I am so glad to have had a treat and swim today. it is getting a bit cooler but it is daylight and the sea is just so lovely. Joining today is Marcello. Welcome
This sub group swims Ted’s triangle swim course
Christopher joins us when he comes on a visit from Maitland. Usually he swims in the beautiful Mereweather pool. Hi Christopher again!
This is a simmer+spectator combo. Fabulous
Happy birthday Jules! and see the money shot at Shelly Beach – I got her saying “Let’s go!”
here is the part of this triathlon training group that is punctual
i don’t know what this swimmer saw that made him run away
6.30 swimmer returns
Triathlon training is going well. I saw a silver blur on my way across
Deciding photo with or without goggles?
You will agree that swimmers are all above average in some way – looks, swimming technique, humour etc
Happy birthday Jules and “Let’s go!”
Double layer – posed shots and group blog tarts
Great swim and now ready for work
What I am reading this week: I am reading book two of the Neopolitan series by Elena Ferrante – The Story of a New name.
Stats
220 swimmers
9 newbies
21.5 degrees
Announcements:
The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 12th April at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. There will be no guest speaker on the night giving everybody the chance to catch up and chat. This has been requested many times lately so we are responding accordingly…..leave your phones behind and talk to people. Novel eh ?
The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. 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 HERE NOW,
B&B Swim School is Back
Join Pacific Jules Coach Sarah Anne for an hour at Shelley Beach to learn the essentials of how to breath in your freestyle stroke, and ultimately how to swim more efficiently in the open water.
If you’ve attended these workshops before, then it’s the perfect chance to brush up on your technique and work on progressing your stroke further.
Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 9:45-10:45AM
Cost: $25
Location: Shelly Beach
Open to everyone and all abilities welcome.
What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!
*SPECIAL OFFER*
*Manly Marlins Rugby Club has a special offer for BnB swimmers and rugby union fans*
*Season Membership + Marlins Budgie Smugglers*
*Become part of the local Rugby Community and enjoy Sat home game afternoons at Manly Oval with fellow BnBers*
– $100 season membership + $45 for Marlins Budgie Smugglers
– Purchase online here https://www.trybooking.com/
– Put your budgie size in when you place the order – Men 28 to 42″
– Budgies will take 4 to 6 weeks to deliver and will be delivered to the beach
– Sign up must take place by CoB on Fri 8th April
If there is enough interest we could do ladies one piece at $75 same
material design, sizes 8 to 14 – contact the Redflyer at rod@thedews.com
11 comments
Lisa B
08/04/2016 at 10:38 am
Lovely blog Elizabeth. It is such great therapy swimming in such calm waters and seeing all the fun, laughter and friendship. Love the shot of Shelley and her “boys” looking like they were up to no good
Shelley K
08/04/2016 at 12:23 pm
Oh Lisa it’s okay…we were just discussing the potential impact of the Panama Papers’ revelations on the pressing budgetary need to lower corporate tax rates below 30%…honest
Shelley K
08/04/2016 at 12:24 pm
PS….mmmmmm boy toys
Meg
08/04/2016 at 2:40 pm
Great blog Elizabeth and great photographs
Swimming with Sharks
08/04/2016 at 2:48 pm
… and that made you all laugh so much??
Lips
08/04/2016 at 3:16 pm
Great photos Elizabeth!
I spotted the Clown Triggerfish just around the point! Looks like he’s moved into the bay permanently.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clown_triggerfish
Lesbubbles thinks he’s from a fish tank: “someone flushed him down the toilet!”. She’s such a romantic.
Lesbubs
08/04/2016 at 3:35 pm
It’s not me it’s a fact! Look what it says on Wikipedia!
“Because of its attractive coloration, this fish is one of the most highly prized aquarium fish…like many other triggerfish, it can require a large aquarium and be aggressive towards other fish. It should not be kept with small fish….one should beware of the fish’s sharp teeth”.. Is commonly flushed down toilets because of the above behaviour”
Well done for spotting it!
Lips
08/04/2016 at 3:45 pm
Wow. You really are the expert on everything toilet flushable!
Bill McCaffeine
08/04/2016 at 4:09 pm
Great Blog again Elizabeth
What shutter speed did you use to get ShelleyK sans food ?
By the way…. on the Benches was a lonely stainless steel water bottle, I asked around then brought it home.
I’ll hand it to Ian in the morning
Lainey
08/04/2016 at 4:38 pm
I saw that little yellow and black striped fish today you were talking about around Shelly. It kept swimming near my face, most bizarre…
Great blog again Elizabeth, always so inclusive 🙂
Elizabeth X
16/04/2016 at 10:54 pm
Another great blog E the original. Love all the pics of all the mob. Shelly K looking superb even while discussing such serious issues.