It was a real “mish mash” sort of a day down at Manly. People didn’t know if they were coming or going, or if they were Arthur or Marthur. Some people swam north, some went south and others walked over to the harbour for a swim. In the end I walked to Shelly with Ted and Elaine’s dog and waited for everyone to arrive.
People were reporting blue bottles, jimbles and just about everything else.
The water looked no where near as nice as yesterday, there was a bit of chop chop and surf happening, except for at Shelly where things were calm.
I didn’t get to meet any new swimmers today but found a few people lingering at Shelly chatting. Ted found some rubbish to remove from the bay, thank you very much.
These girls were going to head north but changed their minds after hearing about stingers that way too.
Last week was the Bondi to Bronte swim with a big show of pink cappers attending. Belinda and Elizabeth got star struck by the PM so I obliged by taking their photo.
Pre swim antics:
Some fish from yesterday:
Todays yogi”s-
we all walked around for a dunk then had coffee at boat shed.
The last two pics are from the French Alps where Steve is working for 6 months, can’t wait to see snowy pics.
Lastly I got an action shot of Ian McKnight as he gets back into the swimming post shoulder surgery-well done Ian. Best of luck to Robyn Dennett as she heads into rehab soon after having her revision hip replacement on Monday.
Have a great day everyone, stay out of that heat!
Edwina.
B&B Christmas Party – don’t miss out – BOOK EARLY
The B & B Christmas Party this year will be held on Tuesday 13th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme again this year is simply “Christmas”. So come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. Lots of fun and dancing are guaranteed, with music by a fantastic rock band “Gluteus Maximus”. The cost is $10 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book HERE now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, numbers are limited.
SUMMER TRIPLE BADGE
Please don’t forget our Summer Triple badge this summer! If you can’t make the 6 km distance, or want to warm up for the 6 km swim, why not do a triple Manly-Shelly swim any day and you earn a badge (don’t forget to log it on i-log). Due to popular demand, this year you will be able to earn the Summer Triple as well the 6 km badge. Everyone is eligible for two badges in any combination (triple/6km, 6km/10km, triple/10km), so start training!!
Vlad, a coach that a few of the B&B long distance swimmers train with is hosting an event in Balmoral on 17th December 2016
They have a 2.5km , 5km and 10km swim event.
The start is from Chinamans Beach, Mosman and swim direction is from Chinamans to Balmoral and back.
Registration starts at 7am and swim starts at 8am.
The link is:
https://www.balmoralswim.com/about-vladswim-balmoral-swim-event
stats: temp was 21.7 degrees
attendance: 124 swimmers
3 newbies-hopefully sting free!
14 comments
Shelley K
December 8, 2016 at 11:56 am
Nice holiday vibe in your blog rescued a pretty ordinary swim, thanks Edwina
Edwina
December 8, 2016 at 1:17 pm
Tried to warn of an ordinary blog 😂. Such a rush today. Can send other yoga pics if you like. Missed the bridge thing .
Ian
December 8, 2016 at 1:58 pm
Did you actually swim??
roger
December 8, 2016 at 2:23 pm
Were you falling asleep on top of that water, Ian ..?
LSA, HKTQ
December 8, 2016 at 2:37 pm
A “Dodging Bullets” swim today for sure:-) Hope all those who got stung have had a speedy recovery.
Thx for your lovely blog, Edwina – The Shelly Coffee option sounds like a good one:-) Freddie definitely stole the show!
LSA, HKTQ
December 8, 2016 at 2:37 pm
A “Dodging Bullets” swim today for sure:-) Hope all those who got stung have had a speedy recovery.
Thx for your lovely blog, Edwina – The Shelly Coffee option sounds like a good one:-) Freddie definitely stole the show!
Shelley K
December 8, 2016 at 2:59 pm
I certainly did Ms Beach and I have the bluebottle welts to prove it. Did you not feel the ghost of my fins on your back as I clambered over you in the Pacific Challenge??
Shelley K
December 8, 2016 at 3:01 pm
Great (but only if my pose looks better than Melise’s…I’m guessing it doesn’t)
lesbubs
December 8, 2016 at 3:25 pm
“..if my (yoga) pose looks better…”
something very un-yoggery about that sentence SK!
Shelly
December 8, 2016 at 6:14 pm
I swam with that gorgeous guy, what a legend swimming even when every stroke brought a tear to his eye ! You should be ashamed Roger, you’ll have to buy him a cuppa tea to make it up to him.
You are one of my favorite bloggers Edwina… keep up the great blogging !
Has anyone noticed how animals look like their owners or have the same traits ?
Freddie & Elaine ????
Love you all
Shelly
xoxoxo
Lisa
December 8, 2016 at 9:54 pm
Great blog Edwina! I saw way to many stinger welts today. I hope everyone is ok and that those pesky creatures are gone by tomorrow
Elizabeth
December 9, 2016 at 7:10 am
Magnificent blog!
Dilemma
December 9, 2016 at 9:27 am
Fabulous blog edwina!!
Lainey
December 9, 2016 at 9:44 pm
You nail the blogging Ed! Such a natural!