Tuesday 7th of June – After the Rain

Fear not consumers of the blog, Tuesday did happen, I just got snarled up in a day of mayhem. However to be fair the morning started out with a glorious showing. With just a hint of what had been we had a 2 meter swell from the east at about 12 second intervals.

We should see it fall away till Friday with an expected half meter but till then it will be hanging around.

 

The Sunrise threatened but took its time

 

The paths still need sweeping

 

The swim to the point was looking tricky

 

I think we had a hardy 20 seasoned campaigners today with no newbies

 

Looks like a change was required.

 

Eventually,the Sun managed a peep

 

Even the surfers couldn’t get through the weed

 

So to the high road we go

 

A calm walk

 

It required some ducking and weaving

 

But the garage is still standing. They dont make em like that anymore.

 

This is where the Bold come in

 

And Ian leads the way

 

The Shops copped a hiding on Saturday and Sunday but still there.

 

This was Saturday night about 7pm. The tide wasn’t high yet but threatening and 2 minutes after this shot a wave came over the wall and smashed the windows filling the shop with water.

 

The toilet block didn’t fare so well. Gone

 

 

But for some nothings gets between them and their swim

 

 

The Sun worked hard to improve the day

 

Deceptively calm given we still had 2 meters of swell running from the East

 

And then the calm

 

The crew made it to Shelley amidst the maelstrom of flotsom and other things in the water

 

 

And back via the dogleg

 

Driven on by breakfast I’m sure

 

And still the odd sneaker came through

 

Some will not give in no matter how much is placed in their way

Hard to believe so much sand was thrown up. The path to brekky hard to see through the sand.

 

Have a great week.

Brian

Stats:

Swimmers – around 20

Temp: Maybe 20

The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 14th June at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speaker for the night will be Canadian-born, Australian author Catherine DeVrye, whose talk is titled ‘Shift Happens’. You’ll laugh while you learn about turning obstacles into opportunities, as Catherine shares her journey from an orphanage in Canada to #1 best-selling author, Australian Executive Woman of the Year winner, and the 2010 Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year.

The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot BOOK HERE NOW,  http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html

*B & B Trivia Night*

As you are aware B&B is a free for all activity, but there are ongoing
costs that need to be met. To help support B&B and keep it the wonderful,
inclusive, growing phenomena that it is we will be arranging a fund-raising
Trivia Night at The Steyne Hotel on Tuesday 12th July. Please keep this
date free so you can come along. In order to make this event a success, we
are asking for:

– volunteers to assist in the organisation of the event
– donation of goods and or services that can be used as auction items or
raffle prizes

If you can assist with either of these can you please contact John Kelly (jmk@balancemanagement.net.au).

Winter Badge

*** The badge is a visual representation of a goal***

It’s nearly that time again. Winter is coming … and so are the winter
badges. The winter swimming season runs from 1 June to 31 August, and to
qualify for your winter badge, you must:

– swim at least 20 times during this period
– swim in at least 7 different weeks
– log your swims

To qualify for the WWW badge (winter without wetsuit) you must complete all
of the above without wearing a wetsuit or any other form of bodily thermal
enhancement (don’t forget to check the “without wetsuit” button on the log
in screen). Why not give it a try? Any questions – email Ian (
ugoboyo@gmail.com)