Today’s headlining photo sums up our swim today. 231 swimmers fought against the odds and swam through what felt like walking through a dense wood at times.
” Arwww pwetty feeesh ”
Me taking a photo of the photographers taking a photo of us?!
Where do all these photos of us end up?
Sparkles telling us that “I’ve just seen Danni Minogue out there, it’s her birthday today, so remember to wish her Happy Birthday’. Speaking of birthdays …..
Here’s a couple of Heartbreakers….no, not men that break hearts ….but band members from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ….it’s Tom’s sixty second birthday today. We should have sang one of their hits at Shelly in honour.
You tube clip of the actual song here.
What about ….”I’ve just attended Storchy’s boot camp and the line up to get in was this big” or “Danni – I love you this much”.
Welcome to you all!
Ok. So I was lucky enough to hear Ness explaining to the John’s the quickest way back to The Point.
Lots more seaweed on the way back!
And this Wobby swimming from East to West across the bay.
Today is World Osteoporosis Day and launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease
Hopefully our regular swimming keeps our bones nice and strong!
Enjoy your Sunday Manly.
Special Event – B & B Fundraising Dinner
As you are aware B&B is a free for all activity, but there are ongoing costs that need to be met. To help support B&B and keep it the wonderful, inclusive, growing phenomena that it is please support this dinner, which is proudly supported and sponsored by The Steyne Hotel.
Tuesday 12th November at 6.30 pm at the Steyne Hotel
Spaces are limited to 150, so first in best fed !
Tickets are payable at time of booking – $25 per head
It promises to be a fantastic night with the B&B Documentary, filmed by Naomi Fryer, being shown for the first time!! (subject to completion of post-production by 12th Nov).
There will be a sensational live auction too, with stunning original art work up for grabs by our very own Jenny Knapman.
To ensure you don’t miss out, secure your spot now by purchasing your ticket here now.
Bold and Beautiful Swim School
Sarah Anne Evans, B&B’s official Pacific Jules swim coach, has organised a group swim school for any willing B&B swimmers who want to improve their style. Details:
Date: Saturday 30th November
Time: from 10am – 11:30pm
Location: Shelly Beach.
Cost is $30 and it’s limited to 15 people. (If the class is overbooked, then additional classes will be arranged on alternative dates)
During the 90 minute session Sarah Anne and Warren Evans will be covering how to swim with more efficiency, flow and speed! If the water is clear and calm enough they will film each person for feedback after the session via email. Why not get a couple of friends together and come along for a fun morning (after the 7 am swim – and breakfast)
What to bring: swim togs, cap, goggles, a wetsuit or rash vest depending on how susceptible you are to the cold water, sunscreen and water.
If you would like to book in you should call or email Sarah Anne and you will be sent the payment details. 0420 923 067 or info@pacificjules.com.au
FRIENDS OF CABBAGE TREE BAY
NO TAKE AQUATIC RESERVE
A partnership initiative of Manly Council & NSW Dept of Primary Industries Fishing and Aquaculture.
Interested in becoming a ‘Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay’ volunteer?
The Manly Environment Centre, Manly Council and ‘Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay’ would like to invite you to attend an Information Session on volunteering for the conservation group ‘Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay’. This is the 2nd round of volunteers.
Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay working group has lined up a number of speakers for the first information session, which will include marine scientists, divers, as well as volunteers already involved in the group.
Event: 1st Information Session – Volunteering
Date: Tuesday 22nd October
Venue: Manly Council Chambers
1 Belgrave Street, Manly
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
RSVP: is essential to reserve your place no later than midday Monday 21st October. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/event/8866506961
Note:
Once you have signed up (at the Information Session) to volunteer, there will be an Induction Session on the following Saturday 26th October at Shelly Beach from 9.am – 12.30pm. Please note this in your diary as this is where you’ll gain first- hand knowledge of Cabbage Tree Bay, the volunteer role, as well as signing up on the roster for summer sessions.
Today’s Stats:
Swimmers:231
Newbies:22
Air Temp: 19
Water Temp:19.7
Sunrise: 6:06 am
Sunset: 7:12 pm
Signing off: Snorkles (and the obligatory piece of seaweed)
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10 comments
Anna McC
20/10/2013 at 1:07 pm
Put that photo in a frame, Bill McP! It’s a great one!
LSA aka HKTQ aka BQ!
20/10/2013 at 1:15 pm
Sorry to miss you, Snorks! Promise to blog-tart all the way with you and Lips next Sunday!
Beautiful 5.50 boulderdash, starting off with John F, Brendan and Jon A. Beautiful moon-light and then the sunrise.
All the mutton birds were sleeping in, having joined one of the many parties yesterday. A few en route to Shelly had clearly drunk too much, but not a single one, live or dead, en route to Queensie….. Silky water, gentle rolling waves and no sea-weed either in that direction….
Snorkles
20/10/2013 at 4:45 pm
Will look forward to next Sunday, as long as that Lips fella isn’t telling another tall story!
Jane
20/10/2013 at 5:34 pm
Dear Lips
I was so sorry to read about your encounter with the Halfway Steps. I too have left my mark on them – 2 big dents about half way up (up the steps, not me, you fool). So we are among the battle-scarred elite
Lips
20/10/2013 at 6:07 pm
Oh Jane, how good to finally meet a fellow halfway step victim. I’m considering class action as well as a self-help group for victims and relatives and will reach out to you shortly.
Outsiders will never know what it feels like. Mocked the very construction that was designed to ‘assist’ us in leaving the water.
Hang in there. Nick promised he’s lobbying manly council for installation of a plaque to remember the many known and unknown victims of ‘halfway hell’..
Elaine de Jager
20/10/2013 at 6:20 pm
Love the photos of you all going in especially the two ‘free fallin’! Some great shots at Shelly too. Missed the swim today as we did the Spring Cycle but sorry to have missed Tom Petty.Was it really? But not the mutton birds! Good one Snorks!
LSA aka HKTQ aka BQ!
20/10/2013 at 6:26 pm
I thought he said he’d be lobbying the council for a new pink, fluffy ramp? All will be revealed at the ribbon-cutting ceremony!
crotchety old rocker in pink sluggos
20/10/2013 at 6:33 pm
Elaine dont b fooled it was Angry Anderson of AC/DC fame!
Bill McPherson
20/10/2013 at 7:56 pm
Thanks Anna. Talk about a fish out of water, not a coffee cup in sight ! 🙂
Bill McBagpipe
20/10/2013 at 7:58 pm
……….. and she’s buying a stairway to Heaven