We had 210 Lucky swimmers today, 11 newbies & it was 24.1 degrees how good it that ???
Huge crowd of Drinksters going at 6.30 swim.
It was also the young Michael Stacey’s birthday !
Derek’s dog Panda always looking & waiting for his return from a swim.
Lets go ! everyone off on their “Personal Journey” across the bay ! time to think, meditate, organise you day,
whatever you do in your “me time” whilst swimming !
Tell what you think about in the blog comments below ? ? its different for everybody !
Gayle & the lovely Jill Rankin before a walk to Shelly Beach.
All smiles at Shelly today.
Michael Stacey got a good B&B soaking at Shelly Beach before yelling lets go !
The gorgeous Louise (Michael’s wife) will give him a big birthday dinner tonight with his family no doubt.
Lots of little fish at the point.
Derek & Justus enjoy a free ride in.
I think John wanted to be on the blog today, judging be his smile when I got the camera out.
This is Rainers new friend
Rainer looks happy, the dogs not so sure !
Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
Hope everyone loved Michelle’s Ted Talk Last night, I found it very interesting !
if you would like to know more, she has a Facebook page here….
https://www.facebook.com/Illuminating-Anorexia-Author-Michelle-Sparkes-208364439239357/
Her book is available on Amazon on Kindle or paperback
http://www.amazon.com/Illuminating-Anorexia-Michelle-P-Sparkes-ebook/dp/B006B1Y26K
JOIN THE RED ARMY TODAY – REDFEB 2015
REDFEB is Heart Research Australia’s signature fundraising campaign. It promotes a heart healthy lifestyle and raises much needed funds for first-stage innovative research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Visit redfeb.com.au for further information.
B&B will again be assisting this cause in 2016 by holding a fundraising race over the whole of February. The “Race” will be between our own two teams: The A TEAM and TEAM OMEGA. You can donate funds to your chosen team on the team page, or even better, you can create your own page where all your friends can donate towards the cause.
Our fundraising effort will be highlighted on Saturday 13th February when we will all exchange our pink caps for RED ones at 7 am as we have our own “RED FEB RACE“. I think we know who will win the swimming race, but who will win the fundraising race? To help you choose who to support, here is a statement in support of each of the teams:
A-Team
The A-team comprises the elite swimmers in the Bold and Beautiful. Not only are they good looking, they are FAST. They like to compete and they like to WIN. While they are virtually assured of a win in the swimming race, they also want desperately to win the fundraising! Dave Panton, the quintessential A-Teamer says “Bring it on!”
Team Omega
The members of Team Omega are slow but steady. While they are normally found at the back of the pack, they are always persistent and never give up. No challenge is too great for these swimmers. Elizabeth X, the leader of Team Omega, and an experienced fundraiser, says she is quietly confident of a victory.
To support Team Omega: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/TeamOmega
To support the A Team: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/ATeam
Our friends at Manly Beach Health Club, who are again sponsoring the RED FEB event, are offering a FREE 30 min Personal Training session to our members. This is a great way to kick start your New Years health goals. Click here to download your FREE voucher.
I like it when you smile, but I love it when I’m the reason
Have a great day ! Mine started out great !!!
Love you all ! !
Shelly Xo xo xo
8 comments
Bill McCaffeine
10/02/2016 at 12:27 pm
Derek and his new look, almost sans whiskers ! What a transformation.
I also hear great things about Michelle’s talk at the dinner, one of B&B’s highly talented people
It was the warmest water I’ve ever been in today plus crystal clear with lots of fish ……….
Lisa B
10/02/2016 at 12:35 pm
Great blog Ian. I love the energy in the photo at Shelley. Who knew we could all jump so high in such a coordinated way. I was thinking how special it was swimming with all my gorgeous friends in particular Ro Scognamiglio. It was her 2nd b&b swim AND she did a double! Go Ro!!! And happy birthday Michael
Jenny :)
10/02/2016 at 1:57 pm
Great blog Ian, sorry I missed the swim today.
Lainey aka E-laine
10/02/2016 at 2:18 pm
You know you’ve written a great blog when people on holiday reading it and looking at the amazing photos start to think…Should we really have taken a break from Manly?…
Great blog Shelly and it sounds like a fantastic swim. Love the Shelly group shot and that’s the most gorgeous photo of Louise. She looks about 24 (but the sun is in my eyes!) Also wish we hadn’t missed Sparkles talk which I know would have been so interesting. See you all next Monday!
John.St
10/02/2016 at 3:06 pm
Great blog Ian
As inclusive as always.
And yes michelle was great last night!
Lips
10/02/2016 at 4:06 pm
Magnificent blog Shelly. You’re such a talented girl!
Rosemary Scognamiglio
10/02/2016 at 9:57 pm
Lisa, you are so gorgeous. Thanks for looking after me. What an incredibly beautiful swim this morning
~ Ro xx
Greg Cole
11/02/2016 at 11:15 am
I think about catching Drinksey and Bones. I try not to think about what will happen when I do.