I knew I had to be very organised this morning. I had a very extensive mental list going and I was wondering how I was going to be able to achieve everything I had to do. My planning process started by thinking:
I’ve got to get up early so I can photograph the sunrise;
I’ve got to be there in time to catch the 6.30’s going in;
I’ve got to make sure I meet a few newbies and get them on the blog;
I’ve got to enjoy the swim and take a few fun photos at Shelley;
I’ve got to have a quick coffee with the WOW’s on THE WALL;
I’ve got to race home and write and publish the blog;
Then I’ve got to pick up my 91 year old mother to take her to lunch with her 94 year old sister in Castle hill.
I felt the pressure mounting so I decided to change my way of thinking. I changed “I’ve got to” to “I get to”. It made all the difference.
I get to wake up early to photograph the sunrise and the 6.30’s. I get to meet new people every time I blog and take happy fun photos of happy fun people. I get to share a coffee with fabulous friends on our sunny patch of WALL . I get to push myself out of my comfort zone to try and create an interesting blog and then I get to share special moments with my mother.
How lucky am I!
Even after that whole thought process I realised I needed to make this a quick blog.
Dorsett, Greg, Roger, Shaun and Kit
Sarah looking not only extremely happy but very cosy and fabulously fashionable
Martin, Michele and Sarah
Sophie and Nick who never ever stop smiling.
The 6.30’s start to head down the ramp.
As the girls were posing for their shot Annie prompted them to hold their stomachs in! No need to girls, you all look sensational
Amelia, Sophia and Hillary
Holly, Mel and David
I would like to commend the 6.30’s for their ability to “meet at the point”! A very nice, neat, tight assembly. Management would be so proud.
We had beautiful conditions again today. The water was beautifully warm, relatively calm with acceptable visibility. The sun managed to break through the cloud cover to offer some warmth and a bright glow.
I met John at the point who used to swim at 6.30 but has happily joined the 7 o’clock swimmers.
Kerry was desperate to get in the photo!
7 o’clockers start gathering
Edwina, Georgina, Robyn, Alison, Anne and John
Mark, Tom and Ben. It was Mark’s 2nd swim and Ben’s 1st. Welcome guys! I hope you enjoyed it and make it a regular Wednesday morning habit.
Inge insisted on taking my photo as we headed out
Wonder woman Jacquie, Jane and John
Sue, Jacquie and Susie who has recently joined B & B. I hope you enjoyed your swim Susie.
Apart from the huge blob of water I thought this was a fun Shelly photo!
James, Matt, Michelle and Leisa
A very happy A team
Tim, David and Sarah
Sarah, Derek, Matt and James
I missed Matt’s Birthday splashes at Shelly but caught up with him at Manly. Happy birthday Matt! How special to share your morning with Chloe, Tilli and Jill
Jenny with Vivian. I was lucky to meet Vivian before her first swim on Monday. She is over from the States and wanted to tick a B&B swim off her bucket list. It is very special seeing the delight on a new swimmers face after they have done the swim. It was really lovely to meet Vivian and to see that she obviously had a brilliant swim
I hope everyone gets to do all the things they want or need to do today.
Lisa
Stats:
Water temp: In my haste to get away I forgot to check but it was lovely and warm
Newbies: Probably around 5
Swimmers: 166
18 comments
Jenny ((:
April 19, 2017 at 11:07 am
Great blog Lisa 🌸🏊🐬you got so many faces included 😊😊
Tracey
April 19, 2017 at 11:22 am
Love this Lisa. Using this today as my mantra! Travelling back today, about to start the journey with 3 kids and 3 planes. I look forward to seeing you on the wall and in the water very soon!!! XxxX
Jill
April 19, 2017 at 11:23 am
Happy birthday Matt!
Michele Franks
April 19, 2017 at 12:10 pm
As usual a lovely blog Lisa enjoy lunch.
Michael S
April 19, 2017 at 12:20 pm
Fantastic . I get to read your blog and so envious that I couldn’t make it this morning
LSA aka HKTQ
April 19, 2017 at 12:37 pm
Great blog, great attitude….how fortunate we are to do all the things we do in a day….Hope your Mum and her sister enjoyed their lunch together with you!
Go Kerry! Thanks for being such good sports, David & Tim Gio! x
Georgina Hart
April 19, 2017 at 2:18 pm
love it lisa xxx
Edwina Harrison
April 19, 2017 at 2:37 pm
Love it too, brilliant idea about mindset 👍. Thanks 😍
David
April 19, 2017 at 3:21 pm
great blog Lisa, plus inclusive as ever …. thanks
Shelley K
April 19, 2017 at 6:42 pm
Thanks Lisa, can’t wait to join you all tomorrow…I’m going snork-free, yay me!
Suzie P
April 19, 2017 at 8:33 pm
Love!! 🙂
DWSS
April 19, 2017 at 8:34 pm
Great Blog Lisa!!!
Impressive inclusive blog.
Thank you for taking the time, I think you have single handedly lifted the profile of the
Women of the … Wall!!
Quite a prestigious piece of Real Estate the WOWs have made their own.
We are all lucky to have you.
Ps – its a wall. 🙂
Kerry
April 19, 2017 at 8:55 pm
Fabulous observation Lisa.. one letter can make all the difference.. It’s going straight to the pool room..!
Ps I’m pretty impressed with your reflexes to catching me running flat strap in my heels through the 6:43am photo…I was just channelling Shelley K (aka snorkle-less) as she does it so well ⭐️
Lisa B
April 19, 2017 at 9:46 pm
So glad you’ve seen the light Shaun. You will always be welcome anytime to share our little patch of paradise, our traditional and hallowed wall.
Lisa B
April 19, 2017 at 9:48 pm
Your timing was impeccable, your moves, graceful, I’m just sorry the camera work let you down. Shelley watch out!
Lisa B
April 19, 2017 at 9:50 pm
Good luck and safe travels Tracey. Looking forward to our next swim
Edwina Harrison
April 19, 2017 at 10:14 pm
It was brilliant 😍
Dilemma
April 20, 2017 at 7:07 am
Brilliant blog Lisa!! See u all tomorrow 😜😜