On mornings such as
this, a favourite stanza comes to mind:
Let us roll all our strength, and all
Our sweetness, up
into one ball;
And tear our
pleasures with rough strife
Thorough the iron
gates of life.
Thus, though we
cannot make our sun
Stand still, yet we
will make him run.
In the early
morning sun The Point welcomes the new day. Today it marked the meeting place for 114
swimmers who had gathered their strength to throw off the bedclothes and head down to the surf.
A day of sadness and
joy; sad that Chrissy Amphlett, one of the most amazing women of rock has
passed, but total joy with the news that Jules Mackin is now 5 years cancer
free. She plans to celebrate by doing an Ironman race.
The best place to be
early morning in autumn is gathering with the B&B under the clubhouse
awning.
Even managed to capture some of the early lappers taking the sun post-swim.
There were few waves to disrupt the easy entry into the water, which at a balmy 22 degrees is welcoming especially if you are not quite awake.
See how we make sure everyone knows which way to go. . .!
Conditions were perfect crossing the bay.
All is calm at Shelly.
. . . but not for long!
Nick captured Cristina’s “Let’s Go”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2wVLNyx1iU&feature=youtu.be
Best of friends 🙂
So wonderful to share this morning with you. It really was a day to celebrate the joy of being with friends.
See you soon.
Mary
For the diary . . .
Anzac Day this Thursday. Our remembrance gathering will take place
prior to the swim at 7 AM. Gather on the
sand in front of the ramp, and as a large group is expected, do arrive early,
make your way to the sand so that the crowd is less congested on the walkway.
SAVE the date for the next B&B Dinner on May 7 at
Bluewater. Great value meal of $20 and
all the fun you can have out of the water. . . within reason that is. Meal kicks off at 6.30pm.
With the autumnal chill picking up, make a B&B Hoodie part of your wardrobe. Check out the merchandise on the website.
Also, $10 gets you a Bold&Beautiful discount card
….discounts range from $2 coffees from Bluewater to discounts on a present
from Pearls De Tahiti. Just show your B&B discount card! (you can get these
cards from ..Lesley any morning down at the swim)
Staying safe
NEW
water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig ‘Riddo’ Riddington. It’s a
great read and can help keep you safe in the surf. To read and even download click here.
The Stats
Regulars:
114
Newbies:
5
Doubles:
at least 3. . .
Temp:
22 degrees
Sunrise:
6.23am
Sunset:
5.24pm
21 comments
Lucy
23/04/2013 at 12:17 pm
Great blog Mary!! Such dedication, even though you are sick!! Hope you feel better soon xx
Nicki B
23/04/2013 at 12:26 pm
Beautiful morning, beautiful friends. Love my B&B family xxx
Great blog Mary.
Go Jules!!
And Hurley and Maverick – looking good – shouldn’t you go fly some planes or something…
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
23/04/2013 at 12:51 pm
Yes, great dedication Mary and what a beautiful morning you captured!
Super swim with Lips & Young Jane – gliding along in the lovely, calm water at our own speecy pace:-))
Jules2, so glad to see you celebrating in your pink cap – b’fast next time – May 1st everyone:-)
fifi
23/04/2013 at 12:54 pm
What a beautiful post, lovely lovely poem and images.
Really loved it, thank you Mary.
Mary
23/04/2013 at 1:01 pm
Thanks Fifi. Nice to have a camera without a fuzzy lens.
Lips
23/04/2013 at 1:06 pm
Haha.. ‘Young Jane’. Like it. I bet she hopes that name will stick for the next 50 years.
Lips
23/04/2013 at 1:07 pm
Beautiful blog Mary! It really felt like a special morning. And you’ve got the poetry to go with it!
Lips
23/04/2013 at 1:10 pm
Simon, thanks for posing with Lesbutt. Jules was worried you two had a tiff. But clearly there’s still plenty of chemistry between you two!
LSA aka HK Triad Queen
23/04/2013 at 2:05 pm
We discussed alternatives and ‘Young Jane’ won out:-) And that was ‘our speedy pace’…not sure what ‘speecy pace’ is….maybe ‘spaced out pace’ for me. See you’ve dropped the ‘slow’ – must be the new rashie 🙂
Slow Ian
23/04/2013 at 2:56 pm
As usual Mary, you have captured the magic of the morning perfectly – in pictures and words. Thanks for getting out of bed for us. First photo is a strong contender for Photo of the Week!
Michelle
23/04/2013 at 3:06 pm
Great blog Mary ….brilliant news jules mac!!! And fond memories of chrissie amphlett ….may she rest in peace
"Snorkles"
23/04/2013 at 3:15 pm
Great blog!!! Sad to see three of the original four were there and no invite for the fourth member ‘sniff’ ‘sniff’. Oh well I did have my big job in the big city to get in for today ..so never mind!!!
Lips and Lesbutt when can we practise with the cap ?!?!
Mary Stollery
23/04/2013 at 3:24 pm
Thanks Ian. Given the bloggers collective technology issues, there might be limited entries!
Lips
23/04/2013 at 4:07 pm
Snorks, suggest you practice with a banana first. Let us know how it goes!
Alyson
23/04/2013 at 4:32 pm
Mary I just love that first photo! Great blog, Manly at its finest… Yet again 🙂
Stephen Coulter
23/04/2013 at 4:35 pm
Message from Annie, Stephen! thinking of you as I’m so grateful for this ipad..and thrilled I got the pad instead of the mini. Its my lifesaver. Miss you all at bolds..my community and missing the daily exercise and saltwater. but loving (absolutely loving) traveling and seeing amazing things. hope you going well and please send my love to everyone xx
lesley
23/04/2013 at 5:02 pm
That first photo is amazing!!
Shame about the 7th!! Omg!!!
Very last photo the best hehe
Yes well done Mary for making it down whilst sick!
Jules
23/04/2013 at 6:17 pm
Snorkels ! Possibly time for a reunion !!
Jane
23/04/2013 at 6:45 pm
Mary – what a beautiful quote. Who is the poet and what is it from?
Missed y’all this morning but did see some fab fishes at the OzMus. Back tomorrow
Ros(-e)
23/04/2013 at 7:14 pm
Mary: gorgeous blog, and great quote from a great poem – so inspirational for today, yet written so long ago. (Andrew Marvell: To His Coy Mistress).
Pacific Jules
24/04/2013 at 12:25 am
Like 🙂