A larger than (Monday) average 94 Bold & Beautiful swimmers took to Manly this morning for a swim to Shelly and back.
Poor Rainer almost had a nervous breakdown yesterday doing the blog. “Im just overwhelmed by it all” he said. As you can see from the photo below, he was so very happy to hand it back to his mentor this morning. Lesley also told him afterwards “Dont worry, in a few months you might start getting the hang of it”
Rumour has been rife that Hugh Jackman was keen on a B&B swim. Undeniable proof below he chooses Monday over any other day:
Nikki was simply in shock when she heard Rainer had been allowed to blog yesterday. “If I only had known, I could have tried to stop it” She was not heard saying.
Snorkles was back, just in case he had ideas about getting involved again.
Jenny was clearly still distressed by it all.
A picture speaks a thousand words. “He’s doing it again next week???????????????” is what we believe she was thinking.
“I heard Robster’s back doing the blog today?”
“Why do you think Im wearing these silly shoes? Im hoping to be the latest blog tart!”
The lads were lining up to pose in fact.
“Just a good old fashioned, hard working blog” one observer observed.
Inez had just found out how many pictures were taken yesterday (1,345 in total).
*AWESOME “Lets go” this morning by the way Inez*
AA and Sparkles hugged for joy when they remembered it was Monday blog day. “I love to read the narcissitic ramblings of an Irish madman” Anna was quoted as saying
I take this as Snorkles jumping for joy. Or she just wanted another blog spreddy point…
Not only did Wolverine come down, but former Pacific Challenge leader Neil popped back for a swim. “I used to think leading Michael & Jules in the PC leaderboard was my greatest achievement, but making the Monday blog would top all that.”
Mission accomplished Neil, mission accomplished.
Monday blog, even the Sunrise stepped it up.
On a serious note, a lot of work goes into the blog each day (Except Monday, clearly). Well done to all the bloggers who give up their precious time each morning, its the highlight of Sharon’s day!!! 😛
Thanks also to Simon Cowell, who gave me this pic of a jellyfish (Non stingy) to prove the visibility is getting much better.
Keep swimming and smiling,
Robster the Blogster
Murray’s drinks THIS Wednesday. Happy hour specials for BnB all night. Come down and have a drink with your favourite swim squad! No RSVP required. Hugh Jackman will be attending, allegedly.
The Summer Badge Ceremony will be held at Whitewater Restaurant at 8 am, after our regular swim on Sunday 24th March, when the 6 km and 10 km badges will be awarded. All swimmers are welcome but bookings are essential. If you want breakfast, the cost for coffee and breakfast is $15, payable on the day. Please book here:
http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/2013-summer-badge-ceremony.html
Badges are $10 each. To assist with the smooth running of the event, you can please pay in advance if possible – see Ian, John K. or Lesley before or after the swim any day. You must pay on the day if you don’t pay beforehand.
Water safety tips. Michael’s tips remain valid but this updated guide is courtesy of champion Ironman Craig ‘Riddo’ Riddington. He has put this RIP/ Surf swim education document together for the B&B and it’s a good read. To read and even download click here.
Stats:
Newbies: Welcome to our 4 newest members
Temperature: 23.8C
Sunrise: 6.51am
Sunset: 7.18pm
Low tide: 2.30am
High tide: 8.48am
Doublers: No sign of Bruce Baird at breakfast, so lets say…..6!
26 comments
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
11/03/2013 at 10:38 am
At least it’s on time!!! And a great job as always, Robster! Any job has to fit into your Monday blog routine.
lesley
11/03/2013 at 10:46 am
OMG! make sure I suck in my stomach next time you take a photo of me Robster!!! 😮
hehe
Good to have you back!!
ps. further to my ..ahem.. comments yesterday and adding on from Robster’s blogger comment above – Well done for yesterday’s blog Rainer – was great fun to read and a mammouth effort!! thanks for filling in for us – but happy to have you back ANYTIME!
Renowned Blog Expert
11/03/2013 at 10:57 am
This is even worse than yesterday’s blog..
The Lips formerly known as Rainer
11/03/2013 at 11:02 am
Thanks Lesley.. I will be back. Need a few weeks to recover though. No idea how you guys manage to churn out a blog each week!!
Btw, your belly looks fine. Just keep your back straight.
The Lips formerly known as Rainer
11/03/2013 at 11:10 am
Rob, congrats on super-fast blog! Good to see someone following Lesley’s advice about keeping it simple. No need for witty humour or high quality photos. Just get it out there quickly and let the comments section do the heavy lifting.
Thanks again for your help with the photos yesterday. By the time the chemist had the films developed and all the prints made, it would have taken me ages to scan all those photos all by myself..
Hugh Jackman
11/03/2013 at 11:18 am
I don’t know who that guy is, but it’s definitely not me on that photo.
For the record, I’m swimming with Bold & Beautiful on Sundays. Never Mondays.
Wolverine
11/03/2013 at 11:23 am
It’s me who swims Mondays
Robster the Blogster
11/03/2013 at 11:24 am
Only really smart people can appreciate the high level of blogging on a Monday, that’s the key!
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
11/03/2013 at 11:28 am
Your tum is not bad at all for 3mths preggers! Look forward to patting it when it gets to Aly’s size:-) Any Coulter additions welcome:-))
I can see why you’re doing a U-turn on Lips’ blog – at least he hid the bump!
Robbie Byrne
11/03/2013 at 12:24 pm
Agreed, although just the photos and commentary…the rest is pure genius.
Inez
11/03/2013 at 1:35 pm
AWESOME blog this morning by the way, Robbie. I have been taking lessons from Maria Callas (before I was born, of course) and John Kelly “joost say it to this side, then say it to the other side so they can all hear”. See my agent HKTQ for bookings for weddings, parties, funerals and B n B Let’s gooooooos”, the current policy is pay up front, otherwise she negotiates with the offer to swim with the fishies.
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
11/03/2013 at 1:52 pm
Thanks, Inez – do appreciate the up front payments – much simpler that way. Big demand for the Let’s gooooooooo bookings.
Lovely to meet your sister – another pink dolphin who evaded the camera! Will have to start a special little penalty payment deal just for them.
A full rainbow as Neil and I came back to shore – I think everyone else, including Blogster, was too fast for it:-)
"Snorkles"
11/03/2013 at 2:17 pm
You need to learn the art of culling – I’ll help you next time ….again..like I did the last time…
"Snorkles"
11/03/2013 at 2:24 pm
Great Blog Rob…..whilst technically Lips and I stood in and did a fantastic job in doing so, we did take the high traffic days instead(weekends are busier) and I had shocking weather to contend with and Lips had well, his snap happy problem (1,345 photos with 1,054 of Lips himself)so all in all, we did ok 🙂
…..glad you managed to capture me in that photo, I was worried for a moment I wouldnt stand out. I’ve noticed a few more snorkellers in the water recently, its getting tough out there to be noticed!
"Snorkles"
11/03/2013 at 2:29 pm
BTW LSA when do you go aay? Only you are way too far in front on the blog appearances spreddy!
Ros
11/03/2013 at 3:00 pm
A “Lets GOOOO” for funerals?? The mind boggles at the possibilities …
Inez
11/03/2013 at 3:11 pm
Yes, getting ready for WWIII, when Lips, Snorks, E-lane, Robster IM and HKTQ have their final showdown over who is the best blogger / blog tart. It will be a bloody battle indeed, with funeral en masse, requiring experienced “Let’s Goooooooooo”, because dead people usually can’t hear very well. Amateurs need not apply.
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
11/03/2013 at 3:38 pm
Soon, but I’m sure our friendly team of bloggers will find a way to be inclusive of absentee friends.
I have noticed that you’ve been very quiet about the spreddy figures so far this year, Snorkles. Any reason for that, I wonder?
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
11/03/2013 at 3:40 pm
You’ll be perfect, Inez….for quite a price, well in advance, as you realise. That big laugh of yours will wake us all:-))
lesley
11/03/2013 at 4:52 pm
yes..ok….well the 3 month bump disappeared around 10am 😀
"Snorkles"
11/03/2013 at 4:55 pm
LSA you are peaking at …….58 with that Lips guy giving you a chance for 9 points yesterday!
Lips is even beating me at 34.
That Elaine lady is nipping at my heels at 23!
Quick! Best get out there again !!!
Lainey Loo aka E-laine
11/03/2013 at 4:55 pm
Only just managed to read the blog after a hard day’s teaching and what a swim I missed by the sound of it. I usually get to read the blog on playground duty (don’t tell any parents or teachers ;-)) but not today. I’m so glad the blog took you ages Rainer as it does me. Well done Robster. It probably only took you an hour or so as you are such a professional. See you tomorrow!
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
11/03/2013 at 5:03 pm
Snorkles, you’re short-changing me…..just counted 14 points for yesterday!!!!
Little Tiger
11/03/2013 at 6:35 pm
Happy B’day Sandy Mc ?
Leswee
11/03/2013 at 6:47 pm
Sh*t u right LL Robster had blog out by 9.36am!!!
Annette
11/03/2013 at 8:43 pm
Big Birthday Wishes Sandy!!!