Sat 24th: Bob Blog

Air:              9º

Surf:            Passive

Bay:            Wishy-washy, shredded seaweed … freezing at Shelley Beach

Water:        16.6º (Taken by The Cammeray Turkey Basters)

Newbies:    3.5

Swam:         140 wetsuits, 32 skins

Roger is effectively blind in frontal view, and relies on swimming by the side of another, where he has slight view.  Currently a regular passenger on the Sue Marinan Express Bus which departs punctually 6.17 each morning – for an hour-plus journey

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Shelley gave me a cap as we entered surf, as I’d dumbly forgotten to put one on.

I learned today that you can buy larger caps that embrace long feminine hair (or dreadlocks).  It fits so well!  And so she said I can keep it ….   🙂

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Below: Vegetables I choose to swim with

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Wayne: “Never talk to strangers.”

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Johnno: “Hello.  What’s your name?”

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SOCIAL NOTES (Today filing from Northbridge)

SAVE THE DATE

CrawDaddies Play for Streetwork

7:30pm Saturday 21st September

Manly Bowlo

If you love the simplicity, thrill and exhilaration of winter swimming in sluggos, you’ll feel right at home on the dance floor shaking around to pure rhythm & blues three-chord songs of the 1970’s, 80’s from the CrawDaddies on Sat Sept 21st at Manly Bowlo – starting around 7:30pm.

We’re getting the band back together again for STREETWORK – the best little charity on the beaches looking after local kids experiencing debilitating and life-threatening stress. STREETWORK desperately need more counsellors, so every dollar we raise on 21st September will be going to support the Counsellors who support the kids.

 

The final line up will be announced closer the Gig. (For a fee we might even adjust the play list).

So even f you’re not desperate and dateless or just after good club food, a few beers and a party with buddies – come along – those who swim with wetties are also welcome, though we know you can’t shake it like the non-wetties! We might even have a shake-off! Come prepared.

There’ll be silent auctions, $35 entry tickets, lots of prizes (we hope) and good music to raise funds and awareness for Streetwork.Any questions – chat to Jim Stackpool (a 6:30’er) – 0414 54 1818.

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The Monthly Dinner – 10^th September 2019 – Guest Speaker

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10th September at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will beEmily Kempson, who is Australia’s 2019 Ultraman Female Champion. After suffering a fractured sacrum in the lead up to the 2018 event, Emily managed to overcome her injury and win the 2019 Female Ultraman title. This was no mean feat, as the event is conducted over 3 days and includes a 10 km swim, 421 km bike ride and a double marathon (84.3 km). Emily will talk about why she was attracted to the event, what her lead up training was like, the number of people who helped her in the race and their roles (it takes a village), her nutrition during the event and recovery each day, how she kept focus, dealing with injury and disappointment to come back stronger and what’s next.

 

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). 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 avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html

WHAT I AM READING

The Sydney Morning Herald