A person in poverty is one who needs a lot to live,
likewise one with little who thinks they must only just survive.
Then what of wealth?
It is to feel ‘I can’, to say “Yes” and to know that ‘I am’ is enough.
To understand that a heart beating with love creates ripples,
which crash as waves of certainty through walls of transformation.
Expanding beyond yourself and awakening to your own nobility,
then holding it aloft as a lantern so others may see it in themselves.
True wealth is to be so energy rich that you feed it back into the grid of humanity.
– Andrew.
95 regulars and 3 newbies shared the bounty of our Monday morning.
A couple of likely lads heading for a double
Single or double?
Double trouble
Double
Double newbies
and a double double of anything-but-regulars
Not too rough, not too smooth, not too warm not too cold…
Just right, for a chat
A pose
A chill out
And a birthday surprise for Liz
Then back to Manly
To realise our true wealth…
Warm Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher.
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Stats
Swimmers: 95
Newbies: 3
Water temp: 20.5
The B & B Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday 9th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome. The theme this year is simply “Christmas“. So come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. No need to be shy as we will have the whole bar to ourselves. Finger food and pizza will be provided by the Steyne, and drinks will be at bar prices. Lots of fun and dancing are guaranteed, with music by our own band “The Troubadors“, who have generously agreed to perform free of charge for us on the night. The cost is $10 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Our charity partner, the Royal Far West Children’s Home, will also be running a monster raffle on the night, so please come prepared to support them. Bookings are essential. Book HERE now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, numbers are limited.
B&B i-Log
The B&B i-Log is the best way to capture your swims!! Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge.. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com (This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.
Staying safe
Are you prepared for the return of the surf? Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
17 comments
lesbubbles
01/12/2014 at 1:49 pm
Love the ground level shots!!
er.. Lips since WHEN do you take your rashie off after the swim!?!?!
Lips
01/12/2014 at 2:12 pm
Smelly rash vest. Need new one. Also, I spotted Andrew taking photos. I look ripped!
Beautiful words Magic Hands. What a contrast to yesterday’s blog.
LSA aka HKTQ
01/12/2014 at 2:12 pm
Wow, a beautiful set of pics….. a very professional blog! Love the captions ant theme too…
LSA aka HKTQ
01/12/2014 at 2:17 pm
Yup, he spots the camera angle a mile away…. now it’s the nonchalant strip-off!
Lovely swim in with Mauricio and Lips (who’d given up the race with you, Lesbubbs:-))
Fifi
01/12/2014 at 2:31 pm
Omg Rainer, I know why you took it off. It’s ok,you’ll be a great life model…..
Lucy
01/12/2014 at 2:33 pm
Please bring back the transparent white rashie, Nips (sic). It still teases the crowd, but in a much more subtle way than simply stripping off. You’re better than this.
lesbubbles
01/12/2014 at 3:24 pm
Manly Daily rang me this morning – clearly they have my name as the Main Contact for BNB!! :-O They asked did ‘we’ think the boats in the bay were ‘hazardous’ to us swimmers and of course I said yes! 😉
Actually I said the Balmoral Swimmers were more of a hazard LOL
LSA aka HKTQ
01/12/2014 at 4:04 pm
Ha ha! Actually, the Balmoral swimmers are now swimming with the 6.30ers and about half are now in pink caps, so I think they’re off the hazardous radar:)
(and btw, a couple of 6.30ers saw a large dusky whaler this morning towards Shelly).
As for most hazardous in recent days – I’d vote for the surf. Claimed a lot of goggles, rock scratches and a few nervous wrecks.
Buddy up or stay with the pack!
margot
01/12/2014 at 4:52 pm
Needless to say we residents of outer Sydney, sweating it out in un-airconditioned classrooms in far-flung western suburbs are dead jealous! It was SOOO hot there today! Glad you all were able to start the day with a cleansing dip. See you next weekend……
Lainey aka E-laine
01/12/2014 at 5:11 pm
Lovely to see you at the weekend Margot. Come on, who can give Margot a bed for the night on weekends so she doesn’t have to drive to Springwood?
Lainey aka E-laine
01/12/2014 at 5:14 pm
The 2 likely lads at the top are definitely singles (and ready to mingle) so interested people please ask me. Lovely blog Andrew and beautiful sunny swim (even though I only did a half!)
Lesbubbles
01/12/2014 at 5:34 pm
Well there’s a WHOLE house in Manly up for grabs over christmas for about 8 days if anyone interested? and it’s completely FREE …u just have to feed the very cute cat (and give him cuddles!)
SPeak to me Lesley
Lesbubbles
01/12/2014 at 5:35 pm
“single and mingle” is a big turnoff Lainey Loo .. please come up with a better Slogan ;-p
Lainey aka E-laine
01/12/2014 at 5:37 pm
Bahaha! Yes showing off your tatoo so blatently and trying to look like a ‘bad boy’. It doesn’t work Lips (x)
LSA aka HKTQ
01/12/2014 at 6:07 pm
…and I met James and another Andrew at Shelly – they’re the biggest movers today on the chart. They swim at the back of the 6.00ers and are both about to complete their 100K….
Will try to remember to ask them if they’re mingle singles next time Lainey & Pete:)
margot
01/12/2014 at 7:08 pm
Wow Lesley! I might be able to do it if the person in question would like me to! I can feed the cat AND prune the roses if you want, can you ring me on 0414264689 please? Thanks for the free plug Lainey Loo!
Lainey
02/12/2014 at 6:48 am
We would love it ( abd let Margot stay) plz call on Ted’s phone 0415247789 as we r in City x