Friday 25 March 2016. Overcome double demerits with double merits

On this good Friday, I saw a Random Breath Testing Police operation on Spit Road and mobile speed units at Balgowlah. I got no demerit points because I was going to a swim in the sea with the Band B. So were these people:

 

Merryn and her sister

Charl and his friend

 

Peter wearing a T shirt from Chicago because HE IS FROM CHICAGO!! and David from Qld. Makes my commute seem convenient and handy. Welcome both

 

Jane brightened up my day.

 

A swimmer resting before the 7 am set off

 

Penny Lisa Graham and other swimmers get a double merit for the swim today

 

 

John F gets a double merit for bringing this swimmer into the blog. Very persuasive

 

 

 

Pick who is my talent scout. He found a great group of swimmers and then joined them in the shot.

 

Some awesome swimmers

 

Jonathan here posing on the right – a lifesaver even though he is not a Lifesaver. Joined by fabulous BB swimmers

 

 

An elevated view

 

Double merit for before swim smiles

 

 

A Friday and the benches are being used. Must be a public holiday. Double merit to this lot for spending today swimming

 

Rob reports that the swim is good.

 

Sho has appeared more than once in the blog today so far…

 

See Stay safe information below. This shot looking at the swimmers entering and NOT LOOKING AT THE MASSIVE WAVES COMING OF A SIZE that is outside this bloggers comfort zone. Small puddle forms in swim cap as a result.

 

Fearless Helen and Sophia

 

Sunrise from the point

 

Shelly beach. I will not photo that boat that swung into me (somehow) as I swam across. How does it happen?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some excellent Shelly companions

 

 

 

 

Dom and mate

 

The swimmer in the middle persuaded the swimmer on the left for a first swim. I asked how he had found it.

 

He is reserving his position

 

 

Finally I got out of the sea. There must be a use for my talent of finding myself just at the impact zone when waves break after carefully considering where I should be. Double merits for Chris – here from Hong Kong

 

Chris with his good friend. I could not recall….. Nicko!

 

Post swim loitering and coffee

 

 

Expert ocean swimmers Phoebe and Charlotte did their first swim with BB today. They brought mum and dad to show them how it is done. Super!

 

Many swimmers here are triathletes. This smiley future triathlete is putting in some effort on the cycle before hitting the waves. What a gorgeous smile

 

Melisse completes the 500km swim today with Inge Shelly K and Jeff. Lisa arranges the dramatic reception. Was Melisse sad there were no plastic sceptre and crown or glasses?

 

Big double merit for the 500km

 

And in due course….

Fabulous people swim with BB. Double merits for this lot

 

 

This week I have been reading Death of an Expert Witness by PD James with Adam Dalgliesh. Oldie but a goodie.

 

STATS

 

Staying safe

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.

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PINK WEDNESDAYS AT WHITEWATER RESTAURANT

From 2nd March, each and every Wednesday will be “PINK WEDNESDAY” at WHITEWATER RESTAURANT. B&B swimmers will receive a massive 50% discount on all food items when they present their “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD.

In order to get your “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD, which is only available for B&B members, send an E-mail to Rebeka Zubac, Functions & Event Coordinator at Whitewater Restaurant to info@whitewaterrestaurant.com.au. Please complete the form below and copy it into your email.

SUBJECT: PINK WEDNESDAY

First Name:

Last Name:

E-mail:

Mobile:

Gender:

Date of Birth:

 

Elizabeth Stewart

Have a happy Easter if you mark it. Otherwise, enjoy your weekend.