Manly seems like an extension of the ocean at the moment. Mother nature has unleashed again and decided that its not quite time to return to a “new”‘ normal. She is testing our resilience and patience and community spirit. Many of our amazing community are selflessly involved in volunteer emergency services in the flood zones, some far from home, or organising donations and assistance. What a great community we have.
And our fabulous life guards & life savers keeping the beaches safe, especially in current conditions . Please respect the lifeguards when they advise not to swim. Even if you are, think you are, strong enough to brave the conditions, remember that others (who may not be as strong or capable) see you and may get a false sense of safety & follow you in & get into trouble …. We will be able to swim again when this confuddled weather settles down ..
Todays stat thingys:
Water temp: had washed off!
air temp: hot and muggy … pool swim day today !
conditions: great if you want to catch a mysterious disease as an excuse not to go into the office
vibe: a bit of frustration and a bit of awe at mother nature’s power
i cant get the Icehouse song “great southern land” out of my head….
Standing at the limit of an endless ocean
stranded like a runaway lost at sea
city on a rainy day down in the harbour
watching as the grey clouds shadow the bay
looking everywere cause i had to find you
this is not the way I remember it here
anyone will tell you its a prisoner island
hidden in the summer for a million years
…. and its still our piece of paradise… to nurture and enjoy
stay safe, stay dry, be kind and look out for each other,
Jocelyn
Announcement:
2021 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 27th March
You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), 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 ceremony will be held at the Royal Far West’s Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 27th March, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.
A $5 per person 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 NOW https://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/2022-summer-badge-ceremony.html
All 2021 summer 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 the upcoming winter badges…
To find out if you have qualified, go to the Daily View page on the Log-in site and click on the relevant badges. Or Click on the links below:
3 comments
Elizabeth
06/03/2022 at 1:30 pm
Beautiful images
Anne
06/03/2022 at 6:15 pm
Brilliant! Stay safe everyone
Sally
06/03/2022 at 8:46 pm
nice blog Jocelyn x