21/08/2012 – Salp Soup

92 Bold & Beautiful swimmers

Some of those lovely dawn colours to remind us that it really is still winter

and just in case you still had any doubt… 😉

Elaine K gives it the thumbs up though, something to do with the wetsuit maybe ?

We’re getting down to the business end of our 2012 winter badge now… with only 10 days to go !

Another 4 people qualified today, including Heidi

bringing the new totals so far to 152 swimmers currently qualified, with another 25 on target and another 52 who need to swim very soon to make sure they don’t miss out…

To check out how you’re going towards your winter badge please click here

There were some more different jellies in the bay this morning, very pretty and they didn’t sting at all 🙂

and soooooo many salps, you could almost walk on the water at Shelly it was so thick

bringing out that good ole brotherly, sisterly love 😉

Lesley also found this little brown jelly too, who also didn’t sting 🙂

 

Maybe they made the Luderick itchy as they were giving themselves a little scratch on the sand 🙂

Some Rock Cale too, now this time they really are Rock Cale…

and a beautiful estuary catfish, now known as as an estuary cobbler, foraging between the sea grass.

4 swimmers continued on for a double lap and 2 of those further still for a triple.

If you think some of our swims and swimmers are adventurous, check this out… Diana Nyad, aged 62 is currently 46 miles into a swim from Havana in Cuba to Key West in Florida !

Click here for her latest update, note that she’s being stung by jimbles too!

For those of us that were lucky enough to swim with Mrs whale on 24th July, we’re getting our very own whale badge, designed specially by one of those lucky swimmers, Scott , thanks Scott.  They will be $10 each and will be awarded at badge ceremony, date to be confirmed soon.  I will order one for each of you who was on the attendance list for that day.  So if you don’t want one please let me know ASAP so that I’m not out of pocket, thank you.

Don’t miss out on our B&B special dinner at Bluewater this Monday, 27th August at 6.30pm .  Bookings are essential, so please book in by clicking here   If we have enough people we’ll have the whole restaurant to ourselves again 🙂  It’s a fantastic night with superb food and great company so don’t miss out !

Dinner is $20 each including shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) plus a little thank you from each of us to the staff !  All beers (including 4 pines) and desserts only $5.

Lots more in AOB…

• B&B have a team in the upcoming Manly Relay for Life on 15-16th Sept, where 15 of us are participating in an 18 hour walk to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.  As part of this Jenny Menzies has kindly organised a function at the Australian Heritage Hotel in the rocks.  Tickets are $25 and includes Pizza, beer, wine & soft drink, with all proceeds going to Cancer Council NSW.  If you would like to attend please email Jenny at: menziesjenbob@ozemail.com.au  spaces are limited though, so first in best dressed.  Alternatively, if you would like to support us but can’t attend the function please feel free to sponsor us here

• ‘The Flood’ is a new play, on at Glen St Theatre from 4th-15th September.  Australian Theatre say its: ‘The best new piece of theatre I have seen this year … See it. See it. See it.’  If you’d like to see this play don’t forget to take advantage of our great discount.  Just mention B&B when you book online or phone the box office on 9975 1455 and pay only $49 per ticket incl a drink (tickets usually $58).

• Brendan’s sister is looking for a local caterer to help out with her 40th birthday lunch for 50 people on 15th September.  Is there anyone in B&B who does this and would be interested ??  Please let us know, thank you.

• Two of our near original swimmers are standing for election to Manly Council; Candy Bingham as Mayor and Stephen Coulter on the Good for Manly team as a Councillor.  They have developed a swimming strategy and promised hot showers too !  If you are interested please have a look at their website: www.goodformanly.com.au

Water Temperature 16.7
Air Temperature 8.0
Sunrise 6.27am
Sunset 5.30pm
High Tide: 10.39am
Low Tide: 4.45pm

To read Michael’s tips on how to stay safe in the surf please click here