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19/05/13 It’s getting cooler

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Another cracking day on Lake Manly. Let’s go and see what it has to offer today.

…….and another cracking swim. Whilst the sun is shining it has definitely start to lose its warmth and the B&B crew are turning up a little more wrapped up before they strip off to swim.

There’s definitely a few more wetsuits out and about.

We’re also a compliant lot …remembering to include that all important tick on the sign in sheets.

Cracking day for the fun run too…warmer in the water though ..so let’s get in.

Synchronised swimming all the way to Shelly. With 170 of us jumping in this morning, there’s bound to be a copy cat or two.

 The visibility is simply amazing at the moment and there are plenty of the snorkel crew enjoying great views of the underwater world.

My underwater photos need some work …..whereas here’s some great shots from Stephen.

Lips this one is for you !

Shelly Beach always attracts the crowds…..and with the water temperature a bit lower we spot some funky chicken dances happening …..

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….. Grab a partner and give it a wiggle.

………Entering in the Frog Leg Fandango competition….

Shall we go yet JK? It’s a bit nippy here!

Oh dear, these two forgot to shave this morning.

Back to South Steyne and on with the rest of our day…and all before 8am. Arhhh..thank you Manly and thank you B&B.

Photo of the Week goes to (ow this hurts!) Robster the Monday Blogster!

Honourable mention goes to Lesbutt’s piccie of Jane during the week

http://pacificjules.typepad.com/.a/6a0133ed6f68df970b017eeb2b68f4970d-popup

Well done to the both of you (grrrr, grrr)

Other news ………Just when you thought that LSA and Jon were back from a trip to Hong Kong/Singapore or Thailand, they were spotted moonlighting in the UK? A dark horse is our LSA with a lucrative modelling contract under her belt too. No wonder she is a Queen of Blog Tarting.

Racy B&B’ers

Good Luck to all those swapping their swimmers for runners this morning in the various races and those who are taking part in South Head 10km swim.

Big Congratulations to our swimmers that ran in the Blue Mountains Ultra Marathon yesterday, surprisingly they didn’t swim this morning …sore muscles anyone?

LOST & FOUND ……one wetsuit in the men’s changing rooms. Contact Ian Forster if its yours and you want to keep warm through Winter.

Support one of our sponsors, Bluewater Cafe are hosting a Biggest Morning Tea next Thursday from 9am, with all proceeds going to Cancer Research. Please get a table together with friends.

 

On June 1 it’s the start of not only Winter… but the Winter Badges! It is a Saturday and so to ‘celebrate’ we want everyone to come down wearing a Onesie / Jumpsuit. The funnier the better!

Keeping safe

NEW water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig ‘Riddo’ Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.

Stats:
Swimmers:170
New swimmers:7
Double Trouble: errr ummmm
Water Temp:19.5C
Sunrise: 6.42am
Sunset:4.59pm

Signing off:Snorkles
 

 

 


20 comments

  • Nick D

    19/05/2013 at 11:28 am

    Haha it’s still warm!
    Wait til it gets down to 18 then 17 then 16! Will the new wwws be able to make it?? They look a bit soft…..

  • fifi

    19/05/2013 at 11:53 am

    heh heh Nick…I am wondering what all the wetsuit wearere will do when it actually gets cold and they need to wear two wetsuits?
    Saw the worlds biggest cuttlefish this morning. The size of a small child, wasn’t it, Drinks! Extraordinary….
    Ian I am sorry to say I have forgotten two days worth of ticking. Sterch had the audacity to suggest this morning that his might be related to the colour of my hair. The cheek!

  • Slow Ian

    19/05/2013 at 12:17 pm

    I will fix. Perhaps you should die your hair? That might work.

  • Alyson

    19/05/2013 at 12:26 pm

    Great blog snorkels, and what a cute sign off pic!

  • Lips

    19/05/2013 at 1:30 pm

    Nice work Snorkles. Sunday blogs are sooo much better without Stephen interfering.. 😉
    Bit upset you’ve put another cuttlefish pic up. Enough is enough. Well, at least I can draw some satisfaction from the fact that I managed to out-tart him by one photo today.
    Jane W, I know you’re reading the blog. What’s with the no-show this morning? Can’t blieve you’re skipping a swim the very first morning our splinter group leader LSA has left the country. Expect an uncomfortable call from the Triad Queen later today. You better prepare your apology / excuses. Busted!!!

  • Liz Jones

    19/05/2013 at 1:37 pm

    Hi Ian,
    You’re a gem for picking up the wetsuit from the men’s change rooms. It belongs to my Husband.
    Could I please collect it from you tomorrow or call me on 0433 210152 so that I can arrange to collect it from you.
    Thanks again
    Liz Jones

  • Little Sarah aka LSA aka HK Triad Queen

    19/05/2013 at 2:44 pm

    Well-spotted, Snorkles! You may come across a few more:)
    What’s this, Baby Jane? How can we rely on you to collect debts when you miss a swim? We may have to ban Saturday all-night parties for you, Snorkles & Stephen….oh and Lesbutt too:)
    Just back from Big Wave Bay (as flat as Lake Manly) and HK Triad reunion… warm sand and no need for a wet-suit….but only a few tiny fish!

  • 'Magic Hands'

    19/05/2013 at 3:32 pm

    Awesome bus photo of LSA and Jon!

  • john S

    19/05/2013 at 3:58 pm

    I’m more concerned about the effect the toxic chemicals coming out of ur hair to keep it that colour will have on the underwater life of pristine Shelley.
    But then again I may just be jealous!!
    😉
    Ticks….bah I only ever tick every 2-3 days…….

  • Robbie Byrne

    19/05/2013 at 4:05 pm

    Thank you for the honour of Pic of the Week, especially as Stephen & Nick were doing their best to beat me all week!
    LOADS of B&Bers at the SMH Halfie today, well done to all!
    Stephen C will be doing the blog for me tomorrow as I cant make it, thanks SC.

  • Lesbutt

    19/05/2013 at 4:10 pm

    Sorry i wasn’t there to give you some decent blogging pics .. you were stuck with the usual boring pics…Lips/cuttlefish etc
    Well done on another great Soondee blog

  • fifi

    19/05/2013 at 4:22 pm

    you are def jealous of not just my hair but my whole head Sterch.

  • fifi

    19/05/2013 at 4:23 pm

    True. But my brain will unfortunately always be blonde.

  • john S

    19/05/2013 at 4:57 pm

    see blondie forgot to say thank you!

  • DWSS

    19/05/2013 at 6:13 pm

    What’s with the new sign off pic Snorks???
    The naked DJ!!

  • DWSS

    19/05/2013 at 6:14 pm

    Nice pick up Mr S. Just accept it blondie. Haha

  • Sharondunn

    19/05/2013 at 6:58 pm

    Gotta mix it up!
    It’s one of my other part time jobs, that and being a familiar face for Nick D at the Boatshed.
    Snorkles

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