Wednesday 13th September and the theme for todays blog is inspired by our B&B birthday mer-friends - our newest "sexagenerian" - the one and only David "DC" Collins (aka “super man” or “rock star” as he loves rocks and cant seem to stay away from them), and Brazilian-aussie, beautiful Tatiana Trevisan! The Mermaids greeted DC and Tati with a special decorative accessory as they exited the water - then leaping into the air with unbridled joy and celebration! A whole lot of kindness in this photo!
Both our birthday swimmers and countless members of the B&B community exude kindness and generosity, either through support for each other, and supporting various causes and charities financially or personal time or donation of resources, including volunteer surf patrol at our beautiful piece of paradise. Kindness is definitely catching with these two! Infectious smiles, positivity, and ALWAYS supporting others.
And....All those highly sought after badges, which will be ceremoniously awarded on Sunday (see details below) - raise money for the Royal Far West! So, those who shivered sans neoprene throughout winter to earn that coveted WWW badge also displayed kindness to others in enduring the frosty windswept mornings and glacial winter water wonderland!
today mother nature was very kind - an increase in water temperature!
water temperature: 16.7 degrees (and we LOVE the art work thank you guy!)
air temperature: 7.6 degrees at 7am
conditions: smoky, smooth-ish, slight swell
vibe: hump day happiness
cake celebrations: Mandatory! included today a Brazilian traditional birthday cake kindly made by Tati's sister Pri, nutty slice kindly made by Lainey and decadent double chocolate cheesecake kindly made by Paul! The smiles of happiness and joy - what a way to start the day!
DC volunteers his time supporting the "tour de cure" - bravely transforming from Swimmer to MAMIL to guide and support new riders to achieve their goals and raise much needed funds for cancer research. A few of the B&B community have joined the rides - "Aussie Kate", Sue B, Grant M and others - not to mention the B&B community support in donating to their fundraisers and fuelling their motivation to complete the long rides! happy birthday DC, pictured here with Des, who is always one of the first to help others in need!
Roger, Mark & Andrew drinkwater - "different KIND of men" (of the door)... all three generously give their time to many causes - notably for Drinks (x2) careflight and mental health causes, and you will all be familiar with Roger's artwork supporting many causes!
David, Anne and Sandy - David and Sandy drove Anne's new car from Melbourne - very kind of them! Anne didnt swim today and treated David and Sandy to breakfast at the Shelly Beach boat house!
Susie was kindly minding Walter and napoleon who was a bit out of sorts today (despite looking cute in his "Pyjamas"!)
Nicci and fi - always looking out for others and live by the motto "if you can be anything, be kind"
Natasha and Mel - both give their time to volunteer to many causes. You may see Natasha at the Addi Road food bank!
lainey - kindness in a package - ALWAYS giving time for others, her infectious smile brightening up our days, supporting many many causes, kindly showing anyone swimming where the cool creatures hide out AND ensuring we are all well versed in the - ahem - biology and amorous behaviours of Port Jackson sharks and cuttlefish !
Sir Basil - what can we say? its said that canines are the best buddies - unconditional love given and received.
As always, stay kind, spread kindness (its catching!), look out for each other and have a wonderful Wednesday!
Jocelyn
PS - finally - the time has come to collect your hard earned winter badges This Sunday (and support Royal Far West!)!!! (although there's a case for swimming through Spring without neoprene (SWW? SWoN?), the water really hasn't warmed up yet).... details below!
Our Winter Badge Ceremony will be held at the Royal Far West’s Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 17th September, at 8 am, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike. Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (credit cards will be accepted at this event). $5 will be donated to RFW for each badge collected at this event, so, if you can’t make it, get your friends to collect your badge for you. Or if you have previous badges you have forgotten to collect, now is the time to do it. A $5 per person 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 NOW https://www.
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