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17/8/2013 – Winter you say. Not here in Glorious Manly

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After weather forecasts all week predicted a rainy start to the day and mother nature was true to her word. It wasn’t long though before she waved her magic wand to shower us with another beautiful day of sunshine.

The seas were a little rougher this morning bringing with it some murky waters and little fish to spot.

I’m not sure if you are feeling it but but I know I am. It’s been a little quiet without our regular blog tarts Rainer & LSA .

 

If you are wondering where they have gotten to, I was flicking through movies that I could download on EyeTV the other day when I came across one called “Finding LSA & Rainer”. I was as suprised as you are.

 

From Blog Tarts to movie Stars.

 

It was bound to be only a matter of time for these two.

 

The Bold & Beautiful are on their way to Hollywood.

 

Yeehhh Baby

 

 

Beware of the paparazzi that have been known to be lurking in the waters.

 

They have been known to take that shot when you least expect it.

 

But keep in mind when you become part of the B&B you are signing on to become an instant blog tart. Some liking it more than others.

 

Come one you know who you are!!

I have showed this comparison on my facebook page before.

 

Seriously does anyone else see the similarities or is it just me.

 

For all of you who grew up in the 70’s you will remember him well. I can’t help but think of Mr Snuffleupagas every time i see the cuttlefish.

 

(this is all you will see of the cuttlefish today Lesley)

 

 


Thanks to everyone who came along to help Celebrate Annie & Elaine’s Birthday last night.

 

I am sure that you all had a fantastic night and were up nice and early to swim today.

 

 

Enough on the lighter side of things and lets get onto some of the great pics of today that I am sure you are all dying to see. .I like to try to take my photos from a different perspective so as to keep you all interested. If anyone has any tips or ideas I’m always happy to listen.

 

Elaine jumping for joy on her 29th Birthday. Happy Birthday Elaine.

Winston wondering what on earth Storchy is doing.

Storchy looking more than enthusiastic to be going out in rough seas this morning.

David all rugged up ready to go. So much contrast in what the swimmers wear out in the water.

Some brave souls decided to enter the surf from the beach while others decided to go from half way. Remember there are no badges to be earnt from taking on the larger surf. Only do what you are comfortable with.

 

There was the occasional huge set that came through and some swimmers or one in particular who doesn’t want to be photographed or named was smashed up against the rocks or grazed as they would put it and received some nasty grazes.

Rosemary and mambo man taking the long walk around to half way.

 

The girls are more than enthusastic to be going out in the challenging seas.

We came across a large dead puffa fish in the water and that’s not all. Stephen also came across a not so great looking left over cuttleflish that has seen better days. It’s gotta make you wonder what’s in the water with us….

A quick pic of the crazy surf conditions. I thought it was supposed to be smooth today.

For some of the swimmers the rough seas were more challenging than expected. The water can be so deceiving. Some swimmers opted to get out half way after experiencing a roller coaster of a ride on the way out.

There was more weed to be spotted today than anything else. I’m afraid not much going on this morning.

Vanessa enjoying the sunlight as it splays through the waters.

The few fish that I did see today. Unfortunately waters were not the best for photographs.

Elizabeth and her son Hayden making the most of the waves. It’s always great to see parents out there sharing it with their children.

Happy Birthday to Annie & Elaine again today. Here they are enjoying a birthday cake at breakie. It’s always a great excuse to eat cake for breakfast.

 

Stats

Swimmers: 184

Newbies: 4

Water Temp:17.1 degrees

Air Temp 15.1 degrees

Sunrise: 6:33

Sunset: 17:27

 

 

 

Have a fantastic day all!!

Renae

 


10 comments

  • Pacific Jules

    17/08/2013 at 12:56 pm

    Another gorgeous blog Renae. Miss you guys heaps.
    I love Snuffleupagas, that’s so cool 🙂
    Happy birthday Elaine, hope you have an extra special day xx

  • Vanessa Maund

    17/08/2013 at 12:58 pm

    Fun swim today Renae, looks a fab cake shame I missed a slice!

  • Robster

    17/08/2013 at 2:10 pm

    Great blog Renae, love that pic of the crazy surf

  • Slim Dusky

    17/08/2013 at 3:14 pm

    Great blog renae. Happy birthday Annie, Elaine and skye

  • Julie Cameron-Doe

    17/08/2013 at 3:15 pm

    Great blog Renae. Just wanted to add my thanks to Storchy for looking after George so that Chris and I could both complete our 20th swim on the same day. We did try to swim together but got separated by a few waves…

  • LSA aka HKTQ

    17/08/2013 at 4:16 pm

    Thanks for the plug, Renae:-)))) I’d send more clips if I were as tech-savvy as you!
    “Desperately Seeking LIps & LSA” is another good one … Lips will be back very soon with Hollywood tales…
    Qu: What do all Blog Tarts have in common?
    Ans: We’re all learning to swim for the first time, and just like when you learnt as kids, we make a lot of splash about it!

  • Elaine de Jager

    17/08/2013 at 5:20 pm

    Some great shots Renae and I really do miss Rainer and Lips! Thank you for the birthday wishes folks. A shame the water has lost it’s clarity but Krystina did see a big blue groper trying to take a bite out of a cuttlefish whick squirted out a load of ink!

  • Lips

    17/08/2013 at 5:45 pm

    Haha.. yes, thanks for the plug Renae. Another great blog post! Cant believe it took you so long to come out as B&B blogger!
    Waves look wild. Not sure I’m ready for this after my 3 week break..
    Elaine, Annie, happy birthday again!

  • Mary

    17/08/2013 at 5:53 pm

    A wonderful blog! I’m sitting in the sun in Burgundy – which is pretty spectacular – and as I read the blog I could be in that wonderful surf. Thank you for making it so real Renae 🙂

  • LSA aka HKTQ

    17/08/2013 at 6:42 pm

    Only Rainer & Lips? :-))
    Enjoy the rest of your birthday and many happy returns to you and Annie. I think I got the days mixed up on FB, but then B&B birthdays last a while:-)
    Thanks again for all the hard work and love you put into the B&B!

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