Moody sunrise – a portent?

It’s been an interesting Summer to say the very least, but on arriving early at Manly to blog, the dark morning tells me that we are coming to then end of it.

The clearer ocean conditions of the past few days another sign of the coming Autumn.

This group came from Tamworth to swim in Sydney. Yesterday they swam at the North Sydney and Andrew Boy Charlton pools (presumably in the city) and today Manly and somewhere else to be decided.

And in they go. As yet nobody knows…….

An arty shot

The early swimmers doing their thing

oh no!!!!!

Meanwhile swimmers were gathering, blissfully unaware

This lovely cossie is a fund raiser from Budgy Smuggler. You would be adding to your extensive cossie collection for a good cause

Where’s breakfast?

Newbie

Newbie

Peter

JK made an announcement. Although I didn’t hear it I know the content. There are bluebottles. People have been stung. Your options are

don’t swim / swim in the harbour / go north along the beach / swim into the bay and take your chances.

Have I missed anything?

The harbour option

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Look closely

and behold!

Manly Ferry photo courtesy James Frawley

Shower scene

Second from left is swimmer of the month Rob. Swim like Rob. On the right is Janet who swam in the bay and did not get stung

Breakfast worth waiting for. And your dollars go to a good cause – Manly LSC

Notices:

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful”, is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, “The Bold”, is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

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 (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .

HAVE YOUR SAY!!

DPI has placed its Shark Management Strategy community survey on public release. Here is a link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS8XS5Y. Please note, the survey closes midnight Sunday 23^rd February. That’s today folks

Through the Strategy, DPI has trialled a series of shark management/mitigation methods at a number of NSW ocean beaches. The trials aim to increase protection of beachgoers, while minimising harm to sharks and other marine animals. DPI is interested in obtaining the views of the community regarding their support and preferences for shark mitigation at NSW ocean beaches.