The forecast wasn’t great but as is so often the case, it was a pleasant surprise that there was no rain and even some sun, making a spectacular backdrop. Photo credit to Alison.
Reports from the early swimmers were good. Colin and Greg said flat and fast.
Kate, Barb and Jacqui said gorgeous, clear and cold, temperature was 16.3 which was slightly warmer than yesterday.
Tony welcomed my visiting American friend, Leslie but didn’t convince her to swim.
Jo was still shivering post swim, even after her bottled hot water shower.
Maddie, Alex, Nat, Alison and Jane were wondering where the crowds had gone. Post swim the place was deserted.
The men of the bench informed us that they coffee shop was shut so everyone dispersed to find coffee elsewhere!
On that note, enjoy your day!
Amanda
B&B monthly dinner – Tuesday 13th September 2022
At our next monthly dinner, to be held on Tuesday September 13th at Bluewater Café at 6.30 pm. Our September speaker, or rather speakers, will be a group of BnB swimmers who took on the challenge of walking the entire 800 kilometre pilgrim trail, Camino de Santiago, the way of St James.
Battling exhaustion, despair, resignation and finally exhilaration they travelled from Saint Jean Pied de Port, France, and headed westwards across mountainous Spain to Santiago de Compostela.
Be enthralled as they recount their tales of exhaustion, rain and blisters as they discover more about their fellow pilgrims and delve into their own individual journey of physical and spiritual self-discovery.
The cost of the dinner is great value at only $35 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 (please note, NO BYO). Bookings are essential, so to avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book here http://www.
2022 Winter Badge Ceremony – Sunday 9th October
You’ve done the hard yards and earned your Winter Badge(s), so why not collect them personally with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster. Our Winter Badge Ceremony will be held at the Royal Far West’s Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 9th October, at 8 am, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike. Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (credit cards accepted at this event). For the first time at this event, $2 will be donated to the Royal Far West for each badge purchased on the day. So, if you can’t make it, get your friends to collect your badge for you. Or if you have previous badges you have forgotten to collect, now is the time to do it.
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.