17/08/2016 “Celebrate good times”

Everyone loves a good celebration! Birthdays are extra special and today we helped Lainey celebrate her big day.

 

 

Lainey was swamped by her adoring friends and well wishers. Everyone loves Lainey! She does so much for so many, so it was lovely to be able to spoil her. She is such a special member of B and B. She has many talents – her photographic skills, gift card production, slice baking, event management and party organising are legendary. And her ease at making everyone feel loved, welcomed and appreciated are acknowledged by many.

My gift to Lainey was to relieve her from blogging duties. She has held the fort for several weeks as the other Wednesday bloggers were unavailable.

After her swim and breakfast at Bluewater, Lainey is going to celebrate her birthday by teaching a kindergarten class and spending the evening with Ted and the family

As if the spectacular sunrise wasn’t reason enough to celebrate, the B and B’s were happy to find other occasions to commemorate

 

 

Annie was still celebrating her birthday which was yesterday

 

Management and the 6.30’s are celebrating they no longer have to arrive and swim in the dark

 

Milly was celebrating by blowing kisses to passing walkers

 

I was celebrating because I had an opportunity to swim with my son Daniel

 

And Daniel was celebrating being surrounded by the WOW’s. And a belated happy Birthday to Monica for Monday

 

Storchy and Sarah were just celebrating because they got to swim to Shelley

 

 

Every where I looked there were swimmers celebrating! There was a lot of joy to behold this morning!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And then we all celebrated Lainey’s birthday with a song and splash at Shelley Beach. (I apologise for the big water droplet over the lens)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lainey was very excited to take these photos on her way back from Shelly. I don’t know how she does it, I haven’t seen any marine life for a while.

 

 

 

I asked other swimmers how they celebrate.

Simon, Steve and Nigel all agreed they go for a few drinks at the pub

 

Mel was celebrating her 20 www swims

 

Caroline, Jamie and Dave are just as excited for Mel. They all agreed that celebrating with champagne, surrounded by friends and being close to the beach were crucial to a special event.

 

John liked to celebrate with plenty of food and a few cold ones. Greg initially suggested 2 bottles of red and then followed up with “Sex drugs and rock n roll”. Greg you obviously enjoy a good celebration!

 

Smiling ear to ear, laughing, precious friends and lots of hugs are important for this group when they celebrate

 

I am celebrating being able to swim today. After working a couple of weeks full time…….(huge shock to my routine), I am able to get back to CTB and all my mates and enjoy the best start to the day.

Happy birthday Lainey, Enjoy every minute!

2016 Winter Badge Ceremony

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Winter Badge (or even harder yards for a WWW), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster. Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 11th September, straight after the regular swim!

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here for Badge Breakfast

All 2016 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for your upcoming summer badge challenges…

B&B Merchandise

Now you have your badges, take this one off opportunity on the day of the badge ceremony to try on and purchase your hoodie or other B&B items. RFW will have a range of our own gear for sale on the day – cash or credit card accepted.

 

Stats: ( Our trusty statistician Ian is away, so it’s all a guess!)

Temp : 18.2

Swimmers: over 150

Newbies: not sure

Reasons to celebrate: Lots!

Have a wonderful day everyone

Lisa