104 of Manly’s finest got out of their (or possibly someone else’s) bed this morning to scenes which many of us have become attached to over the last 4 years!
You know the water is going to be beautiful and warm – what are you waiting for??
..and let’s face it, a little bit of weather is just a chance to accessorise…. Here’s Jane working it in a golf umbrella, gumboots and 14 layers…
…good thinking Jane – you don’t want to get wet 😉
Renae in her winter Manly ensemble (note the ugh boots)
two blokes trying to keep their hair dry….
Can anyone please lend Shane some $ to pay his power bill – so he doesn’t have to get dressed in the dark??
The course looked nice and flat again – very tranquil… in a dark sort of way….
See how few wetsuits in this pic – nice and warm still….
The fashion continued to the point….
…where we said hello to some old friends… ahhh ….welcome back you little b*st*rds 🙂
It was nice and warm – Shelley was tranquil – until we got there…..
If anyone needs to know anything – please see Patrick…
The usual suspects…
Lori – working on her shyness problem was firing the gun….
How to put on a Bold & Beautiful swimming cap correctly..
For those of you with little time due to your own popularity or just maybe you’re lazy –
Lesley and Rainer will now demonstrate how you can save valuable seconds in your day….
Fantastic – thanks guys (look at Lesbutt’s face when she gets it first go!)
Some mood shots above the water on the way back….
The only fish pic of the day was this Smooth Flute Mouth hanging just near Trevally Alley.
So here’s some pics from yesterday when it wasn’t so murky and dark …..
Sparkles…..
9 People did the double – here’s some of them emerging from the warm blanket….
Pic of the Week!
Starting next Saturday, The collective brains trust (JK, Ian and Jenny) will select their fav pic from the blogs in that week!
See it right here! … can’t wait!
Stats:
Swimmers: 104
Newbies: 5
Water Temp: 21.6c
Weather: Crappy – but we love it
See you all tomorrow!
Everyone should read our “Safety in the Surf” section here! With great tips from Michael Christie and Riddo!
32 comments
Stephen Coulter
20/04/2013 at 12:36 pm
Great blog Nick! I’m told guys with glasses and umbrellas is the hot new look around Man Town. Great technique Leswee – all that practice with bananas and tuition from Nicki has paid off!
Ros(-e)
20/04/2013 at 12:56 pm
Loved all the pics today … and as for Rainer and Lesley: I can’t wait to see the next original and highly creative performance from you two!
Banana Tutor
20/04/2013 at 1:01 pm
She was my best student!
Great blog Nick – Nick
Stephen Coulter
20/04/2013 at 1:14 pm
It really shows! What next?
Pacific Jules
20/04/2013 at 1:23 pm
Great blog as always. You make it look appealing even in the pooring rain, but have to say though not quite so homesick today as we have rain here today too, but that means 15mins early this morning and yep that’s it, back to blue sky now 🙂
Jane looks brilliant, so happy amongst all her accessories 🙂
Just love Lesley & Rainer’s cap demo !! Great photography of the whole thing 🙂 See it first at B&B. Video it next time and it will go viral for sure 🙂
Not so happy to see the tracer on our beautiful dusky 🙁
Pacific Jules
20/04/2013 at 1:25 pm
Love ya work Lori 🙂 xx
lesbutt
20/04/2013 at 1:44 pm
Lips i think we nailed getting “the most photos in one blog award!! ”
lesbutt
20/04/2013 at 1:45 pm
Ooh good idea Jules…will film it! Sorry lips we have to give it another go!! 🙂
lesbutt
20/04/2013 at 1:49 pm
Ooh i also made it onto Google when you search for jimble!!
YOu have to scroll down a bit but I’m on there…holding a pair of underpants!! 😀
THIS is the photo that comes up!!
http://pacificjules.typepad.com/.a/6a0133ed6f68df970b017c3450591c970b-500wi
lesbutt
20/04/2013 at 1:50 pm
Fab underwater photos Nick!!!
Ros(-e)
20/04/2013 at 2:15 pm
The Rainer-and-Lesley comic duo was performing as part of INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS DAY!!
http://www.circusfederation.org/world_circus_day
Lucy
20/04/2013 at 2:18 pm
Thanks for cuddling up to Brad to keep him warm when I’m away Stephen. He likes being hugged underwater too, so please sidle up to him at the Point tomorrow and wrap your arms round his tum. He’ll love it 🙂
Lucy
20/04/2013 at 2:19 pm
You’ve made it in life, Lesbutt!! Such sexy undies too xx
Pacific Jules
20/04/2013 at 2:25 pm
Absolutely, he’ll love it 🙂
Pacific Jules
20/04/2013 at 2:28 pm
Now that is a top photo ! It’ll do wonders for ur makeover business too 🙂
Nick D
20/04/2013 at 2:29 pm
Thanks! 🙂 Will have an animated gif of u and rainer shortly!
Pacific Jules
20/04/2013 at 2:30 pm
There’s a circus school right at the end of our street. Don’t tell me Lesley and Rainer have been over here training and haven’t even popped in to say hi !!
Pacific Jules
20/04/2013 at 2:33 pm
Uhmmm can u tell how engrossed I am in my genetics study 😉
Nick D
20/04/2013 at 2:37 pm
OK here we go…. Give it half a sec to load 🙂
http://gifninja.com/animated-gifs/589063/how-to-put-on-a-b-b-cap
Lips
20/04/2013 at 3:22 pm
Now thats a decent blog!
Snorks, hope you’re keeping score.. I count 13 photos today. My best day yet.
Lips
20/04/2013 at 3:24 pm
Did you say circus school?
Lesley, pack your bags. We’re going to Perth!!
Lips
20/04/2013 at 3:25 pm
Our plan worked!!!
Lips
20/04/2013 at 3:27 pm
Nice one Nick. We’ll be an internet sensation in no time.. Psy, eat your heart out!!!
Slow Ian
20/04/2013 at 4:35 pm
Does this method work with a condom as well?
Nurse J
20/04/2013 at 4:56 pm
Lips and Lesbutt that was brilliant!
Jules, great to hear from you but if you don’t finish your homework you’re going to lose your computer privileges 😉
Pacific Jules
20/04/2013 at 5:09 pm
Oh no… Ok back onto it now 🙁
Jane
20/04/2013 at 5:29 pm
The gorgeous little fish with 7 vertical black bars is a Bengal Sergeant (Abudefduf bengalensis). Izzy has given it a fab name because of its uniform: Convict Fish! I love its heart-shaped caudal fin. It always seems rather lonely to me, usually by itself, very occasionally with one other. So please make it feel welcome to the mob, guys.
'Snorkles'
20/04/2013 at 5:36 pm
Damn damn damn – way to many to count for the spreddy!
Inez
20/04/2013 at 7:12 pm
Nick, I love the first water drop photo, just beautiful.
Michelle
20/04/2013 at 7:16 pm
what can i say…reading the blog is almost as good as swimming …almost …great blog nick !
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
20/04/2013 at 10:18 pm
10.00 ish – We’re back:-))))) Can’t wait to join everyone tomorrow – rain or shine!!!!!
Love the water bombing comedy show and blog – very quick run through….
fifi
21/04/2013 at 11:42 am
I am stupefied at that cap photo series…seriously, you dropped the full hat and it just fitted itself to his head? what wonders! Incredible. WE should have it as compulsory bandb dress procedure.