But fortunately there are still duskies.
Seriously though, if at the beach please observe social distancing as we are all constantly reminded. It’s a government mandate
We live in strange times. The word unprecedented is heard daily. Often.
unprecedented
/ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/
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adjective
never done or known before.
MANAGEMENT NOTICES
No swimmers in the Bold and Beautiful Group until health advisory is to swim. There are BB swimmers in self isolation, and in essential services providing front line care to the rest of us, in a range of suburbs.
A reminder: The Bold &Beautiful swim has been suspended until further notice.
If you are out and about at this time, please take care, be safe and adhere to recommended guidelines.
Summer Badges
We are aware that some people missed out on their hard-earned summer badges last weekend. Assuming that it is safe and legal to do so, Anne and Ian will be at the benches from 8 until 8.30 am on Saturday so that you can purchase your badges. Please bring the correct money and maintain personal distancing protocols.
Note that, it is OK to log your swims while the B&B is suspended, but there will be no badges awarded while the suspension applies. This will affect the winter badges if (as appears likely) the suspension is not lifted by the end of winter.
B&B Blog
In an effort to keep you engaged during this difficult time our blogging team want to hear from you. Our bloggers have free reign during this time, so if you have photos or anything interesting to share, you can send it to our bloggers at boldandbeautifulmanly@gmail.com. Show us how you are spending your time in isolation. What is your favourite B&B memory or photo? Tell us why you love the group so much. We will share your stories and photos on the blog over the coming months. Please show your appreciation of our blogging team by commenting at the bottom of the blog. It is also possible that, in these difficult times, you have a need that someone in the B&B community may be able to fulfil (eg do you need somewhere to live, are you isolated and need help with shopping, or have you run out of toilet paper?). Feel free to ask in the comments at the bottom of the blog. Above all, stay safe.
Bluewater Cafe
Like all restaurants, Bluewater Cafe has had to limit its activities to takeaway only. I am informed however that they will still provide the B&B breakfast for you to takeaway. The new owners Jane and Kwan have continued to support the B&B so let’s try and help them through this difficult time. Find more details on their current menu and operations on their Instagram page @bluewatercafemanly (Facebook page coming soon).
19 comments
Edwina harrison
28/03/2020 at 1:27 pm
Beautiful ocean shots thanks 😊
Shelley K
28/03/2020 at 1:36 pm
Of course I listened to it. And I know Elizabeth Stewart will too. So that’s three of us. Thanks Anne. Miss youse all.
Pauline (aka HRH)
28/03/2020 at 1:39 pm
Lovely. Thanks for the Manly updates. Great to have the blog today. 😄
Lainey
28/03/2020 at 1:39 pm
Love the title and good blog given the difficulties! Thank you for the mention. Can’t wait to see Gary again…
Elizabeth
28/03/2020 at 2:59 pm
True. I did.
Elizabeth
28/03/2020 at 3:01 pm
I am so thrilled. Today the International Phonetic Alphabet appeared in the blog! That’s great. Language study and swimming; two passions combined
Suzie P
28/03/2020 at 5:21 pm
Enjoyed this, thank you 🙂
LSA aka HKTQ
28/03/2020 at 7:09 pm
Lovely blog, Anne! xx
JK
28/03/2020 at 7:20 pm
Nice blog Anne. Thanks for blogging, it’s appreciated
Juliette
28/03/2020 at 8:58 pm
Thank you Anne, another thing I’ve been enjoying is listening to Nick Heath, a British sports commentator, commentating everyday life. Once all this is over we should invite him to commentate a bnb for the blog 🙂
Juliette
28/03/2020 at 9:08 pm
Re Bob Dylan; yes, the times they are a changing. Last week I went to our surf lifesaving club and did a course on advanced first aid (I have never washed my hands so much in one day in my life!). This week, the club is closed and our patrol tomorrow is cancelled…
I’m not sure that there’s much point in volunteering to be part of the emergency callout team when we live at best 45 minutes from the beach we patrol at…
Little things in the big scheme of things, but there’s hardly anything else left to cross out in my diary…
Keep well, social but distant and sane everyone!
Anne
28/03/2020 at 10:27 pm
Id actually like Roy and HG
MicheleFranks
29/03/2020 at 8:22 am
Thanks Anne for keeping us in touch
Rosemary Scog
29/03/2020 at 8:52 am
Thank you Anne…love that song. I will add it to my isolation playlist x
Jenny Andrew
29/03/2020 at 9:53 am
Love the pics. How do we know who is blogging ? Looked a few tines and I probably missed it. I saw other comments naming Anne.
Anne
29/03/2020 at 11:30 am
Name is shown at the bottom
Gemma
29/03/2020 at 5:31 pm
Awesome blog, Anne! Beautiful shots. Gary is one handsome chap.
ian the slowest
30/03/2020 at 9:07 am
Hi Shelley,
is “youse” an official spelling? I always write “yous”. Our Macquarie dictionary does not include it although “yucky” is there.
Elizabeth might know,
Anne, thanks for the nice blog. You were at DY very early. Are you isolating overnight on the beach?
Ian
Anne
30/03/2020 at 11:21 am
Haha Ian.
Just wanted photos for the blog