(BnB Trivia night – more info at end of blog)
You shared this morning, you and the ocean, and both were changed by that.
But look back as you exit the shallows. Turn around as fast as you can, try to catch a trace that you were there. Just swirls and curls and whispers without the slightest sign of your sharing.
This is not for want of forgetting. The ocean’s wisdom understands that by letting go of who you were, it is allowed the pleasure of rediscovering you anew, every morning. Sharing the gift of being seen with new eyes.
Every swim, every morning, is an opportunity to see and to be seen with new eyes.
Cool air and a palette of colours waiting to be discovered in the grey iris of the dawn.
Storchy’s Iris, a broader palette but not so many colours.
A “non-comedic” shot of Les, floating with friends in the quicksilver.
…And a “non-blogtart” pic of Lainey on her way to photograph the baby Port Jackson Shark at Shelley Beach.
Baby shark…. I said BABY shark. A couple of drama queens on their fastest lap back to the point.
See… Not a trace you were there. Just smooth sizeable waves offering great bodysurfing.
Wilf’s secret of success No.3 – allowing himself to be seen with new eyes, every sunrise.
Anna, a sweet slice of life, same as it never was.
BnB on tour! Here is Jeff (Buckley) Parsons swimming in Moon Lake, Mississippi – “a cool, but not cold, freshwater lake off the Mississippi River near the Arkansas border”. If you hear Banjos, turn around…
Warmly,
Andrew ‘Magichands” Maher.
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B&B i-Log
Almost 50% 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 – his email address is: (PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THIS EMAIL INTO YOUR EMAIL, DO NOT CLICK on it)
ugoboyo@gmail.com
He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.
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. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
Stats
Total distance swum by the BnB collectively: 200.000km since June 2011.
Swimmers: 95
Newbies: 6
Water Temp: 22.6
Swell: Clean 6ft+ from SE.
13 comments
Lesbubbles
14/04/2014 at 12:33 pm
Beautiful eerie-scenery photo of Jeff but I wouldn’t swim in there for ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!
Lips
14/04/2014 at 1:20 pm
Great blog Magic Hands. Monday morning meditations..
For the record: Yes, there was a ‘baby’ shark at Shelly. True. However, Helen spotted a much larger animal at the point. Capable of eating a finger. Or worse.
Loved the early double LSA!
LSA aka HKTQ
14/04/2014 at 2:10 pm
Yes, beautiful early double! Thank you!
I think I jumped ship at just the right time:)
Elaine de Jager
14/04/2014 at 2:13 pm
That baby shark was so cute! I’ll put the photos on the link. He looked to be quite sick and swam in to Ian F. Lovely blog Andrew. Those scenic shots are amazing. What beautiful skies and light this morning.
Andrew aka Magic Hands
14/04/2014 at 2:57 pm
Thanks guys. A real pleasure to share the morning with all of you.
Simon
14/04/2014 at 3:01 pm
“Like” ( from Manly)
LSA aka HKTQ
14/04/2014 at 3:17 pm
Yes, beautiful shots – love the first one. Agree – the sky and light was amazing this morning….
Many thanks, Andrew….. Great Monday Blogger team!
Lindsay
14/04/2014 at 4:48 pm
Beautiful shots – made me sad to miss the swim!
Jane
14/04/2014 at 5:19 pm
……and we all missed the beautiful Stephanie!
Magichands
14/04/2014 at 11:26 pm
BTW, I’m sooo disappointed no one noticed the Jeff Buckley -> swimming in the Mississippi reference…
Never mind.
JeffwithaJ
15/04/2014 at 12:44 am
Yes Magic Hands, I got the reference. Jeff Buckley, like his father, Tim, drowned in the Mississippi.
Dr. Ron Rubenzer
03/07/2014 at 12:07 am
Your club looks inspiring!
I am trying to get the exact source for the saying- every sunrise see and be seen with new eyes.
We have relative in Australia- I wonder if they have heard of your great group. I thank you in advance Dr. Ron Rubenzer, Greensboro NC 27408 USA
MagicHands
03/07/2014 at 1:03 am
Ron,
“Every sunrise see and be seen with new eyes” was written by me, here. Yes the Swim Squad is a very inspiring institution.
My blogs are me writing about whatever the morning’s swim has inspired. That line is actually part of a song chorus I wrote…
“I’ll see you with new eyes, every sunrise.”
A promise to rediscover a loved one, all over again, every morning. It’s about freeing your present from your past and discovering the infinite potential of what is now.
Warm Regards,
Andrew Maher.