Between the sweet smell of success and the jaws of defeat lies a stiff upper lip. Beyond which pride is swallowed finding intestinal fortitude, with the comforting knowledge that all things shall pass – unless one never gives a crap.
There was something in the air this morning, or was it in the water? Perhaps it was Thunderbird Michael’s birthday and the Winter-Without-Wetsuit lovelies on the scent of their seventh and final frigid week?
Choppy, cloudy, 18.9 degrees, and a bit on the nose…
(Click photos to enlarge…)
Kind Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher
Unique, gentle, Light Touch Chiropractic Manly – for Bold & Beautiful Swimmers
Stats:
Swimmers 146
Newbies 0
Water temp 18.90
Staying safe – a timely reminder!
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
WWW badge.
Please be aware that to obtain the coveted WWW badge, the only part of the body that is allowed to be covered by wet suit material. Are the feet (booties allowed). Apart from the feet, the body should be covered in non-wet suit material.
Also, a reminder that the philosophy of the B&B group is that we are a group activity and that swims are only to be logged for swims made between the hours of 6am and the final 7am swim (or double or triple or other sanctioned swims). Swims are NOT to be logged outside of these times for social and safety reasons. Management.
Those of you who have tickets for the B&B Fundraising Trivia Night, remember it’s on tomorrow night.
(Note it has already sold out SOLD OUT) The Steyne Hotel, tomorrow night at 6.30 pm
7 comments
emma
11/07/2016 at 11:32 am
Great pics andrew!!! Fantastic sunrise 🌅🌅🌅 today!
Thanks again Lainey for organising the fabulous cake sale yesterday for Fi & my Dry July efforts!!
Thanks Lovely Lisa, Jane & Robyn for manning the stall – we raised over $700 that’s
SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS!!!
To help people living with and affected by Cancer 😀😀
Lainey Loo
11/07/2016 at 11:37 am
I hardly did anything… Well done to you guys for Dry Julying, stall manners and everyone who bought or baked. Ahhhh…mazing photos Andrew! Congratulations to everyone who swam 20 or more swims over 7 weeks of Winter and would have qualified for their badge or badges today!!!
Simon
11/07/2016 at 2:02 pm
Andrew
Loved the humour and the sunrise shots. It looks a lot like summer.
Lisa B
11/07/2016 at 2:38 pm
It was lots of fun! Thank you to everyone for supporting Emma and Fi’s great cause
Lisa B
11/07/2016 at 2:38 pm
Beautiful morning photos Andrew
Elizabeth
12/07/2016 at 10:41 am
Your photos capture the feeling of the morning swim. Thank you. Also I like the thoughts you offer.
Andrew aka MagicHands
13/07/2016 at 10:45 am
Thanks for the comments, dear BnB lovelies.
See you all soon in the water.