08/07/19 – Pre-rational not Irrational.

The prevalence of ‘Did you bump into anything this morning’ comments days after the unfortunate mistaken identity incident of the sharky kind, is quite informative.

At one level it’s a humorous off-hand comment, at another it indicates our current propensity to latch onto an event that can only be defined an outlier, an exceedingly rare blip on the radar of reality, and turn it into something more.

This tendency to expand an event until it consumes our focus to the exclusion of other possibilities was, at one time, a successful evolutionary strategy. To grow, first one must survive. This cautious quality of the rational mind can think us out of danger.

Due to this very same quality, the rational mind alone can never let us completely know safety.
That must be found through feeling.

(Note: Lack of right sidebar on blog causes photos expand and look blurry. Click photos to view clear versions…)

With love,
Andrew Maher.
Foundation, Neuro-Structural Optimisation. Collaroy (mention you swim with B&B)

Stats:
Swimmers:  130
Newbees: 0
Water:  18.4 deg C

Winter swimming
The B&B Winter swimming season starts on 1st June. Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles. Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a winter badge by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August. You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit). Start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY
B&B FUNDRAISING NIGHT,
TUESDAY 9th July from 6.30pm

Generously sponsored and hosted by The Steyne Hotel
All B&B swimmers and their family and friends are cordially invited to our inaugural Christmas in July Fundraising Event – (no under 18 unfortunately)

ONLY $30 PER PERSON INCLUDING A MEAL. PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW. TO SECURE YOUR PLACE, PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S) OR PURCHASE A WHOLE TABLE HERE

Please wear your best Christmas paraphernalia on the night. Theme and dress up your table for the chance to win a prize. It will be a fun night, so don’t miss out!  First in best dressed… If everyone is very well behaved, we may get a visit from Santa himself. Who knows, if you are really good, Santa may even let you sit on his lap.

Enjoy a delicious steak or chicken dinner. A vegetarian option is also available on request, please tell us at the time of purchasing your table. Drinks will be available at bar prices.

Lots of silent auction items will up for grabs, and there will be live auctions right through the night. We will also have a monster raffle which will be drawn at the conclusion of the evening. If you or someone you know would like to donate an auction item or a prize, either individual or for a table please let us know (email Ian at ugoboyo@gmail.com). Funds raised will support both the Royal Far West and the B&B, two great causes.

Kayakers Wanted
Fantastic opportunity for a supportive B&B kayaker or two to join Chloe McCardel’s English Channel Swim Training Camp this weekend !!

Your role will be to support a great bunch of swimmers in beautiful Jervis Bay.
The swims will range from 1-7hrs, with a couple of hours in the dark. They will also have an IRB (ex-surf life saving IRB) as an added water safety feature.

Minimum paddling commitment is Sat 9am until Sun 11:30am (but, there is extra accommodation available pre & post-camp on THUR / FRI & SUN if you wish to stay extra nights)

SWEETENERS SUMMARY – what you will get in return – in addition to a great weekend out on the water of course:
– Complementary accommodation: Thu- Sun nights (4x nights / June 27 – 30th) only compulsory night is Saturday
– Meals- FRI  = Dinner, SAT = Lunch & Dinner, SUN – Lunch
– $100 towards your fuel
– $100 rebel sport voucher

If you are available and keen to be part of this great weekend please contact Chloe for more details: chloe@chloemccardel.com

Show country kids you care by taking part in one or all of some of Sydney’s most iconic upcoming running events with team Royal Far West.

Including City2Surf, Manly Fun Run and Blackmores Half Marathon.

Register your spot today!

royalfarwest.org.au/run