Tim Giovanelli recently spoke about the difference between existing and living, and I’ve been contemplating the distinction ever since. I’m pretty sure the difference between existing and living will mean different things to different people. I think we can all agree that we’re really making the most of the morning when we do the B&B swim, this is living.
It was a little overcast this morning and there was a cool breeze but it was still a really beautiful morning and well worth getting up early to do the swim.
Yoga on the beach, this is living.
There were three new swimmers this morning and Boris was one of them.
It’s really good to see Boris is already fitting right in. After all, the B&B swim is really all about the lovely people you get to see each morning.
I believe Spaniard had a great session on his surf ski this morning, and I’m sure Spaniard would agree that this is living.
Bruce and Billy had a nice morning chat.
Roger and Bianca caught up over coffee after doing the 6.30am swim.
It’s always lovely to see the faithful regulars like Jill and John.
It’s also always lovely to see Eva and Sterling down at the swim.
Here are the three musketeers before the 7am swim.
Theses guys need no introduction…
Here is the gorgeous Katrina.
The boys love a good coffee after the swim.
Ros and Jill also enjoyed a good coffee at Havanas.
I thought I might close with a quote by Charles Spurgeon, ‘It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.’
I hope you all have a lovely day.
Meg
Stats:
Swimmers 137
Newbies 3
Water temp 21.7C
Announcements:
The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 12th April at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. There will be no guest speaker on the night giving everybody the chance to catch up and chat. This has been requested many times lately so we are responding accordingly…..leave your phones behind and talk to people. Novel eh ?
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,
B&B Swim School is Back
Join Pacific Jules Coach Sarah Anne for an hour at Shelley Beach to learn the essentials of how to breath in your freestyle stroke, and ultimately how to swim more efficiently in the open water.
If you’ve attended these workshops before, then it’s the perfect chance to brush up on your technique and work on progressing your stroke further.
Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 9:45-10:45AM
Cost: $25
Location: Shelly Beach
Open to everyone and all abilities welcome.
What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!
*SPECIAL OFFER*
*Manly Marlins Rugby Club has a special offer for BnB swimmers and rugby union fans*
*Season Membership + Marlins Budgie Smugglers*
*Become part of the local Rugby Community and enjoy Sat home game afternoons at Manly Oval with fellow BnBers*
– $100 season membership + $45 for Marlins Budgie Smugglers
– Purchase online here https://www.trybooking.com/
– Put your budgie size in when you place the order – Men 28 to 42″
– Budgies will take 4 to 6 weeks to deliver and will be delivered to the beach
– Sign up must take place by CoB on Fri 8th April
If there is enough interest we could do ladies one piece at $75 same
material design, sizes 8 to 14 – contact the Redflyer at rod@thedews.com
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.
19 comments
Bill McCaffeine
07/04/2016 at 11:32 am
Great Blog and meaningful thoughts Megan !
Good also to see some shots of the A Team, the members need encouragement
The Fat Bishop
07/04/2016 at 11:33 am
Looks like I missed a great morning… and to get quoted! Made my day 😉
You’re filling the Thursday blog shoes very well…
Lainey
07/04/2016 at 11:57 am
Totally agree with your sentiments Megan. Nothing makes you feel more alive than a B&B swim! Lovely blog.Gorgeous photo of Ros and Jill.
Lips
07/04/2016 at 12:25 pm
Nice one Megan!
Good to see the A-Team making an appearance. Coverage has been suffering since Tim retreated from Thursday blogging.
Did anyone else get stung this morning?
Meg
07/04/2016 at 12:56 pm
Thank you, much appreciated.
Meg
07/04/2016 at 12:57 pm
I’m glad to hear that I made your day. Goes to show that people do listen to you 🙂
Meg
07/04/2016 at 12:58 pm
Thanks Lainey
Meg
07/04/2016 at 12:59 pm
Thank you.
I saw a jimble near the point but I don’t think that anyone was stung.
Jill
07/04/2016 at 1:10 pm
Thanks for a great blog and pics Megan, curiously happiness is something that most people look back on and the morning swim certainly does that for me!
Shelley K
07/04/2016 at 2:10 pm
Ros and Jill looking fab over coffee. Lovely Megan, thanks
Alanna
07/04/2016 at 3:31 pm
Ahhhhh sooooo…. now I know what Shelley Keeble was doing behind my back! Great blog, pics Megan.
Alanna
07/04/2016 at 3:35 pm
Yes…Anne Edwards got a not nice sting on the nose on the way home!
Elizabeth X
07/04/2016 at 5:07 pm
Beaut blog Megan, thank you. I just LOVED this mornings swim. It was nice and fresh (when the water is too warm might as well be a bath!) and the clarity was superb, fish life was fab. An energising swim.
DWSS
07/04/2016 at 5:09 pm
What a lovely blog !
Living not just existing.
Blogging, not just swimming.
Great first blog. Well done Megs.
Simon
07/04/2016 at 6:07 pm
Hi Megan
I enjoyed your story with great pictures thanks again for blogging.
Swimming with Sharks
07/04/2016 at 7:13 pm
Lovely blog, Meg. All those happy faces! Gorgeous!
Shelly
07/04/2016 at 7:41 pm
Nice blog Megan,
Love you all
Shelly
xoxoxo
David
07/04/2016 at 10:37 pm
great blog …. great photos
Jenny Holmes
08/04/2016 at 5:53 am
Lovely blog and the first three set the scene beautifully from a different angle.