Wednesday 1/2/2017- The joy of abundance

What a spectacular morning! I overheard many swimmers exclaim gleefully that it was the best swim this year.

We had pretty perfect conditions!

The blissfully cool morning dawned with lots of low cloud and a little mist. The soft, grey light only seemed to enhance the bright smiles on everyones faces. The gentle drizzle didn’t seem to impact the numbers of swimmers who all appeared energised and impatient to get into the water. The recent run of hot days has made an impact on everyones energy levels of late, so this morning the relief that the cool morning brought was abundantly clear.

 

 

Everything was in abundance this morning. I love the crossover between the 6.30’s and 7’s. We get to see the immediate impact of the swim on the faces that greet you as they stroll out and we go in. It was abundantly clear that we were in for a beautiful crossing

 

There was the usual gathering of 7am ers at the club house. All abundantly cheery

 

 

 

The Gentleman’s club! These two groups are everything gentle men should be: dashing, kind, calm, funny, knowledgeable and entertaining. They can also banter with the best and tell a good story – often embellished but thats why we love them.

 

Matt, Lyndal and Richard

 

Sam

Sylvia

 

Wendy, Craig, Lisa, David and Janet

 

Derek, John and Justus…..and abundantly joyful Lainey

 

 

 

Melise, Inga and Paul

 

Abundantly pregnant Lucy and her friend who has 2 days until she is due.

 

The water was absolutely divine today. 21.9 degrees and the clarity was perfect and allowed even my weak eyes to focus on some beautiful abundant marine life. The best news was there were no stingers!

 

 

 

 

This school of fish were in knee deep water just off the beach at Manly

 

 

Georgina, Monica Alison and Jane enjoying their double on the way to their triple. Go WOW”s

There was an abundance of smiles at Shelley. Initially it was a calm and orderly abundance…….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until!……….

 

After Rainer alerted others to the blog camera, all sorts of shenanigans started

 

 

 

Louise, Lainey, Janet, Sue Rainer and Lesbubbles enjoying the fun

 

There was an abundant display of arms in the air at the Point as some were preparing for their triple and others a double. They all still had energy to enjoy a little skylarking

 

 

 

Marco paddled into the scene obviously missing his darling Nicki who is home with the flu. Get better soon Nicki

 

Marco’s concern for Nicki is quite clear in this photo!

 

 

 

An abundantly happy group

 

 

 

David, Holly and Mel. These three gorgeous swimmers display the amazing impact that swimming has on us all. Their abundant joy seems contagious.

I hope everyone continues to enjoy their day. I have an abundance of work to do now so will sign off.

Lisa

Stats

300 swimmers

8 newbies

21.9 degrees

NOTICES

Cole Classic Sunday 5th.

We are currently unsure of where the Cole Classic will start or end as yet as conditions sometimes change the course, so we will make a decision on where we swim to and from on the day.
If all of the activity is around the Surf Club and Shelly Beach, we would probably go North, however as I said we will endeavour to find more out this week
and make the decision on the morning of the swim.

 

B & B Monthly Dinner is Back – Tuesday 14th February

The first B&B monthly dinner for 2017 will be on Tuesday 14th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be Nigel Marsh, who is best known for his creative pursuits. As well as the author of three books – Fat, Forty and Fired, Overworked and Underlaid and Fit, Fifty and Fired-Up – he is also the co-founder of Earth Hour and the founder of the Sydney Skinny. Nigel will talk to us about the Sydney Skinny swim. So bring your special friend and celebrate Valentine’s Day with your B&B friends.

The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential: To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW.