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Agree Lesblog, the first photo would definitely be the second best photo of the week! Is there anyone out there that hasn't done "Winter without Wetsuit" before and would be interested in giving it a go in aid of charity? Ideally people who would not be normally thinking about it to make it a real challenge! I have a few brave souls including myself who have already agreed and we would like to get a nice round number of 10: Iain Liddel Nigel Fletcher Seb Terry John Jackson (Maybe....) Nicki Brake Email me at robert.byrne00@gmail.com if you are keen!

Commented yesterday on 17/5/13 - It's Happy Friday! at Pacific Jules

I laughed out loud

Commented 2 days ago on 16/05/13 - A Special Swim with Special People. at Pacific Jules

LAUREN GIANINO's last swim tomorrow and she will be our celebrity "LETS GO!" person I hear. The swim's have been AMAZING lately and the visibility is awesome, so no excuse not to get down at 7am. I hear there will be a whale in the bay also.......allegedly :P

Commented 2 days ago on 16/05/13 - A Special Swim with Special People. at Pacific Jules

Thanks Jules, being new to ocean swimming I wouldnt really know what a safe distance was and would be very eager to get close as possible to things like a turtle if I saw one for the first time. Its very good to know how they react to us invading their habitat and potentially we could end up chasing them away or worse (Typical Humans!). Lesblog mentioned on Facebook that 5M is the closest you should go. Great blog Mary! FYI - In case you havent seen it, the Manly Daily are using a photo from yesterday as their cover photo on Facebook and attribute it to B&B :)

Commented 4 days ago on 14/05/13 – A matter of perspective at Pacific Jules

Thanks for a great blog Lauren, a really nice way to say goodbye I think! See you all at Murray's on WEDNESDAY! Myself and Iain Liddel will be busting out our dance moves after a couple of white wine spritzers...watch out!

Commented 5 days ago on 13/05/2013 - The Fear of Dismemberment by a Saltwater Crocodile is Lessened by the Availability of National Healthcare at Pacific Jules

13/05/2013 - The Fear of Dismemberment by a Saltwater Crocodile is Lessened by the Availability of National Healthcare

111 Bold & Beautiful swimmers swam inside a technicolour ranibow this morning. I was lucky to be early enough to grab this photo of the 22 early lappers as they entered the water at Manly beach One of our lovely swimmers from America, Lauren Gianino is sadly leaving us very... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Pacific Jules

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Awesome picture of Iain, a new FB profile pic I reckon

Commented May 8, 2013 on 08/05/2013 - Babies Galore! at Pacific Jules

For anyone thinking of wetsuiting up this winter, there is a shop opposite the QVB called Fastgear which offers discounts to the B&B swimmers. There is a spanish guy called Marc in the shop who will literally help you in and out of a wetsuit if you want to try (Easy ladies!). I am so glad I didnt try to save some $$ by buying online as I had to go one size down after my first swim and Marc replaced it without any fuss, he will also show you how to repair any rips you get in the future.

Commented May 7, 2013 on 07/05/13 – It is all too beautiful at Pacific Jules

There are lots of triathletes in the group Marco, so do ask around if you need any advice on multisport, we even have a few record holders in swimming and running in the group so lots of experience to tap into. Best of luck for Gold Coast and also for being fully Bold in the future! (My first swim last August I had wetsuit and fins and only made it from half way to Shelly)

Commented May 7, 2013 on 07/05/13 – It is all too beautiful at Pacific Jules

Thats awesome Marco, welcome to the group! Congrats on your longest swim too.

Commented May 7, 2013 on 07/05/13 – It is all too beautiful at Pacific Jules

Stop signing in as other People Lesblog, its just sad.

Commented May 6, 2013 on 06/05/2013 - Sure 'tis lovely once yer in! at Pacific Jules

As I said on Sat Lesblog, your blogs are only just ahead of the horror that is Wednesday blog. Oh, you are Wednesday. Awkward

Commented May 6, 2013 on 06/05/2013 - Sure 'tis lovely once yer in! at Pacific Jules

NO one needs to see my pasty Irish body on T'Internet, bad enough I expose it on the poor B&B group. Brenton was blinded in one eye when he looked directly at me. Getting confused with Anna's blog is the ultimate compliment Elaine, thank you...she is the yardstick upon which we are all measured in my book. Next week I may go back to my narcissistic roots though. Glad you all enjoyed the sign off pic, I have a similar one where I am biting Rainer but its too rude for the blog.

Commented May 6, 2013 on 06/05/2013 - Sure 'tis lovely once yer in! at Pacific Jules

06/05/2013 - Sure 'tis lovely once yer in!

101 Bold & beautiful swimmers braved the "icy" 20.1C temperature this morning...brrrrr Seriously, its still lovely and warm! For anyone who reads the blog and hasnt come down for a swim yet, please do so as we would love to have you! The water is actually still warm and we... Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2013 at Pacific Jules

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Jules just finished!!! Saw her on the LIVE stream of the finish line! http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ironman-australia-port-macquarie-2013

Commented May 5, 2013 on 5/5/13 Shelly Morning Groper by Rock Stone at Pacific Jules

Hey Brent, make sure I get a pic of you tomorrow for the blog! Just checked the Ironman tracker and Jules is smashing it. She is around the 35km mark of the run leg, almost there! Amazing. Fellow B&Ber Seb Terry is almost there too, almost exactly where Jules is on the circuit. Go guys!

Commented May 5, 2013 on 5/5/13 Shelly Morning Groper by Rock Stone at Pacific Jules

I have shingles and still made it....just sayin!

Commented May 1, 2013 on 01/05/2013 - What a Perfect 1st of May!! at Pacific Jules

29/04/2013 - Did ANYONE get decent photos of the Dolphins!!?? **UPDATED**

*Added photo from Stephen Coulter at the bottom of the page at 12.50pm* 139 B&B swimmers were treated to an amazing sunrise this morning around 6.40am The early lappers soaked it all up at the point Fellow Monday blogger Joe helped me out with some pictures today as I was... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2013 at Pacific Jules

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Happy birthday Jon!

Commented Apr 26, 2013 on 26/04/2013 - Bliss Pill (take one a day before morning coffee) at Pacific Jules

Thank you so much Joe for helping me out and covering the blog today, Monday is the toughest gig of the blog-week ;) and you nailed it!

Commented Apr 22, 2013 on 22/04/2013 - A brooding sky with promise! at Pacific Jules

Its apathy LL, I just dont care! Joking of course, this is the highlight of my week.

Commented Apr 15, 2013 on 15/04/2013 - Missing Cameras, Blue Gropers, German tarts, Massive Rips and Triad Queens at Pacific Jules

I like the way the suit moulds to my magnificent physique Nick

Commented Apr 15, 2013 on 15/04/2013 - Missing Cameras, Blue Gropers, German tarts, Massive Rips and Triad Queens at Pacific Jules

Im a trooper Lesblog! That groper was huge, much larger in person that in the pic

Commented Apr 15, 2013 on 15/04/2013 - Missing Cameras, Blue Gropers, German tarts, Massive Rips and Triad Queens at Pacific Jules

Thanks Ros :)

Commented Apr 15, 2013 on 15/04/2013 - Missing Cameras, Blue Gropers, German tarts, Massive Rips and Triad Queens at Pacific Jules

15/04/2013 - Missing Cameras, Blue Gropers, German tarts, Massive Rips and Triad Queens

163 Bold and Beautiful swimmers did the Shelly Shuffle this morning. After last Monday's amazing blog, Friday blogger AA tried to take me down a few pegs by stealing the camera. Guilt got the better of her and I got it back at Shelly after she was spotted... When looking... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Pacific Jules

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