Monday 7 March 2016 – A birthday Kiss, Rooster Tails & Rotto

Moon and morning star @ 5.48am

 

Lee walks  her dog from 5-6am every morning.

 

I swam with today’s 6am crew:

Mark, Fifi, Ali, Robbie, Susie, Dave, Thor (Jackson’s replacement), Ian, Dorset.

 

Temp has dropped.

 

A birthday kiss.

 

Off to the point

 

Pen and paper on the beach

 

Sunshine on up the beach

 

Coffee with Bianca & Drinky

 

Lucy, Millie & Brad #1 today

 

Manly’s  weeklong Australia Open of Surfing finished yesterday.

Winning their 5th round heats on Friday were:

Tyler Wright (niece to B&Ber Sandy) took a selfie with me.

Laura Enever (last years winner) kindly posed for this shot.

 

But the final winners, with plenty for “rooster tails”, were:

Dion Atkinson

and  Nikki Van Dijk.

Just over a week ago at least 9 of our B&Bers completed the Iconic 20KM swim  to Rottnest Island in WA.

Such a achievement deserves our congratulations.

Here are some insight shots:

The pre 6am start.

Jackson, Mark & Sam all numbered up.

Mark’s escort boat.

Clair getting ready for a change over with Sam, (see supporter Nic on the kayak) .

Clair’s pink finger nails in full flight.

 

Jackson with his medal.

 

Fran with Johnno, Shaun & Penno who did a charity Rotto relay in support of their friend Mark who is suffering from brain cancer.

see link if you’d like to help:

http://www.mycause.com.au/pge/108256/help-mark-beat-brain-cancer

 

Other B&Bers (sorry guys no photos) who completed Rotto as solo swimmers were Alan Keeenleside, Kevin Stevens & Mark C.

Have a great week ahead

Simon

 

Stats: Water temp 20.5    Degrees C, Swimmers: 140+ , Newbies: 3

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2016 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 13^th March

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster. Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). B&B merchandise will also be on sale at the event. The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 13^th March, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (bacon and egg sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food.  Book here for Badge Breakfast

All 2016 summer badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for the upcoming winter badges.

 

Monthly Dinner – Special Event – John Kelly’s Beer Tasting dinner!

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 8^th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant, and will include a FREE beer tasting for B&B members and their friends. Local business, Dial a Drink, has partnered with northern beaches craft brewer Nomad to give The Bold & Beautiful the opportunity to participate in a FREE exclusive Craft Beer tasting and learning session. Discover the unique range that local brewery Nomad offers, and learn more about craft beer, the ingredients, taste profiles and some of the best brews. You will have the opportunity to purchase your favourite beers from the tasting, with Dial a Drink delivering your order straight to your door following the dinner.

The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes the beer tasting plus shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). For those who are not partial to a cold beer, glasses of wine will also be available at the special price of only $5 each, so you can still come along and have a great time with all your B&B friends. Desserts will also be half price ($5 each). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential: To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book HERE.

PINK WEDNESDAYS AT WHITEWATER RESTAURANT

From 2^nd March, each and every Wednesday will be “PINK WEDNESDAY” at WHITEWATER RESTAURANT. B&B swimmers will receive a massive 50% discount on all food items when they present their “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD.

In order to get your “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD, which is only available for B&B members, send an E-mail to Rebeka Zubac, Functions & Event Coordinator at Whitewater Restaurant to info@whitewaterrestaurant.com.au. Please complete the form below and copy it into your email.

SUBJECT: PINK WEDNESDAY 

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Stats:

Swimmers:210

Newbies:18

Temp:21.2