What a contrast to yesterday – see photo of Belinda on the left yesterday and on the right today
Swimmers getting ready to go in
Reg Bruce and friends
Peter B and Wilf (Brian, Alli , Jen and Peter are away)
Alana and Peter L
Peter James and Vince
And into the water which was just lovely today
Here is Lynne who is slowly converting away from pool swimming (which is pretty good too)
And this is the view over my shoulder of the point as I try to get to Shelly before everyone else leaves. The pink caps are great to see.
The eastern suburbs of Shelly Beach presided over by John F and Martin
Anne and Alana at Shelly. at least the green cap is highly visible if not regulation
A wide view of the group singing happy birthday to Megan
Swimmer of the day, Alan Thomson (who is dedicated to climbing the Pacific Challenge ladder but can always stop to help people who need advice at the waves like me, repeatedly) with his lovely wife Kathy.
Lots of sightings of the turtle near the point by BB swimmers searching respectfully. I have not seen it but luckily Peter B took this photo (although not today). And remember if you see anyone harming the lovely creatures we enjoy while swimming, contact marine.environment@dpi.nsw.gov.au
A VERY Happy birthday Megan!
And good to see Bernhard is on the mend – he sends Easter greetings. Happy Easter to Bernhard and everyone.
150 swimmers today
7 newbies
water temperature: 21.4
8 comments
JK
05/04/2015 at 2:00 pm
Nice blog Elizabeth
Lainey
05/04/2015 at 3:22 pm
Great first blog Elizabeth. You are really lovely blogging when you are such a busy lady. I love the way you have mentioned a lot of the early swimmers and quieter swimmers we don’t see much on the blog. Great to be inclusive😜 Mauricio saw 2 turtles today! I got to swim with Billy the Hawksbill again with Gillian. Wonderful!
Jane
05/04/2015 at 4:01 pm
You are a hero to take on blogging duties Elizabeth. Is there any challenge you won’t try?
LSA aka HKTQ
05/04/2015 at 4:01 pm
Lovely blog, Elizabeth. Looks stunning at Shelly!
Those of us overseas also really appreciate the efforts al the bloggers make to keep us up-to-date! Thank you! Also Anna, yesterday…. heroic effort!!
Kathy
05/04/2015 at 6:04 pm
Great first blog Elizabeth.
Very impressed that you could swim, write your first blog and go to church (all in the one morning).
Mary
05/04/2015 at 7:04 pm
Yeah Elizabeth! Lovely to have you on the blogging team.
So wonderful to see the sun today. Let’s hope tomorrow offers more of the same.
Lips
05/04/2015 at 7:45 pm
Great work Elizabeth!
Bernhard
06/04/2015 at 11:52 am
Read yesterday’s blog only this morning. Welcome to the bloggers Elizabeth, and great job. It’s only getting easier from here on.
Do I get royalties when a non-swimming photo is posted on the blog 🙂