Thursday 4th Feb: Rainy Day Swims Rock!

CONDITIONS

Vision:          Dark Dark Dark

Rain:             Feathery Drizzle

Air:               Mild

Water:          Perfect

Ambience:   Serene

Overnight gusts blew yesterday’s balmy heat out of units and slammed a few doors, about 1 a.m.  Waking this morning to gentle rain; I believe many pink cappers may have stayed in bed.  Swim conditions are absolutely perfect.  The beach is a beautiful place to be …

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HOW DARK?

So dark that the gingerbread men and women thought they’d never see sunlight again …

 

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DIVER DAN

Can take his pick of Reg’s empty Bench.  Very few people at all here by 6.30 …

 

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Hasan …. CHOPP!!!

Greg’s limbering up for his personal exercise routine …  “Today is the best day of your life,” Greg often tells me.

 

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Us bloggers still struggling to fill the huge gap left by his bountiful bishopness, the inimitable Tim.

(Modern love) walks beside me
(Modern love) walks on by
(Modern love) gets me to the church on time

 

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MANLY SURF CARNIE

Early beachside action, two Saturdays ago … as Surf Lifesaving Australia safety crews made good their support systems, for annual Manly Carnival.  The ocean was abroil with activity from the pre-dawn.

 

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FLAT FLAT SEAS

7.27 a.m. exit – How peaceful does this look.    Today Alan K is swimming with his first wife …

 

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DIVE.  DIVE!  DIVE!!

Manly’s ocean is well-clear at moment, and it’s a good time to pull out the snorkeling gear if you’ve half a hankering for it

 

 

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DALEK’S DELIGHT

Tardis IV is back on Cabbage Tree Bay this morning.  This pic taken at 6.50 p.m. yesterday, when she was resting just off the aquarium

 

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GETTING OLDER

Drinky announces his birthday – and everyone goes glum; pondering the inevitable passing of years (excluding young Jackson) …

 

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YOGA WASHOUT

No bending the zen today, but Monica (ankle attached) is sure to be there on Saturday @ six a.m.

 

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MONTHLY NIGHTS OUT @ BLUEWATER

The Monthly Dinner is back – with Sparkesy!

The first B&B monthly Tuesday dinner is next Tuesday 9th February

6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant

Guest speaker is our very own Michelle Sparkes, who will speak on “Illuminating Anorexia and other eating issues”. Michelle, who has published a book on eating disorders, will talk generally about the subject and share her personal experiences.

 

Cost: $25 a head

Includes: shared entrees, choice of mains (incl. vegetarian option), corkage (byo wine only) – and a little thank you for the staff. 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 NOW,

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LONGER SWIMS IN SUMMER
Six km swim every Saturday during summer.  (It almost always feels like summer; living in Sydney.)

 

The Big Ten: 13 February for a 10 km trek. There’s badges for these, did you know?
(Inside info: If you want to do a VERY slow 10 km swim, there will be some slower swimmers at the back of swim group on 13th)

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STATISTICS

Temp:         Exactly 24º

6.00 a.m:   Exactly five

6.30 a.m.   Exactly 24

7.00 a.m.   About 95

Newbies:    Two