This lovely crew were all smiles today after a smooth ride to Shelly & back with no ash nor leaves clinging to their bodies making the swim just that bit more challenging! Instead – we were blessed with aquarium conditions – but no fish photos as blog camera is still on the blink. JK is onto it so all will be good tomorrow!
Sadly though, while we had an awesome swim, the fires are still burning – our thoughts are with our affected colleagues. There was discussion amongst the WOWs this morning of an ANZAC biscuit cook up for 7 December to support volunteers in Blaze Aid – watch this space!
Lovely conditions greeted us on the way to the swim this morning!
What divine intervention at Booty Camp today! It may have resulted from Ian’s version of a ‘salute to the sun’ manoeuvre ! I knew there was something special about those booty campers!
Daphne was giving the thumbs up to our free range girls, Frida, Agnetha and Cherry who provide us with delicious eggs! She said her omelette was spectacularly yellow! Go girls!
Even the booty campers pets are special. Here’s Anne with Derek’s dog Bindi and another ray of light.
JK and Lyndal were chomping at the bit to get into the water despite the temperature dropping back to a shivery 19 degrees! 🙂
Rob and gals were super psyched to get swimming too!
These lovely ladies are both celebrating significant birthdays this year! Don’t forget to buy them a present!
Where’s Shaun when you need him! We will be most unhappy if the temp drops below 19! Don’t forget to book a ticket to the xmas party!!
Post swim paparazzi poses!
Brad Pitt and Sa
Greg Marinan and Sam
Lifesaver Jack
Sam’s floofer. Waiting patiently for Sam.
Another very cute floofer. Don’t know who its owner is.
Wilf and John were having a quiet moment together sharing extraordinary experiences they have both had recently. We have permission to tell you that John (right) was struck down by a very debilitating illness which affects one person in a million, called Epidermolysis bullosa acquista. It is a condition of the skin where the skin blisters like frost bite. It is very nasty. We are glad to see John back down at the beach. If any of you have experienced such a thing or are aware of anyone else in the world who has then please get in touch.
Wilf is seen here with Lainey after completing his 140th triathlon on the weekend in Kurnell. Wilf is 84 years young and came first in his age group – a brilliant achievement (we don’t need to mention he was only one in his age group). A huge congratulations to you Wilf. Many of us hope we are doing triathlons at 84!
Happy hump day! Its all down hill from here! 😆
Stats:
Swimmers: Yes
Newbies: Yes
Temperature: 19 deg
Notices:
Ocean Festival
Sun 24 Nov – Sun 1 Dec
Celebrate our oceans in this week-long festival stretching from Manly to Palm Beach. Events include:
Ocean Trivia at Harbord Diggers on Monday 25th 7 pm – 9pm
‘Science at The Steyne’ Tuesday 26th 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Art Meets Science Wed 27 Nov 6.30 – 8.30pm – Ruby Lane, Mona Vale
Ocean Care Day – Sun 1st Dec 10am – 4pm
Operation Crayweed Snorkel Tour + much more…
https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/ocean-festival
A Note from Emma G.
Hello B & B’ers. Next week we are are raising money for an amazing organisation the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) with @qantaspathfinders – come along and see our great little cast make you laugh and maybe pee a little.
From Tuesday the 26th til sat the 30th – get your tickets from the link below to come and support and raise vital money for this amazing organisation ❤🎅🤶🎄
https://norths.com.au/events/qantas-pathfinders-revue-2019-a-qantas-christmas-story/?fbclid=IwAR1UF4nm7a4qsME–50SISOs929-LHlwZaQWX4lahGIrJnNx1MFiAKR30Ik
B&B FUNDRAISING CHRISTMAS PARTY
Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 10th December at 6.30 pm in Henry’s Rooftop Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!
8 comments
Anne
27/11/2019 at 1:41 pm
What an achievement, Wilf! Far Kurnell!!
Mary
27/11/2019 at 3:33 pm
Yeah Wilf!! Take care John – that sounds like a nasty condition.
Delightful blog Lucy. So cheery.
Shelley K
27/11/2019 at 3:55 pm
All the beautiful, shiny, happy people, and cute mutts! THose booty campers look like a cult. Fabulous swimming conditions today. Thanks Lucy.
Julia
27/11/2019 at 6:37 pm
Hi, regarding the Epidermolysis Bullosa, I do in fact have close contacts to a charity here in Germany that focusses solely on this illness and how it affects families.
It is a very painful and hard to treat condition. We call it Butterfly-Illness because the skin becomes as fragile and thin as the wings of a butterfly.
If I can be of any help putting people in touch (and crossing any language barriers) do write to me : julia.willberg@gmx.de
The charity is called Adservior. Website unfortunately in German.
Lucy Crook
27/11/2019 at 8:58 pm
Thanks Mary! Good conditions = happy people!! 🙂
Lucy Crook
27/11/2019 at 8:59 pm
Shiny happy people – we should write a song about that!!! WAIT – too late!!! Thanks R.E.M! They must have been for a BnB swim
Lucy Crook
27/11/2019 at 9:01 pm
Thanks very much for this great information & offer of help Julia. I will pass onto John with your email address!
Edwina harrison
27/11/2019 at 11:28 pm
Well done wilf and Elaine on your triathlons 👍🎉