even better lovers. Own your hook, claim the wall, master the benches. Learn how to tell your story in your own best words, and why your way is the best way.

 

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

 

What I am reading

I have started The Rip by Mark Brandi. I am also listening to the podcast In the Dark. Very good but I am near the end and looking for another - I have sampled The Murder Book by Michael Connelly whose books I like so hopefully it will be good. 

25/04/2019 Lest We Forget

 

Lainey here publishing for Deaanna Waters.

Today Australians and New Zealanders remember those who have served for their country and the Gallipoli landings as we celebrate Anzac Day.

For many the day started before dawn with the service, for those that made the effort the sunrise was spectacular.

More than 900 Bold and Beautiful swimmers also paid their respects with the following service.

Bruce Baird told us the story of the Ode.  The Ode comes from Far for the Fallen, a poem by the poet and writer Laurence Binyon from Poems of the Great War in 1914.

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.  Lest we forget"

Lucy was the first of our three speakers told swimmers and spectators the following

"We meet here, not to glorify war or praise victors, but to remember those who have served our country during times of conflict and crisis, and to reflect upon their selfless sacrifice.

On this day in the darkness, before dawn, the Anzacs stormed ashore in a place now know as Anzac Cove.  It was our first major contribution to the world as a nation."

Followed by Murray:

"We are gathered here to honour the memory of those gallant men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to their country.

Time dims the memory of ordinary events, but not great events.  In a  nation's history, great events - whether in peace or war - live in our memories regardless of time.  They are deemed great not necessarily for what they have achieved, nor for whether they were more victories or successes."

Izzy wrapped it up:

"On this anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Arm Corps troops at Gallipoli, we commemorate the event with a special sadness because, the men who made that fateful landing on the 25th of April 19155 are all but gone.

Like hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens who gather at memorials in cities, suburbs and towns across Australia, we have come here to commemorate one of the most significant events in our national calendar."

The Last Post was then played followed by a minute's silence which left the beach eerily quiet with just the sound of the waves crashing in to shore - kind of similar to the sounds the soldiers would have encountered as they landed on Gallipoli.

 

Then we all joined in the singing of the national anthem before our memorial swim.  Today is about remembering with family such as Sophie who was joined by her beautiful family.

And sharing time with friends such as our beautiful Bexi Buddies who started the morning with a run, joined in the service and then followed up with the swim.

Whether it be enjoying a nip of rum and a game of two-up or spending time with family and friends have a great Anzac Day and thanks for sharing Bold and Beautiful's Anzac Service.

Management notices:

Water temperature 21.7 degrees
Newbies   20
Total swimmers   950

 

The Monthly Dinner – 14^th May 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be B&B Swimmer, Peter Anthony, who has a Masters in Communication and has written a book on conversations.  The title of his talk is You talkin’ to me?  and is a talk about talking. Great conversations build better relationships, better businesses and stronger families. And can make you better parents, better partners, even better lovers. Own your hook, claim the wall, master the benches. Learn how to tell your story in your own best words, and why your way is the best way.

 

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

24/04/2019 - Sharks, Weed-Heads and Trannies ;-)

There's so much more to this swim than the swim! Today we had loads of sharks hanging around... the toilet block of all places! Post-swim we had lady swimmers asking Merrilee to 'bring them some weed down to the swim tomorrow' (Milkweed) and Greg cavorting around in womens dresses! And all before 8.30am. The Bold and Beautiful soap opera isn't half as interesting as The Bold and Beautiful Swim group!

The morning started off like this with 18 degrees out of the water and 21.4 in. The surf had calmed a little and early swimmers reported clearer water and plenty of Duskies!

I had to watch Booty Camp this morning with my gammy knee. Couldn't join in. I did happen to notice Gayle cheating a little bit when Jen wasn't looking...As  you can see here. (Standing instead of squatting, walking instead of running, that sort of thing...;_)

Here are Sue, Greg and Kelly about to set out at 6.20am on their first lap of the bay. Phil. Martin and Ian will go a bit later.

Some of the 6.30am swimmers who kept directing me to look at the little bow on Serge's budgies. At least that's what I think they were asking me to look at...

Sprout Daily aka Murray was taking photos of early swimmers today too. Check out his, they're really good.

Sunrise at 6.24am today but it appeared above those clouds 10 minutes later

Ali and Mel enjoyed their early swim. Mel is just back from an amazing time sailing from Italy to Corfu with Nicky K and her cousin, Mikey.

Happy 1st wedding anniversary (a few days ago) to this lovely couple, Peter and Annie! Here they are cuddling up before Annie's swim.

Some of my running friends had a swim today, Louise, Raelene and Lee. Lee was one of the 6 newbies today.

By 7am the sunshine was blazing as we headed in. Ian and I reckon around 250 swimmers today. There will be at least double that tomorrow for Anzac Day!

Backing out to take photos of swimmers coming in I was suddenly out of my depth. The rip pulled us out quickly today too!

Happy faces at Shelly

It was a first swim for Chase and Jade from Manly West. Excellent effort girls.

Maisie on the right is swimming the English Channel as a relay with 7 other swimmers. Well done Maisie!

Angela introduced me to her friend, another newbie

Lovely to see the Duskies near the toilet block and pool on the way back.

and a cute Fiddler Ray

The Silver Sweep and Mados closer to the point were out in force

I didn't see a Giant Cuttlefish today but this super huge one was hanging around a few days ago.

He wasn't scared of me one bit and flared his tentacles when I dove down for a closer look!

Swimmers and a shark in the same shot!

The Crayweed seems to be quite healthy. Dorset would love it if swimmers could swim over it and let him know if they see any fish feeding on it or anything unusual. He'll report on to the team at Operation Crayweed

Back at The Surf Club there were lots of laughs as usual. 

Napoleon is a bit shocked when Edwina whispers to Merrilee, 'Remember to put The Weed in your bag tomorrow".

Please Note: MILKWEED can be a treatment for skin cancer if administered by a Naturopath ;-)

Here is the 'Tranny' mentioned in the title although at the risk of being sued I must mention Greg was cajoled in to putting on the dress by his 'friends'. I bought a few clothes to recycle today and this was the dress that was left. (It's still available if any ladies, or indeed men) are interested...!

IMPORTANT NOTICE – ANZAC DAY

As usual, Anzac Day, on Thursday, will be a major event on the B&B calendar. We will be meeting at the surf club as normal but, please try to arrive early, allow time for parking, and wait on the beach if possible to avoid congestion on the walkway. At 7 am we will gather on the beach for a short service before we enter the water. For safety reasons, we request that when you reach Shelly Beach you wait for the “Let’s go” before returning to Manly.

 

Due to the large number of swimmers expected on the day, we urge you to take particular care in the water. Remember, we are not racing; we are here to enjoy our swim. Please be mindful of our swimming etiquette and avoid swimming on top of other swimmers. If you do collide with someone else, please stop and make sure that they are not injured. Let’s make this a great day for all involved. 

 

The Monthly Dinner – 14^th May 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be B&B Swimmer, Peter Anthony, who has a Masters in Communication and has written a book on conversations.  The title of his talk is You talkin’ to me?  and is a talk about talking. Great conversations build better relationships, better businesses and stronger families. And can make you better parents, better partners, even better lovers. Own your hook, claim the wall, master the benches. Learn how to tell your story in your own best words, and why your way is the best way.

 

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 .

   Have a great day folks

Lainey xx

23/4/19 Tuesday- Post long weekend blues

Ahh, the first day back at work after a 4 day long weekend is never easy.. it was definitely made easier this morning with a little pick me up by swimming at 7 with Bnb! 

The water is still warm, the air not too cold this am leaving no excuse to get out of bed! A few waves to get through on the way to Shelly, but once through we were rewarded with a few dusky sightings. 

Lauras smile after her first swim with a Dusky! 

Tom, our Dusky spotter every Tuesday! 

Spotted some lovely swimming techniques on the wave back from Shelly! 

As winter gets closer, the Tuesday Babewatch crew gets slightly smaller! Also featuring Greg who fits in very well! 

Also a big Happy Birthday to Jo! What a celebration for turning 60!! The perfect start to the day! Enjoy another year of being a regular Bnb swimmer!! 

 

Thats all for today folks, see you next week! 

Ali xx

 

Stats:

Swimmers- 210

Newbies- 11

Water temp- 21.4 degrees 

IMPORTANT NOTICE – ANZAC DAY

As usual, Anzac Day, on Thursday, will be a major event on the B&B calendar. We will be meeting at the surf club as normal but, please try to arrive early, allow time for parking, and wait on the beach if possible to avoid congestion on the walkway. At 7 amwe will gather on the beach for a short service before we enter the water. For safety reasons, we request that when you reach Shelly Beach you wait for the “Let’s go” before returning to Manly. 

 

Due to the large number of swimmers expected on the day, we urge you to take particular care in the water. Remember, we are not racing; we are here to enjoy our swim. Please be mindful of our swimming etiquette and avoid swimming on top of other swimmers. If you do collide with someone else, please stop and make sure that they are not injured. Let’s make this a great day for all involved. 

 

The Monthly Dinner – 14^th May 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be B&B Swimmer, Peter Anthony, who has a Masters in Communication and has written a book on conversations.  The title of his talk is You talkin’ to me?  and is a talk about talking. Great conversations build better relationships, better businesses and stronger families. And can make you better parents, better partners, even better lovers. Own your hook, claim the wall, master the benches. Learn how to tell your story in your own best words, and why your way is the best way.

 

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 atwww.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .   

 

Monday 22 April 2019 - Best thing about this Easter.

Manly sunrise.

6.02 crew.

Shelly beach sunrise from Ann’s balcony.

Shelly.

 

520 swimmers, 31 newbies.

 

Lets go!

Scotty won race 2 of the Easter triple crown. Next race is Anzac Day.

What was the best thing about this Easter??

Scotty said, “winning” and my family , Camryn, Archie, Tasman & Noni. 

 

Denver said, “ Scotty’s resurrection”.

 

Iris said, “everyone’s on holidays, relaxed”.

 

Ian and Karen said, “all the people who come swimming”and “being alive”.

 

Marije said, “the sunshine and time off work”.

 

Newbies Gabriela & Michele said, “beautiful weather” and “flying from San Francisco to swim with my friends”.

 

Dorset said, “enjoying family and friends”.

 

Have a great week ahead

Simon - 1968 - 16 yrs  5om breaststroke 

 

Here is Lesley’s blog from Easter Sunday

https://vimeo.com/331700126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21/04/2019 - Happy Keister