A glorious swim for the first Saturday of Spring!
We had a big turn with at least 200 swimmers, 6 newbies and the water temp was 18 degrees. Lainey here filling in for Anna Banana who is sick. Good morning everyone!
The sun rose at 6.07am in Mantown…
The Drinks Express now depart in daylight! Remember the 3rd nude solstice swim is tomorrow at 6.20am! (For those that haven’t done it before you only have to swim naked. You take off your cossie in the water.) Come and join us!
Cabbage Tree Bay with the first ripples of early swimmers.
Roger collects ladies telephone numbers under the guise of selling raffle tickets for Royal Far West. Belinda is suspicious…
We can’t go down the ramp today as one of the ‘Old and Bolds’ had an accident and the ambulance is there. I haven’t heard the latest but JK said he hurt his neck but could move everything and talk so he was deemed to be Ok so far. We wish him well.
A huge crowd at Shelly today!
It’s Peta’s birthday on Tuesday but she’ll be working so today is her birthday swim.
We sing Happy Birthday to Peta and Kerry and wake up the residents of Bower Street once again!
Shelly shows us his boobs!
Lots of Mullet today!
A vey bad underwater shot. (I forgot u/water setting) but these blog tarts do their best!
Coming back around the point a few of us spot a beautiful Numbfish swimming beneath us…
Brian has a closer look.
Richard and his friends swam a ‘Belly’ (a Queenscliffe/Shelly swim) and we meet them on the way in.
‘Poppy’ sporting his Bold & Beautiful vest.
The first Bedouin desert dweller to swim with us. Unfortunately her camel wasn’t allowed near the beach.
Meanwhile Roger continues to collect telephone numbers…
Two gorgeous ladies ageing fearlessly, Karen and Anna.
Another dog for our blog reading dog lovers
Smiles at the post-swim benches. Come and join us!
A few photos from earlier in the week…
There have been lots of Port Jacksons around lately.
Who can guess the mermaid?
Gayle and Shelly at Shelly
Tim with his brother James in the week.
NB: Next B&B monthly dinner – Booked Out
Bluewater Restaurant – Tuesday 8th September at 6.30 pm
Guest speaker is Guy Dunstan (Senior Advisor to The Black Dog Institute – Research institute for Mental Health and Mood Disorders)
• Full house – closed for bookings. If you are unable to come for any reason, would you please let Ian Forster know … for someone else on the waiting list
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Winter Badge Ceremony – BREAKING NEWS
In conjunction with the badge ceremony, Royal Far west will be holding a raffle. On the Hospital’s behalf, we will be selling tickets this weekend and next weekend, so don’t forget to bring along extra money for their raffle. All proceeds go to Royal Far West 🙂
Fantastic prizes
• Mixed dozen Belgravia wines valued at approx. $240
• Kids Toy Hamper valued at approx. $200
• Coffee voucher from Silo Expresso valued $100
Raffle tickets:
1 for $5
3 for $10
6 for $20
Tickets will also be available on the day of the ceremony
… and even more!!
In addition to the fantastic free breakfast provided by RFW at our Badge Ceremony, there will be a cake stall and a coffee cart (with proper coffee) on site to raise extra funds, so make sure you budget for these extra goodies.
B&B Merchandise on the day
Now you have your badges, take this one-off opportunity (on the day of Badge Ceremony) to try on – and purchase – your hoodie or other B&B items. RFW will have a range of our own gear for sale on the day – cash or credit card accepted.
A call for volunteers:
Can you assist with:
• Selling raffle tickets on Sat and Sun before and/or after the swim
• Helping on the day of the Badge Ceremony (selling raffle tickets, barbecue duties etc)
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Final Solstice
Third and final Solstice Swim is this Sunday:
6.20 a.m. sharp
Sunday 6th
An informal gathering and ceremony (with your award) will happen after swim …
2015 Winter Badge Ceremony – Sunday 13th September
Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 13th September – straight after the regular swim!
$5 donation payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (bacon and egg sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here for Badge Breakfast
All 2015 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s). Come along and soak up the atmosphere – get inspired for your upcoming summer badge challenges!
Signing off
Lainey (I’m one of those pink cappers with the whale!)
8 comments
Simon
September 5, 2015 at 1:37 pm
Thanks Lainey for the atmospheric report, I feel I know exactly how the swim went today even though I’m in Canberra this weekend. The whale shot is certainly unique and worth repeating. It was an extra special day for me because it occurred just after I retired.
Lisa
September 5, 2015 at 2:46 pm
Lainey, once again, a beautiful action packe, fun filled blog. Don’t tell Roger or Shelley Beach, but I love your blogs just as much. In fact every blog is enjoyed and appreciated. You all have such an individual style and highlight the joys of the morning swim in your own unique ways. Thank you.
Lainey Loo
September 5, 2015 at 3:04 pm
Thanks guys for comments. I’ve just realised I used that same title for a blog 2 years ago. Just looked at it. (It was better than today’s) http://pacificjules.typepad.com/pacific-jules/2013/10/241013-.html Not sure if that will work!
Shelly
September 5, 2015 at 3:44 pm
Yes Lainey your blogs are getting a lot better now, you are really getting an “eye” for a good piccy (lots of pics of me helps)
Every blog & blogger is unique !
That Bedouin looks a like Jane after a big night out me thinks ! didn’t know she had a camel , maybe she is one of the sand people….. http://mps110.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/sand-people.jpg
get well Anna Banana.
I’ll try and keep up your very high standard when I fill in for you on Wednesday.
who was the b’tart behind Gayle at shelly ???
& what happened ? no “lips” today.
great blog “E”lainey
Love you all
Shelly
xoxoxo
Ness
September 5, 2015 at 5:31 pm
counting down the mornings until I’m able to swim with BnB again, even if it is only for a weekend!
Lainey Loo
September 5, 2015 at 8:40 pm
When Ness? Will be great to see you again!
LSA aka HKTQ
September 5, 2015 at 10:01 pm
Fun blog LL, love all the grinning swimmers…. I’m also counting down til being back….
Yeh, love our whale pic:)
Anna Bananna
September 6, 2015 at 10:17 am
Thanks so much Lainey.