The ancient Egyptian view on life was deeply influenced by their detailed knowledge of ongoing cycles in the cosmos. They saw the disappearance and re-emergence of the stars and sun passing across the sky as a constant cycle of retreat and rebirth.
Drawing parallels between their own earthly existence and the heavenly bodies that travel from east to west, they didn’t have a word for ‘death’. They called it ‘Westing’ and saw it as a cycle of their consciousness.
For it was in the west that the sun and the stars dipped beneath the horizon into the underworld, only to return and emerge renewed from the East, an eternal constant…
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Kind Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher
Gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic Manly – for VIP Bold & Beautiful Swimmers
Stats:
Swimmers: 237
Newbies: 1
Water temp: 23.3
A note that the B&B 10km Ocean swim on Saturday 11 of Feb and…
The B & B Monthly Dinner is on Tuesday 14th February
The first B&B monthly dinner for 2017 will be on Tuesday 14th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be Nigel Marsh, who is best known for his creative pursuits. As well as the author of three books – Fat, Forty and Fired, Overworked and Underlaid and Fit, Fifty and Fired-Up – he is also the co-founder of Earth Hour and the founder of the Sydney Skinny. Nigel will talk to us about the Sydney Skinny swim. So bring your special friend and celebrate Valentine’s Day with your B&B friends.
The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential: To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW.
New B&B Budgy Smugglers…
The new B&B Budgy Smugglers are now available on line from the Budgy Smuggler website. Remember, part of the profit from the sale of our swimwear range goes to the Royal Far West. Here’s where to go to order them:
Mens: http://budgysmuggler.com.au/mens-swimwear/bold-and-beautiful.html
Womens Bottoms: http://budgysmuggler.com.au/womens-swimwear/bold-and-beautiful-bottoms.html}
Womens Sports Tops: http://budgysmuggler.com.au/womens-swimwear/bold-and-beautiful-sports-top.html
Womens one-piece swimmers will be available in January.
Budgy Smuggler creates 100% Australian made swimwear.
Available for Men, Women and Kids.
Shop at: www.budgysmuggler.com.au
Staying safe
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. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
6 comments
Roger
06/02/2017 at 12:14 pm
Love those magic feet, Magic Hands
Blurry shot is cool … like a painting.
Kirsty
06/02/2017 at 12:15 pm
Beautiful, my magic hands…
lesbubs
06/02/2017 at 2:51 pm
I’m guessing that blurry shot was Lips?
Inge
06/02/2017 at 5:51 pm
I loved the blurry shot too. I would also have loved a photo of Pauline looking after the most gorgeous baby while mum went for a B&B swim. The generosity of Ian and Pauline knows no bounds!
Megan
07/02/2017 at 2:33 pm
Beautiful photos and I love the reference to the ancient Egyptians westing theory, great blog.
Andrew aka MagicHands
08/02/2017 at 11:40 am
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it.
Disclaimer: The blurry photo was simply capitalising on a fortunate stuff-up.