The Morning After

Goeie More  ( good morning in Afrikaans) and Gday

Last night was a joyous BNB Xmas party and this morning a joyous BNB swim. Oh what fun it is. 

In chronological order … the Xmas party with an emphasis on our unique BnB fashion. 

Fabulous efforts from all our Xmas fashionista’s. There was a a sea of red green and white with so many shirts shouting Christmas fun out loud  - good onya all. 

Absolutely Fabulous first prize goes to Champ and Kirsty.   Drinky was overheard at Shelley this morning telling Champ  to pack away his ‘doily pants’ until next year in an ‘enough already’ kind of way. #iconicdoilylookfromyesteryear

This colourful ensemble arrived ready to part-A 

Leisa, Nat, Bronwen (with an e, don’t ask y) Eve and Kirsten aka ’the legs’ (Kirsten is founder of the lunchtime swimmers #funfact)


Jimmy rocked it in a blaze/r, a fine effort mate, seen here with Nat who was looking gorgeous ( yes we are related and no she didn’t slip me a fiver). Sorry a neck twister … 

About to strut their stuff this gorgeous ensemble of models including Tatiana, Vivi, Heidi, Michele (with one l) Jimmy and Corinne 

The fabulous Man-Maids show off their jimble inspired fabric using the great outdoors as a stinging backdrop

Hear no evil See no Evil and Speak no evil giving us the BnB vibe from the 3 Amigos, Greg ( talented drone man) Manus and Tony 

A Man-maid cheekily sneaks in for a slice of pizza not expecting a Papp to snap his snuffle #theresalwaysone 

Oosty one of our fab bloggers looks completely  downbeat about his win in the raffle #unbridledjoy

Paul’s unique fashion is simply electric (he is an engineer and bakes wonderful cheesecakes #funfact) seen with Matt feeling the current #saynomore #heslitup 

Wednesday bloggers Jocelyn and Moi #wonderfulwednesdays

We are a discreet bunch #yoursecrretssafe  gorgeous  Emma and Georgina ( fabulous artist of BnB fish design fame #funfact), kind eyes Derick and confidant #trustmeihavekindeyes

WOWS wow always #werock. Gorgeous Fi M , Fi J, Belinda, Edwina, Emma and Lou and Derek in the middle #moveoverMalcolm

‘The Voice’ is back and vocal - our  amazing JK with Carol #barshot 

The dance floor heaved, in fact everyone was busting a move. 

This morning saw dusting ourselves off and plunging in temperate waters.  Apologies the blog goes pear shaped at this point and requires gentle neck twisting #wtf #dustyorwhat

The water was calm and beautiful as the 7 am lot made their way in today in a disorderly fashion, shades of the night before#dusty

Derick kind eyes seen on the advice bench #mantalk #kakpraat (talking rubbish) 

Lenore (Drinkwater) is now a regular taking up ocean swimming in her 70’s - Lenore you are an inspiration chick we love it. Seen with proud son Drinky #waytogogirl #comejointhewows

Babysitting is so generously given by BnB members well done lovely Suzie, Arnie only had eyes for you. Peter showing off his grandchild in SAfrica. Champ sans doily pants and hair (cut for last nights wig #funfact)

Grandparents Ian and Pauline with new Mums Meredith,  Louise and Michelle and bubs 

Our beautiful trio of BnB Mums and bubs Louise and Tilly , Meredith and Audie and Michelle and Edward Banjo aka Arnie seen enjoying some special time post swim

Hambe Kahle ( go well) everyone

Di 

x

From management 

B&B is BACK!!

From 1^st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:

• Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.
• Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.
•        Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.
• Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.

Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments.

Volunteers Greeters Needed

In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian ([email protected]) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.

SUMMER BADGES

As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, we look forward to a return to our normal summer swims. Three long distance swims are on offer, all of which will earn you a badge:

• The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning generally starting at 7 am. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 4^th December.
• There is also a 10 km swim once a month over summer, also generally starting with the 7 am swim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog.
• If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30 or 7 am.

 By popular demand, we have decided to retain the summer challenge and super swimmer badges which were both well-received last summer. This year we will have the following badges:

• Summer Challenge - swim 30 times over summer, and swim in at least 7 different weeks
• Summer Super Swimmer - swim 50 times over summer

In order to be eligible for any/all of these badges you must log your swims in i-Log. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up HERE. All swims must be at Manly (unless we have further lockdowns). Covid swims will cease on 1 December. HAPPY

Science at the Steyne

Wednesday, 8 December 2021 - 5:30pm to 9:00pm 

Test your knowledge with ocean trivia then hear from marine experts in their field on all things - oceans from seahorses to seawalls, cray weed to corals.

 

Free but bookings essential at:

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/science-steyne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From 1^st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:

• Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.
• Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.
•        Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.
• Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.

Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments.

Volunteers Greeters Needed

In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian ([email protected]) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.

SUMMER BADGES

As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, we look forward to a return to our normal summer swims. Three long distance swims are on offer, all of which will earn you a badge:

• The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning generally starting at 7 am. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 4^th December.
• There is also a 10 km swim once a month over summer, also generally starting with the 7 am swim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog.
• If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30 or 7 am.

 By popular demand, we have decided to retain the summer challenge and super swimmer badges which were both well-received last summer. This year we will have the following badges:

• Summer Challenge - swim 30 times over summer, and swim in at least 7 different weeks
• Summer Super Swimmer - swim 50 times over summer

In order to be eligible for any/all of these badges you must log your swims in i-Log. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up HERE. All swims must be at Manly (unless we have further lockdowns). Covid swims will cease on 1 December. HAPPY

Science at the Steyne

Wednesday, 8 December 2021 - 5:30pm to 9:00pm 

Test your knowledge with ocean trivia then hear from marine experts in their field on all things - oceans from seahorses to seawalls, cray weed to corals.

 

Free but bookings essential at:

https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/science-steyne