09/08/15 the month of the lions

August celebrates the month of the lions, and peeling back the layers at B&B Central, you will find that a good percentage of our bloggers are the Sun star sign, Leos.

Checking on the reliable ‘Interweb’ I found that Leos are typically kind and big hearted, energetic, optimistic, straightforward, loyal, confident, ambitious, generous, and encouraging. What’s not to love about them?

Our local Dutchies tried to do their best impression of a lion…….you can decide if they are real Leos or not?

Here’s a rundown on our Leo’s……..

First up we have guest blogger, with no fixed blogging day, Lesbubbles jumps in and helps out as and when. This straightforward Leo can be seen racing the A team, ask one of the team if she has ever won?

 

The next on the 7th, is one of the members of The Sunday blog team. Lips is definitely our confident Leo. Not one for being shy and retiring, he can regularly be seen in front of the camera and sometimes behind it.

Today he demonstrates his latest present from wife Jo. When asked if this was pink, the reply came back ‘Bordeaux’ – yeah ok, whatever.

Missing in action today is our Elaine arguably our most generous and big hearted Leo. From organising events, matchmaki
ng attempts and her tireless energy in donating to charity …..

 

Husband Ted informed me she is running in the City to Surf today, have fun Elaine!

Ok, so rumour has it I also have a birthday in August…..you can decide what Leo traits I display :).

Maybe it’s something to do with getting people to pull funny faces at Shelly beach, just for the fun of it? (As featured above)

Maybe I love a good game or two?

 

Special mention goes to other Leo B&b’ers: Kelly Jones, Annie Larkin, Jalna and Sky Grove. Happy birthday ladies.

Today’s swim,was super smiley……

 

 

 

Peta was seen today in a wetsuit! Bit chilly P? 16.2 in the water today!

….,and under the water we were navigating through plenty of mullets.

 

 

 

 

News

In a good news story, my office recently moved and rather than taking our ‘white goods’, or in our case they are silver, we were asked to suggest a charity to donate to.

A couple of pics as they were taken away. I’m really glad they went to a great cause.

Other news: Chloe McCardel is currently swimming her triple English Channel crossing – find her on Facebook to track her crossing – amazing and inspiring.

Our Leo and ex blogger Jones, organised a fantastic weekend away for some of us in the Blue Mountains recently and even served up real snow for our arrival. Lots of fun and food had by all.

A morning walk, and the mini group.

Angels even enjoyed fancy dress.

And plenty of fog enshrined the mountains on the Sunday.

Stats:

Temp: 16.2

People:

Newbies:

Swimmers at the City to Surf: Elaine, Corinne, Charlotte

Signing off: Snorkles (complete with pink cap in the mountains)

Notices

Bring your gregarious self to the next B&B Monthly Dinner!

Tuesday 11^th August

6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant

On the night we will have a special presentation by our very own Caroline Kelly, Executive Director and Co-founder of the Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, which was formed on the Northern Beaches in October 2008 and is a national charity dedicated to making a difference to those facing Pancreatic Cancer. Caroline will talk about how her personal experience, including how her husband’s diagnosis with pancreatic cancer and his passing thirteen months later led to their plan to make a difference to future patients to offer hope of better outcomes.

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,

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Royal Far West Fundraiser

Prior to the Wallabies departure for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, you are invited for lunch and a chat with Bill Pulver (CEO of the Australian Rugby Union)

When: Thursday 20 August 2015

Time: 12 pm to 3 pm

Where: The Steyne Hotel, Manly

Cost: $900 for table of ten

Or $100 per person

Includes 3 course meal and beverages

A great opportunity to hear first hand from Royal Far West’s friend and ARU CEO, Bill Pulver, who will be under the spotlight and happy to take questions at this event. All proceeds from the luncheon will help Royal Far West continue to provide health services to children living in rural and remote New South Wales. Photo credit – The Australian