Good photography is all in the way the shot is set up, apparently.  So here are some of my gallery worthy attempts this morning…  Seriously, they should be framed. It’s all about timing – Emma, Garry and “Pip”:   Angle is everything, it’s so 2015 – “7 o’clock!”:   Ensure everyone is smiling:   Nail...

  There is a moist haze drifting over the beach at 6.30, and heaps of casual swimmers are body-surfing some really nice waves.  Perhaps the pending Qld cyclone is giving our waters a nudge? —   — Four naive newbies – about to fall into the charming clutches of Ian and Shaun at Sign-Up table...

Gorgeous morning at the swim with some big waves rolling in and challenging conditions the whole way across the bay… and wasn’t it wonderful to see about 100 of us taking on the waves! This pic doesn’t quite do it justice…   My Brother James came down for his very first swim and came in...

What a great way to start the day !  & to earn a badge ! eh Ros…..   Gayle recounts to management how big the wave was that landed her on the rocks yesterday.   Booty Campers getting sweaty before a swim.   Ian signs up one of the 9 newbies for the day, when will you...

— Fiona’s soiree art gallery opening ‘Still Lives’ two Saturdays ago … it was swish, musical, hot and arty!     Meet The Fukers.  (Mr Fifi far right in red) —   Art Appreciators Arabella and Annie.  Lots of swimmers turned up (fully clothed); supporting the show, and enjoying Fi’s hospitality and talent —  ...

Manly has just hosted the Australian Open of Surfing 2015 So today’s tune has to be  The Atlantics, Bombora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOW0697mfBs   Here is  Champion Laura Enever of Narabeen 2nd Tyler Wright, with her B&B cousin Ella (daughter our Sandy McIndoe) Men’s Champ Kolohe Andino from California         I like this shot  ...

Manly is buzzing this weekend. The Hurley Australian Open of Surfing finals are on and we’re expecting another huge influx of visitors throughout the day. 220 swimmers managed to beat the crowds and came down early to test the waves and the verdict was…  ‘delicious!’.   Unfortunately, the day started with an ugly incident. As...

Today we swapped pink caps for REDFEB ones to raise money for Heart Research Australia.  The fundraising has been very successful so far with just over $1000 raised.  To reach our fundraising target of $3,000 before the end of the month, please dig into your pockets (or credit cards)!  To donate, or set up your...

Nice having you all back reading the blog. Comments on my first blog haven’t been as bad as I feared, even JK told me he liked it. Here my second edition, hope you enjoy and appreciate my improving photographic skills. Last time, to be honest, I struggled quite a bit, hunting for the fish photos...

So much to report on down at the Bold and Beautiful this morning. Not the least being 25 degree water and lovely sunshine!   It is JP’s birthday. One of the favourite members of the A-team, he is known for his fast starts, love of Captain Risky and his small nipples.   Lovely to see...