What a simply stunning morning to kick of April. Can you believe that the water is warming up – 22.9 today!!
Well dear readers and swimmers, our not so little swim squad has caught the attention of some serious movers and shakers. Now if you are into day time TV, you may have seen or heard of a US series that shares our squad’s name. Well, the Bold & Beautiful has received a sternly worded letter pointing out that our name breaches the intellectual property rights of this series.
This development is giving the management a bit of a headache!
Having handed out in excess of 7000 pink caps prominently – how do we get them back? Or should we fight this silliness. After all, we swim, they act – kind of. Just because we have become popular with TV shows and other media, surely this does not mean that we operating in the same medium? Needless to say, there were many concerned swimmers today. Disbelief all round as we tried to cover up the offending words!!
Mind you, there is always someone ahead of the game!
Perhaps in today’s comments our collective creative team can come up with an alternative name for the squad? Or if you are a clever IP lawyer, please contact Ian.
And so with troubled souls we headed for the waves.
Played silly games at the point.
Then headed across the bay.
It was one of those days that make ocean swimming very comfy; very warm water, clear skies and water, and the waves were just little ripples.
What can a serious Lesley be contemplating???
Perhaps this perfect autumn morning.
Some of our fishy friends out and about today. . .
As Shakespeare wrote, ‘. . .a rose by any other name is still a rose.’ So, no matter what happens with our name, we are still the most amazing group of daily, ocean swimmers.
Have a great Tuesday.
Mary
Now if you have read this far and are still feeling outraged, can I recommend that you check today’s date.
There is nothing trivial about the Trivia Night – Save the date!!
The next significant date in the B&B social calendar is the annual Trivia Night at the Steyne Hotel on Tuesday 6th May! So save the date, gather your team, and start preparing to join the exclusive ranks of former Trivia Winners who have squared up to our very own quizmaster, John Kelly. Theme to be announced soon. . .
If you would like to help out, we need some volunteers on the night. Plus if you could donate items for team prizes, auction items or raffle prizes that would be great. Any goods or services will be most gratefully received, and the funds raised will go towards the B&B’s running costs. This year we will be joined by the Royal Far West who will be assisting in fundraising for the event, and will receive part of the funds raised on the night. For donations, please contact Ian (0142 331530 or ugoboyo@gmail.com).
B&B monthly dinner Special Event – Guest Speakers!
The next one will be on Tuesday 8th April at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our very own Sleek Geeks will present the results of their in-depth research, titled:
“A Guide to Swimming Etiquette” – by Dr Rainer Noack and Professor Nick Dawkins
If you have any questions regarding swimming etiquette, please post them at the bottom of the blog and the two learned gentlemen will answer them on the night.
The cost is only $20 a head and 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: To secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW,
B&B i-Log
Really if you haven’t been using the B&B i-Log then you must be new!! Almost 75% of swimmers are now using the B&B i-Log. Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com (This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.
Staying safe
We have had seen the return of some serious waves and rips this past week! Were you prepared? 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. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
The Stats
Regulars: 119
Newbie: 5
Temp: 22.9 degrees
Sunrise: 7.07 am
Sunset: 6.51 pm
28 comments
Danish Prince
01/04/2014 at 12:33 pm
Some alternative names,
Bald & Beautiful -not too different, still has a ring to it
Bums & Bitches/Boobs/Booties – still would be B&B
Fifi
01/04/2014 at 12:36 pm
This is a long shot but one of my rings flew off my finger this morning not far from the point. I know it is peobably way beneath the sand but just in case some sharp eyed person spots it, a reward if anyone finds it.
It was pitch black at the time except foe the phosphorescence so I couldn’t look for it…
Pacific Jules
01/04/2014 at 12:43 pm
They all have a ring to them…
Pacific Jules
01/04/2014 at 12:44 pm
What’s the date again ? 😉
Very good ! 🙂
LSA aka HKTQ
01/04/2014 at 12:48 pm
Good one Mary!! Jon was about to call his IP lawyer friends….
I thought someone was playing a joke on me when my bag completely disappeared from the benches with my wetsuit, swimmers, i-phone and other valuables inside. Thanks to the search party, police, fire-brigade, reassurers who told me about the history of stolen bags in Manly and Bondi…. eventually tracked it down with the help of the i-phone locator which pointed to Bernhard’s office.
No, Bernhard, my new, large back-pack looks nothing like your little scruffy, frayed number and weighs four times as much and no, when you run off with someone else’s bag, you don’t ask them to return your bag to you in North Ryde as I’m sure Dr Lips and Prof Nicko will point out:-))
At least it was a glorious swim….. perfect conditions for a double….. thx, Storchy!!
Bernhard
01/04/2014 at 12:58 pm
Take it as a compliment Sarah. I was so mesmerised by your presence and our post swim conversation, that I picked the wrong bag when leaving (or maybe I thought indeed wow this bag looks much nicer than mine, why not take it).
Now I am sacrificing my precious lunch break to rush from North Sydney back to Manly to undo my error. Please be assured I will also ask our etiquette specialists Dr L and Prof N for advice on how to best compensate you for the “inconvenience”
Lainey Loo
01/04/2014 at 1:02 pm
Beautiful pictures Mary, hope these conditions stay a while…I think we’d have to go The Bolds or The Pink Caps 🙂
Ros
01/04/2014 at 1:10 pm
What a gorgeous morning for a swim: warm, clear, and watching the sun rise above the ocean at Manly.
Etiquette question for Dr L and Prof N:
If most people are wearing their uggs to the swim in Winter, is it acceptable to wear a fluffly dressing gown?
Slim dusky
01/04/2014 at 1:14 pm
Great conditions! . Do I have to hand in my badges and budgies?? 🙁
Mary Stollery
01/04/2014 at 1:21 pm
Maybe just use whiteout on the name. And dont forget the hoodie!!
LSA aka HKTQ
01/04/2014 at 1:55 pm
Thx, Bernhard, all good:-)) I’m sure Dr L and Prof N will recommend you book an early double-date with me!
Bernhard
01/04/2014 at 2:19 pm
I want to do the right thing, therefore my appeal to the etiquette committee (Dr L and Prof N).
As penitence for my wrongdoing, I am willing to offer:
a. a big hug
b. an early double date (ouch – getting up so early)
c. a box of fine Swiss chocolate (may take some days to organise)
Please advise.
PS: The object (an old K-Mart style bag) has been returned to its bona fide owner
Dr. Lips
01/04/2014 at 2:23 pm
Interesting question. Definitely a grey area. How fluffy are we talking Ros?
I think you are okay as long as you don’t upstage Shaun’s chest hair..
Greg McDonagh
01/04/2014 at 2:38 pm
SHELLEY SWIMMERS , MANLY SWIM FRIENDS, MANLY MIGHTY SWIMMERS,
MANLY ICE-BERGS, MANLY BEACH SOCIAL SWIMMERS,
MANLY BEACH ICE-BREAKERS, SWIM MANLY 24/7, MANLY OCEAN SWIMMERS,
ETC ETC ETC———COME ON GUYS N GALS
LSA aka HKTQ
01/04/2014 at 3:08 pm
Oh Bernhard, big hugs are a dime a dozen and I’m on a diet – so sorry, no way to wriggle out of the early double date:-) Sorry, it can’t wait for the EQ (etiquette committee) next week, though I think they should address the issue of pinching ladies’ bags!
Tomorrow, 6.25?
Dr. Lips
01/04/2014 at 3:24 pm
Swim bag theft is a serious matter. While unintentionally, Bernhard’s actions have clearly caused distress and potentially trauma on the victim’s side.
Having said that, appropriate form of compensation needs to be negotiated directly between the two parties involved. If I was Sarah, I’d aim higher than a double-date and swiss chocolate.
Greg McDonagh
01/04/2014 at 3:27 pm
Ok here we go.
How’s “BLOKES ‘N BEAUTIES”
or “BEAUTIES ‘N BLOKES”
Greg McDonagh
01/04/2014 at 3:31 pm
I found small Kathmandu bag at table of knowledge this morning.
Bernhard
01/04/2014 at 3:40 pm
ok, seems you leave me no other choice. Happily looking forward to 6.25am tomorrow morning.
And I am glad I did not pinch Rainer’s bag, apparently this would end up being a costly error.
LSA aka HKTQ
01/04/2014 at 3:52 pm
Oh great, might encourage you to pinch my bag more often! See you for a 6.25 swim xxx
Mary Stollery
01/04/2014 at 4:41 pm
Argh!! Greg that is my camera bag. Can I collect it from you tomorrow?
Anna McC
01/04/2014 at 4:54 pm
Ooh, that’s a good question Ros. I’m currently planning my winter apres swim wardrobe.
Jane
01/04/2014 at 6:22 pm
Anyone is welcome to steal my disreputable old plastic swim gear bag – as long as I am compensated with Swiss chocolate…..
Elizabeth
01/04/2014 at 6:51 pm
And “the pink caps” is already used quite widely!
john.s
01/04/2014 at 8:15 pm
Jane did you know Andrew Drinkys nick name is Swiss chocolate?
Simon
01/04/2014 at 8:18 pm
“Like it a lot” (from Willoughby East”
Elaine de Jager
01/04/2014 at 8:49 pm
Can’t believe I got duped by you Mary on April Fools Day! I have a friend who did get sued by Absolut Vodka for starting Absolut Swim Wear selling cozzies so it’s not too far fetched!
Margot
01/04/2014 at 9:02 pm
Absolutly hilarious! I just wish I could be there for the odd weekday swim! It’s looking so good! This blog business is getting quite serious I must say.