Tues 9th: ‘Stand By Me’ – Bold Friendships

CONDITIONS

Calm and clear water.  Mild, still morning.  Lovely sunrise, with perhaps some rain clouds approaching from inland …

 

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Stand By Me (1986) is an American coming-of-age adventure directed by Rob Reiner, and based on Stephen King’s novella The Body.  The title is derived from the Ben E King song of same name, and this plays over the opening and end credits.  The film tells the story of four boys in small town Oregon who go on a weekend hike across the countryside, to find the dead body of a missing child.

I love this film.  It stands the test of time.  I can recommend its watching with your young teen girls and boys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RIP River Phoenix (below left) 1993, age 23 …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Found at 7 a.m. last Saturday, floating in the bay (off Point) – Black backpack with GoPro … see Roger

 

 

 

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Congrats Martin and Dorset for your Ten Kilometre Swims on Saturday.  Legends!

 

 

 

 

Yes – fabulous friendships abound right now – on the beach in this life … with all you swimmers   🙂

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BLOGGIN’ BRIAN

Soaking up the peace, before a full-on day in the corporate world …

 

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Newbie Julia – just visiting from Edinburgh.  She’s having a a swim with Peta today ….

 

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Apparently the Bolds breached the front door of surf club last Friday evening, and swamped the upstairs bar.  What do you think about that, Dave?

 

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Jenny has a full-strength squadron on the yoga mats today …

 

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Do you seek intelligent coffee time at the beach?

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Seven a.m. crew prepare to launch

 

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Warren, Peta and Andrew – swimming together for many many years   🙂

 

Scottish Julia summons up some UK cloud cover …

 

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Attracta Rising: (standing on Rainer’s head)

 

A-TEAM UPSET!!!

Young Adam (10 yrs old – from Hong Kong) with his dad Kym Graham.  Adam finished second in the race back.  Still disputed; but is believed to have beaten Brad. Classic!
– From ace reporter Dugong Shaun

 

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Newbie Pete.  He’s swum  about five times since joining last month.  Formerly from this area, builder Pete lives down at Huskisson, and slept in his car last night – happily.  His brothers Steve and Terry are RIP on this arm.  The three sisters are still with us, and other arm is vacant and waiting (“If I outlive them.”).  He has told one sister this: “But not the other two!”

 

DISTANCE EVENT REPORTS

1.  Rottnest Channel Swim – Finally getting close (less than three weeks).  Last  Saturday Clair and Sammi were training, and practising eating en route from accompanying canoe.  This mix is honey, coconut water and liquefied dates.  And the team colour looks to be purple …

 

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2. Bolds 10-K Swim.  Kevin’s watch GPSed him at 10.3 kilometres on Saturday.  Carrying food satchels in thoughtfully well-packed Speedos; he even put the empties back down there, and brought ’em home to shore.  Good man   🙂

 

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3.  Syd Morning Herald fun run.  Congrats to Sun Run medalists Mike – and the family trio of Midge, Cass and Mel

 

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4. COLE CLASSIC – Quadruple Podiums on Sunday!

B&B had a run of Third Places in the Cole Classic 2km race (from left):
• Helen            40-45 Age Group
• Kendelle       20-24
• Julie             60-64
• Inge              55-59

 

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Guest Speaker ‘Sparkles’ – BLUEWATER on the beachfront

It’s on tonight @ 6.30 pm, and we still have a couple of seats available  🙂

Drink, dine, chat and enjoy yourselves … with your fellow, fully-clad swimming friends old and new!

Grab yourself a spot – click on the blue:  To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW,

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JOIN THE RED ARMY TODAY – REDFEB  2015

REDFEB is Heart Research Australia’s signature fundraising campaign. It
promotes a heart healthy lifestyle and raises much needed funds for
first-stage innovative research into the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of heart disease.  Click for more info:   http://redfeb.com.au/

 

B&B will again be assisting this cause in 2016 by holding a fundraising
race over the whole of February. The Race€ will be between our own
two teams: The A TEAM and TEAM OMEGA.

You can donate funds to your chosen team on the team page, or even better, you can create your own page where
all your friends can donate towards the cause.

Our fundraising effort will be highlighted on Saturday 13th February when
we will all exchange our pink caps for RED ones at 7 am as we have our own
RED FEB RACE. I think we know who will win the swimming race, but
who will win the fundraising race? To help you choose who to support, here
is a statement in support of each of the teams:

A-Team
The A-team comprises the elite swimmers in the Bold and Beautiful. Not
only are they good looking, they are FAST. They like to compete and they
like to WIN. While they are virtually assured of a win in the swimming
race, they also want desperately to win the fundraising! Dave Panton, the
quintessential A-Teamer says “Bring it on!”

Team Omega
The members of Team Omega are slow but steady. While they are normally
found at the back of the pack, they are always persistent and never give
up. No challenge is too great for these swimmers. Elizabeth X, the leader
of Team Omega, and an experienced fundraiser, says she is quietly
confident of a victory.

To support the A Team:  https://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/ATeam

To support Team Omega:  https://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/TeamOmega
BEACH CLUB SUPPORT

 

Our friends at Manly Beach Health Club  http://www.manlybeachhealthclub.com
are again sponsoring the RED FEB event, by offering a FREE 30
min Personal Training session to our members. This is a great way to kick
start your New Years health goals.

Click to access: http://www.manlybeachhealthclub.com/free-personal-training-taster-pack-enter-details/

 

Swimmers   180

Newbies      Eleven

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