29/07/2018 – Cuttlefish & Sausage Rolls

A total of 219 healthy looking swimmers (incl. 4 newbies!) showed up for a warm-ish morning.

 

While air and water temperature were up, under-water visibility was down due to northerly winds overnight.

Annie stopped me to tell me about the cuttlefish graveyard that had emerged in the bay:

 

Indeed, the bay and the beaches were littered with cuttlefish remains (‘cuttlebones’) this morning – farewell my tentacled, shape-shifting little friends..

JK observed a minute of silence for the departed cephalopods:

 

Meanwhile, in blog tart corner, Mary and Wendy posed for a photo..

 

 

.. and Matt was back for a hot shower in between circumnavigating the planet:

 

As expected, Nicky pulled a big crowd with her tales from the seven seas:

 

 

Top blokes:

 

Lainey had been running all night..

 

Down the ramp we go:

 

 

 

Unlike JK, I’m not enjoying the part of ‘grumpy old man’ – but what’s the deal with everyone taking off early to Shelly these days???

 

Anyway, whilst playing catch-up, I happened to bump into the largest cuttlebone I have ever seen in my 6+ years.

Here professionally modeled by Peter:

 

Seriously, I thought someone’s flipper had hit me in the face!

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuttlebone

On the way back, we came across the real thing – good to know they haven’t all turned into bird food yet:

There were plenty more cuttlebones swimming in the bay. Together with the seaweed and some rubbish it made for some messy patches along the way:

 

 

 

Martin has a sparkling new beanie – the photo doesn’t do it justice:

 

 

Bloody dog-walkers:

 

Ian lost:

 

Ian found:

 

Better late than never:

 

I leave you with a heartwarming photo of Lyndall handing out sausage rolls to the less fortunate:

 

.. sadly, I couldn’t get Shelley K to eat one for the blog:

 

That’s all for today. Thanks for swimming. You are better people for it!

Have a great Sunday!!!

Lips x

The Stats:

Swimmers:         219
Newbies:          4
Water Temp:     17 degrees
Sunrise:            Yes

 

Memorial service

Our lovely fellow swimmer Greg passed away recently. He will greatly missed.

Greg MacDonaugh service is to be 2-4 pm Skiff club 9th August

Monthly Dinner – 14^th August 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th August at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be B&B swimmer, Brendan Maher. Brendan, who describes himself as a very average swimmer, managed to overcome a chronic shoulder injury and swim the English Channel in July 2017. He will speak of his motivation, training for the swim, and what it’s like for the average swimmer to attempt a marathon swim. This talk will be an inspiration to all of us who count ourselves in the ‘B Team’ (or even the Zeds!).

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.

Spring Party:

 

We have had many requests for a social night so this is it!

To celebrate the coming of Spring and the end of Winter we have launched the Spring Party.

Important Facts –

All funds raised will be spent on the party.

Spring night – “Peace Out Hippy” fancy dress compulsory.

Tickets are very limited – Not many available. Selling fast.

Finger Food will be served.

There will be – Music/Lights/Dancing/Action/PDA- gropers only tolerated in the water

Date – 1st September

Time – 6pm

Location – Manly LSC

Cost – $20 a ticket

Drinks at Bar Prices

Party Hard is compulsory! Hit IT!

Purchase Tickets Here-

https://www.stickytickets.com.au/73132

https://www.facebook.com/events/266109124142531/?ti=icl

By attending this event, you are doing so at your own risk. Amongst other risks, there is a risk of too much alcohol, risk of injury through dance.

Risk that comes with excessive exercise, risk of social embarrassment, risk of having too much fun and being unavailable for the Sunday morning swim.