Storchy on the lamb at 5.50 a.m.
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Yes; I can read the new clock …
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Connor and new Budgies: His wife bought them online in Ireland, and then had to post them back over here to Connor …
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Bolderdashers Nan, Lee, Midge and Kenny: “What’s that pack of seagulls feeding on?” The central beach is awash with seaweed today, which attracts lice. This four will swim through a flock of sea-lice en route to Freshwater
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Manly Lifesaver David is originally from Corindi up by Hunter. He saved a couple last week, using the board. “Germans. They could swim, but were in exactly the wrong place at the wrong time.”
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Happy birthday Lucy!
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Claudia is originally from Lima, Peru. After a long time with us, this will be her last swim. She is moving back home with her family to Switzerland. Go well, Claudia! (There will be cake …)
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Anne has strung the tree nicely …
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Freya Green and Caoimhe Daly
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Manly Nippers training on the reel – under watchful eye of MSLSC’s Education Officer. I love it. Reel reminds me of yearly summer holidays on surf beach at Warrnambool in 1960s …
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Julie, Jenny and Michelle are raising funds for Coastreck 2015, the fundraising initiative for Fred Hollows Foundation (as talked about four months ago at Freshwater restaurant night).
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Alex’s tropical and oceanic tattoo includes a fighter plane. Nice!
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Johns Bond and Kelly farewell Claudia, with cakes unboxed at the Sunny Benches
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Handmade jewellery also available at the Benches!
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Newbie Kelly (left) and regular Abbey. These women row for Collaroy SLSC, and tell me that the main drive in a lifeboat comes from leg extension. I love watching any rowing crew in training. Always out at dawn or in the twilight; trekking about the harbour, or reaching along the coast. It must be a great sport.
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The stage direction for this photo did not come from me!!!
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Lainey, Chris, Morgan (rear), Amanda and Heather … flying the Bolds flag last Sunday in Steyne Hotel (how do you pronounce ‘Steyne’?). Many hundreds of santas, grinches and elves helped raise over $30,000 for Stewart House. Some bloke with a lanyard and a bucket of home-made stickers managed to raise a further five grand for himself, according to a local paper’s report.
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Six or ten kilometres: the distance swimmers are in full swing now. They recommend a wetsuit, as you will get cold during these massive swims. If you are considering smashing out six or ten kilometres too, here is an information insert:
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Please support the Can Too swim on 11th January, 2015. Details below.
Thanks to Manly Surf Life Saving and Big Blue Swimming Can Too Run and Swim is very excited to announce The Manly Can Too Swim to be held on Jan 11th. It is a swim with a difference. We will have a Parent and Child Swim, an 800m Sprint , an 800m Beginner race and a 1500M Mshaped course. Check out all details at http://www.oceanswims.com/…/eventde…/524/54/manly-nsw-e.html
Below: Can Too coach for past nine years; the Bolds’ Judy
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Get your Bold and Beautiful 2015 Calendar now! See Anne or Jill at the Sign-up Tree
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Just passing by: Adam Moore (Bolds swimmer and perfect husband)
One more of Storchy, breaking the day …
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Thursday’s Christmas morning: Swim as normal, but fancy Xmas dress is encouraged. After the swim, there is a breakfast at Shelly beach with/without barbeque – bring all your own food. Usually attended by people who don’t have to go to family dinners etc. Very relaxed event.
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Temp: 21
Newbies: 28
Swimmers: The usual summer crush of pink
18 comments
Annie Wannie Wu
21/12/2014 at 12:03 pm
Great photos and Blog Roger. Captured the festive vibe within our wonderful community. I didn’t get to meet Claudia however I hope she had a special time in Manly. Tasty edible goodies on offer and hope the lovely ladies raised much for Fred Hollows. Thank you for the support with my handmade jewellery creations. The wandering hands made good back scratching too!
The Submarine
21/12/2014 at 12:39 pm
Happy birthday Lucy!
One question, according to the attendance stats, you did a swim to Shelly and Baby Edwards did a Bolderdash, how did that happen ?!?
Mary
21/12/2014 at 1:11 pm
Did anyone leave a swim watch in the ladies change room this morning? Leave a comment if so and I can organise to return it to you.
Bernhard
21/12/2014 at 1:12 pm
Claudia, I feel sorry that I missed your last swim today. If I come to Switzerland, we’ll go for a swim in Lake Zurich (but only with 2 wetsuits on). Have a safe trip home, Merry Christmas, and all the best for you and your family.
Shelly
21/12/2014 at 1:23 pm
Yes happy birthday Lucy
Baby Edwards is going to need a grey hoodie for all the badges she has earned !
Claudia,
unfortunately we never swim Sundays, but its been nice having to swim with us !!! Good luck swimming with Bernhard in lake Zurich, you may need a dry suit with heater !
Annie, you may be ahead of me now, but time is on my side !
great blogging Drifty !
Cya
Shelly
Xo Xo
roger
21/12/2014 at 1:38 pm
Yes Annie WaWu … Those plastic hands of yours really worked the crowd … What a great way to start a Sunday, with all you fine folks 🙂
Mauricio
21/12/2014 at 1:39 pm
Claudia, all the best on your return to Switzerland. It has been great swimming with you. Un abrazo
ros ex
21/12/2014 at 1:57 pm
Roger you were so busy being paparazzi this morning I’m surprised you managed to squeeze in a swim! Well done on both counts. A lovely blog as usual, especially the “information insert” for those intending to do the 6 or 10 K swim.
Claudia: we will miss you! Have a safe trip back to Europe!
Jo
21/12/2014 at 2:31 pm
Safe travels Claudia. Thanks for your company on the b’elly swims (so much fun)! We’ll miss you!
Anne E
21/12/2014 at 2:37 pm
Claudia, it has been maravilloso swimming with you . I will miss your twinkly smile and friendly eagerness. Buena suerte en la Suiza. Besos y abrazos.
Lainey aka E-laine
21/12/2014 at 2:39 pm
Interesting, unique blog as usual Roger! Drinks at The Skiff Club this afternoon for anyone who wants to come along around 5pm! I think there are more cakes for Fred Hollows tomorrow so bring some coins. Also Annie’s jewellery make great gifts! Safe trip back to Switzerland Claudia. I hope your 6km B&B battle scars (wetsuit and flipper rubs) heal soon xx
LSA aka HKTQ
21/12/2014 at 2:58 pm
Likewise … Really loved those fun swims with you. Best wishes!
Tayls
21/12/2014 at 3:49 pm
great blog Rodge. You should be in the “Steyne “photo…you were there !!
Bye bye Claudia. See you in Switzerland.
Elizabeth X
21/12/2014 at 4:15 pm
Happy Birthday Lucy !!! Next year is going to be such a life-changing one for you. All the best X
LSA aka HKTQ
21/12/2014 at 7:08 pm
Really great fun blog, Drifty! Only just read it all. Thx so much all you bloggers….
Love the 10K’s lady’s survival kit pic:)
Hope you’re having great celebrations, Lucy & MC after your lovely swims!
Lips
21/12/2014 at 7:53 pm
Nice one Roger. Love your work.
Farewell Claudia. Thanks for the Bolderdashes! And the cake!
Happy Birthday Lucy. Didn’t see cake from you..
Lindsay
21/12/2014 at 9:43 pm
Farewell Claudia! Have a safe trip and keep in swimming…
Lindsay
21/12/2014 at 9:43 pm
Oops! That’s keep on swimming!