Tuesday 13 October 2020:

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY MEETING DUE TO THE CONTINUED RISK OF COVID-19. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE. THANK YOU FOR SWIMMING AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY.

Despite today feeling like I was swimming through a sea of dessert jelly it was a wonderful swim!

From the sun, the smiles, and the cheeky grey nurse hiding in the shadows. There were also sightings of the Ellie and Billie!

Before I write any further about today’s swim, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Andrea…the latest B&B blogger. I will be blogging every two weeks moving forward. A bit about me….I was born in South Africa, grew up in the Australian country (in a town called Leeton.. has anyone heard of it?), I then moved to the Central Coast, then New Zealand, and then found myself in Manly about 1.5 years ago. Needless to say, I haven’t looked back. I started swimming with the 6.30am group but when I transitioned to working from home, my swim times change on a daily basis. My daily swim has become a non-negotiable in the way that my days start and I could not be any more thrilled to be a B&B blogger 🙂

Enough about me and more about todays swim! Check out some of these great shots!

I almost missed this guy!

… and now for the stars of the show…

Upon reflection… Elaine is a star too 🙂 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Swimmers sign-up, Caps and Badges

On Saturday 17th October, the amazing B&B volunteer helpers will be at the benches (100 m north of the surf club, weather permitting) from 8 am until 9 am with a sign-up sheet for anyone who wants to sign up and start logging their swims. Any new swimmers who have started swimming over the winter period are invited to sign up and get their free B&B latex cap.

In addition, if you haven’t been able to find a stamp or envelope, we will have a supply of this year’s winter badges for sale (Covid Challenge and Ice Cold Corona) at $10 each. We will also have the following items:

• summer badges (triple, 6 km, 10 km), distance badges (500 km, 1000 km, 2000 km) and last year’s winter badges – $10 each (cash only please bring the correct money)

• silicone swimming caps ready for winter – $15 each  (cash only please bring the correct money)

• latex caps (free) if you have broken/lost yours or have friends/family who have just started swimming

Thanks all and have a truely wonderful day ahead!

Andrea