2 April 2016 – What a privilege it is to live in this country!

I was lucky enough to spend 3 weeks exploring the Tasmanian wilderness recently and was struck by the beauty and grandeur of the old growth forests. I was also struck by the dichotomy in the population between those who are fighting to preserve the remaining wilderness and those who feel it should all be tamed. I fear that the latter group still do not realize what a precious resource wild places are in an increasingly over populated and over exploited world.  This state of mind was highlighted by a comment made by a person running “eco tours” of the Bay of Fires who said that if only Tasmania had been allowed to dam the Franklin river they would not be having these power shortage problems now.

That said, it is heartening to see so many people down at Manly in the mornings enjoying life and making the most of what we have. Let’s make sure we preserve it for the generations to come by encouraging our politicians to create more marine and national parks and to ensure that they are adequately supported and maintained!

 

I really do like it mum!

 

I love the dawn colors this time of year

Waiting for sun on the back – it must get here soon?

Three new swimmers

A great way to start the weekend

 

Finally made it into the blog!!

 

Anyone for artisan sour dough, apparently he is here every Saturday morning!

 

Never miss a photo opportunity

 

 

Libby and friends

 

Love the ear rings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can be in my photo if I can be in yours

 

Surf skis enjoying the waves

A doubler showing great form

 

And finally the fish

Stats:

326 swimmers

21 newbies

22.7 degrees

 

The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 12^th April at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. There will be no guest speaker on the night giving everybody the chance to catch up and chat.  This has been requested many times lately so we are responding accordingly…..leave your phones behind and talk to people.  Novel eh ?

 

The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:  To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW,

 

B&B Swim School is Back

Join Pacific Jules Coach Sarah Anne for an hour at Shelley Beach to learn the essentials of how to breath in your freestyle stroke, and ultimately how to swim more efficiently in the open water.

If you’ve attended these workshops before, then it’s the perfect chance to brush up on your technique and work on progressing your stroke further.

Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 9:45-10:45AM

Cost: $25

Location: Shelly Beach

Open to everyone and all abilities welcome.

What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!

PINK WEDNESDAYS AT WHITEWATER RESTAURANT

From 2nd March, each and every Wednesday will be “PINK WEDNESDAY” at WHITEWATER RESTAURANT. B&B swimmers will receive a massive 50% discount on all food items when they present their “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD.

In order to get your “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD, which is only available for B&B members, send an E-mail to Rebeka Zubac, Functions & Event Coordinator at Whitewater Restaurant to info@whitewaterrestaurant.com.au. Please complete the form below and copy it into your email.

SUBJECT: PINK WEDNESDAY

First Name:

Last Name:

E-mail:

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Date of Birth:

Joe Earl signing off.