Friday 28 September 2018 Really feels like Spring

The water is hotting up. the waves are moving about. It is getting to be Spring like. I wonder if there is a gauge of the understated old Australian way of describing the surf of our swim. “Manly Lake” for the flat conditions which suit me so well all the way through “bit bumpy” through “choppy” to the once in 100 years storm conditions “quite bumpy.” The young speak a more global social media language and I do not have access to the way conditions would be described. Today was not flat and the waves were going here and there. It was of no use to time your entry because the waves were not regular, in my opinion. Having said that, usually when I do try to time the waves, i end up standing right at the impact zone. Unintentionally. There may be a use for my skill but I have not yet found it.

So many splendid swimmers today including this lot setting off early

The WOW WOL (Women of the wall without Lisa)

Sam

Here is a swimmer that brought her wetsuit but in light of the hot conditions is considering whether to wear it

I have not even finished my pre swim photos and these two have completed their swim, got dressed and are now drinking coffee!  Impressive

Richard with the bike crown is here from Melbourne for his second swim. I think the commute will be too hard and he will move here even though Melbourne number plates say “Victoria: the place to be”

There is always a helping hand in this swim squad

Is this guy a grafitti artist or really setting up for the markets on the weekend. we shall see

Sam with her running trainer. He is getting her to improve from being an excellent runner to being a very excellent runner. Well on the way

After you swim super fast

Welcome back Michele – getting a shot before she goes again

And this is what everyone reads the blog for – the shower scene. Whoa

And this lot are about to start their swim and WILL walk past the showers on their way on. Coincidence?

Completed swim. Big smile. QED

By popular request – more of the shower scene


elbow

real Spring colour

Colin and Jeff swim 4 times per week. Envy

Stats:
Swimmers 180
Newbies not known at pubication

Water  17.7

Monthly Dinner – 9^th October – With our own Radio Show Hostess..

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 9th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant, and will feature a very different format than normal. Our guest on the night will be one of our swimmers, Karen Sander, who is the creator of the radio program Ageing Fearlessly. Karen will host a Parkinson style show where she will interview three guests. The identity of the guests is being kept under wraps and will only be revealed at the dinner. The one thing that she will let you know is the guests fall into the following categories:

1. A household name
2. A mystery guest
3. A Bold and Beautiful Immortal

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 HERE.