Another glorious day on Lake Manly with 172 of us heading out in the beautiful weather
to keep us nice and awake, oh and I’m back! A big thank you to Stephen and Nick today
for the photos, whilst my camera is with the camera gods waiting to be fixed!
..and stretching ….
Snorkellers love clean, clear water it means we can find Shelly beach no problem!
At midnight on 18 August 1958, Brojen Das from Bangladesh
started his swim across the English channel. He was the first Asian to swim the
distance and the first person to cross it four times.
We have some amazing people in the B&B, but did you know
last year on 18 August….French swimmer Philippe Croizon completed a
swim to link five continents using custom made flippers?!?! The swimmer who
lost all his limbs in an electrocution accident hoped his accomplishments would
inspire other disabled people.
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LOST AND FOUND …blue Speedo goggles at Bluewater, Toni Jackson has them if you lost a pair today, let us know..they’ve been found!
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A word from our sponsors ….Logan & Mason offer B&B
swimmers 10% off goods. Check out online
http://www.loganandmason.com.au/home.aspx
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Staying safe in the surf. In case of waves …big chunky ones…that
you are not so sure about, read these excellent tips on staying safe. Following
this link for information.
http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/safety-in-the-surf.html
Today’s Stats
Total swimmers: 172
Welcome to the newbies: 2
Water Temp: 17.2c
Air Temp: 9c
Sunrise: 6:29am
Sunset: 5:27pm
Signing off: Snorkles
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10 comments
The Submarine
18/08/2013 at 1:55 pm
Good one Snorks
Snorkel power !!!
mauricio
18/08/2013 at 4:13 pm
Where is everyone? Its a gorgeous day I agree so everyone must be out and about!
Great blog folks great pics, great weekend it was and what a way to celebrate the 18th, 19th and so forth days of august , sept, oct… see you in the water.
lesley
18/08/2013 at 4:57 pm
Only 2 comments on a blog Snorks is actually a great compliment! I am sure of it! 😀
FAB underwater pics – makes me want to swim again! 😀
alyson
18/08/2013 at 5:24 pm
haha love the birthday card 🙂 great day for a snorkel!
Snorkles
18/08/2013 at 5:27 pm
Is everyone out enjoying themselves too much to comment?! Lips and LSA – I need you back, if only for your commentary!!
John S
18/08/2013 at 7:28 pm
I love the theme today Sharon and the images.
LSA aka HKTQ
18/08/2013 at 7:38 pm
Sorry, Snorks, behind the times…..
Love the tribute to all the talented Snorkellers! Love the diversity of the group… great team blog!
Hope the gods return your camera in good shape!
Keep snorkelling!!!
Jenny Holmes
18/08/2013 at 8:39 pm
A sardine was swimming along with his mother and they came across a submarine. “What’s that, Mum?” said the little sardine. “Why, that’s a tin with people in it, dear!”
(courtesy of Spike Milligan, heard of ABC FM one moring a few weeks go.)
Great Blog and a riot of a birthday card!
Jane Stevenson
19/08/2013 at 8:09 am
Just thought I might post this story of my Hobart granddaughter Rose who is 10 years old and has just swum 10km to raise money for breast cancer research. So far she has raised over $1000 with more to come. This has certainly inspired me to go for my 10km badge this Summer and I hope it will do the same for lots of us.
Here is Rose with her brother Sam after the swim (over 5 hours with a 10-minute lunch break).
https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&ik=3d880b5cb4&view=att&th=1409101c5348bf65&attid=0.2&disp=inline&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P9W3tMjmm-27RuYt4ixbwJX&sadet=1376863436251&sads=VpV3NFIcR9jRopYOOIiFFWBbAy8
Robert
19/08/2013 at 8:34 am
Thanks mum (or Nanny Jane!)
Can I add this link as a better way to view the photos of Rose and her 10km swim:
https://give.everydayhero.com/au/rose-1