A little sliver of
sun appeared through the clouds for just a moment – but it was long enough to highlight The Point.
Despite the
greyness of the sky, there was a decent turn-out of 139 for the Tuesday
swim.
Early preparations are being made as winter is coming. Krystyna has developed a clever device for a post-swim warm shower which she was enthusiastically demonstrating.
What we lacked today in sunshine we made up for in water temperature – a whole degree warmer than yesterday. At 21.3 degrees it was a little more comfortable in the water. For those of you reading this in other climates – keep in mind we are now two-thirds the way through autumn.
In the churned up water
Sarah Eade let out a squeal – not because it was cold but the sting ray she
stood on took off at speed! I wonder who
was more surprised.
Very good B&B’ers at The Point 🙂
Visibility was not
great – so not too many photos of the fishy variety. However, there was a new arrival in the
spiritual home of the B&B – a squad of Barrenjoey Breakers.
They heard we were a friendly mob so made the
trip down the peninsula to join in the swim.
Do hope they come back as I especially liked the Snoopyesk swim cap.
Just a few fishy friends found on the way back into Manly. Looks like they have already started their breakfast. . .
Which is just what we did next. And a perfect day
for breakfast. Yum!! Not too crowded, speedy delivery of the
scrambled eggs plus the tea was lovely and hot. . . Bliss
Special congratulations
to Bruce Baird and John Bond on their well earned results in the Cronulla Shark
Island Swim on Sunday. Bruce placed
first in his category and John placed second.
Very inspiring!
Overall, a great
morning! Who needs sun. . .
Mary
For the diary . . .
Just one week until the social event of
the month – The B&B Dinner! Come
along to Bluewater on May 7 for a great value meal of $20 plus $5 drinks, $5
desserts, no corkage for BYO wines Fun kicks off at 6.30pm – and don’t
be late or you will miss the entrée goodies.
Click here to register – which is really essential.
On May 4 Guy Leech is doing another world
record attempt! At the Circuit Record
Event, the B&B made a splash (pardon the pun). This one is with a resistance band and the
same deal – the event kicks off 8am so time to swim then break a record. Register here to have your name in the Guinness Book of
Records
Staying safe
NEW water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig ‘Riddo’
Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
The Stats
Regulars:
139
Newbies:
6
Doubles:
4
Temp:
21.3 degrees
Sunrise:
6.28am
Sunset:
5.16pm
10 comments
fifi
30/04/2013 at 11:26 am
I absolutely LOVE that first image, it is beautiful, Mary.
btw Ian, I dont think I ticked yesterday as I Bolderdashed, can I get a tick? thanks. 🙂
John S
30/04/2013 at 12:29 pm
I dont recall seeing you on the bolderdash Fi?
Mary lovely blog, thank you.
Lips
30/04/2013 at 12:43 pm
Great blog Mary! And you’re welcome for not photo bombing your underwater shots when I had the chance.
Love the Barrenjoey Breakers Snoopy caps!!
LSA, have a great birthday swim tomorrow. Sorry I won’t be there myself. I’m sure Lesbutt will give you plenty of blog coverage though!
Snorkles
30/04/2013 at 1:11 pm
What? What? No Lips tomorrow? But LSA has summonsed us!!! Is it the Big Job getting in the way again?
I’ve registered for The Guy Leech thing …..last time was so funny seeing all the pink caps there – let’s get a crowd involved!!!
Lips
30/04/2013 at 1:50 pm
Yes Snorks, Big Job getting in the way again. I promise I will swim every single day once I’m retired! Like Stephen.
Slow Ian
30/04/2013 at 2:21 pm
The Barrenjoey Breakers are now officially Bold and Beautiful. I signed them up at breakfast.
Slow Ian
30/04/2013 at 2:23 pm
BTW, that’s our own Neil MacKenzie with them in the pink cap. He has infiltrated their ranks and brought them in from the cold. Well done Agent MacKenzie.
LSA aka HK Triad Queen
30/04/2013 at 3:32 pm
Jobs getting in the way of Special Celebrations here for some!
If Aus is serious about forging a closer relationship with China, Baby Maier and I are going to insist that May 1, Labour Day, become a public holiday here as well.
Good luck Baby Maier:-)
LSA aka Baby Whisperer aka HKTQ
30/04/2013 at 3:49 pm
….and hang in there Baby Maier – we only have another 8 hrs 15 mins to go until the Big Day!
fifi
30/04/2013 at 8:57 pm
you really DO need glasses you know Sterch.