2/5/14 – How Good Was That!

“How good was that!”

That’s what we were hearing over and over as we dried off and got ready for breakfast.

The water’s cleared up – it’s nice and flat, and the sea life has really kicked off this week!

The southerly swell is set to continue for the next few days, so make the most of the flat conditions while you can!

 

What was the theme for booty this week Annie?

 

Not all people swim – here’s one of them now -earning his daily coffee

 

There’s been too many blogs without a shower scene – thanks Nic 😉

 

It’s getting a little nippy now – this is the standard morning ensemble modelled by Elaine

Sheepskin and rubber – go so well together…

 

 

 

Huwey’s trivia team on tuesday night are called the “Blue Gropers” (note the spelling)

 

All of Vicki’s peeps were here – some even from the “dark side”

 

Just that tme of year where the Sun is at the right angle to bathe us all in sunrise as we walk down…

 

 

 

Here’s the Spaniard – He’s offered to let us in on his little secret with the ladies (see next pic)

 

 

 

Elaine correctly executing all the right factors in a successful blog tart bomb…

 

These were the conditions on the point – probably the clearest for at least 2 months..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were Supermodels at Shelley…

 

…and a LOT of underwater action – let’s start with a Spangled Emporer….

These guys can change their colour to suit their background and mood – just like The Spaniard

 

Squid in near the beach..

 

 

 

So many small fish..

 

 

 

Another Zoanthid colony over near the beach at Halfway…

 

 

 

 

 

And the one thing everyone has been talking about the last couple of days..

Look who is back in numbers!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This cuttlefish I haven’t seen before – looks like he’s met a dusky or two as he’s missing some tentacles…

 

 

and here he is again – some one – hiding under one of the big white rocks…

 

 

 

Amazing morning –  time for you know what….

 

Stats:

Swimmers: 112

Newbs: 9

Water temp: 21.7c

Have a great weekend! Nick D

 

THE SHITBOX RALLY – YOU’RE DOING WHAT?!

The Shitbox Rally is an event to support the Cancer Council NSW.  Each year up to 250 competitors, who must raise a minimum of $4000 to enter, participate in a car rally taking in some of the most spectacular routes around and across Australia.  . This year the event starts in Perth on 30th May and ends 6 days later in Darwin (if they get there!!!). Another condition is that the car must in every sense be a “Shitbox” costing the team less than $1000!  At the end of the event the cars are auctioned to further support the fundraising for the Cancer Council.

 It is a challenge that Tim Slessor of team “A Pom and a Kiwi” and regular B&B swimmer is prepared to take on but he needs your help to raise the funds to qualify then make the 8500 km dash across Australia to be on the start line at the end of May!  If you can give just $2 (although more would be welcome) he can make it.  To donate click here.

 

Trivia Night pretty much sold out!!

There might be a random ticket or two if you are lucky.  So, if you want tickets – and haven’t booked, or have booked (and paid) but now can not attend, please send Ian an email at ugogoyo@gmail.com (copy and paste the address ‘cause this is not a link).

This year we will be joined by the Royal Far West who will be assisting in fundraising for the event, and will receive part of the funds raised on the night.

Trivia Night update

For those attending the Trivia Night, there will be a monster raffle with over 30 prizes. Here is a list of some of the items that will feature in the raffle on the night:

 

• 1 Night accommodation in a Harbour View suite at the Novotel Manly Pacific – with breakfast – value $380
• Cooking Class voucher for 6 people at Mumu Steakhouse Crows nest – valued at $1,000
• Painting – “Lets Go” – 91 x 91 cm – valued at $450 – donated by Leisa Barry
• GoPro Hero 3 Camera – valued at $299 – donated by Anonymous
• 1 night accommodation for two mid-week at the Whale Beach B&B – valued at $160.00 – donated by Elaine De Jager
• NRMA MotorServe service voucher – valued at $159 – donated by NRMA – Tony Stuart
• Gift Voucher – valued at $150 – donated by Bennett Surfboards
• Restaurant Dinner Voucher – valued at $100 – donated by Bluewater
• 5 pack / class passes – valued at $100 – donated by Manly Beach Health Club
• 1 hr Massage at Sahsin Massage Manly – valued at $90 – donated by Heidi James
• One family (2 adults 3 children) SCG and Allianz tour experience – valued at $78 – donated by Sydney Cricket Ground Trust
• Carton of Guinness Draught 440 ml cans – valued at $75 – donated by David Ingham
• De Vita Restaurant Manly – dinner voucher – valued at $70 – donated by Luca Canonico – De Vita Restaurant
• B&B Merchandise voucher – valued at $60 – donated by Sarah and Jonothan Abbott
• Bottle of Veuve Cliquot Champagne – valued at $60 – donated by Anonymous
• La Latina – Food voucher for 2 – valued at $50 – La Latina, South American Restaurant
• Product pack containing all natural massage oil and oceanic organic lubricant – valued at $50 – donated by Ariane Fricke
• Event Cinemas x 2 movie tickets – valued at $40 – donated by Bruce Peters – Royal Far West
• Zoggs Swim Packs – valued at $40 each – donated by Zoggs
• Coles Myer Gift Voucher – valued at $30 – donated by Lindy Woodrow
• Bottles of Ouch Herbal Sting relief – valued at $15 each – donated by Ouch Spray (previously Ross’ Stinger spray)
• Sets of goggles – valued at $15 each – donated by Fastgear Australia

 

There are new items arriving every day, so there will be plenty more to prizes. As well as these items there will be a live auction, and a silent auction. Details on these in the following days. Watch the Blog.

B&B i-Log

Really if you haven’t been using the B&B i-Log then you must be new!!  Almost 75% of swimmers are now using the B&B i-Log. Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com(This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.

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.