19/05/14 – Colour Your Own Day

In 1929 Helen Keller sent a letter to a radio station, thanking them for their broadcast of Beethoven’s ninth symphony.  Though deaf and blind, she ‘heard’ the music by touching the speaker, feeling every single note…

In an age where children only recognise their parent’s by the back of a mobile phone, Helen’s articulation of her experience* is a lesson in being present and enjoying ‘the now’.  Holding music in her hand to interact with the event transformed it into a beautiful experience.

Having to focus a little more to create your experience is an opportunity to put more of your own beauty into the moment.  Make this week your canvas, and paint your world beautiful.
Start with your swim today, you add the colour…

 

 

Minimal swell, near glassy surface.  The ocean whispers a sleepy good morning.

 

 

The new Booty Camp sun salute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water temp was a mild 21 degrees, and the sun warming.

 

 

Underwater conditions were clear with many fish to be found.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back at the tables of wisdom, Anna shared her 50 shades of grey…

 

 

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With many thanks to bloggers Elaine and Nick for the great photos of today.

*For a full transcript of Helen Kellers 1929 letter click here

 

Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher.

Unique, gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic care – VIP rates for BnB members.

 

 

Bear Cottage Big Swim!!!

To help Bear Cottage continue its essential work, on the 21st of June, 2014, 9 swimmers from the Bold & Beautiful swim group will each be attempting to swim the 14.2 km between two of Sydney’s most iconic beaches – Manly and Bondi.

The swim will mark the culmination of months of committed training and planning, countless hours spent in the pool and ocean. On the day itself, each swimmer will face the hazards of fatigue, hypothermia, strong swells, jellyfish, and the ever present threat of sharks.

Please give generously so that we can all make a contribution to the lives of Bear Cottage children…

www.facebook.com/BearCottageBigSwim
http://swim.gofundraise.com.au/page/BearCottageBigSwim

 

Would you like a Wetpatch?

The eagle eyed among you will notice a new addition to the B&B website. Wetpatch are makers of car seat protectors – perfect for the B&B swimmer on the go. As this is a product best seen ‘in the flesh’ the makers will have a display after the swim on Sunday 25 May. You will be able to purchase there and then and receive a B&B discount too!
http://wetpatch.com.au/

The Biggest Morning Tea ever
Help B&B regular Miguel Maestre (aka the Crazy Bull) fight cancer this May and June by making this year’s Biggest Morning Tea the biggest ever! Maybe organise a Morning Tea with your work colleagues or swim buddies. To help promote the program, please share his video with as many friends as possible.

B&B i-Log
Really if you haven’t been using the B&B i-Log then you must be new!! Almost 75% of swimmers are now using the B&B i-Log. Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com(This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.

Staying safe

We have had seen the return of some serious waves and rips this past week! Were you prepared? 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: 90
Newbie: 2
Temp: 21
Sunrise: 6.43am