You never know who you are swimming with at the B& B until you ask.
I swim at 6am most mornings with Suzie and Dave. I see them wet.
I see them dry and then they disappear.
But this morning I found out they are both keen surf ski racers – they prefer 24km ocean races – e.g. Ulladulla classic last weekend.
Furthermore, Suzie is the Club Psychologist at Sydney Swans!
Pauline (#1 Swans supporter) have you met Suzie??
6am pink shirts warmup.
Wilf’s hat.
Nicky & Louise.
Tart for me Rainer!!
John Bond (Santa’s helper).
7.02am.
Happy 36th Tim!
But the Ghost won today’s race. Check out the huge suck-ins.
Tim’s with his minders/managers.
Thanks Meg for the birthday chocolate cup cakes.
Pedro & Javier (pronounced Habier).
Dorset on the beach and in the buggy.
Edwina, Georgina, Lisa & Melise.
Congratulations Shelley on swimming 500kms with the B&B.
Alex, where’s Roxy?
The girls with Greg and Jim.
and again with ocean backdrop.
Have a great week ahead.
Simon
Stats:
Temp – 21.1 deg C
Newbies – 3
Swimmers – 250+
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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.
18 comments
Bill McCaffeine
20/02/2017 at 11:59 am
Great informative Blog as usual Simon !
Meg
20/02/2017 at 12:05 pm
Great blog Simon, well done. I love how vibrant the colours come out in your photos!
Happy birthday Tim Giovanelli and congratulations Shelley Berning x
Edwina
20/02/2017 at 12:06 pm
That was a fun blog and great swim again today. Love the water they surf ski race in 💚
Simon Cowell
20/02/2017 at 12:10 pm
Thanks Edwina
Simon Cowell
20/02/2017 at 12:11 pm
Ta Meg😎
Simon Cowell
20/02/2017 at 12:14 pm
Thanks Bill
I write what I experience on the day.
I probably shouldve titled the blog , The swim is like a box of chocolates you never know who youll get…
Suzie P
20/02/2017 at 12:33 pm
Haha the suck-ins 🙂 Awesome blog, and congrats on the 500ks Shelly Beeeee!
Paul
20/02/2017 at 1:19 pm
Wonderfully insightful blog, Simon, with your comments regarding learning of the lives of our fellow swimmers, particularly your featuring Suzie and Dave’s “extra-curricular” pursuits.
Coincidentally, I only emailed Edwina a short time ago and mentioned “I do enjoy hearing about people’s lives outside of B&B. So many people with interesting and exciting plans and passions beyond their swimming.”
As much as we all love the swimming, the ocean and the fish, B&B is so much about the people.
Thanks.
Lainey
20/02/2017 at 2:36 pm
Interesting blog Simon. So many of our swimmers work up at Manly hospital we know we’ll be in safe hands up there! Beautiful morning!
Simon Cowell
20/02/2017 at 3:15 pm
😎
Lesbubs
20/02/2017 at 3:26 pm
Bit concerned at what is dangling between Tim’s legs in A team group shot?? 😳
Simon Cowell
20/02/2017 at 3:30 pm
😎
Simon
20/02/2017 at 3:42 pm
Thanks Paul
It truly is a box of chocolates and my surprise selection today was spectacular 😎.
HRH (aka Pauline)
20/02/2017 at 3:50 pm
Big shout out to Susie. Keep the Sydney swans on task. Loving your work with the Sydney Swans Susie, a big challenge for you. Another fabulous blog Simon. B&B Sydney Swans fans link up with me!
We need the SS BUDGIE SMUGGLERS. our goal for 2017, cheer cheer
Lips
20/02/2017 at 3:50 pm
You’ve got an amazing eye for detail Lesbubbles.
Great blog Simon. Despite the above.
Simon Cowell
20/02/2017 at 3:55 pm
Go Pauline👑
S😎
Simon Cowell
20/02/2017 at 3:58 pm
Hi res version
Andrew aka MagicHands
20/02/2017 at 7:15 pm
Great blog Simon, thanks Mate.