Verdict from the early swimmers was “bloody freezing” not to mention to seaweed, jelly blubbers, wind, bit of waves (“quite bumpy”) and rubbish. However still a good swim overall.
Here is Yassar from Honolulu. Honolulu is full of Australians so he probably thought he would come and see Australia and some more Australians. The water is not as warm as in Honolulu though. Especially not today
Gayle
Bumpy
that did not stop people swimming at all
Geoff and Ian stopped because we heard a woman calling out and I saw a raised arm but we did not find the swimmer. I hope everyone returned ok. I think a Raised arm is a call for help?
Ian kindly stopped near the point
Georgie stopped for a hello
some dots that are swimmers
What I have been reading: Following recommendation from Roz and supported by the very many reading swimmers, David Sedaris’ Me Talk Pretty One Day. It is great. I have studies different languages as a beginner and his anecdotes about trying to talk like an adult when you only have 100 words of vocabulary were hilarious.
While you wait for Santa to come you can go to the B&B Christmas Party
B & B Fundraising Christmas Party
Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 12th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme this year is “Retro Christmas”. So come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. Lots of fun and dancing are guaranteed, with music again this year by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book HERE now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, numbers are limited.
7 comments
Victoria
17/11/2017 at 5:06 pm
Thanks Elizabeth for your blogging on the swim today….sounds like its getting towards proper ocean swimming. Lumps & bumps of jellies with waves to arrive soon.
Shelley K
17/11/2017 at 5:50 pm
Glad JK hasn’t bullied me into packing away my wetsuit yet
Inge
17/11/2017 at 8:07 pm
Elizabeth I do love your blogs (especially the way you write) . Also, this time I enjoyed the way the photos meld into each other.
On another note, if anyone out there is interested, I am reading Sapiens “A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Harari. I am really enjoying it.
Elizabeth Stewart
17/11/2017 at 8:11 pm
Inge
The photos meld because I was rushing to finish. I did not get to mention Greg in the photo with you who has TWICE swim from manly to Bondi beach. To visit friends at Bondi!!! Also newbie Judy who picked not the best day to start
but still had a great swim. I will put that book on the list
Paul
17/11/2017 at 8:13 pm
Not a good day to decide to ditch the post-swim bottle of hot water.
Paul
17/11/2017 at 8:22 pm
Maybe today was a good day for newbies.
These are the days that help you fully appreciate those when the water’s warm, or when it’s flat or the visibility’s ideal, or when the duskies or the cuttlefish are about.
It’s all looking up for Judy. Welcome to B&B.
Inge
19/11/2017 at 7:19 pm
What Greg was in a photo with me? He is my guru. Manly to Bondi…I really want to do that!.one day….