It’s Easter Monday aka “Bright Monday”,
which is customarily a day for visiting family and friends and “day drinking”.
For the The Bold & Beautiful EVERY day is Bright Monday because most swimmers spend more time drinking than swimming.
In Manly the choice for cafe chatter is unlimited, but here are some of my apres swim favourites…
Havana…..
3 Beans
Market Place Cafe…Hi Bella!
Manly Wine
Surf Club Cafe
Or in the sun, on the benches beside the beach….Hi Ros, nice coffee, great view..
There was some action near the water today….
Storchy’s Tango lessons on the beach.
Bernard, ‘Tiger” Sonia, Marco, Matt (in wetsuit)
The air temp was a little chilly so Mark & Laura kept on their warm clothes until 6.59am.
Bright, Beautiful and surprisingly warm in the water at Shelly.
What a difference a day makes…check out Sprouts’ picture of the Bombora just a few days ago.
Do we live in Hawaii or Manly?
There is no mistaking it, we live in bright & beautiful Manly.
Have a beautiful “Bright Monday”!!!!!!
Happy swimming….
Simon (Leila, Max & Matilda)
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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: 182++
Newbie: 7
Temp: 21.7 degrees
Sunrise: 6.21 am
Sunset: 5.21 pm
9 comments
Jane
21/04/2014 at 11:20 am
Great idea for the blog, Simon!
And a RED LETTER DAY! I saw TWO DUSKIES today! Close to shore at about halfway. Very sadly, one had a fish hook stuck in its mouth and was trailing a length of fishing line. Also a school of seriously big squid and a gorgeous Threadfin Butterfly Fish (see http://australianmuseum.net.au/Threadfin-Butterflyfish-Chaetodon-auriga-Forsskal-1775/), all at about the same spot.
Jane
21/04/2014 at 11:22 am
Make sure you delete the final blue bracket from above link before clicking.
Jane
21/04/2014 at 11:23 am
Correct link:
http://australianmuseum.net.au/Threadfin-Butterflyfish-Chaetodon-auriga-Forsskal-1775/
Lindsay
21/04/2014 at 12:13 pm
Love the coffee theme Simon.
A lovely swim too, but getting a bit chillier- brrrrr!
Snorkles
21/04/2014 at 1:15 pm
Whoops! Forgot to mention and post ….I saw one dusky yesterday, that’s Sunday!
Love the coffee choices we have
Great blog as usual S
Anna McB
21/04/2014 at 1:16 pm
Great blog idea Simon – hope that makes it easier for new people to join in on the debriefs and chats after their swim.
Drinks
21/04/2014 at 3:21 pm
A fully caffeinated blog. Well done Simon.
Thanks for posting that shot of the Bombie
Saw a Dusky just before the Point on the way back to Manly. Swam with it for about 30 seconds in quite shallow water over the rocks. Woo Hoo
Simon Cowell
21/04/2014 at 5:09 pm
Thanks Drinky
Here is Sprouts description of the battle for that shot:
Sent from my iPhone
Simon Cowell
22/04/2014 at 11:19 am
Thanks Drinky
Here is Spouts description of his battle to make the shot:
Sent from my iPhone