Bit of a grey sky met us this morning and the ole bluey’s were about today – thankfully I didn’t hear of anyone getting a nasty sting.
For a moment I thought the temperature hadn’t been taken?!?
But luckily normality resumed and 007 had once again assured the Bold & Beautiful crowd it was warm enough to go without.
Looking over to Shelly Beach, it definitely did look very grey.
But back at the B&B outdoor changing rooms there were smiles all round.
This guy came to swim today, and join in with the crowds as his girlfriend is overseas and he’s missing her.
LSA (seen here on the left) was up to her dodgy dealing with poor unsuspecting Derek in her sights today …..As you can see Derek is very reluctant to leave the safety of the changing rooms.
The lovely Jane adorned with men by her side.
Meanwhile, LSA had tempted Derek out of the changing rooms and into the open. What does she have in mind for him?
After Tuesday’s B&b dinner, Lips’ head has grown so big he struggles to put his pink cap on.
Rumour has it that Lesbubbles is knitting a bigger cap for him, hence her non appearance today.
Being concerned for Derek’s welfare, and wondering what exactly LSA had been saying to him to make him look so concerned, I caught this photo opportunity.
To the untrained eye it looks innocent, but if you look carefully, LSA has her vice like grip on him, trying to distract us with that winning smile.
You can also see in the photo above that Derek is desparetely trying to attract Lips’ attention. Poor Derek doesn’t understand that whilst a camera is around, Lips doesn’t see anyone only the camera lens.
Poor Derek.
A few waves to keep us awake.
…and a lovely crowd shot against that moody sky.
Sadly, being A grey Sunday the welcome committee (as sponsored by The Mgmt) had given up and gone for coffee.
But the crowds still smiled on.
Even if some of us were feeling the cold.
There’s always a surprise for swimmers at Shelly. Shocked onlookers always wonder who you’re going to take photo of next….
Two lovely gentleman, or……
…..A scoop snap of Dreamboat?
Or simply the underwater world?
No sooner had we returned to South Steyne, the heavens opened and we took shelter….
…..where we could. Huddled tightly to keep out of the rain. You wouldn’t want to get wet would you?
Happy Sunday!
The B & B Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday 9th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome. The theme this year is simply “Christmas“. So come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. No need to be shy as we will have the whole bar to ourselves. Finger food and pizza will be provided by the Steyne, and drinks will be at bar prices. Lots of fun and dancing are guaranteed, with music by our own band “The Troubadors“, who have generously agreed to perform free of charge for us on the night. The cost is $10 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Our charity partner, the Royal Far West Children’s Home, will also be running a monster raffle on the night, so please come prepared to support them. Bookings are essential. Book HERE now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, numbers are limited.
B&B i-Log The B&B i-Log is the best way to capture your swims!! Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge.. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com (This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.
Staying safe Are you prepared for the return of the surf? Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
Stats
Newbies:14
All the rest:200
Water temp:20.1
Signing off Snorkles
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22 comments
LSA aka HKTQ
16/11/2014 at 11:12 am
10/10!
Jane
16/11/2014 at 11:28 am
Lovely Blog Snorkles. And so glad you saw the Lobster/Crayfish too (near the Wobbe) – I thought I was dreaming!
Claudia
16/11/2014 at 11:28 am
Great blog, Snorkles! Really enjoyed it 🙂 And a message for Herr Rainer: Achtung, achtung! I’m in for a Bolderdash tomorrow, is it still on? Are you guys planning to leave at 6 or 5:50am? Would hate to miss you and swim all by myself! 🙁
LSA, aka HKTQ, aka BQ
16/11/2014 at 11:41 am
Hi Claudia – meet 5.45, in the water 5.50. See you then!
Ian mck
16/11/2014 at 12:11 pm
Great blog Snorkels ! Didn’t swim today, but you captured the mood perfectly, I felt like I was there !
Wisdom tooth settled down okay I guess.
Mm that crayfish ! butter & garlick grilled if it strays from cabbage tree bay
Lips
16/11/2014 at 12:16 pm
Detailed itinerary for tomorrow:
5:50 departure from MSLC
6:00 corso
6:10 north steyne slsc
6:20 queenscliff arrival
(10 min break / waiting for Shaun)
6:30 queenscliff departure
6:40 north steyne slsc
6:50 corso
7:00 point
7:15 shelly arrival
7:22 shelly departure
7:37 arrival at MSLC
PS: Great blog Snorks!
Tayls
16/11/2014 at 1:50 pm
great blog Snorkels. Wow…a crayfish !! Think Derek needs some TLC…he’s an absolutely elite athlete & champion & you know what happens when you hammer these sorts of guys…he may never come out of the surf club again…
DWSS
16/11/2014 at 2:08 pm
Have you left enough time for questions and autographs professor prior to departure?
DWSS
16/11/2014 at 2:12 pm
So good to see the Snorks blogging again!
You are one of the few who can see the finer points of corruption, scandal and Control that the HKTQ has over the management of the BandB.
That power of observation along with terrific underwater shots.
Well done.
Not quite as good as yesterday’s blog though. 🙂
Snorkles
16/11/2014 at 3:39 pm
Jane – sadly I don’t think it was in a happy state…..
Snorkles
16/11/2014 at 3:40 pm
And you call me a project manager???
Snorkles
16/11/2014 at 3:44 pm
Still on the drugs, apparently LSA has some she will give me, but I’m going to stick to the ones prescribed by the dentist.
Snorkles
16/11/2014 at 3:44 pm
HKTQ / LSA is subtly charming you see, I notice it all ….
Snorkles
16/11/2014 at 3:45 pm
I’ll keep an eye out for him. Poor Derek.
LSA aka HKTQ
16/11/2014 at 4:29 pm
He’s learning!
Just a little fine-tuning needed to allow for photo-shoots, cups of tea, panic attacks, picking off bluies, latest gos on the B&B real-estate take-over, searches for Shaun….
LSA aka HKTQ
16/11/2014 at 4:37 pm
Oh Snorks, my pills are far more tasty than those ones from your dentist which have almost killed you…. and as for Shaun, I bet he’ll be along for another free ride tomorrow….:)
LSA aka HKTQ
16/11/2014 at 4:43 pm
Derek is just suffering from a touch of Tedonitis….. he went for a bolderdash with Ted and had got so used to drifting along with Lips and I that it was a complete shock for him to actually have to swim. He hasn’t been the same since.
Now I have to use all that subtle charm to encourage the poor guy out of the locker-room for a dip and bluey protection.
Jane
16/11/2014 at 5:37 pm
Wot, no photobombing?
Jane
16/11/2014 at 5:39 pm
Leave poor Derek alone – he GAVE me a pink silicone cap.
Brian P
16/11/2014 at 9:31 pm
Great blog Snorkles, loads of terrific photo’s, love the humour + so many fish pics and the first crayfish I’ve seen on the blog too.
Simon
17/11/2014 at 12:02 am
Snorkels
A ripper snorter blog
Fifi
17/11/2014 at 9:41 am
An absolute cracker blog!