103 B&B
swimmers; 16.4 degrees in the water; 7 degrees out! Truly this mob is addicted to this morning
ritual.
When you
have the privilege to share the experience of a winter’s sunrise with an
amazing bunch of people – why wouldn’t you make the pilgrimage to the Shrine of
the Point to give thanks.
Today we
were bathed in the most superb golden light as soon as the sun lifted its self
over the horizon. And the noise level
seemed to rise with the sun!! Louder
than the lorikeets we were today – so pleased there are no neighbours!
A few waves
helped limber up the muscles! These two
look ready to take a mark!
Tuesday
swimmers are so good at finding the point.
Birthday boy
Keith received the speediest rendition of happy birthday led by choir master
John. Nothing to do with the cold I’m
sure. . .
It wasn’t so
bad once you had adjusted to the cooler temperature.
Even the frolickers lingered a little longer in Shelly.
And the
Tardis is back!! Don’t you wonder were
it has been? Has anyone ever spoken to
the skipper?
Rainer is
keen to show his European mates how one should enjoy winter. . .
There was a
feeding frenzy going on under water this morning. Lots of our regular favourites were out and
about.
While we may not appreciate the
weedy conditions around the point, these fish love what’s on the menu.
One needs a
good feed after a morning swim – certainly Patrick is a believer. Check out this breakfast for one!!
Tomorrow is
the anniversary of the swim with the whale (although it actually took place on
a Tuesday. . .). Come on down for a commemorative
swim – who knows what Lesley has in store. . .
Lost
and found
Found in the
men’s change room after the swim; prescription goggles, swim cap and speedo
towel (purple). If these belong to you,
Ian Forster will have them at tomorrow’s swim.
Alternatively, contact him on 0412 331 530.
Call
for extras!!
Over the
coming weekend, (27 & 28 July) one of our swimmers, Naomi Fryer, will be shooting
a documentary about the Bold & Beautiful.
Each day she will be interviewing a random selection of people on their
B&B experience. A special request is to just act naturally – much like when
the Telegraph did their photo shoot.
Should you feel a full blown blog tart moment coming over you – look for
the nearest B&B Blogger.
About
the 100km Winter Badge
Following a
re-evaluation, this badge has been withdrawn.
It has been recognised that notification on the requirement for
qualification – a minimum of 67 swims in the 14 weeks of winter – ideally
needed to have been announced prior to the commencement of the season.
The
B&B Ball is SOLD OUT – totes!
BUT, there’s
a wait list! And it may be that life will get in the way and a few people
are may have to cancel. So, make sure
your name is on the wait list.
You can join
it here http://tiny.cc/f8ph0w
or via the
QR Code 
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.
Mary
The Stats
Regulars: 103
Temp: 16.4 degrees
Sunrise: 6.54am
Sunset: 5.09pm
38 comments
DWSS
23/07/2013 at 11:59 am
Again, great blog Mary. You ARE talented.
Great shot of Rainer too! Isn’t it funny how he looks so close to 1/2 way in that shot.
It is a matter of perspective and focus and focus on the half way dodge!!
I’m not implying anything, I’m just saying,,,,,
Great photo!! 🙂
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
23/07/2013 at 12:13 pm
At first I read “Bold & Gold” – beautiful light and great pics!
Patrick practising what he preaches:-))
Simon
23/07/2013 at 12:16 pm
Great blog again Mary
Taking up your comment about the Tardis IV I think we should plot to get to the bottom of the mystery. What about we surround it, on our return journey, on the next calm day, and in unison chant to the skipper, “come on down Dr Who” or “100 capps and 84 lattes please”…or… if that doesn’t work we could, in unison, drum the hull until we get a reaction…any other suggestions???….
Lips
23/07/2013 at 1:09 pm
Bah! You’ve got nothing on me DWSS! That could be anyone in that photo!
Mary, lovely blog. Thanks for the photo plug. Interesting angle, you make it look like I’m about to get out at Halfway.. amazing optical illusion.
Slow Ian
23/07/2013 at 1:14 pm
I think the birthday boy today was Keith, but it could have been Charl’s birthday as well.
By the way everyone, don’t miss the “whale swim” tomorrow. You remember how bad you felt last year when you didn’t come – but the whale did! Don’t say you weren’t warned Lucy.
(No guarantees of course).
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
23/07/2013 at 1:26 pm
….or Lips or Sparkles or Shaun to name a few more who like to be reminded!
Ros(-e)
23/07/2013 at 1:28 pm
It was a lovely swim this morning – great to see that sunshine day after day. Mary: I liked the photos of the fish today – very colourful – but I’m surprised that you succumbed to the no.1 blog tart photo! I think we need to put half-way-Lips onto the task of finding out more about the Tardis IV crew. After all, it’s moored at half-way.
Gareth
23/07/2013 at 1:29 pm
Just an idea but this sounds like the perfect excuse for a themed Bold and Beautiful party :: Sharknado [ http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/sharknado-release-fasttracked-for-australia-after-killer-response-20130722-2qe7o.html ]
With the fund raising money going to : http://www.marineconservation.org.au/
Shame its not in 3D, can imagine a sea of Pink hats watching the film with sunnies on 😉
lesley
23/07/2013 at 1:34 pm
Yes let’s bang the hull tomorrow!! hehe
..although… i might have nearly frozen to death by then and not want to hang around!
John S
23/07/2013 at 1:41 pm
Mary
A wonderful blog and sooooooo much better than yesterday’s pathetic Monday attempt by Robbie.
Patrick nice breakfast (I wish my metabolism alllowed me to eat like that) and very stylish tea cosy on yr head!
Lovely to see Jane this morning…
Diadema antillarum
23/07/2013 at 1:44 pm
What is dry on the outside, filled with water and blows up buildings?…
A fish tank
Love it!
John. S
23/07/2013 at 1:45 pm
Did Shaun miss the Whale last year?
Shame……….
Lips
23/07/2013 at 1:49 pm
What? Was there a whale last year? Tell me more!!!
Robster
23/07/2013 at 1:50 pm
But……no………wait a minute……!
Alyson
23/07/2013 at 1:57 pm
Great blog and photos Mary!
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Snorkles
23/07/2013 at 2:38 pm
Did anyone else see the white tip reef shark this morning ?
No nor did I, just mixing it up a bit ……
DWSS
23/07/2013 at 2:40 pm
I like the hesitant grin and guilty (I want to swim that way) look in your eye!!
(Hurry up and get that camera away from me, no, that’s spreddy points)
This must have been so confusing for you my lippy friend.
OHhh the Dilema!!!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
23/07/2013 at 2:41 pm
Saw a white tip cuttle fish – does that count?
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
23/07/2013 at 2:45 pm
The 6.59ers love to hang around it – it’s our meeting point.
Lips and I were once invited on board when we were doing a double and looked like we needed resuscitation. Or was it a different boat, Lips?
Maybe we can try something tomorrow…..
DWSS
23/07/2013 at 2:46 pm
Yes thank you for the reminder oh triad Uno!
Yes John, APPARENTLY there WAS a whale last year.
Lips, yes, some random mammal swam past and they keep going on about it!!
Have I told you about my dolphin encounters?
That’s why “they” call me the dolphin whisperer, its a good storey.
DWSS
23/07/2013 at 2:47 pm
Story
Lainey-Loo aka Elaine
23/07/2013 at 3:17 pm
It was sooo cold this morning. Think I’m going to have to try out a wettie tomorrow…Great blog Mary. I don’t know how you manage to avoid a photo of me but I am an old blog tart I suppose…Love the photo of you Lesbubbles! Whale Day tomorrow Yay! (has anyone got a blow up one we could try out on swimmers who don’t read blog comments?)
Mary
23/07/2013 at 3:41 pm
Actually Lips ‘crash tackled’ me near the boat. He hadn’t had a photo taken for a whole 48 hours so was having a severe withdrawal.
Mary
23/07/2013 at 3:49 pm
Oops! Birthday boy corrected now 🙂
No whale permitted tomorrow ’cause I won’t be there and it would be just too annoying to miss it AGAIN!!
Mary
23/07/2013 at 3:50 pm
Yes well, he was all alone and meandering across the bay in search of a camera.
Mary
23/07/2013 at 3:51 pm
He is very cruel don’t you think Rob?
John. S
23/07/2013 at 4:05 pm
Lets have a whale of a time!
Truly a shame Shaun missed the whale last year…….
Diadema antillarum
23/07/2013 at 4:07 pm
He’s me mate Triaenodon obesus!
Michelle Sparkes
23/07/2013 at 4:10 pm
Ab FAB blog Mary…yet again…what a lovely capture of this beautiful (chilly++) morning! Can’t believe how much sea life you caught. Felt very sad seeing groper etc feeding in amongst plastic wrappers and assorted crap. Makes me think we could do a really good mornings work of collecting all the non-marine life (ie., CRAP) in the bay and pile it up on the shore and take a photo and send it with a story to the Manly Daily. Ask people to real think twice about what they do with their rubbish. I would be happy to do this…might need to wait til it’s slightly warmer — but I’m up for it either way…whaddaya think?!
Lips
23/07/2013 at 5:36 pm
You are right LSA. I remember we even got on board.
Turned out it was Hugh Jackman’s boat. He asked us to respect his privacy keep his presence in Cabbage Tree Bay confidential. He’s a great admirer of B&B and hopes to join us for the occasional 7am swim once the water gets a bit warmer again. Lovely chap.
DWSS
23/07/2013 at 5:39 pm
Grrrrrr
Brian Pullar
23/07/2013 at 5:43 pm
I didn’t swim today but if it helps I saw the Tardis moored near the Manly Sea Life Sanctuary (Oceanarium / Aquarium ?) last Sunday, didn’t see anyone on it though.
Jane
23/07/2013 at 5:52 pm
Thankyou Storchy – always lovely to be there, especially when I get a cuddle from you!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
23/07/2013 at 5:59 pm
Oh Mary! Not you too!!
The Submarine
23/07/2013 at 6:06 pm
Shouldn’t that be “Don’t you wonder WHEN the Tardis has been”?
fifi
23/07/2013 at 6:32 pm
NICE TRY Sterch….
Lips
23/07/2013 at 7:06 pm
Love it Brendan. Gentle reminder though that nerd/hipster blog was yesterday.