This week I managed to get further than the shoreline (bad, naughty waves last Sunday cut my swim very short)
Let me introduce you to our narrator today. Meet Cyril, the sea slug, or you might know him as a nudibranch.
I found Cyril travelling over the ocean floor at Cabbage Tree Bay a couple of weeks ago. Nudibranch have to be one of my faves of the undawata world.
They can be very flamboyant. Just like some members of the B&B.
…..and stretch!
The early swimmers reported blue bottles and these purple stingy things!
Decisions were made if to go left or right.
The swim was warm and lovely and we coped as we do.
Cyril you can take over from here.
Here’s some photos Snorkles took on a dive on Australia Day.
let’s start big and the Wobbygong’s. Cheekily hiding under rock ledges. This is how you might find a Wobby .
A little more investigation and here’s the end with the teeth!
This second one, was so big I couldn’t quite get it all in,
cuttlefish!
Can you spot the fish?
Drinky’s birthday was celebrated today with a cake!
Happy belated birthday.
Oh
and Lucy is still sporting her bump (9 days over now!)
Happy Sunday everyone.
B&B and REDFEB Heart Research 2015
REDFEB is Heart Research Australia‘s signature fundraising campaign, raising funds for research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. They approach sporting groups across Australia, and ask them to log kilometres travelled onto a virtual map. This year they have several Aussie maps: for cyclists, joggers, swimmers etc – with the mileage circumnavigating the land mass.
B&B will again be assisting this cause in 2015 by participating in the virtual REDFEB Relay and helping to lap the map of Australia! Last year in February our Bolds swam over 8,700 km and raised $2,200. Our aim this year will be to beat that figure. After last February’s 8700 km and $2200, our aim this year will be to raise over $3,000. To view our B&B team page CLICK HERE You can donate funds on the team page, or even better, you can create your own page where all your friends can donate towards the cause. To create your own page and join the B&B team, just go to the team page and simply click “join”. You will then be taken through the steps to create your own page. On your own page you can input your kilometres and also raise funds. All funds raised on individual pages will accumulate to the B&B team total. Ian Forster has already raised $500, and the month is only three days old. Thank goodness I’m not sponsoring Brendan Maher!
To highlight the fundraising, B&B will be going RED on Valentine’s Day – Saturday 14th February when we will be swapping our pink caps for RED ones. This year, the Manly Beach Health Club has joined us and is sponsoring the red caps. To help with your heart health, Manly Beach Health Club is also offering B&B members a free 30 min Personal Training session. To find out how to take advantage of this offer, go to
http://manlybeachhealthclub.com/free-personal-training-taster-pack-enter-details/
Watch for more details in our blog.
Visit redfeb.com.au for further information or call (02) 9436 0056(02) 9436 0056
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.
This Tuesday ………… Bolds Karaoke is ready to rock! bookings are essential for the Karaoke Night on 10th Feb. Book HERE NOW to avoid disappointment!
Temp: 24.1
New:28
The rest: 305
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16 comments
Veen
08/02/2015 at 9:51 am
Thanks Snorks. Love seeing your diving shots up large-beautiful ! How warm was that water?! So glad Nic & I made the effort to come sans Shaunie. Thanks for joining the ‘slow train’ Margot x
Carol
08/02/2015 at 10:42 am
To the guy who bought that poor little girl back into Shelley who was stung and got stung himself in the process well done you are a true gentleman
Did bubbles swim?
08/02/2015 at 11:35 am
Shaz, great water shots. So clear!
Kerry
08/02/2015 at 11:58 am
Great photos!
Margot
08/02/2015 at 12:24 pm
Beautiful photos; great blog Snorkles! Thanks to whoever organised the lovely water temp today! It was a pleasure swimming with the slow train today, thanks Veena, and for your cake as well. Did Gillian find her ruby ring from yesterday? Have a great week everyone!
Gillian
08/02/2015 at 12:30 pm
No ring yet. Signs in the carpark might unearth something. Police and Council tomorrow. You just never know if someone honest picked it up!
Anna McBold
08/02/2015 at 2:03 pm
That’s great to read – go BnB gentleman!
Tayls
08/02/2015 at 2:05 pm
brilliant blog Snorkles. Photos are great as is Cyril’s narrative.
Anna McBold
08/02/2015 at 2:06 pm
Top fishy photos too Snorkles- a few cute smiles there!
Bernhard
08/02/2015 at 3:21 pm
How did you manage to get these brilliant fish photos, Snorkles? And did Ted pay bribe you for getting onto the sign off photo with you?
Bruce Cuttance, well deserved swimmer of the day, with 2.52k daily average for the last month.
Snorkles
08/02/2015 at 3:47 pm
Toasty warm, and thank you for the lovely yummy cake you brought down!
Snorkles
08/02/2015 at 3:48 pm
I donned a tank, travelled 7 metres down and sat and waited for the feesh to pass on by!
Snorkles
08/02/2015 at 3:49 pm
And no Money passed hands for a chance to be in the sign off photo. Tedley just happened to be available to model (and I was glad to find him rather than Lips)
Lips
08/02/2015 at 3:51 pm
Oi!
Lucy
08/02/2015 at 4:16 pm
One day when my pregnancy ends, can Brad and I come with you?! xx
LSA aka HKTQ
08/02/2015 at 6:19 pm
Happy Belated Birthday, Drinks!
Love all the fishy pics, Snorks….:)
Meanwhile, a 2 hr+ early, early yoga class followed by a very cold (but sunny:)) swim at Big Wave Bay, Hong Kong….