Happy Birthday for yesterday to one of B&B's favourites. Here he is 5 years ago (and not looking a day older now I'm sure) John Kelly! Thank you for all you do to keep this amazing group going...I'm filling in for Dea today as she's working and I'm in isolation so I thought I'd post some old photos of happy times with the B&B. Hopefully they bring back some good memories...
Even shark warnings didn't deter us from swimming a few months ago...
Or thick, maggot-filled seaweed. Photo above of Annie, Leisa and Toni a few years ago
We've faced our fears and swam through big surf...
We've celebrated achievements together
and special days (Australia Day 2016, welcome back Rusty)
We've blog tarted together
We've shared awe inspiring sightings together (baby Port Jackson landing on our hand at Shelly a few years back)
and shared many laughs...
Generous soles like Capless Dave and Mercedez Steve have treated us to hot choccies on their birthday...
Some of us have even swam 6 or 10 kms together...
And we...WILL swim together again!
A reminder: The Bold &Beautiful swim has been suspended until further notice.
If you are out and about at this time, please take care, be safe and adhere to recommended guidelines.
Summer Badges
We are aware that some people missed out on their hard-earned summer badges last weekend. Assuming that it is safe and legal to do so, Anne and Ian will be at the benches from 8 until 8.30 am on Saturday so that you can purchase your badges. Please bring the correct money and maintain personal distancing protocols.
Note that, it is OK to log your swims while the B&B is suspended, but there will be no badges awarded while the suspension applies. This will affect the winter badges if (as appears likely) the suspension is not lifted by the end of winter.
B&B Blog
In an effort to keep you engaged during this difficult time our blogging team want to hear from you. Our bloggers have free reign during this time, so if you have photos or anything interesting to share, you can send it to our bloggers at [email protected]. Show us how you are spending your time in isolation. What is your favourite B&B memory or photo? Tell us why you love the group so much. We will share your stories and photos on the blog over the coming months. Please show your appreciation of our blogging team by commenting at the bottom of the blog. It is also possible that, in these difficult times, you have a need that someone in the B&B community may be able to fulfil (eg do you need somewhere to live, are you isolated and need help with shopping, or have you run out of toilet paper?). Feel free to ask in the comments at the bottom of the blog. Above all, stay safe.
Bluewater Cafe
Like all restaurants, Bluewater Cafe has had to limit its activities to takeaway only. I am informed however that they will still provide the B&B breakfast for you to takeaway. The new owners Jane and Kwan have continued to support the B&B so let's try and help them through this difficult time. Find more details on their current menu and operations on their Instagram page @bluewatercafemanly (Facebook page coming soon).
lots of love
Lainey
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