The waves looked ‘big’ again this morning as this photo shows!! But it can be deceiving from this vantage point! They sometimes look smaller than they are, you go in and get hammered OR They look HUGE but in fact are not! You can never tell! Today they seemed big but were NOT on the way out BUT big on the way in!?!
A gorgeous new girl turned up today or is it?? Keep reading on….
Chris just back from the early swim…. seems to have survived!
There was a mystical quality to the morning….
I was swimming along after Let’s Go and taking a few photos of the yellow tail when…
…someone swam past!!..oi cheeky!… !! Can you guess who??
John Kelly celebrated his birthday (for yesterday) and did the Let’s Go! 😀
Yes this is the mystery new girl!! Lips aka Hoff decided after seeing The Hoff pics and Rusty’s new pants that he needed a modern upgrade! Lainey Loo seen here looking up adoringly…the new pants are WORKING already!!
Jane was mesmerised!
Jeff and his daughter JEMMA – check out the left of the pic – a rare opportunity to see a Master Blog Tart in action…
Incredible!!!
It was beautiful out there this morning….
THEN I got back to the Point and the waves seems HUGE! Here’s Lainey Loo screaming for help!
THIS is why I decided to turn back and go in at half way…
Where I saw a few MILLION baby fish!!!
Some more of our lovely regulars….
And an abandoned pair of blue pants on the Steps!! um… I wonder who’s they are??
Bye for now Lesbubbles!
ps. If you want to know the STATS you can actually go to the top of the blog / left and side and click on B&B Attendance (see red arrow) – that shows Who swum, How Many and even the water temperature!
Get your diarys out because THE Bold and Beautiful Quiz Night is coming to town!!
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Could you run 6 days through the Sahara Desert??
The lovely long time swimmer Patrick Coleman asked if I could put this up for a colleague of his (and BnB swimmer) who will be running “The Marathon Des Sables” (a race in the Sahara) next month….take a read …it looks totally hard core!!!
Jake Coates (below) a young doctor who swims with us and who is best mates and works at Manly Hospital with Jim Walker (who swam the “channel” for charity last year!) will run the “Marathon Des Sables” in ten days time. This event is dubbed the “toughest footrace on earth” – 250km across the Sahara Desert over 6 days (more than 90km on day 5 alone!) where you have to carry all your own gear for the week……on your back……the entire distance! Jake has been training for months frequently rising at 4am and running 30-40Km before rocking up for a days work! Proceeds are being donated to ovarian cancer research, a condition from which Jake’s aunt has recently been diagnosed. Please support Jake if you can: https://www.justgiving.com/Jacob-Coates1
(You can read more about the race here http://www.marathondessables.com/en/)
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Vanessa who moved to New Zealand earlier this year received her summers swims badge(s) through the post – here she is proudly showing them off with the gorgeous mountains behind her! Well done Ness!
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This Saturday night is Earth Hour so head down to the Manly Chambers Forecourt for some fun for the WHOLE family when they turn the lights out! They are also showing a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef! Read more by clicking on below image.
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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
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.
25 comments
Tanja
26/03/2014 at 10:48 am
L O S T SWIMMING GEAR!!!!!
I was sitting at the benches today and had my flippers, swimmers, goggles and yellow rushie just under the benches while I was going to pick up something. When I came back all my gear was gone. Maybe someone of you guys thought I forgot it and rescued it? I really hope so!
Please contact me via phone 040/6888156 or via email: TLochschmied@gmx.de
THANKS a lot!
Tanja
Lesbubbles
26/03/2014 at 10:57 am
It was probably Lainey Loo
Nick Dawkins
26/03/2014 at 11:00 am
Heheh looks like you have a fan les bubbles…. He will get his kit off for anyone though…
Lesbubbles
26/03/2014 at 11:07 am
Yeah I know … I wasnt flattered 😉
Rusty
26/03/2014 at 11:11 am
oi!
Rusty
26/03/2014 at 11:13 am
Why is the always some pants left behind? Who’s are the pants? Is it the same person who loses the pants? Does we wake up in the morning and say “I’ll just pop my pants on – oh, hang on a sec – I’ve lost them all”.
Lesbubbles
26/03/2014 at 11:24 am
The real question is Rusty : why does Lesbubbles always find them??
Jane
26/03/2014 at 11:26 am
Lovely shot of all the juveniles, Lesbubbles. Their schools are awesome at the moment. Isn’t it amazing how they all swim the same way – check out this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eakKfY5aHmY
JeffwithaJ
26/03/2014 at 12:09 pm
My daughter Jemma is visiting from Jakarta and swam with me this morning. I loved the manner in which the B&B community warmly welcomed her. The B&B is a very special group and I felt proud being a member.
Lesbubbles
26/03/2014 at 12:22 pm
Oops sorry Jeff I knew it was Jemma !! Why did I put Chloe!?!?
Lips
26/03/2014 at 12:47 pm
Great meeting Jemma this morning.
Love our family photo at Shelly.. like the sister I never had!
LSA aka HKTQ
26/03/2014 at 1:00 pm
Jane, are those the schools of juvenile blog-tarts or the schools of juveniles who drop their pants whenever they can?
LSA aka HKTQ
26/03/2014 at 1:02 pm
Actually, it’s lovely to meet family members and very sporty of Jemma to tackle the surf today! Look forward to seeing her again tomorrow. Now she’ll be able to follow her Dad on the blog when she’s in Indo and know what he’s raving about:-)
Attracta
26/03/2014 at 1:04 pm
Hey tanja,
John Kelly picked up your all your gear this morning
LSA aka HKTQ
26/03/2014 at 1:07 pm
OK, I’ll bet on Bill or John L- they’re usually the last to leave the Benches and probably did a “mop-up”!
Lesbubbles
26/03/2014 at 1:07 pm
Omg! Ok I get it … I got her name wrong!!!
JK
26/03/2014 at 1:08 pm
Tania….I’ll bring it tomorrow
ros
26/03/2014 at 1:18 pm
Love that baby fish pic, Lesbubbles. Looks like a cosmic rain of stars.
Lainey Loo aka E-laine
26/03/2014 at 3:02 pm
Hahahah funny blog again Lesbubbs. That new girl has got gorgeous legs hasn’t she?
Must be Rusty’s butt…
Chloe is Brendan’s niece! Glad Tanya found her stuff. Well done JK.
It was great fun coming in through the surf today and surprisingly not scary at all. Good title Lesbubbs and so true!
slower Ian N
26/03/2014 at 6:23 pm
this morning I too retrieved some lone flippers which had been left on the LSC BnB table from about 8 am till 10 am and were looking lost.
If they belong to you, phone me on 0411 31 61 41 and I’ll get them to you,
Sandra Reid
26/03/2014 at 6:51 pm
Back in. Manila – enjoyed my B&B doubles 2500m workout in the pool this morning doesn’t compare with swimming in the ocean 🙂
LSA aka HKTQ
26/03/2014 at 7:02 pm
Look forward to seeing you back soon, Sandra!
Jones
26/03/2014 at 8:59 pm
Better from behind than the front … No one wants to see the last chook left at Coles first thing ….
Tanja
26/03/2014 at 9:01 pm
I am glad you picked it up John -THANKS!!!!!
Rusty
27/03/2014 at 10:24 am
OI!