We used to believe the brain, that pink capped bit you see bobbing above the water out at The Point, was the seat of consciousness… It now appears more true that what’s going on below the water counts for more… That consciousness originates in the body, and the brain is a merely a servant, responsible for...

Today’s a VLOG Note: last night was Manly hospitals closing ball.. apologises for the late blog I was recovering haha 🤣   Congrats on your 1000km Gemma 😘😘😘   Monthly Dinner – 9th October 2018 – Special Event The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 9th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant, and will feature...

This was the  scene from the shoreline this morning. The unedited and edited versions   I just managed to catch the Drinks Express starting their swim   Meanwhile up on the path it was all going on. Water temps are on the increase. Ian from Management asked me to remind those who have earned winter...

With our Greg and Sue Marinan in Italy and Michele Franks at Niagara Falls and elsewhere, we had swimmers from Boston (Natalie), France (Emanual), London ( Jamie) and Gustav from Switzerland. Makes me remember that it is one world we all live in and what a great place it is so we should look after...

The few of us crazy enough to be outside in this weather are huddled under the awning trying to get as close as possible to the wall without being impaled by a hook or drowned in the huge puddle. I wonder why smart folks who design things didn’t design a drain under the hooks.  Still...

This morning the waves were causing a little bit of havoc for our Bold and Beautiful swim. Drinky told the 6.30 team to be honest about your ability and if you were in any doubt to swim from half way or Shelly. The 6.30’s head out through the waves. A bit of wave hopping. The...

With Sunrise at 5:50am , its getting harder to stay in bed and even harder to then not do the 6:30am just for good measure. This morning with the 1/2 metre residual SSE swell mixed with the north East wind swell, it was a bit lumpy but also meant some waves to ride into shore on...

John & Jill had a film crew to shoot a scene for the Orthopedic Surgeons Conference.       Happy birthday Lisa (right).   An injured Sterling placed a call to his substitute swimmer. Mel scored: the best park, a place on the 5:40am swim team (including  Roger & Murray), afters coffee and a chat...

  The latest BNB expressions I have overheard: Rogered – has it been turned into a Cartoon Cup Shaming – anyone seen using a throwaway cup Conversation Hijacking – interrupting other people’s conversations and changing the topic   The new White Board has been Rogered  ..I thought the cartoon was someone asleep on a bed but it is...

Oh Cabbage Tree Bay, sweet Cabbage Tree Bay, You are the very best place to start a day, Whether the weather is sunny or grey, Your beautiful waters brighten my way. Cabbage Tree Bay, divine Cabbage Tree Bay, you are a slice of heaven I have to say, In you I see sharks, fish and...