Thursdays always seem to be a bit warmer, sunnier and brighter than the other days of the week. The water is often calmer and clearer too. I am SO lucky to have scored the Thursday blog. It’s been almost a year now and really Thursday swims are the best!!!
This is how the day usually begins (on a Thursday). 
Just a few swimmers doing the Bolderdash today and it would have been amazing swimming beneath that stunning sky. Be down at 5.50am if you want to do it, there will usually be someone to keep you company.
James P comes down for a 6.30am swim on his birthday. Can a birthday start off any better than being pushed in between 2 gorgeous, bikini clad swimmers for a photo just before you jump in to that sparkling ocean?
There have been comments lately that B&B swimmers generally look or seem at least 10 years younger than they really are. Here Fifi and Capless Dave prove the point!
About 30 on The Drinks Express today!
7am time to go. It’s also Cathie Coleman’s birthday today. Happy Birthday Cathie!
Attracta, the expert fish spotter and friends are looking forward to seeing rays, fish and sharks (friendly ones!)
There’s another birthday coming up too. Dr John’s on Saturday!
The water is cloudy but clear in parts too. Half way to Shelly we swim very close to fish chomping on bits of weed quite close to the surface of the water!
With long flippers and a wetsuit I get to Shelly a bit quicker today.
As is my habit of late, I try and take photos of everyone at Shelly from West to East! It’s so nice to see yourself on the blog! (Remember we love comments at bottom of blog too.)
And it’s a race back to the West of the beach to get a photo of lovely Cathie being sung to and splashed. You really must come and start your birthday off in this way folks. Please don’t be shy about letting us know it’s your birthday. I had to research last years blog to find out it was James and Cathie’s special days! Let Ian know before the swim.
Everyone swims off, but Stephen, Nick, Simon and I go looking for wobbies and other interesting marine creatures. So this is what I saw on the swim back…
After the swim a lot of us go for a coffee or brekkie. If you are new to the swim there are always B&Bers on the back table at Bluewater Cafe, on benches on sea front with takeaway or sitting outside Manly Wine. We are an inclusive, friendly lot so please feel free to join us!
A note from Brad and Lucy (Brucy). If anyone wants to train for The 3 Point Challenge, meet at Surf Club at 6.30am tomorrow! (free and open to all of course!)
B&B’s Annual Fundraising Dinner proudly supported & sponsored by The Steyne Hotel
Sold Out!
If you would like to go on the wait list for tickets, please email Ian (ugoboy@optushome.com.au) or see Ian or Lesley after the swim any day.
Should life get in the way and you are now unable to attend, please email Ian so we can on-sell your tickets to someone on the wait list.
For those already going please let Ian know if you are vegetarian (ugoboy@optushome.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. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
Bold and Beautiful Swim School
Sarah Anne Evans, B&B’s official Pacific Jules swim coach, has organised a group swim school at Shelley Beach for any willing B&B swimmers who want to improve their style. The cost is $30 and it’s limited to 15 people. During the 90 minute session Sarah Anne and Warren Evans will be covering how to swim with more efficiency, flow and speed! If the water is clear and calm enough they will film each person for feedback after the session via email.
The latest date available for the B&B Swim School is 21st December.
(This will be the last swim school for the year. More next year. Schools on 30 November and 14 December are both full)
If you would like to book in you should call or email Sarah Anne and you will be sent further information, including the date, time and payment details. Phone 0420 923 067 or email info@pacificjules.com.au
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Stats
150 Swimmers inc about 7 Bolderdashers, 29 Drinks Express,
Sunrise 5.48am Sunset 7.28pm
Air Temp 20 Water Temp 19.7
Signing off
Lainey Loo aka Elaine (with Tedley!)
15 comments
lesbubbles
November 7, 2013 at 12:17 pm
oooh LL that first photo is stunnnnnnnnniiiingg!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tim
November 7, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Hi
Just though i’d share this non-swimming related event with you. I know you all like a freebie and It is part of a project im doing at work.
RMS are giving away more than 1700 family passes (5 tickets per family) for NYE on the Cahill Expressway FOR FREE
For your chance to win, simply register your details on their website. http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/events/nye13/index.html
Youve gotta be in it to win it.
Tim
lesbubbles
November 7, 2013 at 1:19 pm
Lainey what is that green fish? never saw it before!
lesbubbles
November 7, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Thanks Tim!! sounds great!!
ros
November 7, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Lovely blog Lainey. I liked the pic of the fish chomping away on their own breakfast.
Elizabeth
November 7, 2013 at 1:55 pm
What i want to know is the name if the unusual jelly fish that looks like it is made in part from the by products of a liposuction so i can gogle it. I think Mary had a photo of one on monday. Lovely blog Elaine!
Bill McPherson
November 7, 2013 at 2:18 pm
Thanks Tim,
Simon
November 7, 2013 at 3:03 pm
Great blog again Elaine!!!
Cathfish
November 7, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Thanks everyone for a great start to my birthday! After all the excitement…i forgot to tick! The memory obviously starts to decline on your 28th birthday!!!
John.S
November 7, 2013 at 3:24 pm
Happy Birthday young Cath and James.
Hope you r having a wonderful day.
Rusty
November 7, 2013 at 3:33 pm
Love your blogs Lainey Loo.
Always full of energy and captures what the B+B is all about. Inclusive people, great times and living in paradise!
Keep up the great work!
Lainey
November 7, 2013 at 3:56 pm
Thank you Rusty, so lovely to get appreciative comments!
The Submarine
November 7, 2013 at 4:11 pm
Rusty is busily memorising the names of all the care bears in case he gets another question about them at the Skiff Club trivia night. he is an expert on that topic.
Bill McPherson
November 7, 2013 at 6:29 pm
Great Blog ! Well done lassie.
Always Late Fifi
November 8, 2013 at 8:55 am
beautiful blog elaine and thanks for the compliments and the nice pic!