181 swimmers showed up when they heard I was doing the blog again.
(*Please keep an eye out for random “facts” throughout the blog…only if you are really smart will you find them!)
So, initially the plan was to go with N@ked Mondays, but Looks like Statler and Waldorf didnt get the memo! They also brought a friend with them.
I guess now that John’s upper lip is naked, he thought he would go the full monty!
So, apart from *cough* noodity (sic) it seems one of the other big stories of the day was that it is the first day of summer. Unfortunately no one told the ocean and it was a bit of fun getting out to the point
Sometimes it helps if you partner up, or are just a bit Cuckoo!
Once we got to Shelly, people were so proud of themselves they hugged.
Or did a celebratory handstand!
And due to the lack of dolphins, Shaun thought he would try to imitate one
And it caught on! (Or is that a plane?)
The ‘Official’ Long distance Summer Badge swims started today with the 6km and the 10km swim, both starting at 7am with the regular 7am swim. It’s a bit early for us to report on how it went, as we are doing the blog as they are still swimming, so expect an update from AA (Anna Alvsdotter, not Alcoholics Anonymous) tomorrow!
10 set off for the 6km
7 for the 10km
We had 12 newbies! WELCOME!
4 Boulderdashians
12 did the Double Dip!
So N*ked Saturday started well. See you for N*ked Monday!
Rob
Upcoming B&B social function:
- B&B CHRISTMAS PARTY – A MUST FOR ALL, put it in your diary now, Wed, 12th Dec from 6.30pm relocated to the downstairs section of The Steyne Hotel as you enter from the Rope & Anchor ! Please RSVP here now too. It’s Retro theme so dress up and come and boogie the night away. It will be a great night, party food will be provided and drinks can be purchased from behind the bar throughout the night. Don’t miss it !
Water Temperature Half of the ocean was 22 degrees, half was 14!!!!
Air Temperature 21.0
Sunrise 5.36am
Sunset 7.31pm
High Tide: 10.30am
Low Tide: 4.30pm
To read Michael’s tips on how to stay safe in the surf please click here
28 comments
Slow Ian
01/12/2012 at 11:41 am
Robbie, I don’t think any of your “facts” are exactly factual, but here is an actual fact – today we had a famous Australian Olympic medallist swimming with us. Who was it?
Rob Byrne
01/12/2012 at 12:24 pm
You got me Ian! One or two may possibly be slightly less than factual….well done for being the first one to hover over the photos. 😉
Oh and thanks to Stephen for a couple of todays photos too.
Adverbs Anonymous
01/12/2012 at 12:43 pm
Robbie Guinness Byrne,
Prior to Manly being named by the famous Chinese dancer, the original adverb name was going to be Brucely – later given to Chinese actor with Chinese spelling of Bruce Lee. There is still some debate but apparently Bruce Baird already had claimed Brucely as he waltzed around looking brucely often.
More recently claims have been made on the term by the B&B’s first couple Brad and Lucy – collectively known as Bruce – derived from this, brucely can be used to describe any couple that are never more than 30 cm apart or without anyone else ever between them, if you saw a couple riding bikes one handed while holding their other hands you could say – “what a brucely couple” and everyone in Manly would know you were referring to Brad and Lucy.
Slow Ian
01/12/2012 at 12:55 pm
By the way. Those who are really observant will notice that someone has a slightly larger modesty box than someone else.
gianino.saralauren@gmail.com
01/12/2012 at 1:26 pm
GREAT BLOG, ROB!!!! RATHER COLORFUL INDEED! 🙂
WHO IS THE LOON UPSIDE DOWN??? YOUR BLOGS WILL BE A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW IF I ACTUALLY DO IT!
John
01/12/2012 at 2:30 pm
The’Magnificent Seven’successfully completed the 10km Challenge. The water conditions in the harbour were excellent although the sun was a bit reluctant to make conditions warmer.
Well done to all swimmers,especially the first timers.
Thanks Mark and also Maureen who met us at Quarantine
beach with much appreciated food and drink.
Jalna
01/12/2012 at 3:28 pm
Zali Steggall ?
fifi
01/12/2012 at 4:06 pm
and I was lucky enough to see the lovely Lucy all ready for her Three Points Challenge this morning: she looked very fit indeed. Go Lucy!
fifi
01/12/2012 at 4:08 pm
I pulled out of the 10km, as I may or may not have been under the weather this morning. And I had NO bananas on hand. Cant do 10km without any bananas. Or any sleep.
Slow Ian
01/12/2012 at 5:22 pm
Great detective work Jalna! Zali’s first swim with us this morning. Hope to see her more often in the future. By the way, welcome to all of our 14 new swimmers this morning.
'The Lip' formerly known as Rainer
01/12/2012 at 5:34 pm
Can’t believe i missed Naked Saturday!!!
Well done Rob! Another brilliant blog. Cant wait for Naked Monday. I’ll make sure to be down there. Not sure Photoshop offers large enough modesty boxes though..
Congrats to all 6k / 10k swimmers today! You’re an inspiration. I’ll make sure to shake all your hands in person tomorrow morning.
Little Sarah – can’t wait for you to be back! Need my training buddy for the 6k badge challenge. See you tomorrow morning?
Jenny Holmes
01/12/2012 at 5:38 pm
Re Underwater Shot No. 3 – it isn’t a plane, it’s a bird, it’s Su’paWoman.
As for the upsidedown Loon! – are you knocking Su’paWoman or Lauren doing a magnificent underwter handstand? Actually we were all a bit upsidedown underwater.
It was a Very Funny Blog – any chance of N@kedness on Sunday or is the answer obviously, Never…
fifi
01/12/2012 at 5:45 pm
hey, whispering Shauny, how was your swim?
Dolphin Whisperer formally known as slowest Shaun
01/12/2012 at 6:18 pm
Hey Jules, – Im now “Not a very good swimmer who swam 10K” haha
A big thank you to Maurine for helping us at 1/2 way. I did not know that Angels have red hair.
Great work and Thank you Mark, you did a great job leading us. I noticed the attention to everyone’s well being along the way.
Thank you John for your quiet encoragement. You are a true gentleman.
Thank you Paige for your high fives and energy.
Thank you Francois and Chris. great swimming with you both. Chris, I couldnt keep up with you even when you swam with one hand out of the water and doing breast stroke. haha
Thank you all for being patient and waiting for me at every stop including you Billy who did so much shaking, I now know you are a mover and shaker. haaha, I really appreciate it.
Congratulations to the other super 7’s. and the 6 Kers as well.
Thank you to the B and B for paving the way and making such a thing possible. I have tested my limits and for now, I found out what they were. haaha
My shoulders were screaming at me, “What are you doing”
I did see a big old stingray and lots of Blue Gropers.
At one stage I thought I was hallucinating when I saw the face of Chris N coming up from the depths at me. Turns out he was – must have swum down 15ft to come at me from that angle. haaha
All you guys ROCK.
Dolphin Whisperer formally known as slowest Shaun
01/12/2012 at 6:23 pm
Ohhh – And the BIG NEWS
I have just overtaken John S in the Pacific challenge. haha
A few sneaky bolder dashes for you this week. hahaha
Pacific Jules
01/12/2012 at 6:31 pm
Thats absolutely fantastic Shaun !!! Ure a totally legend. Go u good thing ! Theres gonna be no stopping you now. Very well done to all the 6 and 10km swimmers and helpers. Little Tiger is a true Angel and u guys are all rockers 🙂
John
01/12/2012 at 6:45 pm
Francois,you were part of the 10k team. I think this was your last swim with us as you are heading overseas. Farewell for now and have a safe trip.
john s
01/12/2012 at 6:52 pm
Fifi, you can come up with a better excuse than that!!!!!!
john s
01/12/2012 at 6:53 pm
yes hard for a modesty box to cover those lips 😉
john s
01/12/2012 at 6:59 pm
SS my hat is off to you, 10kms a massive effort and getting past me whilst doing it making it even sweeter!!!
to the victors of war go the spoils…….
congrats to all distance swimmers.
Fifi
01/12/2012 at 7:56 pm
No better excuse than absent bananas, Sterch.
Fifi
01/12/2012 at 7:57 pm
So, I gather you enjoyed yourself then?
You whispering legend you!
john s
01/12/2012 at 8:15 pm
Im sure SS would have been happy to loan you a banana or two!
Little Tiger
01/12/2012 at 8:39 pm
Well done distance swimmers. The 10km swimmers looked great coming out @ Quarantine, such a high level of fitness.
Had heaps of fun today, nice to take part in the 10km without having to actually swim it.
One half of Brucy
01/12/2012 at 9:42 pm
Oh you’re so sweet Fifi!! But the finish line was a very different story, ugh!!
In unrelated news, Dr John and his lovely posse at Manly Hospital have driven a wedge between Brucy. One half of Brucy has a sexy new pair of crutches making it v difficult to implement the 30cm rule. Gasp!!
Will Statler and Waldorf be releasing a nude calendar? If so, how can we pre-order?
Love the blog, Rob!!
Little Sarah Abbott
01/12/2012 at 10:53 pm
Just back, buddy…. will be there, the training starts tomorrow:-)
Little Sarah Abbott
01/12/2012 at 11:10 pm
Hilarious blog, love the facts and AA’s additional ones:-) Can’t wait to see Brucy doing a Brucely with the sexy crutches and find out what’s happened!
Well done SS & all!
Pacific Jules
02/12/2012 at 3:25 pm
Great blog Anna 🙂
James G and Michael C both successfully finished the 9km Lake Burley Griffin Swim today, Michael winning his age group! Nicolee and I are clearly the stars of the day though having paddled so wonderfully for them 😉
Welcome back Little Sarah and John. Look forward to catching up on Tues morning.