5/8/13 – perfer et obdura; dolor hic tibi proderit olim – 95 Swimmers, 2 newbies and 16.9 degrees

Yet another spectacular winters morning in Sydney and with the surf  settling down to a gentle 2 to 3 foot it was perfect for swimming. The water was a little chilly but with spring just around the corner life can only get rosier for all the brave souls who have weathered the winter without wetsuits (The latin quote is for you and translates roughly as “Be patient and tough; some day this pain will be useful to you”)

 

 

 

 

John Lonergan and his son Oscar having his first swim with the B&B

 

Happy birthday Dorsett! 63 today!

 

 

Beauty and the beast(sorry Brenton it just rolled off the tongue)

 

A happy day smile and if I remember correctly another birthday boy

 

Izzie and friend

 

It’s a great way to start the day

 

Our resident celebrity Bruce Baird chatting with another Manly icon

 

A beautiful smile but look out behind you

 

The 6:30 crew coming in at sunrise (though their obviously nocturnal at least we know their not vampires)

A calm sea to launch the pod

 

They feel no pain

 

Well maybe a just a little

 

It is all worth it once you get to the point

 

Here he is again

 

3 water nymphs

 

Ted always arrives with a smile

 

Happy birthday again from the B&B choir (the sopranos are the ones without the wetsuits)

 

A splash in the sun

 

I think it’s a whiting

 

Two beautiful women with Ian

 

Roz enjoying a post swim breakfast

 

If anybody recognises these shoes you can find them at the Blue Water cafe

 

Arrabella and Peter running a snap poll on who will win the election, opinion was divided but the feeling is it will be a close run thing

 

Part-time blogger Joe Earl signing off.

Manly Relay
For Life 2013!

 A festival-style atmosphere with live music, food and fun
activities for all the family, Manly Relay For Life is a major community
fundraising event organised on behalf of Cancer Council NSW by local volunteers.

 

An 18hr event for all ages,  people take turns in
walking or running around a local oval to raise awareness and funds for the
fight against cancer. Participants can choose to challenge themselves and aim
to walk the 18hrs, rotate walkers or come for only part of the event and enjoy
the atmosphere, it’s up to them! Come down for 1 hour or the whole 18 hours,
either way just come join in the fun.

 

The event promotes the community to fight back against the
disease whilst celebrating those who have survived and honouring those who we
have lost. It is also an opportunity to educate the community about ways to
reduce their risk of developing cancer and adopting a healthy lifestyle.

 

For more information please click on the link below and sign up
a team to be a part of this amazing event. http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2013/manly_2013/

 

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th September, 2013

Keirle Park, 277 Pittwater Road, Manly

2pm- 8.30am

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B&B Dinner – This Tuesday – Book Now!

The B&B fun just keeps on rolling with the monthly dinner on 6 August. Come along for this fun event which is such excellent value.

At $20 for two courses, with $5 drinks, $5 desserts and no corkage for BYO wine you won’t regret making the effort. Bluewater also offers a $25 special mean in addition to our standard $20 deal. Bookings are essential so Click here to book early and avoid disappointment. Don’t forget, the next batch of 500 km badges will also be presented on the night.