58 ‘ticked’ Bold & Beautiful swimmers.
Another great morning for a swim with a little wave and a rather large fishing vessel…
4 swimmers enjoyed the ‘double shuffle’ this morning; David Coward, Isobel Kirk, John Bond and Michael Christie.
97 swimmers have now qualified for their winter badge !!! With another 33 on target and another 45 who qualify but they need to swim very soon and lots of times in the next 2 weeks.
Winter badge ceremony will be at Manly Wine straight after the swim on Sunday 11th September 🙂
Please read last nights newsletter for dates of our steak and trivia night and our awesome Christmas Party….
It seems there is a new fashion about to hit Manly, which you can see beautifully modeled by Jim Stackpool this morning….
The latest update from Dover is that it looks like Iain may start his English Channel Crossing at 2.30am on Monday morning UK time. Gaetan Guilhon is planning on being on Iain’s boat so he can keep us posted with regular updates and photos 🙂
Paul Metcalfe is hosting a screening of “The Economics of Happiness” and panel ‘Hypothetical’ on Wednesday 12th October from 7pm at Balgowlah RSL. If anyone is interested in attending you can check out the details by clicking here
The panel will be jostling over what it means to live local, live sustainably and grow a gnarly community garden.
Half the money raised will go to the Film’s Producer, the other half will go to the local school Kitchen Garden project.
Everyone who goes to the film will get a thank-you gift with a message from the local school kids too.
Water Temperature 17.9 degrees.
Air Temperature 10.5 degrees.
Sunrise 6.32am.
Sunset 5.26pm.
High Tide: 10.19am.
Low Tide: 4.15pm.
11 comments
John
August 17, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Enjoyed the swim today with a nice wave to catch in. Have a safe trip to the UK Julie and Michael and see you in Istanbul.
Where was the photo of Michelle sporting her clipped locks?
Michael [EX CI]
August 17, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Thanks John, for the good wishes. I hope you can find someone to do “doubles” with you while I’m away!! Although Izzy is still there. See you in Istanbul.
Annette
August 17, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Have a great trip Julie and Michael. Good luck to all the Dardanelles swimmers and to the channel crosser Iain! We will be thinking and following your adventures.
Also looking forward to welcoming back James Goins on the weekend!
neil
August 17, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Dear B&B community,
I find myself in the uncomfortable temporary situation of being broke in this lovely area of Manly and having to relocate as the owner of this unit is selling after me being here for 10 years. I work in the area of Financial Services and tutoring however this work has come to a halt. I am also a qualified Safety Advisor and Site Forman. My initial aim is to obtain any type of part/full time work.
I may also need a home for my herb pot plants. If you know of anybody who has employment or temporary accommodation for a man with a splendid attendance record please call Neil on 0414686646 or email Jules.
Michael [EX CI]
August 17, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Thsnks Annette! I’ve got my key ring for good luck, so here’s hoping.
Stephen
August 17, 2011 at 4:34 pm
Especially for the Dardenelle B&B!
Power Living
”Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius,power and magic in it. Begin it now” Goethe
Anna Alvsdotter
August 17, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Will keep an eye out for you, dear Neil!
xxxx
Anna Alvsdotter
August 17, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Good words. Thanks!
Little Tiger
August 17, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Will keep a lookout Neil, hopefully something will come along.
Goodluck to the Dardanelles swimmers , can’t wait to see the ‘on tour’ photos. Enjoying the updates from Iain-“go you goodthing’.
Roberto
August 17, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Iain,
going to be giving you a few tips for the swim over the next few days.
tip 1 – swing your right arm, then your left arm, kick a little – it is that simple. And ahhh… breathe every now and then. Also keep those buttocks tight – you don’t want any leakage!
Robert
Gaetan
August 18, 2011 at 12:31 am
Neil I hope things get better soon for you! Good luck and I will ask around!