Thursday 6 September 2018: Who’s that girl?

Some mornings it can be a tough battle between getting out from under the warm cozy bed sheets and committing to swim at Manly Beach.

But then we have lights in our life who make the decision to drag yourself out of bed worthwhile.

Fiona is one such person and today she was bright as a button after her early morning swim and rocking this trendy black and white dress – which in itself was a treat because we are use to seeing our swimming buddies wrapped up in their warm clothes and ugg boots.

Fi is pictured above with Ali and Mel who also swim very early in the morning, usually even before the sun comes up they venture out into the unknown with their headlights.

Jacqui has the most amazing collection of swimmers, she too was there bright as a button this morning along with Bin.  Bin taught herself to swim so she could come and swim with Bold and Beautiful and now there’s no stopping her.  Her latest venture is making herself a dress – we can’t wait to see it.

Drinky leads the 6.30 swim, pictured here with Jim and Jo, who is an excellent runner and swimmer.

Annie tells me she is loving married life, while a little birdie told me that Ian and Gayle have a wedding anniversary this weekend and our fearless leader Ian is back from the warmer waters of Fiji and swimming with us tomorrow. It 16.3 might be a bit of a shock.  I’m led to believe he is celebrating his birthday tomorrow so be sure to make sure he gets the B&B birthday treatment..

More bright buttons from this morning who always rock a happy face and smile.

Management notices

Temperature     16.3
Newbies              1
Total swimmers  85

Come Dance for Streetwork – Keeping our kids safe
Our band: Edith Grove and the Crawdaddies (Stones tragics)
Annual gig: Saturday 15th September
Venue: Manly Bowling Club (Raglan Street)
Charity: Streetwork – the last line of defence for a growing numbers of local kids using streets as their only safe refuge
We desperately need to hire a third counsellor – to work with the growing number of local kids who’re exiting violent, broken or worse settings in homes.
Entry: $35 via link – https://events.humanitix.com.au/streetwork-band-night – or $40 cash on the night
Finger food included – thanks Manly Bowlo – and they aren’t charging us for the venue, so every dollar is going to the cause.
Silent auction: Donations gratefully accepted (Or cash donation rather than attending?). Please see Jim Stackpool or B&B Management
Wear your dancing shoes! We belt out three-chord songs from the 1970s, 80s and even some 90s.
This is a great cause – run by passionate locals. For the most important and vulnerable lives in our community – our youth.
Thanks so much for your great support – any questions – Jim Stackpool 0414 54 1818.”

2018 Winter Badge Ceremony – Sunday 16^th September

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 venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 16^th September, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 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 for Badge Ceremony.

All 2018 winter 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 summer badges.

In conjunction with the badge ceremony, Royal Far West will be holding a raffle with great prizes, so don’t forget to bring along extra money for the raffle.