Clair and Shaun cotton-on to the rising sun …
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Solstice Complaints file
“It was too dark to see anything.”
“How come two were allowed to swim in wetsuits?”
“We got an emailed complaint about the noise at Shelly Beach.”
“No-one told me Annie Larkin was going to do it.”
“It was too cold for me to swim without my wetsuit.”
Responding to last objection (by Peter Ley), a Sunny Bench sub-group has designed this Solstice-Compliant wetsuit for 2016.
Undies on Mundys: If you lost your solstice smalls, perhaps “Go ask Alice. I think she’ll know”
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He’s always got your back. Whose back is this?
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Rob, Caroline, Dave and Sally – off to Bench Cafe after today’s swim. Caroline has many dozen of colourful swimsuits at home …
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Wealths of knowledge: Trivial Pursuit experts Nick and Jeff have won last two weeks in a row – at Skiff Club’s Wednesday night Trivia contest evenings. What’s the time, Nick?
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Sevens heading in …
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Ever-artistic Fifi was on the sand this morning, taking yet more seascape photos. I love her specs 🙂
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Management – on Keeping the Peace
There has been more than one complaint about noise rising up to residents – both at the Surf Club, and over at Shelly Beach. Please be mindful of your joyous chatter 🙂
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The Magnificent Seven: The Cammeray chicks now own seven winter coats. Today we have Jackie, Jen, Kate and Barb. How cool!
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Management – On Peace-keeping Force. A speaker has been found for next month at the cosy, seaside Bluewater. He is a retired NSW police member. More later.
NB: A blog comment last week mistakenly stated restaurant nights are on first Tuesday. B&B Monthly Dinners occur on Second Tuesday of the month; which slots the next for 14th July
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Friday Triday Cake Club’s nominated baker today is Ori – with choc coffee cake
Insert water here: Warringah Triathletes choose industrial-strength hot water
Oh no: Not another bl**dy cuttlefish!
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Suzie and Derek …
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Swimming Supplies:
I bought a wetsuit last winter to join B&B, but couldn’t find a swim-specific design among Manly’s many surf shops. (Ended up with a shortie surfing thing). So, I am posting this advert from Manly Daily. The Collaroy store seems to stock heaps of swimming bibs and bobs
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No jimbles today. But Lyndall‘s not taking any chances, with this Oxford St Mardis Gras piece. Style guru Annie is impressed!
After months of Queenscliff training, fireman Kenny is currently in USA, and ready to compete in several events. The International Games started yesterday. Good luck, Ken! Full report next month (maybe).
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Cammeray Triathlon Club crew Sam, Kirsty and Mick …
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Alan the cap-badger …
Wil ‘n’ Wilf (In Tuesday’s sun)
… along with Rob, Wil, John and Bob
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Some of us are old enough (and sharp enough) to notice more than a few young musicians are sampling old tunes into their modern works. This is Hilltop Hoods – by the grace of Melanie Safka. With Tuesday’s yoga devotees. (2 mins 25 sec)
For my people in the front – all covered in sand
“You know I looked around
At the faces I’d know
I fell in love with
The people in the front row
Oh oh how…
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Ian McKight‘s butt …
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Jo’s jimble strikes are fully healed. Some wonder if female skin is more vulnerable or sensitive. Others, that the venom strength can vary between the various jimbles in a cluster…
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Winter Warmer B&B Swim School
Join Pacific Jules coaches Warren and Sarah Anne in the ocean – as they teach you the fundamentals of freestyle breathing.
This one-hour session in the water will help you breathe with ease. Tune your body position to get more air, and work on achieving a calm and controlled breathing pattern.
When: Saturday 4 July (9:45 – 10:45 a.m.)
Cost : $25
Location : Shelly Beach
Open to everyone – all abilities welcome
What to bring: swimmers, cap and goggles. NB: wetsuit compulsory. Drinking water, and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!
Please email:
info@pacificjules.com.au
for more information or to reserve your place
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Well done everyone, for being here this morning. Sunrise. Clear waters. Open ocean. Fresh air. Coffees with friends. Gratitude. A great way to start any day …
18 comments
Shelly
26/06/2015 at 9:53 am
As always Roger a great blog !
Nice to see the “Drinks Back” Nice clip on the beach Yoga-ights
how about we all chip in to get Annie to take Lyndall to get a new jimble suit 😉
you put a lot of work into your blogs & its appreciated !
Love you all
Shelly
xoxoxo
Shelly
26/06/2015 at 9:58 am
Interesting….
3 days ago !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyahLeubp7A
Love you all
Shelly
xoxoxo
ed
26/06/2015 at 10:06 am
Roger
Good blog
Ed
Nick D
26/06/2015 at 10:47 am
6:57 Rog… and it’s actually THREE weeks in a row! 🙂
Jo
26/06/2015 at 11:05 am
Just love your blogs Roger – charming, witty and inclusive.
LSA aka HKTQ
26/06/2015 at 12:12 pm
Hoping to finish my swims on Wed without being part of the inclusive jimble group….
Swims getting better and better by the day…. after a couple of weeks, getting to Shelly now seems like a gentle stroll again and was even tempted to do a double today….
Great blog as always, Roger! What a beaut day!!
Elizabeth X
26/06/2015 at 12:44 pm
Another superb blog, thanks Roger. That sunrise shot is superb and I love, love, LOVE the cuttlefish.
I loved Melanie Safka but feel for the lone yogi NOT in the front row.
Go Ken go !
JeffwithaJ And a Yellowtail
26/06/2015 at 1:26 pm
Hey Roger. A very well layered, highly enjoyable blog with something for everyone. Nick, “The Human Juke Box”, is right, we’ve won the last 3 in a row at the Skiffy Trivia.
Rob
26/06/2015 at 1:50 pm
Wow Roge, a lot in that blog, very entertaining. I had an inkling the arseless wetsuit would make an appearance 🙂
Elizabeth
26/06/2015 at 2:22 pm
There were jimbles at the point. I enjoyed the blog
Barb
26/06/2015 at 4:53 pm
the Cammeray Manly Express has a new name…thanks Roger and a movie in too!!! we thought the swimming was good but this tops it all!!
thanks from the Mag.7
DWSS
26/06/2015 at 4:55 pm
Smashing blog Roger. Entertaining, informative and inclusive.
Jen
26/06/2015 at 4:56 pm
That is gold Roger- great blog- great how you managed to get a photo of all 7 of us- you’ve made our day! Lovely to meet you this morning as well- see you tomorrow!
Jane
26/06/2015 at 5:10 pm
Tomorrow (Sat.) I am bringing some toddler hand-me downs for 2 year-olds. At least 2 gorgeous dresses and, I hope, other things. See me if interested!
Caroline
26/06/2015 at 6:26 pm
Great job Roger and yes a gal can’t have too many Funkita costumes…..
David Brown
26/06/2015 at 6:51 pm
Like your work
Brine
26/06/2015 at 9:36 pm
Great blog Roger! 😃
Ian The slower
26/06/2015 at 10:36 pm
yes Elizabeth, jimbles today and yesterday and Monday.
We need a jimble log to help us understand their movements