Do or die… It’s a catchy gung-ho saying, but really it’s a fallacy of false alternatives, we’re kidding ourselves. Let’s be honest, dying is a certainty, sooner or later.  Later being the preferred option because enjoying one’s maximum quota of living is usually the aim of life.  And then, if the goal is to enjoy...

As the 6:00 group went out at what looked like midnight (6:20a.m.) I started a hypothermia-induced reflection of what kind of people the Bold and Beautiful are (very deep for a Sunday morning, I know) and I came to the conclusion that despite what the NRL would have you believe, we’re not eagles because we don’t...

It was a bit overcast this morning accompanied by a light drizzle. The visibility was not great under water but the sunrise did not disappoint. Our little corner of Manly was a hub of excitement and chatter. The rain over night, plus the cold temperature did not keep the Bold and Beautiful Squad in bed....

    We do our thinking in our heads. I do swimming for my headspace as well as for exercise (well a bit). I saw this photo and wanted to share it – look at what the jimble has in its headspace. Most irregular. What are the chances.   here is a regular swimmer and...

In light of the recent mass shooting in America, it made me think about how lucky we are. To have a community. That supports one another. In times of sickness and in health.  Good and bad times. We’re blessed to have such wonderful communities within our B & B community. Here’s a reminder of how...

What a glorious morning – fabulous sunrise, calm conditions and to top it off a baby seal came into Manly to say hello. Munching on the seaweed this amazing creature captivated all who spotted it. So friendly it came up to anyone who got close. After a week of turmoil on the coast this certainly was...

Congratulations to Greg on reaching 1000KMS in the B&B Pacific Challenge. I was lucky enough to swim with Greg & the 35+ swimmers in the 6.30 Drinks Express. This lady kindly swept the ramp of the sharp pumice stone in time for the 7am horde. Gino taking a selfie of his jimble sting. The promenade and...

A total of 190 happy swimmers submerged themselves in a tantalising mixture of rotting seaweed and feacal matter this morning. How lucky are we!     Unsurprisingly, the group was abuzz with toilet humour. Poo jokes everywhere.     Lesbubbles found this fine specimen of a turd.. (see photo below, not above)   Here’s a fun fact about...

With some significant foresight, the Common Linnets, a ‘band’from the Netherlands wrote a song about our swim today for Eurovision 2014, Calm after the Storm. I often think f how much I get out of swimming. exercise. Calm. Etc Today I saw the sea weed that the sea got out. it includes cungevois and other sea...