They say there is a ‘Man Drought’ in Sydney but there wasn’t down here at the B&B this morning! It was ‘raining men’ on a rainy, dull Thursday. (The first rainy Thursday I’ve had in my 16 months of blogging.) It was SO much fun though…with friendly, happy people, warm water and a few waves for a bit of excitement! JP and Rusty were the first to arrive at 6.25am…(Apart from bold LSA and Derek already in the water.)
Soon to be joined by Storchy and Drinky. (Can’t be sure if Storchy remembered to put his teeth in in the dark ;-))
The Drinks Express didn’t leave today! Drinky himself abandoned train and chose to surf instead…
More men arrive… (But we will forgive you if you think the one on the right has lovely lady legs.)
A roadworker joins us…Oh no, it’s Tedley! It’s his birthday tomorrow, I’d better be nice. (Join us for birthday cake after the swim on the benches.)
The two demure looking ladies on the left were the heroes of the day today! They looked after one of our 2 Newbies struggling a bit at The Point and helped him out at halfway. Well done Attracta and Jenny! (They’ve been averaging a ‘rescue’ a day this week.) The men just disappear when you need them!
Some went from Halfway but most enjoyed the trip through the surf before all ending up at Shelly. Only 50 -60 today! Why did the rain put the rest of you off? Scared of getting wet?
LSA outblogtarts Lips today!
Lovely Elizabeth and the Eastern side of Shelly!
Tanya does the ‘Let’s Go’
Back at Manly Jenny is enjoying the surf
John Kelly shows us the point 😉
LSA and Lips encouraging our newbie Dawn to be a joy jumping blog tart!
Too wet for The Benches today but a great atmosphere at Manly Wine!
Sterling appears, to mention something important for the blog. I’ve forgotten what it was, sorry Sterling 😉
Fishy photos from earlier in the week.
Crimson morwong and mados
a lone old wife
A beautiful arm and wobbegong…
BUTTOM OF BLUG!
Cost is $30 and it’s limited to 15 people.
During the 90min session we will be covering how to swim with more efficiency, flow and speed!
Includes filming of your current technique.
What to bring : swim togs, cap, goggles, a wetsuit or rash vest depending on how susceptible you are to the cold water, sunscreen and water.
If people would like to book in we just need them to call or email Sarah Anne.
0420 923 067 or info@pacificjules.com.au
Get your diarys out because THE Bold and Beautiful Quiz Night is coming to town!!
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
51 swimmers. 2 Newbies (John and Dawn) 31 iloggers
22 degree water!
Signing off Lainey Loo (in someone’s budgies)
17 comments
Renae Fowler
27/03/2014 at 10:47 am
are they simon’s budgies. He has a pair from the Hawaii swim he did. Great blog Elaine. Was thinking of you all while laying in bed listening to the rain.
Lesbubbles
27/03/2014 at 11:22 am
is it my eyes playing games or does John kelly have something stoofed in his troonks??
Ian McK
27/03/2014 at 11:24 am
Different bed, but Gayle and I did the same ! ! ! something nice and cosy about being in bed when its raining !
Rain,hale or shine we’ll be there tomorrow !
Cant miss Tedleys birthday (and the chance of cake)
Lesbubbles
27/03/2014 at 11:24 am
How did the Newbie John go??? Last I saw he was gasping for breath at the point??
Elaine de Jager
27/03/2014 at 12:32 pm
John Kelly definitely does have something in his budgies Lesbubbles…something large and plastic! Newbie John was rescued by me and then deserted when in the hands of Jenny and Attracta I’m afraid as I was worried I wouldn’t get to Shelly for blog photos. John runs with Manly Running Club. He might need a bit more practise when it’s calmer.
Elizabeth
27/03/2014 at 1:07 pm
When someone swims for the first time on a day like today I wonder do they come back? I think once they see the blog they must do.
Elizabeth
27/03/2014 at 1:07 pm
Fabulous blog
MagicHands
27/03/2014 at 1:09 pm
Fun blog for a soggy day. Good one!
Slow Ian
27/03/2014 at 1:18 pm
I think he’s just glad to see you.
LSA aka HKTQ
27/03/2014 at 1:24 pm
Fabulous blog! …. As Drinks and I were saying, it can’t be too long and there can’t be too many blog-tart shots:-))
Actually, apologies to Lainey – she made the mistake of casually suggesting yesterday that I’d been keeping a low profile (unlike all the fish), so I hounded her today!
LSA aka HKTQ
27/03/2014 at 1:26 pm
I think Dawn will be back having become a blog-tart on Day 1:-)
Lips
27/03/2014 at 2:00 pm
Low profile is your middle name, Sarah.
Great blog Lainey!
Thanks for mentioning my legs. I do get a lot of compliments on them lately. Not surprised.
Elaine de Jager
27/03/2014 at 2:16 pm
Oh I’ve remembered what Sterling came in to say…something about Tim just pipped him at the post and beat him back to Manly! Btw it is only a race for 6 or 7 swimmers!
Alyson
27/03/2014 at 2:19 pm
Great photos! Even on a rainy day you make it look fun!
LSA aka HKTQ
27/03/2014 at 3:54 pm
Ha, ha:-)) Better luck next time, Sterling!
Elaine de Jager
27/03/2014 at 4:17 pm
Miss you Aly! You’ll be back soon. Can someone please sell Aly and Martin their 2/3 bedroom apartment in or near Manly and save on Real Estate fees!
JK
27/03/2014 at 5:14 pm
Anybody pick up my goggles in a plastic case with my cap in ????