This is how Heather saw in Monday morning. Simply stunning don’t you think? Then along with 80 or so other swimmers, she turned up at B&B central to plunge into the glorious 18.7 degree water. Unlike our regular Monday blogger who didn’t quite make it. . . .
Manly was abuzz with activity. The combination of school holidays, the tourist season kicking off and the blamy spring weather has ensured the beach front is a happening place. Booty Campers were every where!
While the sea was sparkling, the nor’easter had been blowing in the nasty blue bottles – the feared nasty was rumoured to be hanging out in the bay. So being brave souls, we went the other way towards the North Steyne. It was great to do something different. The super clear water and rolling waves made it uber fun.
Not a lot of fish hunting, but there was one of those green moss things on the beach. They almost look – and feel – like synthetic turf!
Now if you would like to check out all things fishy in Cabbage Tree Bay, here is a link to a site that is fantastic. Its a website put together by John Sear, who dives in the Bay. Lots of fish I have never seen. Apparently the Australian Museum uses it as a reference and there are many surprises…
And speaking of surprises, there was a reappearance of the hoola hoop today!
Here Richard proves that he is a much better swimmer than hoola hooper.
Lesley, as usual, is a class act.
And Elaine is a natural.
Enjoy this beautiful weather 🙂
See you tomorrow.
Mary
Photo contributions from Heather Warren Heazlewood and Elaine de Jager
Staying safe
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: 80
Newbies: 4
Temp: 18.7
Sunrise: 5.36am
Sunset: 5.56pm
11 comments
lesbubbles
29/09/2014 at 12:14 pm
blerk… i’ve never looked better!
Richard
29/09/2014 at 1:16 pm
The water was cold!
Management
29/09/2014 at 1:17 pm
It’s not about looks – it’s all about the rhythm. Baby you got the rhythm!
Dancing Roz
29/09/2014 at 1:19 pm
“uber fun”!! Yay!!
Katie
29/09/2014 at 2:12 pm
Lovely swim – fun to do something different. I accidentally picked up someone’s aqua sphere goggles the other day – please ask Ian if you have lost them.
Lainey
29/09/2014 at 2:45 pm
Thanks for blogging Mary! Yay I passed my scooter test!
Mary
29/09/2014 at 3:17 pm
Well done Elaine!!!
john.St
29/09/2014 at 3:18 pm
rhythm and looks!
hubba hubba
phelpsy
29/09/2014 at 3:18 pm
my foots sore
nicolif46@optusnet.com.au
29/09/2014 at 3:57 pm
some of us turned right and swam to Shelly. Luckily no blueys that I was aware of. – just bouncy like an average nor-east wind swell.
– Still fun though and hula hooping at the finish was a surprise ending.
There was a pair of Eyeline flippers on the table that might have been forgotten.
Simon
29/09/2014 at 8:02 pm
Mary
Thanks for doing the blog for me at short (no) notice.
You are an angel.