Be – 03/11/14

You are the universe, all its intelligence and beauty,
The stillness and the storm, the order and the chaos,
You are the opportunity in the instant between then and now,
The everything, and the nothingness from whence it came.
You’re all that remains once you’ve remembered to forget
Integrate what was, discover what truly is,
And in the kindess that you find allow yourself to be.
– Andy

Swimmers from the 6:30 Drinky Express come in from the cold

Things start to heat up as the 7-o’clockers gather

Some of the kids start a breakdance competition

Ian waves his hands in the air, like he jus’ don’t care

Then gives the call to head into the 18.4 degree water

All is calm on the surface at The Point

Whilst beneath there was bubbles of joy

Cold shallows caused a shiver at Shelley

Though the return swim to Manly seemed a warming experience

..Things got so hot we had to blur out photos to protect the innocent

Warm Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher.

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Stats
Swimmers: 95
Newbies: 1
Water temp: 18.4

Special Event – Guest Speakers!

 Dr Rainer Noack and Professor Nick Dawkins

The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 11th November at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Cafe and will be our last for the year. Our special guest speakers this month will be two of our most knowledgeable swimmers, Dr Rainer Noack and Professor Nick Dawkins, who will provide a follow up presentation to their previous dissertation on swimming etiquette, titled:

“How to get ahead in the B&B”.

The learned gentlemen have assured us that the content will be both informative and amusing. Don’t miss out on this important event – book early! To mark this occasion, we have a new and improved menu with more choices. The cost has increased slightly to $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. This is still outstanding value. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW,

B&B i-Log
The B&B i-Log is the best way to capture your swims!!  Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge.. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com (This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.

Staying safe
Are you prepared for the return of the surf? Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly!  While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits.  Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf.  To read, or even download, click here.

P.S.
For those who requested a photo of Bronson…