05/07/2012 – Post Origin Vacuum

41 Bold & Beautiful swimmers.

Noticeably fewer swimmers than usual this morning… something to do with the State of Origin blues maybe ???

There was the occasional wave between big lulls this morning.  Some swimmers barged straight in

Others stood to the side or jumped high above

Whatever your initial approach it’s a definitely a leveler, as we’re all totally submerged by the time we reach the point.

Alex and Cae were pretty excited to swim to Shelly this morning, or maybe it was just good old fashion sharing of body heat which they’ve learnt from their long swims…

Brad however, was simply feeling pretty smug that he’s managed to sneak ahead of Lucy on the Pacific Challenge again

There were plenty of clouds in the sky, many of which seemed to have dropped into the ocean too, but it was worth looking back out to sea as we swam into shore to see the sun trying to compete against the rain on the horizon.

 

 

Most people in B&B however, are too busy looking forward… ready to start the next fashion… Pippa’s got it happening for sure… wetsuit, board-shorts and cycling helmet !  Yep there’s no doubt about it, it all starts here…

3 swimmers braved the chilly pre-dawn lap and 5 (3 without wetsuits !) did a double.  Wetsuit or not, John and Michael were both happy to be snuggled up tight under the heater at brekkie.

Jenny K likes Michael’s beanie and is pretty keen that we get some for B&B… what do you reckon ???

Whatever it is Stephen ‘nose’ you know…. ‘cos he got a jimble sting right there…

Thanks for a great hump day blog yesterday Lesley 🙂

In any other business…

The next monthly special B&B dinner at Bluewater is on Mon 30th July, bookings are essential so to book in please click here  $20 each including shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) plus a little thank you from each of us to the staff !  All beers (including 4 pines) and desserts only $5.  We will have the whole restaurant to ourselves if enough of us book in.  It was a fantastic night last month so don’t miss out.

The comedy play “Stop. Rewind” was a sell out in Melbourne and is currently showing at Glenn St Theatre until 14th July.  If you’d like to see this great production don’t forget to take advantage of B&B’s special price of $49 per adult ticket (usually $58) to an evening performance (excluding opening night).  To take up this great offer simply enter BEAUTIFUL into the promotion code when booking online or when calling the Box Office on 9975 1455

Manly Art Gallery & Museum is having a fundraiser by hosting an advanced screening of the romantic comedy ‘Hysteria’ at Manly Cinema next Wed (11th July) at 7.30pm.  Tickets are $25 each ($20 for gallery members if purchased in advance) and includes a glass of champagne on arrival.  Tickets are available on the door or in advance by calling 9977 1421.  All profits raised from the evening will go towards the conservation of artwork in the Manly Art Gallery & Museum collection which is free to enter and enjoy.

Water Temperature 16.5
Air Temperature 9.0
Sunrise 7.01am
Sunset 4.59pm
High Tide: 9.24am
Low Tide: 3.04pm

To read Michael’s tips on how to stay safe in the surf please click here