19/02/2014 – So much to see everyday!

One of the many things I love about the swim is you never know what is going to be out there each day!!  That thought used to scare me but now it’s what brings me down nearly every morning! There is so much to see!

So I put together the below video of photos of some of the ‘creatures’ we could see on any given day at Bold and Beautiful (and I found all these pics on the blog)! I put some lovely music to it as well so make sure you can hear it.  And you know what? This is only SOME of what we see!

Wanna know more about Cabbage Tree Bay? – Here’s the transcript from Belinda Curley’s presentation from last weeks Bold and Beautiful dinner – it’s very interesting!

Just click on this link to have a read:  Download B&BCurleyPresentation2014

So another lovely morning! Well I think it is – surely every morning you are alive on this amazing planet is a lovely morning?

Below the 6.30 Drinks Express crew – there were heaps of them!!

Here they are all waiting at the point! And they all did too…wait there!

And then the 7am crew went in! Good thing we have shifts – otherwise it would be too crowded….

Sue and Jenny doing a special “sychronised arm waving / mouth opening” exercise…they do it everymorning instead of swimming….

Waves looked big but weren’t at all…. also was fairly low tide so we nearly walked out to the point again……

Here I am waiting AT THE POINT – and you know how I know I am there? I can still see the Manly SL Club House!!

We sang happy birthday to Julia Baird! And thanks to Bruce her dad for saying Let’s Go at the Point!

Saw these little fella’s at the rocks on the way back…There was something very big hiding under the rocks behind them too so I didn’t hang around! :-O

Lovely and clear again! This time of year is superb for ocean swimming here at CBT!

And that’s all from today’s swim!

Message from Regular Swimmer Elizabeth Stewart re: COASTREK

All BB: Is there a woman walker who can join our team for Coastrek. Friday 28 February from 6pm Balmoral to Coogee. Our team will take about 12 hours. Fundraising complete. Lifts to and from supplied. Throwing in chocolate if required. Please contact elizabeth.stewart@finance.nsw.gov.au

 

Also …DID ANYONE FIND A CAMERA THIS MORNING? STEPHEN COULTER LOST HIS….

 

Also…

The BnB Christmas Band, The Troubadours have got another gig on Monday the 24th at ElBeau room! Details are:

https://www.facebook.com/events/671883379517009/?ref=22

 

 

Here’s something completely, not really, so related but if you have a dog or love dogs you must watch this funny video (especially as you know the dogs aren’t acting in it!!)

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February is Heart Research Month, and we’re raising $1 for every kilometre we swim during the month.  

We need to start kicking this along!  The swimming is going ok, but a little more for the $$$$ would be great. Here’s the update…

https://redfebrelay.everydayhero.com/au/bold-beautiful-swim-squad-manly

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 (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.

Summer is going, going . . .

The last Summer Badge Swim for this year is the 6km this coming Saturday!  If you want that badge be at the usual meeting spot by 6.45am for a briefing from the designated swim leader.  The usual route is to Freshwater and back, depending on conditions on the day.  The swim kicks off at 7am with the regular mob.

Bolderdash

This daily swim to Queenscliff and back DEPARTS the surf club at 5.50am.  As these are generally intimate groups, please WAIT for everyone in the water before heading off.  Do buddy up with someone – great to be with someone who has the same pace – that way everyone is ‘accounted for’ at Queenscliff.

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.

The Stats

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Newbie:  8

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