BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND STAYING INSIDE AS MUCH AS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) From today beaches along the Manly bay are all closed, including Shelly with no lifeguards for those that chose to run the guantlet.  We encourage swimmers to act responsibly...

The village where Shirley resides Held a Limerick Comp with a prize She suggested the same for this site So vote in the comments for your fav-our-ite Cos our mums just can’t be denied ——————————————————————————   Coronavirus is a traitor It tries to make you meet your maker So see you later alligator And don’t...

Here are some photos taken between 7:00 and 7:30 this morning.   I normally edit my photos to make them look better / sharper / clearer but these have not been enhanced in any way. As opposed to this composite which was published in Friday’s Daily Mail and its sister tabloids. It seems to me...

Not your normal Saturday today , it started with a sleep in which is unusual for me, then I made my way to James’s bakery for some necessities. We have to keep supporting the local businesses while we can . James has the distance issue sorted with signs and guides Then I made my way...

We are in unusual times. The BB group is not swimming until official advice permits. Some individuals are swimming but if they are, they are maintaining an appropriate distance. I went swimming today and with permission photographed some people. This was over a span of time and a start after 7 am. BB swimmers include...

Venus, from Italian artist, Botticelli’s famous painting, ‘The Birth of Venus’, has decided not to emerge from the sea today. She popped her head up, took one look around and said, ‘COVID what? Bugger that’, I’m staying in the safety and calm of the ocean today. When this April Fool’s Day joke is over, let...

One of my old blogs I’ve rehashed as we were short of a blogger today!   We are so lucky to be able to swim, snorkel and play in this amazing Marine Park, Cabbage Tree Bay! The area is marked on the map below and stretches from Manly Surf Club out towards The Bower surf...

The PM’s coronavirus update on the ABC news last night indicated that ‘the curve’ actually seems to be flattening. Our collective massive reaction to the current situation has helped improve the statistics. Or have they. The only thing that is certain is it’s not over yet. Is there anything else we can do beyond all...

The BnB’ers are Swimming from home in social isolation.   Your Sunday vlog Jac Shell xx From Management A reminder: The  Bold &Beautiful swim has been suspended until further notice. If you are out and about at this time, please take care, be safe and adhere to recommended guidelines.   Summer Badges We are aware that some people...

But fortunately there are still duskies. Seriously though, if at the beach please observe social distancing as we are all constantly reminded. It’s a government mandate We live in strange times. The word unprecedented is heard daily. Often. unprecedented /ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/ Learn to pronounce adjective never done or known before. The current and recent events are...