Some of BB live in Manly and some of us travel. For all of us, the destination is swimming at Manly and Shelly. Lots of water moving about today and warnings of blue bottles so many swimmers went north. But with so many waves, they had to get to the horizon to swim safely behind the waves (and surfers). But some got stung anyway (photo of people in swimmers included for scientific reasons only)
Destination swimming – here is Tania with Pauline and Inge – she travels from Germany each year to swim here. Welcome back!!!
13 newbies today getting the low down from Ian
A team. Self assessment but exacting self assessment
Babewatch
Tim and friends have swum once before so no longer newbies. I let them in on the secret that winter swimming is the best.
Inge has also come from Germany too. Just watching Vincent today
Richard
John
Richard
Gayle and Cam
500 km for SHANNON today
280 swimmers
13 newbies
photos
Management notices:
Next 10km badge swim
Next 10km badge opp is on Saturday 24 February 2018
Royal Far West
Royal Far West was delighted last year with the response of B&B swimmers to their request for assistance with their activity programs. This year RFW is looking for volunteers to help with their beach games on Wednesday afternoon 3.30-5 pm They run beach volleyball, sand play, volleyball, cricket and soccer. Children are of all ages and abilities and love the help and positive attention. If you can assist with this very rewarding program, please contact Anna Bowden at  annab@royalfarwest.org.au.
Also,
A friend of a B&B’er is organising the Manly Inflatable Boat Race 2018 on Sunday 25th February. All proceeds are going to Tour de Cure. Surf life savers are lined up for the day.
However help is needed with the following roles:
Blowing up inflatables
Selling raffle tickets
Helping set up tents, setting up posts and tape to section off areas
Helping clean up at the end
Ideally 10-20 volunteers are needed.Â
Contact details are: Dee Montague-Jones Tel: 0403 864 947.
What I am reading
The Narrows by Michael Connelly. Really good.
6 comments
Anne
23/02/2018 at 12:37 pm
Great blog, shame about the blueys
Shelley K
23/02/2018 at 12:41 pm
Good to see your work/life balance is restored and you got your Friday swim in!
Fiona Horn
23/02/2018 at 12:48 pm
So many photos of swimming folks…love it. Thanks too for the ‘What I’m reading…’ with demise of ABC BookClub this has become my go-to source for must-reads.
Management
23/02/2018 at 2:02 pm
Some people may have the impression from recent blog comments that B&B has issues with Can Too. Management would like to put the record straight. Many of our members have been involved with Can Too and their activities, and all have reported very favourably on their Can Too experience. All of them would also recommend that Can too is very worthy of your support. Apologies to our friends at Can Too if you have been offended.
Elizabeth
23/02/2018 at 3:20 pm
I am Can Too, too
Edwina harrison
23/02/2018 at 5:54 pm
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