At 6.05 a.m. a bright, white moon breaks through darkish clouds. Small yacht Tardis (name looks handwritten) is back on the Cabbage Tree. It has a surfboard on the roof, and stand-up board strapped to siderail. There could be true adventurers on-board?
The above sign says NO to dogs, but I find Shane doing perfect dog-downs pre-swim. He is super flexible!
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Has Storchy’s hard crew gone soft (boiled)?
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These jeans went to Wilf’s 80th party on Tuesday night, and had an enjoyable evening out. It was a super gathering upstairs at The Steyne … I reckon Wilf is an inspiration. If you think these pants are interesting, wait until you see all the various kits and clobber on Karaoke night! (And no; that is NOT my hand.)
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Andrew and Paul head out with the 6.30s …
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Bolds swimmer Craig Mellis received an AM (Member of the Order) on Australia Day … for services to medicine (Paediatrics, child health research and teaching). You may not know that his son is Scrappy Scotty the A-Teamer. Rob Hawkins says this ‘A.M.’ has been awarded to Craig for getting up early in the mornings to go swimming. Well done, Professor Mellis!
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Claire and Simon …
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Manly Fairlight Group‘s cubs and scouts went dusk and night-snorkeling at Shelly on Wednesday evening. Bolds swimmer Gab Stokes has become a cub leader with the group … good work, Gab!
Click on link for this neat little video of a Shelly area wobbegong, by scout leader John Havranek. Shark seems to have ‘fake’ white eyes. Watch how it drops to ground at new possie. Good soundtrack too
http://youtu.be/d5ak0meTmsY
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The things you see – by the Sign-up Tree … Sarah and Nat
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Meanwhile, back at the egg-and-spoon race, Storchy keeps an eye on his 4-min perfectly cooked breakfast …
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I’m the Leader of The Gang (I am!)
“Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on Manly Bolds, “Let’s Go!” – Come on!
“Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna put your goggles on, oh yeah?
Do you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang?
Do you wanna be the one who sang?
“I’m the leader, I’m the leader, fastest swimmer of the gang, I am
I’m the leader – check my budgies – there’s no one like the man I am
I can take you high as a kite on Karaoke night
I can make you jump out of bed standing on my head”
Etc
(With apologies to a singer who’s now about as popular as Rolf Harris)
Four days to go … Bolds Karaoke is ready to rock! bookings are essential for the Karaoke Night on 10th Feb. Book
HERE NOW to avoid disappointment!
DATE: Tuesday 10th February
TIME: 6.30 pm
VENUE: Novotel Manly Pacific (above Daniel San bar)
DRESS: Rock Star
COST: $25
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Quizz: Whose Tatt is That?
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Lee is one of Ian Forster’s loyal data-entry teamsters. There are seven; one per week. On Saturdays it’s Lee’s turn: collating, recording and dispatching digital info on the never-ending queue of Newbies.
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Meanwhile, at the cafe …
… I meet Andy. Yet another UK IT worker. His company had him and family in Singapore for past seven years, and they shifted to Belrose in December. Andy is working on swim-fitness, and contemplating a Bolderdash in the future … Bottom right, Midge is bullshitting-on as usual
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Meanwhile, back at the Sign-Up Tree – Depp sez:
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A family of swimmers: Sarah (left), baby Emma and Daniel. Both parents get a swim in, while grandpa Alan Thompson minds 10-month-old bub …
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Expended muscle power has literally blistered the eggs in their shells, and Bootmeister Storch finally gets his tucker
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B&B and REDFEB Heart Research 2015
REDFEB is Heart Research Australia‘s signature fundraising campaign, raising funds for research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. They approach sporting groups across Australia, and ask them to log kilometres travelled onto a virtual map. This year they have several Aussie maps: for cyclists, joggers, swimmers etc – with the mileage circumnavigating the land mass.
B&B will again be assisting this cause in 2015 by participating in the virtual REDFEB Relay and helping to lap the map of Australia! Last year in February our Bolds swam over 8,700 km and raised $2,200. Our aim this year will be to beat that figure. After last February’s 8700 km and $2200, our aim this year will be to raise over $3,000. To view our B&B team page CLICK HERE
You can donate funds on the team page, or even better, you can create your own page where all your friends can donate towards the cause. To create your own page and join the B&B team, just go to the team page and simply click “join”. You will then be taken through the steps to create your own page. On your own page you can input your kilometres and also raise funds. All funds raised on individual pages will accumulate to the B&B team total. Ian Forster has already raised well over $500, and the month is only six days old. Thank goodness I’m not sponsoring Brendan Maher!
To highlight the fundraising, B&B will be going RED on
Valentine’s Day – Saturday 14th February
when we will be swapping our pink caps for RED ones. This year, the Manly Beach Health Club has joined us and is sponsoring the red caps.
Freebie Bonus
To help with your heart health, Manly Beach Health Club is also offering B&B members a free 30 min Personal Training session. To find out how to take advantage of this offer, go to
http://manlybeachhealthclub.com/free-personal-training-taster-pack-enter-details/
STATISTICS
Swimmers 125
Newbies two
007: 23.3 celcius (scorchio)
Brekky: Eggs on spoons
20 comments
Shelly
06/02/2015 at 9:04 am
Wow that was quick Roger, nice read !
Anna McBold
06/02/2015 at 9:43 am
So much news in one blog! Congrat’s to Craig- bravo!
Patricia
06/02/2015 at 9:50 am
so is anyone up for a 6K tomorrow?
Tayls
06/02/2015 at 11:48 am
great blog Rojjj…extremely entertaining….
Lips
06/02/2015 at 12:19 pm
Egg and spoon race?
Elizabeth X
06/02/2015 at 12:23 pm
I went and had a look at Fifi’s exhibition – its beautiful. Really lovely artwork and in a very pretty and relaxing space at Warringah Creative Space. Well worth dropping in tmrw avo for the opening 3-6pm
David Brown
06/02/2015 at 12:53 pm
Hi Patricia, there is a group of 6 of us, including myself lining up to crack on and do the 6 KM, plus I would think quite a few other BnB swimmers, as well.
Patricia
06/02/2015 at 1:06 pm
Classic!! I reckon would be harder than the swim though
patricia
06/02/2015 at 1:06 pm
Thanks David
I’ll join you and hopefully be able to keep pace
See you tomorrow
Patricia
lesbubbles
06/02/2015 at 1:17 pm
I’m more impressed by Shane’s flat gut! Downward dog is notorious for making stomach look bigger than it is!
Tatt = Lips
hamish
06/02/2015 at 1:56 pm
haha the tat is Robyn Humphrey…..
Roger
06/02/2015 at 2:08 pm
Yes Hamish … Rowing Rob is correct.
Liz X – Do you need to put details of FiFi art exhibition in here, for those who don’t know? (Like me)
Lips
06/02/2015 at 2:17 pm
Come on Bubbles.. That looks nothing like my left butt cheek!
Sean
06/02/2015 at 2:59 pm
Hi David, what time do you guys meet/head off?
Elizabeth X
06/02/2015 at 4:01 pm
OK: Fifi’s exhibition – ‘Still Lives’ is on until the 16th Feb with hours 10-4 for Thurs To Sun
The opening gig is tmrw avo 3-6. There will be some nibbles and drinks and a ukelele band. Sounds good! The location is the Warringah Creative Space which is on Abbott Rd North Curl Curl. Its closer to the Harbord Rd end of Abbott Rd and on the playing field side of the street. Its a lovely location with gallery & garden. Just perfect for a Sat summer avo soiree. Shld be a fun avo and a few pieces have already sold so get in quick or risk missing out.
Management
06/02/2015 at 4:25 pm
Official time is 7 am!!
David Brown
06/02/2015 at 5:09 pm
Hi Patricia, we are leaving with the normal (term used loosely) BnB group at 7:00 am ….. I believe the group does the normal swim and then swims on to Queenscliff and beyond, to create the 6 km.
David Brown
06/02/2015 at 5:12 pm
Hi Sean, we are heading off at 7 am with the BnB group, first to Shelley and then the the point , in the normal way, then onto Queenscliff etc. We are meeting at 10 to 7. I hear sunscreen is helpful.
Fifi
06/02/2015 at 5:12 pm
Thanks elizabeth!! Was lovely to see you. Apologies to anyone who didn’t receive a hard copy invite. I’ll drop a few down in the morning. The afternoon kick off is shaping up t be awesome and the space is so lovely. Ukulele band, wine and art. Splendid xx
Roger
06/02/2015 at 6:12 pm
Six kilometres … sounds like hell!