Whilst I am relatively new to Bold & Beautiful, having only swum through a single winter and enjoyed the company of Silky the dolphin only once, I am thinking that I can almost call myself a “regular”.
Yet what got me thinking the other morning was all the new swimmers that are now enjoying the Bold & Beautiful Swim Squad.
Some have only swum Manly to Shelley return once, twice or less than a handful of times and this blog is dedicated to you !!!!
All of the follwing avid swimmers have swum five or fewer times, yet have loved it so much that they are back for more.
This mornings roll call for new swimmers to the Bold & Beautiful Swim Squad;
Raki & Katrina.
Chantelle & Ann.
The smart money was on “halfway” today.
Astrid.
Not sure how this photo made the cut as these swimmers are all hard core from way back.
Maybe its because thay all just look great, having made the BnB swim a “thing”.
I could not let this image hit the cutting room floor either, even though it was way off subject … everyone looked like they were enjoying themselves, maybe it was their swim, maybe it was the sunshine, maybe it was the coffee, maybe it was the conversation.
One day soon, I am going to join in all the fun on the benches.
To all of the new swimmers to the Bold & Beautiful Swim Squad … WELCOME !!!
David
Bold & Beautiful in Numbers
New Swimmers – yes.
Swimmers – 85.
Water Temperature – 22.2.
30 comments
Jane
14/01/2015 at 12:54 pm
Great blog David!
Yesterday outside the Wharf a stall was giving away samples of the yummiest health foods I have ever tasted! Go to:
http://www.eatfitkitchen.com.au/
The Bliss Bars are out of this world. I suggested that he might be able to set up the stall outside Manly SLC on Sat. mornings for our indulgence. Does anyone know how he should go about this? Permission from Manly Council or the SLC? Or just do it?
ros ex
14/01/2015 at 12:57 pm
Nice thoughts in today’s blog David. I heard you “call the roll” this morning, and I’m pleased to see all those new smiley folks hitting the headline photos in today’s chapter of B&B.
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 1:09 pm
Hi Jane, maybe they could provide a sample stall at the benches this Saturday … by friends, for friends … doesn’t sound commercial at all to me, hence no need to ask permission from anyone.
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 1:10 pm
Thanks, we were all newbies once. So could to welcome the new swimmers.
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 1:14 pm
Thanks, we were all newbies once. So good to welcome the new swimmers.
DWSS
14/01/2015 at 1:30 pm
Great blog David!
Inclusive, informative, nice pics and no Lips!
Also qualifies as a great burqa blog.
Jeffwitha J
14/01/2015 at 1:32 pm
Great choice of subject David. All hail the new faces!
Lainey Loo
14/01/2015 at 1:32 pm
You must come to the Benches for coffee Dave. Thanks for dedicating the blog to newbies and thanks for blogging for me. Had to pick up my parents from the airport this morning so missed the swim! It looks beautiful too!
Roger Harvey
14/01/2015 at 1:32 pm
Good stuff, David – Yes, there are hundreds of people each week … all deserving of blog space.
Confession: I saw the brown surf at 6.55 am today – and drove off to a cafe instead.
Very poor effort I know! Am having trouble getting back into the dawn routines, after a week down coast …
Lucy
14/01/2015 at 1:52 pm
Great blog!! I remember when Brad and I were new and we somehow accidentally managed to make it to the Point without pink caps, only to be scolded for this when we arrived haha. We loved the abuse so have been coming back ever since 🙂
Elizabeth, here’s the link to the pocket towels:http://www.myhouse.com.au/beach/blink-pocket.html
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 2:32 pm
Thanks Lucy.
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 2:33 pm
Hi Roger, don’t stay away too long, you may just have to hand in your pink cap. See you tomorrow or Friday.
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 2:35 pm
Hi Lainey, it was a beautiful morning, plus will come along to the benches next time I swim. I may get you to introduce me to a few people, if you are around. Plus happy to step in and blog … always good fun.
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 2:36 pm
Thank you.
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 2:36 pm
No lips is always a positive !!
Elizabeth X
14/01/2015 at 2:44 pm
Hi David really great blog and fab subject. I hope some of those newbies become regulars and our wonderful circle of friends at B&B grows even larger. I am a last winter newbie myself and wasnt lucky enough to swim with Silky but B&B is entrenched as a big part of my life now. Just wish I made it every single morning! See you at the benches for coffee tmrw – my shout
Lucy thanks for the link they look great. Say hello to bub from Aunty Lizzie!!! Just one of the 50 new aunts and uncles who can’t wait to meet her soon 😀
Lips
14/01/2015 at 2:51 pm
Oi! I’m right here guys!
Okay blog David. Quality photos and witty writing made up for lipslessnes.
Debbie
14/01/2015 at 3:33 pm
I want to thank the lady this morning who showed me the turtle. ….made my day
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 4:06 pm
wow … a turtle
I am hoping to see the turtle next time I swim
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 4:10 pm
Hi Elizabeth … thank you. I am hoping so.
I agree with your thoughts. Once you swim 3 or more times a week, you seem to miss it if you don’t swim, which is great. Elizabeth will join you for coffee tomorrow and if ok with you, maybe you could introduce me to a few people.
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 4:12 pm
Hi Lips, will aim to lift the standard next blog by including your good self.
David Brown
14/01/2015 at 4:14 pm
Hi Debbie, maybe the more experienced swimmers, could describe one or two things to look out for.
Fifi
14/01/2015 at 4:56 pm
Thanks Jill rankin for watching me today and waving. It was very sweet and I felt very loved!
Jane
14/01/2015 at 6:18 pm
That’s a really good idea David. I’ll try and get in touch, though sadly can’t be there myself (off to Hobart for 10 days on Friday). So you can relax Lips – I won’t be able to chase you for a while……
Alicial1999
14/01/2015 at 9:24 pm
Thank you for the shout out! Feeling very welcome!
Featured newbie
David Brown
15/01/2015 at 11:46 am
Hi Elizabeth, apologies .. I was so looking forward to the swim and the post swim coffee on the benches with you, yet alas, domestic duties won out this morning and the best I could do was simply imagine the swim & the coffee. Apologies for that, yet I am back in the swim Friday, so will look out for you tommorrow at the benches. David
Chris
15/01/2015 at 1:40 pm
Hello David, Jane and the B&B team!
Chris from Eat Fit Kitchen here, thanks to Jane for the plug, so glad you enjoyed our snacks and I look forward to sharing them with you all.
I am booked in for a tasting elsewhere this Saturday morning but perhaps we could do another weekend?
Incidentally, we have signed up to provide breakfast to you all in February as part of the Red Feb swim for Heart Foundation so I’m sure we will meet you all soon.
Cheers
Chris
eatfitkitchen.com.au
Chris
15/01/2015 at 2:48 pm
Hello B&B team,
A short update on my comment above.
I’ve just been informed by Carol Hanna from Heart Research Australia that the council rates are proving prohibitive for the breakfast stand on the 14th of Feb.
Do you know of anyone at Manly SLSC that they may be able to speak with?
Thanks in advance,
Chris
Eat Fit Kitchen
David Brown
22/01/2015 at 7:53 pm
Hi Elizabeth,
Hello …
My email address is davidbrowm470@gmail.com
Might see you Friday at BnB
David
David Brown
22/01/2015 at 7:54 pm
thanks Alicia