Groucho Marx (or was it Karl) is quoted as having said that he would not join a club that would have him as a member. I am glad BB does not have any criteria for membership because if there was a technique or time cut off, I would have missed some excellent and regular swimming that I really enjoy.
Now Mick and Chris from Yamba (mentioned in peter's blog yesterday too) have had a great idea - they are travelling from swim to swim. They have swum with the Harold Holt-ers at Bundeena recently but swam with us yesterday and today. It was lovely to meet them - they are great swimmers.
I went off to halfway and from there walked to Shelly to enter the swim. The waves were strong and crashing. I enjoyed watching the skilled ocean swimmers go in and so did these swimmers.
The water was warm but did not immediately feel that way under the cloud
the swimmer on the left moved back to Manly to swim. Good choice.
Swimmers look similar with caps on so I have some photos of swimmers with hair showing to demonstrate the diversity of swimmers that join BB.
Ross enjoying John's moustache. Movember is so enjoyable. A child of the 70s, i am very fond of moustaches especially a handlebar one - see below
Texting someone about the swim. I think
Isn't it great that this swimmer has brought his moustache today
Father and daughter team
shower scene
Finished the swim, dressed and ready for the day. Beautiful
Some going to Shelly
And some coming back
Halfway was dodgy today. It needs a truck load of sand. the little concrete wall is slippery so needs some step treads. Etc. Or you can go to Shelly
The best - Ted
More glamour
I shouted (loudly) to this group to stop for a photo and caused a bit of excitement. Yay
This swimmer swam at the same time as BB but not "with" BB. Maybe next time she will join
Great goggles
Swimmers 120
Newbies 5
Temperature 20
Ocean Festival
Sun 24 Nov - Sun 1 Dec
Celebrate our oceans in this week-long festival stretching from Manly to Palm Beach. Events include:
Ocean Trivia at Harbord Diggers on Monday 25th 7 pm – 9pm
‘Science at The Steyne’ Tuesday 26th 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Art Meets Science Wed 27 Nov 6.30 – 8.30pm – Ruby Lane, Mona Vale
Ocean Care Day – Sun 1st Dec 10am – 4pm
Operation Crayweed Snorkel Tour + much more…
https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/ocean-festival
A Note from Emma G.
Hello B & B’ers. Next week we are are raising money for an amazing organisation the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) with @qantaspathfinders - come along and see our great little cast make you laugh and maybe pee a little.
From Tuesday the 26th til sat the 30th - get your tickets from the link below to come and support and raise vital money for this amazing organisation ❤🎅🤶🎄
https://norths.com.au/events/qantas-pathfinders-revue-2019-a-qantas-christmas-story/?fbclid=IwAR1UF4nm7a4qsME--50SISOs929-LHlwZaQWX4lahGIrJnNx1MFiAKR30Ik
B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY
NO TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR!!
Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10th December at 6.30 pm in Henry's Rooftop Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!
What I am reading
I am enjoying another Virgil Flowers Minnesota cop book, Holy Ghost. It is like the Kinky Friedman books. Light, silly crime novels.