Welcome to paradise – Manly style…… check out the stunning sunrise above, aren’t we lucky to be living here! Hang on? Wrong year! This photo is from the blog 23 February 2012.
Now for today’s swim…
On a more positive note, the maggots have been washed away!
Here’s John Kelly, his best angle, taking the water temperature – 23.9 degrees. Felt like a tropical spa bath this morning!
Funnily enough no newbies this morning and John Bond cancelled the 6k and 10k swims, hmm, wonder why?
When John K heard John B had cancelled these swims, he gathered all 38 of today’s swimmers together and suggested the Shelly Shuffle….
“This way” he said, and so we gathered our poncho’s, umbrella’s and wellies and we were ready to get wet!
….Jenny joined in….
As we hit The Point (that’s the one by the first pole folks), gale force winds messed up John’s Saturday morning hair do…..
Next decision ..Shocking Shelly or Half Way Hell? A few intrepid swimmers were tempted with trying the Half Way option.
Look closely ….did Stephen ever intend to jump in here ?? Thongs are not fins Stephen!!
One BIG splash later….
…and a few headed quickly back up the stairs.
Eventually, eight Bold’s jumped in at Half Way, the Beautiful’s continued the Shelly Shuffle.
Finally at Shelly, some of us had trouble removing our wet weather gear! Thanks Stephen C for this photo.
And now today’s swim begins….
It was rock and roll, more rolling than rock, check out the body surfing at Shelly ….possibly a first?
A few swimmers even opted for a ‘double’.. swimming 50m out from Shelly and back. Twice.
“We survived!” shouted Drinky, “Hang on……we haven’t got everyone back yet, where are they going?” stated John K.
On the way back, Lips was heard to say “I’m sure we had more with us when we started out?” He was right.
A little crowd (come on there were only 38 to begin with!) gathered back at Half Way to watch the excitement of our last two swimmers enjoying the washing machine exit.
Capless Dave delivering a particularly nail biting performance.
We are happy to report, all 38 swimmers returned to South Steyne, happy and smiling ……imagine the surprise when half an hour later Snorkles emerged from the Escalator in her wet weather gear.
It is still unclear as to how many metres she actually swam today. “Lots” she was heard to say.
Another fun filled swim, shame on those who stayed in bed today – look what you could have enjoyed!
Disclaimer: No swimmers were harmed in the making of this blog. Special thanks to Stephen Coulter and his auto-enhance ..don’t we all look great!!!
Stats:
Swimmers: 38 brave souls
Dashers: hmm?
New friends: NONE boooooo.
Water temp: 23.9c
Final 10km and 6km swim of this Summer – is now next Sat 02 March
Due to the high seas today, John Bond will be running the swims next Saturday ..you have to be in it to win it!
If there ever was a day to remind you of the simple rules of how to be safe in the surf….today is it.
Check them out here:
http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/safety-in-the-surf.html
Izzy mentioned as a reminder that on Tuesday 26 February, some of the Bold and Beautiful will be heading out for a movie night starting at 6.30pm , see Izzy at a swim for more details.
See you tomorrow,
From your Saturday “Mystery” Bloggers.
31 comments
"Snorkles"
23/02/2013 at 12:22 pm
A big THANK YOU to Ian for the lend of his camera today too!
L'Butt-Rose
23/02/2013 at 12:34 pm
Hehehehe good one Mystery Blogsters!! nearly as funny as that Wednesday blogger!!
Can’t believe that surf at Shelly!!
John
23/02/2013 at 12:47 pm
As with today,the swims next Saturday will depend on weather conditions. Will have to keep a check on weather forecasts.
Enjoyed the fun and the ‘body surf’ at Shelly.
Ros
23/02/2013 at 12:54 pm
Thanks for the blog and photos of today’s travails. It looks like you had heaps of ‘fun’. It almost made me wish I’d actually managed to get out of bed. Almost …
Alyson
23/02/2013 at 1:02 pm
Great photos! Looks like it was a memorable swim! Pleased most took the safer Shelly shuffle option 🙂
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
23/02/2013 at 1:16 pm
Great Mysery Blog and what a lot of fun we all had….. look forward to another Mystery Swim tomorrow:-)
Mary
23/02/2013 at 1:25 pm
Fab blog ‘Mystery Bloggers’. Sorry I missed the fun although it was very nice and cosy to sleep in 🙂 Also great news that the final 6km and 10km swims have been moved to next week!!!
'The Lips' formerly known as Rainer
23/02/2013 at 1:45 pm
Sigh.. so much for not revealing the identity of the Mystery Bloggers!
'The Lips' formerly known as Rainer
23/02/2013 at 1:51 pm
Triad Queed, had a request from a guy who calls himself ‘Dolphin Whisperer’ regarding illegitimate ticks for 6k and 10k today. Apparently he paid in advance and wants to know if the ticks will be applied next Saturday, seeing as today’s swims were cancelled.
Alternatively, what’s our policy on refunds?
Elaine de Jager
23/02/2013 at 2:11 pm
What a great debut blog ‘Mystery Bloggers’ Snorks and Lips! It did make me wish I could have been there but Can Tooing on Saturdays now. (If anyone still wants to join our Half Marathon Group you still have until Wednesday to register http://www.cantoo.org.au)
It looks fun and exciting and I am definitely swimming tomorrow!
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
23/02/2013 at 2:13 pm
No refunds. Rules, remember! Thanks to 007 for cancelling the big swims, as an easy day of takings for us.
Next week, if it’s sunny and calm, I reckon we can charge double for the Final Final, Last Last chance 6K & 10K swims.
As for that guy who calls himself ‘Dolphin Whisperer’, he’s already had more bargain basement ticks than anyone else recently:-)
"snorkles"
23/02/2013 at 3:07 pm
What? I dont know what you mean??
Nick D
23/02/2013 at 3:56 pm
Hah nice work mystery bloggers 😉
Thanks for filling in for me! I came down to Bluewater to have a sticky but was a little too late to catch you…
Max Macmillan
23/02/2013 at 4:32 pm
Hey everyone,
After the swim last wednesday I forgot my rucksack by the Manly club.
It is green and black, and contained a blue hoodie.
If anyone has seen it/put it aside, could you please let me know?
Thanks, and enjoy the weekend!
Max (0481 152 607)
Elaine de Jager
23/02/2013 at 4:33 pm
I tried to post something before. Hope I haven’t been blocked for my use of crude language like b**tt.
Great blog Snorkes and Lips. Great photos and story, wish I could have made it but CanToo on Saturdays now. Looking forward to an exciting swim tomorrow though!
Snorkles
23/02/2013 at 4:39 pm
Ssssh…..Elaine …..we are trying to keep our identities under wraps.
Thanks though 😉
Elaine de Jager
23/02/2013 at 4:43 pm
Do you think we are all very dim? You say thanks to Ian for loan of his camera and there’s a photo of you two at the end???
'The Lips' formerly known as Rainer
23/02/2013 at 5:05 pm
What? Who is this? What’s this blog thingy you’re talking about?
Little Sarah Abbott aka Hong Kong Triad Queen
23/02/2013 at 5:06 pm
….and pics of Snorkles throughout:-)))
Elizabeth
23/02/2013 at 5:10 pm
Wow! You guys are really awesome.
Anna Alvsdotter
23/02/2013 at 6:16 pm
Great blog and fantastic photos with crazy people in them.
Snorkles
23/02/2013 at 6:19 pm
Technically we were filling in for Rob, but we’ll take the gratitude anyway!
Bit worried about the ‘a sticky’ comment….can’t recall that being on the B and B Bluewater breakfast menu!!
Mark
23/02/2013 at 6:28 pm
Hi all,
Well done to all for todays efforts.
I trust it was a tad calmer in WA
Any Results from the West??
Hope regardless that every one is safe and recuperating( or at least almost finished!)
Cheers
DWSS
23/02/2013 at 6:41 pm
OHhh Pleaaasssseeeee
Cheeky sneaky. Just keep patting that cat you evil genious!!
DWSS
23/02/2013 at 6:43 pm
Your money is no good here Henchy Lips
Dolphin Whisperer
23/02/2013 at 6:58 pm
Just checking on the Rottnest tracker.
Looks like cool Mike just finished!!
Cae was going great this morning but I lost him!!
Hope to hear he finished successfully as well!!
Dolphin Whisperer
23/02/2013 at 7:01 pm
Great blog secret bloggers. Witty, intelligent and informative!!
I was expecting just a list of photos, lips, Snorks, lips, Snorks. – I don’t know why. Hehe
John
23/02/2013 at 7:54 pm
Spotted Michael C and El Prendergast on Rottnest but also lost track of Cai.
DWSS
23/02/2013 at 8:11 pm
Confirmed MC finished his 5 th crossing successfully.
LEGEND
DWSS
23/02/2013 at 8:27 pm
More results from Rottnest
MT completed with 7hrs 6min
Unconfirmed Robin T might not have made the time ????
El Prentergast blitzed it
Rob Taylor ???
Car Tolman ????
fifi
23/02/2013 at 9:13 pm
wow, after a late night I had nightmares about maggots and bluebottles and then woke to see the sea boiling over…..I’m amazed anyone swam!
So what is the plan for sunday now that my race is cancelled?