111 Bold & Beautiful swimmers swam inside a technicolour ranibow this morning. I was lucky to be early enough to grab this photo of the 22 early lappers as they entered the water at Manly beach
One of our lovely swimmers from America, Lauren Gianino is sadly leaving us very soon. On Saturday night while under the influence of some alcohol we decided that she should do the blog on Monday as a goodbye pressie to the group…..over to Lauren! (With a little help from me!)
Here I am handing over control to Team America….
Caroline, Claire, and these two friendly fellows are excited to swim today!
Only these hard core Aussies swim sans wetsuit in the cold!
Russell, a cool English cat who is soon to be an Australian citizen!
The most beautiful part of the day….
What could be better than swimming with your friends? They don’t even seem to notice the cold! (Hi to Tash below who was one of our youngest swimmers today!)
My wonderful neighbor, Michelle, who welcomed me to B and B when I first arrived. She is wishing her rotund cat, Billy, could join us. He gracefully declined.
A happy group of swimmers, blissfully unaware of the school of poisonous eels beneath them, hence the ripples in the water.
What a lovely way to start a Monday!
The legendary Nigel and Corinne, and a strange girl with a cord attached to her neck….
Thank you so much for the great memories! I will never forget hopping off that plane from America and getting straight into the water with such a welcoming and kind group of people. I feel incredibly fortunate to have met such passionate ocean dwellers. You have made my stay in Australia a keen adventure! I feel so honored to have been a part of Bold and Beautiful! Remember, you always have a friend to swim with across the ocean in the Land of Plenty!
Signing off,
The Amicable Axolotl
Lauren
JUST ADDED a couple more pics from Stephen Coulter below! The Blue Groper Lauren was trying to photograph and also Tash & Richard getting to Shelley!
**Join us TOMORROW for drinks at Murrays……the
Murray’s night out is a great time to catch up with your fellow BnB’ers.**
Staying safe
NEW
water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig ‘Riddo’
Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf. To
read, or even download, click here.
Water Temp: 20.3C
Sunrise: 6.38
Sunset: 5.03
High Tide: 10.21pm
Low Tide: 4.22am
18 comments
"Snorkles"
13/05/2013 at 9:49 am
Well done Corinne and Nige on increasing your points on the Blog spreddy….although wondering why on earth you swim on a MONDAY and not Sundays??? Tut tut!
lesley
13/05/2013 at 10:19 am
wow that first photo is a winner Blogster!!
Well done Lauren – so nice to have a proper Monday blog! hehe
This was Lauren’s first swim http://pacificjules.typepad.com/pacific-jules/2012/10/04102012-.html
Stephen C
13/05/2013 at 10:20 am
Great first blog Lauren – we’ll be sorry to see you go. Hopefully you’ll set up the B&B Florida Chapter – B&B Miami – I can see John K and Ian together with LSA being the B&B’s Miami Vice!
Alyson
13/05/2013 at 10:21 am
fabulous first blog Lauren, all the best for the trip home. absolutely love the first photo!! seems like a calendar winner!! missing you all xx
Slow Ian
13/05/2013 at 12:24 pm
Please note that drinks at Murray’s is on WEDNESDAY NIGHT, from 6.30 pm, NOT tomorrow night as previously advertised. Looking forward to seeing everyone there for Happy Hour drinks. Don’t forget that Murray’s also gives 10% discount on food when you show your B and B discount card.
Robbie Byrne
13/05/2013 at 1:32 pm
Thanks for a great blog Lauren, a really nice way to say goodbye I think!
See you all at Murray’s on WEDNESDAY! Myself and Iain Liddel will be busting out our dance moves after a couple of white wine spritzers…watch out!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
13/05/2013 at 1:49 pm
Agree – that first pic is amazing! The sky this morning from about 6 a.m. onwards was incredible- every colour imaginable!
Lauren, love your sign off pic and great blog.
Just checked the link – looking forward to welcoming you back as an Old Friend:-))
Dolphin Whisperer
13/05/2013 at 1:50 pm
Who wrote this??
Such a pleasant blog. Not like Mondays at all!!
Humorous and witty!! Rob, you are getting really good at this!!!
Well done. I’m now a Monday blog fan. Well done.
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
13/05/2013 at 1:51 pm
Great idea…. B&B Miami Vice…. crocodiles…. good connections:-)
John S
13/05/2013 at 1:54 pm
Lauren, a lovely blog and so sad to see you go.
You must be our most consistent 8.30am swimmer of all time, especially weekends.
Great to have met you and your ever happy and lovely smile.
Safe Travels…..
and come back soon.
'Magic Hands'
13/05/2013 at 2:35 pm
Great blog ‘Lozza’,
Will miss you and your soirees.
Ros(-e)
13/05/2013 at 2:56 pm
That big blue groper was magnificent! Such an amazing colour: and note that it is only the male gropers that are this colour.
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
13/05/2013 at 3:21 pm
Does that mean you’re actually going to swim with us occasionally or just continue putting on an Old & Bold cap and ticking in after a half-hearted few strokes towards the point? Seems a few people are noticing the habit these days:-)
As for Storchy, I keep telling you that a jog to Shelly and a look at the water is not a swim!!
VACANCIES for the new Integrity Police. Those who’ve held these roles before need not apply!!!
Elaine de Jager
13/05/2013 at 3:38 pm
I remember your first swim and happy enthusiasm well, Lauren. Sad to see you go ;( Really miffed I missed that sunrise this morning. Hope tomorrows is just as good!
fifi
13/05/2013 at 4:04 pm
Take care and safe journey home Lauren. I hope you can return and swim with us again as soon as you can. Cheers from Fiona.
Slow Ian
13/05/2013 at 4:58 pm
OK. Someone had to ask. What is it with the title? Is there supposed to be something deep and meaningful that I have completely missed? or is it just a piece of meaningless Irish frippery? Please explain!
Robster
13/05/2013 at 5:13 pm
That’s all Lauren!!
Lauren
13/05/2013 at 5:24 pm
Thanks, mates! The title is a reference to Americans’ misconceptions about dangerous sea life! I told them I was not concerned because of the accessibility of affordable hospitalisation in the event of getting too close to the crocodiles : )