Monday 29th August 2016 – Classic sunrise and Breakfast with Sarah

Classic Manly sunrise.

 

 

Fifi’s 6am crew.

 

My favourite shot of the day.

 

Newbie Stewart in Ian’s hands.

 

 

Jo said, “you should see the jimble stings on my left arm”.

 

 

Petite Bianca corrected me , “..Simon, jimbles don’t bite they sting..”

 

 

 

Guess who can afford an orthodontist?

 

The 7am walk.

 

 

Nic said, “I love South Africa but Manly is now my home”.

 

The original Bolderbastards, my mates, Roberto & Richard.

 

 

Jimmy rubbing his hands to keep warm.

 

 

Check out this panorama shot to see Vince ahead of Bruce.

 

 

Luca, Patricia, Kaiden with their lego, waiting for Birthday boy dad Nick to finish his swim.

 

 

David made a rare appearance this morning to squint in the warm Manly sun and cuddle Izzy.

 

While writing this blog I have had the pleasure of Sarah’s company and half of her avocado toast.

The next shot answers all your questions about her fourth (4th) day post total hip replacement.

 

Have a great week ahead…

Simon

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B&B monthly dinner: Tuesday 13th September
6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant
Guest speaker is Jude Furniss (Founder of Bommie Australia and President of  Surfrider Foundation Manly)

 

Jude will present the film “My Saltwater Sanctuary” including footage from Cabbage Tree Bay, which was declared an Aquatic Reserve in 2002.  We all witness daily the stunning success story of how protection over the last ten years has replenished the marine populations here.
NSW currently only has 7 % of its coastline protected in twenty marine sanctuaries, so Surfrider Foundation has joined the Nature Conservation Council in the charge to lobby government to restore the ten sanctuary zones still unprotected, and increase the percentage of marine park areas in NSW by establishing a Sydney Marine Park.
Made by producers Bluebottle Films, it’s a beautiful film about locals living alongside marine reserves … and the difference every one of us can make in the protection of them.

https://bluebottlefilms.com/portfolio/my-saltwater-sanctuary/
Cost of dinner: $25 a head
Includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff.
Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each.
Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:

BOOK HERE NOW

 

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2016 Winter Badge Ceremony

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Winter Badge (or even harder yards for a WWW), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 11th September, straight after the regular swim!

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food.  Book here for Badge Breakfast

All 2016 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for your upcoming summer badge challenges…

 

STATS

Swimmers:   110++
Newbies:      Two
Temp:         17.0º