Glorious day down at Manly this morning. It was 19 in the water and 18 and sunny out! Although the B&B can’t swim as a group we are still allowed to exercise if we stick to social distancing rules. B&Bers can be seen at all times of the day swimming on their own or with...

Not a theory, it’s an undeniable fact. For the introverts among us, this social distancing thing is not too bad. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA    We often get asked what gets us up in the morning. Apart from the sense of urgency that comes from that extra cuppa / wine / water before bed, for me...

Morning 2 of  the Easter long weekend and social distancing was being observed really well.         Giilian, from mid week, proof that you can’t keep a good blog tart down   I swam with Jacqui today and we decided to head to the Bower. Across the Great Sandy Desert   we encountered...

Thinking about swimming in the future? try some books about swimming. There is one I have read before which is unique in its approach: it looks at swimming in literature and art. It is called Haunts of the Black Masseur. interestingly, there is a vimeo of the book for those who like to see the...

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)   ** SSDD = same sea, different day   So what do you think? Do they miss us? What is it that they miss? Thanks to Garry for set...

The Mermaids are back! Since their first sighting two weeks ago and the beach now officially closed, Coral and Pearl have been adapting to life on land continuing to help curb Covid by staying at home.   If they do make it down to the beach for exercise only, they always make sure they are...

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...