This surprisingly glorious Tuesday morning saw at least 116 B&B swimmers roll up at B&B Central. Mind you, there are multiple swims available at this time of year – Boulderdash, Drinks Express, 7am regulars – we are not all gathered in the one spot at the same time!
Some like to keep sleeping right up until the 7am call.
With the arrival of the B&B Calendar, the blog tarts are out in force to see if their efforts over the past 12 months have paid off.
Rainer is particularly disappointed at not having his own month. Especially as his efforts have been nothing short of remarkable this last year.
Lesley is more interested in the appearance of a new sign! Has anyone heard the Sun Sound?
Against the steely grey sky, the pink caps were like neon beacons.
Jill seems to find the water chilly, but really, at 20.4 it is not that bad.
A little frivolity at the point with the Drs. Patrick and Cathie are such a joyful duo.
The water is gradually clearing. It has turned a light shade of blue-green that is a bit nicer than the slimy mossy green it has been over the past few weeks.
Once you arrive at Shelly, you do appreciate the full significance of the size of this group of gathered swimmers.
Lucy seemed shy to photographed today until she found a buddy.
Ted was delighted to find this catfish ball just off the Bower end of Shelly.
It is interesting to see the juvenile fish returning to the aquarium (the bit between the point and half-way).
And a massive Blue Groper!
Have a wonderful Tuesday
Mary
The B & B Christmas Party is on Tuesday 9th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome. The theme this year is simply “Christmas“. So come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. There is no need to be shy, as we will have the whole bar to ourselves. The Steyne will provide finger food and pizza, with drinks at bar prices. Lots of fun and dancing guaranteed, with music by our own band “The Troubadors“, who have generously agreed to perform free of charge for us on the night. The cost is $10 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Our charity partner, the Royal Far West Children’s Home, will also be running a monster raffle on the night, so please come prepared to support them. Bookings are essential. Book HERE now! Don’t miss this fun event, numbers are limited.
B&B 2015 Calendar available now for just $15
On sale NOW!!
The B&B Calendar is the perfect item for the ‘hard to buy for’ person in your life. You can pick one up at the swim from Ian (cash only), or online – Click here – with an option to have it posted or collected from Ian.
Summer Swims
It is that time again! 007, or Mr November 2015, has announced the proposed date for the first summer 10K swim challenge is Saturday 13 December 2014. Watch this space for updates.
Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
The Stats
Regulars: 116
Newbies: 3
Temp: 20.4
Sunrise: 5.42am
Sunset: 7.38pm
26 comments
Jane
18/11/2014 at 12:17 pm
Lovely photos today Mary. When the male Blue Gropers acquire that lighter-coloured saddle they are getting seriously big and mature.
roger
18/11/2014 at 12:51 pm
I LOVE that shot of John Bond’s head surrounded by the moody blues, Mary!
LSA aka HKTQ aka BQ
18/11/2014 at 1:09 pm
I had a beautiful view of the size of the group all lined up along Shelly as Shaun and I raced in to try and beat the ‘Shelly cut-off’ after a slightly more challenging Belly swim….
What a really lovely group to come ‘home’ to and great Moody Blue pics, Mary!
LSA aka HKTQ aka BQ
18/11/2014 at 1:10 pm
Jon – Swimmer of the Day again! Lori, hands off!:-))
Elizabeth X
18/11/2014 at 1:15 pm
I agree, great photos especially the Catfish. Jane why do they ball like that? And I saw lots of the juveniles too. Great swim despite the moody weather
DWSS
18/11/2014 at 1:33 pm
Elizabeth, it has something to do with their moustache and the attractiveness once grown.
I’ll let Jane fill in the detail.
Jane? –
Snorkles
18/11/2014 at 1:37 pm
Omg ! How good is the front pic on the calendar?
Snorkles
18/11/2014 at 1:37 pm
Omg ! How good is the front pic on the calendar?
Lips
18/11/2014 at 1:45 pm
Unbelievable. I’ve been working the cameras hard all year.. and you barely swam!!!
LSA aka HKTQ aka BQ
18/11/2014 at 2:02 pm
Go on, Snorks, buy a few crates of calendars to send to all your friends and keep the B&B in business! There should be a sliding scale for buying up supplies depending on how much coverage one has:)
patricia
18/11/2014 at 3:02 pm
anyone know when the first 6K swim will be? I go overseas Dec 10th and would love to do it beforehand, as I don’t really think my fitness levels will be the same when I return mid January.
Lesbubbles
18/11/2014 at 3:21 pm
Yeah Lips it’s disgusting !
mary
18/11/2014 at 3:27 pm
Thanks Roger. Amazing light this morning.
mary
18/11/2014 at 3:28 pm
Should be 6 December. No doubt Management will confirm 🙂
Elizabeth
18/11/2014 at 5:00 pm
I would like to do 6 km and I am sure I can but don’t want to swim alone. I am hoping some swimmer(s) who want to do a scenic swim with stops for morning tea etc while I try hard to keep up might want to swim just ahead of me. Fingers crossed.
Elizabeth
18/11/2014 at 5:16 pm
Welcome back to Richard ! After 4 weeks of heel healing. Great photos Mary as always
margot
18/11/2014 at 5:32 pm
I’l be glad just to get back there soon and do any swim. Been busy having more bushfires up here in the Blue Mtns. Now that I know who DWSS is (I think it was you who offered to swim with me a few weeks ago?)I can perhaps call on your good nature again for same reason? Losing confidence quickly….looking forward! BTW enjoying all your beautiful B & B photos from afar…..
Ian mck
18/11/2014 at 5:36 pm
“Omg ! How good is the front pic on the calendar”
Truely a work of art !
I’m going to def get a calendar if it hasn’t got any of Bubbles & Dr Rainer.
Nice blog Mary.. You captured the day I missed out on !
Looking forward to that lovely blog tomorrow, just cause I know Shelly is doing it ! (she’s lovely & a hot bod)
Ian mck
18/11/2014 at 5:37 pm
I’m sure Gayle will join you !
DWSS
18/11/2014 at 6:32 pm
No probs Margot.
LSA aka HKTQ
18/11/2014 at 6:47 pm
And what happened to your Movember moustache, Mr Moustache Expert?
LSA aka HKTQ
18/11/2014 at 6:49 pm
Agree!
LSA aka HKTQ
18/11/2014 at 6:52 pm
Of course we’ll be having an earlier start for our scenic swim with lots of tea-breaks, photo-bombing, humour and fun:) Always welcome, Elizabeth!
LSA aka HKTQ
18/11/2014 at 6:53 pm
look f/w to seeing you again soon, Margot and hope you’re Ok up in the BM!
LSA aka HKTQ
18/11/2014 at 6:56 pm
Look f/w to seeing you tomorrow, Shelly! Let’s do a proper Shellly-LSA selfie as you share your hot bod tips!
Jane
18/11/2014 at 7:09 pm
The generally received opinion is that they do it for protection. I’m not totally convinced:
1. Why then do other species not do it?
2. Striped Catfish (and the yellow or green Estuary Cobbler, formerly Catfish) have venomous spines in front of their dorsal and pectoral fins (SO DON’T TOUCH THEM!) so don’t seem to be in such need of protection as a lot of other species.