I hope that everyone is in the mood for a ball of a time starting this morning. With 206 keen swimmers on a glorious winters days we are off to a great start.
I came across some old pics that I thought that I would share with you all to get you in the mood for some dancing…
Anyone recognise these gorgeous ladies???? They might give us a live show at the Ball.
This one is and all time favourite of mine. I guess Elaine has been getting in a little practice before the ball..
We even had a visit from Leonardo himself who has heard so much about the comradery at B&B that we couldn’t stop him from joining us for a frolick in the seas. Judging from his t-shirt tan he needs a little more sun. We were lucky enough to get a photo.
Did anyone else see him?
Naomi and crew start the filming. What a beautiful start to the morning.
Tonights the night!
We have a great night lined up for you all – Please arrive around 6:30 and get your Gatsby on!
There are still spots coming up on the wait-list – So if you are still planning to grab a vacant spot –
Here is the table plan. If you’re really late getting your act together, don’t worry! You can swap on the night!
You can join it here
Look forward to seeing you at The Ball!
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.
Also the doco crew will be filming us today and Sunday – they have asked us to observe a few things…
1. Please remain natural!
2. This documentary is being filmed in an Observational style and so it is imperative that you don’t ‘act’ for camera.
3. We may be interviewing some people and will direct you then, but other than that please pretend that we aren’t there.
4. We want to capture the essence of the group and the best way to do this is for you to just carry on as usual.
5. We will only be focusing on people that have given us a release or people that we talk to on the shoot, however we will also be capturing the group as a whole.
6. If anyone is uncomfortable being part of the documentary at all, they are advised not to swim on the days we are filming.
7. Can the group try to wait closer together at the waiting point before swimming to Shelly Beach.
8. We will be set up at the point and want to capture the group waiting for each other and the Lets Go!
Stats:
Swimmers: 206
Newbies: 3
Sunrise: 6:52am
Sunset 17:12pm
Water Temp: 16.7
Swell: 3.3ft
see you all tonight with your Dancing Shoes on
Renae
Renae
40 comments
Sam
27/07/2013 at 9:56 am
Anyone need a ball ticket? One spare going ….. Bargain only 50. Tim from our table can’t make it…Dan are you still interested?
lesley
27/07/2013 at 10:20 am
Ooooh love it Renae….esp Elaine pic…hehe
Soooooooo cold…still shivering at 10am!! But beaut conditions huh!!!
See you all tonight! !
🙂
Slow Ian
27/07/2013 at 10:33 am
Leonardo forgot to tick!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
27/07/2013 at 10:55 am
Have a great Ball tonight everyone and….
Lips, hope you have a great trip to Berlin! Thanks for all the lovely swims this month and I know everyone will be counting the days ’til your blog-tarting return!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
27/07/2013 at 10:59 am
Renae, you’re a real star – stepping in to help with the Blogs so very graciously and skilfully.
We’re so very, very fortunate to have you and all the other Bloggers (inc, SNORKLES!!) to share the swim’s highlights as a B&B community service.
Pacific Jules
27/07/2013 at 11:03 am
Indeed, great blog Renae, thank you 🙂
Glad the weather was so lovely for the filming, hope you have more of the same tomorrow and… HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME AT THE BALL !! Can’t wait to see the photos 🙂
Toni
27/07/2013 at 11:06 am
Good one Renae now I am all ready to get flapping
Fifi
27/07/2013 at 11:19 am
Oops so did I .
Now there’s a surprise!
Fifi
27/07/2013 at 11:20 am
Yes Snorkels is a GREAT blogger, I agree…
Anna
27/07/2013 at 11:25 am
Ooh, Sam, am I too late? I’ll take it if Dan doesn’t?
Sam
27/07/2013 at 11:41 am
Anna no problems. Please contact Steven and he will organise your ticket. Cheers Sam
Snorkles
27/07/2013 at 11:42 am
Phew 😉 an acknowledgment without that Monday guy getting a mention. Thanks ladies x
Snorkles
27/07/2013 at 11:43 am
Great Sat blog Renae – loving the black and white photos. Must have taken a bit of sifting through your loft for those!!
Stephen
27/07/2013 at 11:58 am
There is a Ball Waitlist – despite LSA’s attempts to inflate prices – no off market tickets will be recognised tonight!
All trades must be through Stephen on 0403 338 888 as we are fully booked and you will not be admitted unless you’re on the official Pink list 😉
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
27/07/2013 at 12:08 pm
…and thanks for the return of the earring!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
27/07/2013 at 12:12 pm
…. OK, as long as I still get my cut!
alyson
27/07/2013 at 1:00 pm
Great blog – you all do such a fabulous job!! Elaine really does look like that when she dances too! Enjoy the ball, Im devastated I cant come and dance the night away with you all. xx
John S
27/07/2013 at 1:01 pm
and me and i really did swim today!!!!
John S
27/07/2013 at 1:04 pm
Renae great blog and great images throughout.
Thank you.
I though Elaine was taller in person!
Where was that shot taken?
John S
27/07/2013 at 1:06 pm
What are those wet patches beneath Elaine?
Sparkles
27/07/2013 at 1:44 pm
ab FAB blog renae !!! great photos …clever and lots of fun. can’t wait to party with y’all …bring on the night xx
Renae fowler
27/07/2013 at 2:04 pm
I thought it might give some people a laugh. Hope you have warmed up by now. See you tonight.
Renae fowler
27/07/2013 at 2:05 pm
You are very welcome sarah. I enjoy the challenge of looking at things from a different perspective. See you tomorrow.
Renae fowler
27/07/2013 at 2:07 pm
No worries julie. I enjoy doing the blog. It is my favourite start of the day
Renae fowler
27/07/2013 at 2:09 pm
To be honest it was pretty easy and didnt really take too long. It was harder to find the heads to suit the older images. I had a ball doing it.
Renae fowler
27/07/2013 at 2:10 pm
Love to make everyone smile. See you tonight
izzy
27/07/2013 at 2:19 pm
love the blog Renae – see yorl tonight. xxxx
Nick D
27/07/2013 at 2:44 pm
Great Blog Renae! You are a natural for it! 🙂
See you all tonight we have some great surprises lined up!
Renae Fowler
27/07/2013 at 3:24 pm
Thanks Alyson. It’s a shame that you can’t come tonight. We will be sure to take loads of photos to show you so it feels like you didn’t miss out..
Renae Fowler
27/07/2013 at 3:25 pm
Thanks John. Elaine is taller than what she looks, because she is always crouched down to get those lovely photos. he he he
Stephen Coulter
27/07/2013 at 3:26 pm
Great blog Renae!
Renae Fowler
27/07/2013 at 3:26 pm
Thanks Nick. It should only get better from here, now that you have adjusted my camera settings. Thanks for that. Can’t wait for the surprises. How exciting..See you soon.
Renae Fowler
27/07/2013 at 3:26 pm
Thanks Izzy. See you tonight…
Renae Fowler
27/07/2013 at 3:30 pm
Thanks Stephen. It was great using bloggsy today. It made it extremely easy. See you soon..
Stephen Coulter
27/07/2013 at 3:40 pm
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Vanessa
27/07/2013 at 3:42 pm
Funny pic’s Renae, and great blog. See you later!
Slim Dusky
27/07/2013 at 4:18 pm
Nice one Renae.
Happy 70th John. (Bryan)
See you all tonite
Stephen Coulter
27/07/2013 at 4:26 pm
Ball Locked & Loaded!
Robster
27/07/2013 at 5:45 pm
Thanks for the mention Snorks!! X
Pacific Jules
27/07/2013 at 6:30 pm
Oh yeh… HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN B 🙂