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30/09/19 - Gratitude and Respect

You may have heard of the nature - culture divide. On one hand you have nature and on the other you have culture. However, nature and culture do share many qualities. They are both continually evolving, and are both fragile to changes beyond their ability to adapt.

Every aspect of our day relies upon a healthy nature and a healthy culture. As active participants we have stewardship over both, and with this a responsibility best fueled by gratitude and measured with respect.

 

 

 

 

With love,
Andrew Maher.
Foundation, Neuro-Structural Optimisation. Collaroy (mention you swim with B&B)


Stats:
Water temp: 17.4°
Swimmers: 168
Newbies: 4


Notices:

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that may help prevent shoulder injuries. 

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

 

Sunday 29 September: It's good to be back!

 

It's good to be back!  I haven't been around much in the last few weeks, what with holidays in Greece with some fellow B&Bers, jet lag, work and dental treatment.  It felt good to get back down to the beach, especially to see flat conditions and a decent temperature:

Ian presented me with my winter badges:

Shelley nabbed my WWW badge straightaway:

I grabbed it back, but then Shelley put her bag suspiciously close to mine (I didn't like to say anything):

Welcome to newbie Deborah (one of ten new swimmers today):

Shelley, Anne and Peter discussed important stuff:

I managed to take a photo of Belinda, Sooze and Robyn when Shelley wasn't looking:

That didn't last:

At the water's edge I bumped into Lisa with son Daniel, and Anne:

Lisa was a fellow member of the Greece holiday posse as was Nicky, pictured below with the erudite Mr John Bond:

Shelley took full advantage today of the absence of regular camera hoggers Shaun and Rainer.  She really has missed my blog camera:

I had a nice chat with David (we didn't talk about Shelley).  David swims with the B&B every few weeks and is a regular swimmer at North Sydney pool:

It took me ages to get to Shelly (the beach, not the swimmer).  I blame my leaking goggles.  Thankfully I got there just in time for Chris' birthday celebrations:

Happy Birthday, Chris!!  (A great "let's go", by the way :) )

Robyn, David, Lisa, Lauren and Belinda enjoying their Sunday.

But wait!  When you hang around Shelly as long as I do, other things happen.  Yes, it was also Mel's birthday:

Mel did the second "let's go" for those of us still there (quite a lot of us, actually!):

Mel's gang stayed to celebrate her birthday:

Happy Birthday, Mel!!

Lisa, Lucy, Robyn and Elizabeth hung out:

Then the action moved underwater:

Lisa had honed her blog-tarting underwater skills in Greece and used them to full effect on Lucy, who had no idea what had hit her:

The lovely Elizabeth sensibly stayed out of it:

Visibility wasn't so great today, and there were quite a few jelly bubbles about, but the visibility did improve as we neared the Point.  Lucy and Lisa took full advantage:

Belinda accidentally bumped into the blog camera at the Point (such a happy photo!):

Then Robyn turned up and we reminisced about the fantastic photo Lainey recently took of Robyn + Turtle.  There were no turtle sightings today so the ever-resourceful Belinda did a turtle impression instead:

Real fish:

Jo and Sheena talked about what day the Friday organic markets are on, and how to look after dental implants (swimming with the B&B really is an informative activity!):

And I got to see the beautiful Colby again!!

Maisy and Colby (and guess whose foot :) ).

The gorgeous Ned.

The delightful Maisy again.  I'll leave her mum Lucy to explain this one :).

**STOP PRESS NEWS:  Lyndall found a ring in the changing rooms (presumably the ladies'!) in the surf club.  If you think it might be yours, please comment below as I'm sure Lyndall checks the blog every 20 minutes or so.

Stats:

310 swimmers

10 newbies

Temp 17.4 degrees

 

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

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

B&B Bluewater Monthly Dinner

 

 

 

The Last Hoorah

One of my patients told me yesterday the weather was going to change on the weekend. He called it the last hoorah from the winter season. Let's hope so, it was greyer and colder and a bit windier when I woke up to head down to Manly.

If that's what the last of winter looks like I wouldn't mind more .

I bumped into a new father walking his 10 week old baby and asked if I could take their photo, it was beautiful.

Ian Forster pointed out to me that Jen Turner is back swimming after being in Sudan for a year working as a nurse. She had a fascinating story to tell about working for Medair and the places she stayed. A truly challenging form of nursing and medicine, not for most of us. Nice to have her back and hope the water didnt' freeze you Jen.

Some of our familiar faces hanging around pre swim and facing the water together

Note: when blogger approaches for photo keep eyes open :) 

I went turtle spotting today but found only fish and a PJ shark thanks to Roz 

Elaine was out turtle spotting also, posing for a photo instead of taking photos with Jenny and Heather, fun at the toilet block

Then I was told the WOWS were having their own badge ceremony as they were out of town for last weeks ceremony. I was highly impressed with the Royal Far West building and forgot to take a card to ask for a tour. If you want to look around contact Ian to arrange it as a group.

 

I was kept company by these gorgous young girls as I dried off, their mother was swimming and still coming in.

This is the A team speeding past me at the point. They stroke and kick faster than anyone in the group I think, never swam with the early group mind you.

 

Stats: 210 swimmers, 8 new! Temp 17.3 degrees

 

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

 

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

B&B Bluewater Monthly Dinner

I"m helping organise a 10km walk in October, from Kirribilli to Rose Bay to support a womens refuge I help. Anyone interested find them on facebook or the web site: www.maryshouse.org.au

That's all folks, have a lovely weekend, the suns come out.

Edwina.

Friday 27 September 2019 fabulous Spring swimming day

As we all know, swimming in Winter is exceptional. The conditions are favourable and the days beautiful. Spring has some good days but some rough days. Today was just splendid. As we approach to the daylight savings change, more and more people arrive early

 

Bot not these two who are here early all year round. 

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Dont forget to get your badge if you missed the ceremony - the cash changing hands here is for a badge. $10 and then get sewing

Lovely Chloe - my favourite goggles





Bit of waves

Although it is probably un-Australian, I am blogging on my birthday so taking advantage of that to say happy birthday to me - after a most excellent rendition of happy birthday at Shelly - thanks all for singing and thanks Michael for the photos while I basked in the (self generated) attention

The A team

At Shelly

King Neptune

The tattoo is a thorny starfish -= nice for a tattoo

The excellent John Bond

Cathy and Cecilia (wetsuit with pearls!!!) being Cathy's first blog appearance. What an auspicious day to pick

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

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 .

RESTART A HEART DAY

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

What I have been reading. I have not started a new book this week but have been finishing off The Strange Death of Europe. Thought provoking

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

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 .

RESTART A HEART DAY

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

Thursday 26 September: Just another perfect day in paradise

We really are a wonderful bunch of people at Bold and Beautiful - generous with our support of Royal Far West, generous with our support of one another and we love a good cause.

On Sunday we all collected our winter badges with our entry fee raising $1,372 for Royal Far West.  They wish to thank everyone who came along and are offering a tour of the new building to any swimmers.  If you are interested contact Desiree on [email protected].

Jim Stackpool has also asked us to thank the generous Bold and Beautiful swimmers who supported or came along to last Saturday night's Streetwork Charity Gig at the Manly Bowlo.  It seems you gusy andced and revelled your way to raise $5,000 to support Streetwork Counsellors in their day to day work with kids suffering life-changing stress on the Norther Beaches.

Well done everyone.

These lovely ladies, Wendy and Emily are Sue's friends from Melbourne.  They swim with Maria's Mermaids at Port Melbourne, the largest ocean swim group in Melbourne.  It's a group of 14, so imagine their pleasure swimming with our lot this morning.

It was nice to have Pauline back swimming today - she's been busy working to keep Ian in the life he is accustomed too!!

Inge is another generous with her time.  She has been giving me some pointers with my stroke - seems for me my legs are the issue.  There's always a group of willing students for Inge in the mornings.

Its amazing what you find at sea.  Rochelle found this little teapot and did her bit to rid the ocean of plastics.  Great job.  She is one of the triathletes.  For those wondering what the triathlon badge was that was also presented on Sunday - its top secret - join Warringah Triathlon Club and they may just let you in on the secret and share some of their cake on Fridays.  Warringah run monthly duathlons/triathlons at North Head - check out their website for more details.

Part of the 6.30 regulars who are usually getting back as we head out.

More of the 6.30 team.

Wetsuits were still all the go this morning for some.

Elaine helped Errol with a bit of a warm shower after his swim this morning.

The bench is always a good place for a pre-swim chat.

Lisa has reclaimed the wall for the WOW's - Michael looked like he was trying to claim this week Lisa so glad to have you back swimming with us again.

Thanks again for your generosity and see you swimming again soon.

Management notices

Temp. 17.1
Newbies 2
Total swimmers 93

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

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 .

RESTART A HEART DAY

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

 

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

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 .

RESTART A HEART DAY

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

25/09/2019 - Green Cuttlefish, Shark Pete but Trevor was hiding...

 

Trevor the Turtle wasn't to be seen today unfortunately nor the Grey Nurse, but we did get lots of sightings at the weekend so there's a good chance they're still around! It was a beautiful swim though. The sun was up, water calm and quite clear... and lots of grinning swimmers :-) :-)

A few more early swimmers today than there has been with the fair weather and light morning.

Ian introduced me to Kate from Russia before the swim. She was one of the 4 newbies out of around 180 swimmers. She came down from Horrrnsbee!

It was Ali's birthday today. These guys swim early, very early!

Talking of early swimmers...here is Shark Pete who bumped in to the Grey Nurse back in June. I asked him to show me his scars!

He had over 30 stitches in his leg but was back in the water at 5.40am, (his usual time) 3 weeks later when his Doctor gave him the all clear. In all the years the B&B has been going and hundreds of thousands of laps we've swam across the bay this is the first and only unfortunate shark encounter we've seen. Got to be the least dangerous sport ever!

Champion blogger/photographer Anne and super Mum and celebrant Sophie get together for a pre-swim photo.

David enjoys a cuddle with Leisa and Karen as a wave wakes them up. David is sporting his 33 year old wetsuit again. (Has anyone got a wetsuit older than that??)

Newly qualified life saver Michael Sheehan, (well done Daphne too!) brings along Tim who was on his course for his first swim with us!

Shelley, Melise and Candice just after they got hit by a 17 degree (temp) wave!

At Shelly I meet another newbie, 11 year old Lil, swimming the B&B for the first time with Dad Will!

Amelia's got around 4 weeks to go before bub's arrival and still enjoying her Vitamin Sea!

Jo and Leisa at Shelley

On the way back I had my eye out for Trevor the Turtle and Freckles the Grey Nurse but my most exciting sighting was when this Wobbegong came out from the weed and swam before me!

Love the Diamondfish

This school of fish were swimming in a tightly packed school. Are they Mullet or something else? Mullet  usually swim near the surface. If you've an idea please comment on bottom of blog.

Coming around the point back in to shore, over the beautiful green sea grass, I saw this cute Cuttlefish. I've seen them change from purple to orange and then a sandy colour but this was the greenest I've ever seen a Cuttlefish look! Their ability to camouflage is amazing!

It's so beautiful swimming close to the rocks over the sea grass. Here I got a Crimson Banded Wrasse, female Groper and Mados in one frame!

A few more Wows today. A couple of them back from their wonderful art/yoga/swimming holiday on the Greek island of Astapalea!

Ruth and Shane bring along their daughter Ella for her first swim today!

Two of our favourite swimmers Derek and Justus enjoying a chat post-swim with Derek's gorgeous rescue dog Bindi. We hope Justus can get in the water tomorrow after a recent bout of Shingles.

Yesterday these lovely ladies swam with us sporting fantastic shark cozzies made from recycled plastic bottles! Look up Batoko swimwear on the net to buy!

The A Team have been a bit thin on the ground lately (scared of cold water??) but there were a few yesterday. 

I also got a shot of this Scorpionfish yesterday with Yellowtail in background.

And to finish off another photo of the Turtle snapped on Sunday. Have a great day folks!

 

Management notices....

Check out our lovely swimmer Carol Clifton on this

NSW Government Campaign for Active Older Australians

 

www.facs.nsw.gov.au/active

 

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

 

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 .

RESTART A HEART DAY

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

 

Signing off

Lainey

Management notices....

Check out our lovely swimmer Carol Clifton on this

NSW Government Campaign for Active Older Australians

 

www.facs.nsw.gov.au/active

 

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

 

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 .

RESTART A HEART DAY

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

 

24/9/19

An imageless blog today unfortunately.

 

Conditions like a lake this morning. 

When the 6:30 crew arrived at Shelly, talk was of a shark

"Did you see the shark?"

"It's a decent size"

"It was a Grey Nurse!"

"Just over there, where that kayaker is"

 

I had only seen a Port Jackson on my way over, and was determined to find this thing on the way back, and it was pointed out to me by a friendly gentleman named Karl. I'm not convinced at all it is a Grey Nurse, but not sure what else it could be. Michelle described it as a "long, thin, whippy tail" which is as close to an image of it is we will get. It was cruising very very slowly right on the sand. Any identifications ?!

 

Hoping your days are more successful than this blog!

 

Swimmers: 140

Newbies: 4

Temp: 16.5, and felt it.

 

Management notices....

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

 

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 .

RESTART A HEART DAY

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

 

Mon 23rd Sep: Peace on Earth

CONDITIONS

Air:             15º

Surface:     Flat

Wind:          Friendly

Sea:            17.5º

Vis:               Actually quite reasonable

Seen:          Grey Nurse, two dead crays, eagle ray, fishes, togs, one lost snorkel

Found:         One flipper (Red and black)

Aldi bikes:    One

TIME for COFFEE

ENTERTAINMENT

Crawdaddies at Bowlo on Saturday night

COMING SOON

AWARDS

Bronze Medallions: Ali, Clair, Daphne and Michael.  Keeping our beach safe

WINTER BADGES

Management will hold badges at beach ... for those who missed out on Sunday

FASHION

So; that's Badges and Winter done.  Time to ditch the wetsuits ... and flaunt your new season's colours

RECOMMENDED VIEWING

It's like an aquatic metaphor for Aussie life in the 20th Century.  You could iView last night's episode ... then catch Part 2 next Sunday

TRAFFIC and PARKING UPDATE

This 25-y-old singer grew up on Mornington Peninsula.  First hit was this year

Management notices....

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

 

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 .

RESTART A HEART DAY

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

Still messy but smoother conditions are coming, plus the badge ceremony

Still cloudy with intermittent rain this morning, we were greeted by the endoskeletal remains of one our cephalopod companions. Hopefully it found love before being eaten by its fellow CTB residents

But enough of doom and gloom and onto the matters of the morning

A newbie whose name I have forgotten (sorry!) with her Dad whose name I have also forgotten (again, very sorry). Hope you had fun!

A remarkable t shirt and a rather optimistic sign. The Surfriders did get their monopoly of the space, but a little later than they would have liked.

 

Sherry-Ann and Ashley, who post swim delighted in telling me they had seen the Grey Nurse AND the turtle. 

Kara also saw the grey nurse as did several of the early swimmers

Contemplating the swim to come

Just in a good mood

The Management recommendation was for  anyone feeling uneasy about the conditions to swim from Shelley - some did, some didn't 

Jo and Colby went to Shelley. Colby was excited to see his friends and go for a walk

On the way to Shelley we spotted Lainey on a 10km run

I'm not a fan of half way but this morning the conditions were sufficiently benign to facilitate a safe entry and exit for even the most chicken-hearted, if these were timed well.

Leisa and Wendy who are definitely not chicken-hearted

I did not spot the grey nurse, a turtle, a PJ or a wobbegong but I did see this handsome blue groper.

Gropers eat rocks. Gropers are tough. Don't mess with the groper

I also spotted some seaweed as if that's any consolation

And through the cloudy water, some diamond fish

A swimmer surrounded by bubbles

At Shelley

Some swimmer action - hand and foot here

Following this morning's swim we headed to the Royal Far West Children's Home for the winter badge ceremony. 2 badges on offer for the winter swims - the Cold and Bold for 20 swims over 7 weeks between 01 June and 31 August and the covetable www (winter without wetsuit) badge. This year's colour theme is a lively green, with pink highlights.

Here are some of swimmers receiving their badges from Management. Rather a lot of photos so I made them small so as to be able to upload them all.

Congrats to everyone.

Ian is not sure about this... JK just thankful

Married couple it's OK

 Management notices....

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’. 

 

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 .

RESTART A HEART DAY

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

 

What am I listening to? Today's offering is a tribute to Ric Ocasek who has joined the Great Jam Session in the Sky at age 75. He was the front man and creative impetus for The Cars. This (Bye Bye Love) was not their biggest hit but I really like everything about this clip.

Have a great week

 

 

 

21/09/2019 - Long time reader, first time blogger...

One of life's luxuries as an ocean swimmer is the thinking time we get while in the water. No black line to follow, no laps to count, no conversations to be had while you're actually swimming. Sometimes I concentrate on my technique (reach..catch..high elbow..pull..finish stroke), sometimes I'm too busy racing and trying to catch the swimmer in front of me, but most of the time I just let my mind wander.

As it's my first blog, I spent some of my thinking time today pondering the use of the word 'maiden' in relation to first time stuff. It strikes me that this may no longer be a politically correct expression, given the word's dual use. Wanting to avoid provoking a futile debate, I quickly moved onto yesterday's major news topic - the climate strike.

This week The Economist has devoted an entire issue to the topic of climate change and I think the cover is a ripper. The stripes represent the world's average temperature every year since the 1850s. I also learned that in the 20th century the population doubled twice (almost) and GDP more than quadrupled. Neither had even doubled in previous centuries. 

So I was thinking about that, and I also couldn't get the song 'Johnny run away', by Tones and I, out of my head. Good song to swim to though!

Now onto today's conditions which were, in a word, challenging. A solid NE swell combined with low tide made for a tough journey around the point, so many swimmers opted for a Shelly beach entrance. 

The next few shots are also from the point capturing swimmers using the rip. I love that our rip is called "the escalator". On days like these the escalator is definitely our friend for getting through the waves!

Visibility not too great today given the conditions, but I did come across a rather large blue groper near Shelly beach.

I have newfound respect for my fellow bloggers that manage to take quality action shots while treading water. I was trying here to capture the size of the waves as they were breaking near the point. But I think you'll need to use your imagination a little...

I'm sure I'll be sent to blogger purgatory for not taking a photo of the board or collecting any stats whatsoever! But the water felt warm-ish (17 point something, I reckon) and there were plenty of swimmers braving today's less than perfect conditions!

Enjoy the weekend :)

Tim

Management notices:

Winter Badge Ceremony

You’ve done the hard yards and earned your Winter 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 venue is the Royal Far West Centre (Wentworth Avenue, Manly) on Sunday 22^nd September, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

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 Ceremony.

All 2019 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 the upcoming summer badges.

In conjunction with the badge ceremony, Royal Far West will be holding a raffle with great prizes, so don't forget to bring along extra money for the raffle (credit card payment facilities will be available for the raffle).

 

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or [email protected], or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019(https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

 

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’.