My dear friend Roz said this morning “Every day I wake up and feel gratitude for having the opportunity to swim in such a beautiful place with such a wonderful group of people.” We are so lucky to have such an amazing person as Roz swimming with us too. She has to be one of the kindest, smartest and most energetic people I’ve ever met. Whether that’s making green smoothies every day for Ed in the last 6 months of his life, volunteering for every cake stall about, donating her beautiful art work or… working so hard to raise over $8,000 for a fantastic Trivia Night for Australians for Women’s Health last night!!!! (She also has single-handedly raised 2 fantastic kids and whilst working 3 jobs.) Thanks so much Roz!
She’s happy this morning and deserves to be! Thank you to everyone who supported this worthy cause. More on that later, back to today’s magical swim!
Around 270 and 1 newbie enjoyed these pristine conditions this morning, calm seas with amazing clarity, no stingy things and lots of marine life. Ok it was a tad chilly at 17.1 but we all know cold water is SO good for us!
Beautiful light at the point…
Nat and I opt for a walk to Shelly today and bump in to Gemma who is just off to Pommyland and taking in some last deep breaths of Cabbage Tree Bay… This place is so awesome!
Just thought I’d pop in here Georgina Hart’s absolutely gorgeous painting of us swimmers entering the water. She captures the essence of our group so well. She kindly donated this painting to ‘The Not the Official B&B Trivia Night’ last night!
…and Roz’s beautiful painting of us leaving the water which she also donated last night. (Last year she donated a large, original art work to The B&B Trivia Night). If anyone wants to commission one of these ask Georgina or Roz. They are so talented and generous.
After the ‘Let’s Go!’ JK must be so happy how swimmers wait more together at the point in Winter. Thanks so much for being a fantastic Quiz Master last night too JK!
Now we know you’ve been working 16 hour days the last few weeks Roz, but that face!!!
It’s exciting at the moment looking out for Giant Cuttlefish, Port Jacksons, Wobbegong and other beautiful creatures as we swim. Nat and I are lucky and get the first two not far off from Shelly…
In order to be totally transparent the last 2 photos were taken by me yesterday not today. Belinda was thrilled at getting a photo with one of the Cuttlefish.
and Sooze 3 days ago
Wobbie on Monday
I’ve been swimming for almost 6 years and blogging for 4 and have never seen so many Old Wives or Cuttlefish as this year. Very grateful.
The Gropers seem bluer lately but it’s the clear water I suppose.
Just a few photos of the 130 people who came and supported last night.
We are very grateful to all the businesses above who donated items, vouchers or services! Apologies if I’ve forgotten anyone.
and so are the women and children of Nepal
B&B Badge – Save the date WINTER BADGE CEREMONY – Sunday 17th September
The winter swimming season runs from 1 June to 31 August, and to qualify for your winter badge, you must:
- swim at least 20 times during this period
- swim in at least 7 different weeks
- log your swims
- To qualify for the WWW badge (winter without wetsuit) you must complete all of the above without wearing a wetsuit or any other form of bodily thermal enhancement (don’t forget to check the “without wetsuit” button on the log in screen). Why not give it a try?
That’s it for today folks. Have a great day. If anyone would like me to take a photo of them with a Cuttlefish swim back with me slowly from Shelly!
Lainey (Stats mentioned in blog)
14 comments
Shelley K
19/07/2017 at 2:05 pm
Lovely tribute to the talented Roz Lainey, and what a beautiful photo of her on the beach. (Also love the pic of Nat and cuttlefish)
Lisa B
19/07/2017 at 4:14 pm
Wonderful blog Lainey. It looked like a beautiful morning. You guys must be thrilled with the success of your trivia night. Congratulations. I love the cuttlefish photos and the happy fun photos from last night. Lainey you and Roz have earned a big rest
Edwina Harrison
19/07/2017 at 4:19 pm
Roz’s face should show exhaustion not exhilaration 😜 Looking forward to a paddle tomorrow after seeing the beautiful marine life. Glad the night was so successful, I agree about having roz in the group and having the group for all our sakes 👍. Let’s keep the temperature at 17 or more. Happy holidays Gemma 🌸🐳
Brendan (aka The Submarine)
19/07/2017 at 5:59 pm
Manly (belated) thanks for all your support and best wishes for my Channel swim. I’m still a little sore, but am looking forward to returning to swim with you (doing nothing more than a Double!). See you all in a few weeks!
Paul
19/07/2017 at 7:10 pm
Not a double channel I hope!
Veena
19/07/2017 at 8:42 pm
Great blog Lainey. I love the cuttie shots with swimmers! Great tribute to the selfless elements within the group…I’d also like to mention JK as MC who had the dreaded lurgy (which I am recovering from)… but soldiered on on the night. Great effort by all x
Lainey Loo
19/07/2017 at 8:54 pm
We are all in awe of you Brendan. Such an amazing effort. I really worried you’d get washed back by the tide at the end!
Lainey Loo
19/07/2017 at 8:54 pm
Thanks Shelley 🙂
Lainey Loo
19/07/2017 at 8:55 pm
Thanks Lisa. I might just try and sleep in a bit tomorrow 🙂
Lainey Loo
19/07/2017 at 8:56 pm
Hope conditions stay good for you tomorrow Ed
Lainey Loo
19/07/2017 at 8:57 pm
JK did a great job. Thanks Veena 🙂
Dilemma
20/07/2017 at 7:25 am
Congratulatons Lainey & Roz!! Well done on a fantastic achievement!!! Love the pics from the trivia night and the swim pics too. Sorry to miss the evening – was there with u in spirit!! See u soon and congrats again Em x
Brendan (aka The Submarine)
21/07/2017 at 4:12 am
Ha, most definitely not!
Brendan (aka The Submarine)
21/07/2017 at 4:13 am
Thanks so much Lainey … PS So was I 🙂