03/05/2014 – The blog that would like to thank Poppy & Gareth!

(Update: Some photos just in from the sidelines, scroll to the bottom to see them as they pretty much save the blog from being a complete train wreck!)

 

151 swimmers including 8 newbies (Welcome!) dipped their toes into the 21.3 degree ocean this morning, which actually felt very warm compared to the wind temperature.

The title of todays blog is simply because Poppy introduced me to “Easy Thumbnails” software which reduces my editing time on the blog by at least 80% – LEGEND! And big thanks to Gareth for messaging me the link so I didnt spend loads of time googling to find it! LEGEND! Just a shame I cant take a photo to save my life today.

Sorry I didnt get a photo of you Poppy, but here is Gareth in all his beardy glory. For all your technological needs……!

 

This mornings weather was not great to be honest. In this photo either the sun was trying to break through the clouds or Shelley Beach was on fire.

 

Cancel the fire brigade, Shelley beach was not on fire.

 

Bill had just swam back to Manly from Palm beach as a warm up to his 24 hour team swim today. He has come a long way since his 50M doggy paddle from half way to the bower pool.

 

Jane looks like she has just seen a ghost. 😉

 

The Wedgie King, Rainer. Well played sir, well played

 

Three things about this photo:

1. You may not have noticed but it is very slightly blurred

2. Its Lyndall

3. She is apparently wearing her swimmers inside out.

 

Renae has that “Im about to get wet and Im not quite ready yet” face

 

Now for some quality underwater photography…

 

You wouldnt even know Im NOT a professional…..

 

Im pretty sure Im going to win awards with these…..

 

(If you want to see some proper U/W shots, check out Nick’s excellent blog yesterday)

 

Meet Wendy.

This is her at Shelly.

 

This is her crowd surfing at a concert. Awesome.

 

Emer did the lets go, she just forgot to “go” herself

 

Keep swimming & smiling,

Robster the Blogster

FAMILY SELFIE TIME!

 

UPDATE: Some photos just in from Pappa Blogster on the sidelines:

 

 

Trivia Night pretty much sold out!!

There might be a random ticket or two if you are lucky.  So, if you want tickets – and haven’t booked, or have booked (and paid) but now can not attend, please send Ian an email at ugogoyo@gmail.com (copy and paste the address ‘cause this is not a link).

This year we will be joined by the Royal Far West who will be assisting in fundraising for the event, and will receive part of the funds raised on the night.

Trivia Night update

For those attending the Trivia Night, there will be a monster raffle with over 30 prizes. Here is a list of some of the items that will feature in the raffle on the night:

 

• 1 Night accommodation in a Harbour View suite at the Novotel Manly Pacific – with breakfast – value $380
• Cooking Class voucher for 6 people at Mumu Steakhouse Crows nest – valued at $1,000
• Painting – “Lets Go” – 91 x 91 cm – valued at $450 – donated by Leisa Barry
• GoPro Hero 3 Camera – valued at $299 – donated by Anonymous
• 1 night accommodation for two mid-week at the Whale Beach B&B – valued at $160.00 – donated by Elaine De Jager
• NRMA MotorServe service voucher – valued at $159 – donated by NRMA – Tony Stuart
• Gift Voucher – valued at $150 – donated by Bennett Surfboards
• Restaurant Dinner Voucher – valued at $100 – donated by Bluewater
• 5 pack / class passes – valued at $100 – donated by Manly Beach Health Club
• 1 hr Massage at Sahsin Massage Manly – valued at $90 – donated by Heidi James
• One family (2 adults 3 children) SCG and Allianz tour experience – valued at $78 – donated by Sydney Cricket Ground Trust
• Carton of Guinness Draught 440 ml cans – valued at $75 – donated by David Ingham
• De Vita Restaurant Manly – dinner voucher – valued at $70 – donated by Luca Canonico – De Vita Restaurant
• B&B Merchandise voucher – valued at $60 – donated by Sarah and Jonothan Abbott
• Bottle of Veuve Cliquot Champagne – valued at $60 – donated by Anonymous
• La Latina – Food voucher for 2 – valued at $50 – La Latina, South American Restaurant
• Product pack containing all natural massage oil and oceanic organic lubricant – valued at $50 – donated by Ariane Fricke
• Event Cinemas x 2 movie tickets – valued at $40 – donated by Bruce Peters – Royal Far West
• Zoggs Swim Packs – valued at $40 each – donated by Zoggs
• Coles Myer Gift Voucher – valued at $30 – donated by Lindy Woodrow
• Bottles of Ouch Herbal Sting relief – valued at $15 each – donated by Ouch Spray (previously Ross’ Stinger spray)
• Sets of goggles – valued at $15 each – donated by Fastgear Australia

 

There are new items arriving every day, so there will be plenty more to prizes. As well as these items there will be a live auction, and a silent auction. Details on these in the following days. Watch the Blog.

B&B i-Log

Really if you haven’t been using the B&B i-Log then you must be new!!  Almost 75% of swimmers are now using the B&B i-Log. Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com(This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.

Staying safe

We have had seen the return of some serious waves and rips this past week!  Were you prepared? 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.  Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf.  To read, or even download, click here.