A team of very happy B&Bers post swim today and sans blue bottle stings after a horrific day yesterday of bluey carnage and multiple casualties!
Janet’s leg was covered in stings yesterday. They were so bad we had to blur the photo so not to frighten you. (Actually- there was water on the lens which ruined the otherwise perfect picture!)
Despite the continued nor’ easterly today, the water was almost free of these nasty beach invaders. ‘Why is this so’? We ask on behalf of Professor Sumner Miller, who I’m sure, had he still been alive, would have had the answer for us all by now. When no answer was forthcoming, next best option was to ask our John Lehman, conspiracy theorist and budding scientist.
‘Well’, said John, decked out in appropriate blue together with his blue wearing support team, Anne and Richard, ‘this is what I have theorised after studying the beaches for the last four years. On the first day of the nor’ easterly, the blueys are being blown in from afar but don’t quite reach the beach. On the second day of the nor’ easterly, they appear in the water and on the beach. On the third day, they are here in force and being washed up on the beach. And on the fourth day – they are gone!’ Seems to make sense to me. JK is warming to the idea though Ian is not so convinced.
In the meantime, people were going about their business readying themselves for the swim including newbies Alaina and Michael from Hawaii who are here on a 12 month holiday. This was their very first swim!
The booty campers were hard at work except for Ian!!
Gayle on the other hand was being a perfect student!
John Bond was proudly showing off the brand new B&B whiteboard today but didn’t want to be in the photo:
We managed to snap him anyway with Dorset and Ian! John, also decked out in blue, is trying to convince Ian of the merits of John Lehman’s bluey theory!
Angela is just happy she is here swimming today – blue bottle theories or no blue bottle theories!
JK summonses the masses and gives them the bluey ‘all clear’……..and off they go!
Except for Gemma …. who still thinks she is at the pub. 
Might be easier to put on that cap Michael if you got a little hair cut! (or even a substantial one!)
Always sensible to check for spiders first!
Shelly shots…!
No Melise, I didn’t say jelly shots. That was last blog.
And heading back home again…!
Our fearless leaders, JK
Ian and Georgina
Back on land…!
And I’ll leave you with this photo of Roger and dog fish fillets. Feel free to come up with a suitable caption!
Happy hump day and bye for now!
Lucy
Stats:
swimmers 250+
newbies: 8
water temp: a delightful 23 deg
The Monthly Dinner is back!! – 12th February 2019 – Guest Speaker
The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 12th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be one of our swimmers, Nicole Piha, who is an award-winning sports manager. Nicole has trained Super Rugby teams, as well as international cricket and rugby teams. Through her business, Ocean Swim Support, Nicole supports long distance ocean swimmers through training, planning and logistics before and during the swim. Nicole will talk about some of the iconic swims as well as the logistics around training and planning.
Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential: To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book below. at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .
22 comments
HRH (pauline)
30/01/2019 at 2:11 pm
Well done Lucy, a great blog. Loved your bluey theme.
Shelley K
30/01/2019 at 4:14 pm
Thanks Lucy, you’re a natural at this gig.
Kinda weird swim today though…what was going on with the vibe?
Russell Mort
30/01/2019 at 4:29 pm
Great blog today Lucy. I really enjoyed reading it and looking at all the photos. Top work. A great thing to do whilst I’m sat at my desk at work!
Edwina Harrison
30/01/2019 at 4:51 pm
So funny Lucy, glad the blueys are going , poor janet
Truth Fairy
30/01/2019 at 4:55 pm
It needs batteries
Shelley K
30/01/2019 at 5:34 pm
Strewth Truth Fairy, you speakest fair dinks (whoever the bloody hell you are)
Lainey
30/01/2019 at 5:39 pm
Very entertaining blog Lucy. Some of your captions are hilarious eg: always best to check for spiders first 🤣So glad you’re blogging alternate Wednesday’s!
Cindy
30/01/2019 at 5:47 pm
No blog yesterday? I rely on it for bluey information!!
Lucy Crook
30/01/2019 at 10:22 pm
Thanks Pauline! We were wondering what happens with blue bottles on day 5 of a nor’ easterly which is expected tomorrow apparently! Might have to workshop it with John L and the team!
Lucy Crook
30/01/2019 at 10:27 pm
Thanks Shelley! Not sure what was going on with the vibe! Maybe it was the fear of the blue bottles rearing their ugly heads after being lulled into a false sense of security! As for Truth Fairy – I don’t know who they are either!
Lucy Crook
30/01/2019 at 10:28 pm
Thanks Russell! Very happy we could cheer up your day whilst you were at work!!
Lucy Crook
30/01/2019 at 10:29 pm
Thanks Edwina! We are a bit worried about what happens on day 5 of a nor’ easterly! Do all the blueys come back?? I guess we will find out tomorrow!
Lucy Crook
30/01/2019 at 10:32 pm
Hi Cindy, the babe watch crew are taking over Tuesday blogs and yesterday there was an illness in the group and a subsequent roster fail but they are getting that under control and will be on top of it all by next Tuesday. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Lucy Crook
30/01/2019 at 10:33 pm
Thanks Lainey! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to blog alternate weeks with you!!
Georgina
30/01/2019 at 10:52 pm
Great Blog Lucy, you are a natural
Di Schaffer
30/01/2019 at 11:29 pm
You’re perfect for the job Lucy great blog and thanks x
Mary
31/01/2019 at 11:27 am
Great blog Lucy!
Luce Things
31/01/2019 at 4:02 pm
Thanks Georgina! You rock! 🙂
Luce Things
31/01/2019 at 4:03 pm
Thanks Di! You rock too! 🙂
Luce Things
31/01/2019 at 4:03 pm
Thanks Mary! You rock like Georgina and Di! 🙂
Thunderbird
01/02/2019 at 5:07 pm
Great blog Lucy. We other bloggers dream about getting the number of appreciative comments you get. Well done.
Lainey
01/02/2019 at 8:46 pm
I agree Michael but you’re an absolute blogging legend as well as Lucy 😊