12/11/2013 – Existential Angst?

There is absolutely no cause for despair after deciding to swim today.  In fact, I would suggest that it was the best part of the day.  A total of 58 swimmers turned up to take to the water this morning.

A few waves rolled in, but really they were not so scary. . .

 

Is this a new approach to marking off the B&B attendance?

 

I think the App would be much easier. . . See below for how you can beat the crowds around the attendance sheets and do it virtually.

Not sure about the tattoo. . . looks a little painful don’t you think?

 

The B&B brings a certain colour and movement to mornings in Manly.  The varying and daring approaches to matching ones swim attire with pink – so many choices!!

Always a delight to see Fifi

 

The heart starter waves may have intimidated with their size, but were really just a lot of fun.

 

Visibility was at a low today, so this is what we didn’t see. . .

 

The show at Shelly was of the ironmen of the squad – John and Ted – working on those toned shoulders and abs.

 

It was a speedy swim to Shelly and turnaround.  As you can see by Ian’s watch it is just 7.20am by the time we head back. . .

 

The morning fog was clinging to the headland around Queenscliff as the sun struggled to break through the clouds.

 

The decision to go back through the waves proved to be a good choice providing a bit of a frolic at the end.

 

When the weather closed in about 8.30am, those of us communing about the table at Bluewater knew we made a good decision to swim ‘cause we had enjoyed the best part of the day.

See you tonight

 

 

Mary

Don’t forget the dinner tonight!!

A couple of tickets have become available for this sold out event.  If you want to come along send Ian an email ASAP(ugoboy@optusnet.com.au).

AUCTION – Phone Bids will be accepted!

Included in the auction is a stunning original art work by our very own Jenny Knapman. Typically her works sell for around the $1200.00 mark!  If you can’t make it to the dinner, but would like to bid, we will be accepting telephone bids on the night. Let Ian (0412 331530) know if you would like to bid and we will ring you when the auction is about to start.

Below is a photo of the beautiful (and bold) painting that Jenny is donating!

‘Aerial view of Shelly Beach’ – dimensions 100 x 100cm – note the pink caps in the water

 

B & B Attendance Login App

The new B&B Attendance Login App is live!! Using the App you can log your swim (only if you did swim), between 5am and 9am on the day of the swim.  No need to tick the attendance sheet as the App does that for you.  As swimming with the B&B has become the coolest thing to do, using the App will reduce the queue for the sheets so you will never be late for the 7am call.

To get started, please send an email to Ian Forster (ugoboy@optusnet.com.au) requesting to have your account activated.  You will receive detailed instructions how to operate the system. No badge, but bragging rights for being an early adopter.  Happy ticking.

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Badges, badges and more badges!!

Summer Badge season is just a couple of weeks away!! The first 10km swim could provisionally be held on 14 December.  Watch this space or share your view with John Bond.  He is making sure that the swim does not conflict with other events.

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Have Fun more with the Pacific Challenge

Our website guru, Magnus Butlin has developed a fun new page which shows a different take on the Pacific Challenge. The new page shows each swimmer’s progress over the last week (or fortnight/month/two months) in terms of their position on the leader board.

The bumps chart can be accessed from the Pacific Challenge page via a button in the top right hand corner. Take a look and see how many people you have passed in the Pacific Challenge in the last few weeks:

http://www.faulconbridgesoftware.com/bb/pub/bumps.htm

The ‘divisions’ listed are the columns currently shown on the Pacific Challenge page. At this stage, only the first five columns (300 swimmers) are shown.

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B & B Christmas Party

The B & B “Mad Hatters” Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday 3rd December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). Wear your craziest hat or other headwear. No need to be shy as we will have the whole bar to ourselves. Finger food will be provided and drinks will be at bar prices. Lots of fun and dancing are guaranteed, with a band featuring one of our very own swimmers. Come along to find out who it is. The cost is $10 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Don’t miss out. Bookings are essential. Book HERE now so you don’t miss out!

http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/christmas-party.html

Bold and Beautiful Swim School 

The B&B Swim School on 21st December is now full. This will be the last swim school for the year. There will be more next year, so watch the blog for details, or contact Sarah Anne – phone 0420 923 067 or email info@pacificjules.com.au.

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

Regulars:  58

Newbie:  1

Temp:  19.9 degrees

 

Sunrise: 5.46am

Sunset: 7.32pm