The First Official www.SwimClub.co.uk Gathering - Sheffield, October 2007

[Chris]

Right. I've talked the talk a few times, but this year we ARE going to meet up in Sheffield and eat, drink and generally be merry together!

Venue - dunno
Attendees .... who wants in???

Chris

[Juicy Lucy]

I'll be in Sheffield.

Very good of you to offer to buy drinks for us all.

Generous offer. Much appreciated.

[NotVeryFast]

Sounds good to me, especially if it convinces Stevie_k to make the trip to Sheffield to find out just how fast Ponds Forge is.

[Chris]

I'l be in Sheffield.

Very good of you to offer to buy drinks for us all.

Generous offer. Much appreciated.

Oh, and there was me assuming I could invite 100 people and get 100 free drinks ....

:cheers:

Sounds good to me, especially if it convinces Stevie_k to make the trip to Sheffield to find out just how fast Ponds Forge is.

I'm counting on stevie_k being there!

[Bully]

It could be fun, trying to guess who you think is who?
As long as it's not in the Chinese "eat as much as you like for £10", I normally feel sick after the 5th bowl of ice cream.

[Chris]

It could be fun, trying to guess who you think is who?
As long as it's not in the Chinese "eat as much as you like for £10", I normally feel sick after the 5th bowl of ice cream.

I like that feeling, and I have to eat there at least once during the weekend!

[Stevie_k]

I will have to mull this one over.

I had no intention of going to sheffield at all to be honest.

Although i do know 1 person that is going from my club, so i wont look a complete muppet like i normally do.

Its a long way to drive when your still essentially a novice and you have no chance of even picking up an "in it to win it" medal (gotta love those).

But October would be my 1 year anniversary of joining swimclub and Thurrock swim club.

Ill mull it, and see whats happening a bit closer to the time.

[Vicki]

I'll be there :)

I will also be massaging again for those who need it! lol but i will have help this time thank goodness!!

[dalex]

I will be there.
It is worth going just to see Big Nev swimming in an outside lane that I have managed to sort out and off course to see that wonderful former Leeds swimmer Rachel breaking records.

[zanshin]

sounds great. won't be entering any events but would love to meeet you all:wave:

[Juicy Lucy]

I'll be there :)

I will also be massaging again for those who need it! lol but i will have help this time thank goodness!!

I can recommend a poolside visit to Vicki.

I even met her mum last year at Ponds Forge.

[Chris]

I will have to mull this one over.

I had no intention of going to sheffield at all to be honest.

Although i do know 1 person that is going from my club, so i wont look a complete muppet like i normally do.

Its a long way to drive when your still essentially a novice and you have no chance of even picking up an "in it to win it" medal (gotta love those).

But October would be my 1 year anniversary of joining swimclub and Thurrock swim club.

Ill mull it, and see whats happening a bit closer to the time.

I'm travelling from the Channel Islands mate, so don't give me that "it's a long way" excuse!

[Stevie_k]

No i will give you that one Chris, but you are actually a "good" swimmer.

My initial decision not to go is based purely on the fact that im just not good enough to warrent trapesing the length of the country just to make up the numbers.

Thats why i stick to locals. I only go to meets just to see how quick i can go out of my own curiosity and ambition. Its not like i normally even know anyone.

However i will know a few in Sheffield so ill continue to mull.

[Vicki]

I can recommend a poolside visit to Vicki.

I even met her mum last year at Ponds Forge.

Arrrr JL i've missed you :) Good to have you back!

I didnt know you met my mum too - shes not coming this year, the slacker!!

[clipboard]

I will be there.
It is worth going just to see Big Nev swimming in an outside lane that I have managed to sort out and off course to see that wonderful former Leeds swimmer Rachel breaking records.

But not many swimmers will spot me!!!!

[clipboard]

I will be there.
It is worth going just to see Big Nev swimming in an outside lane that I have managed to sort out and off course to see that wonderful former Leeds swimmer Rachel breaking records.

But not many swimmers will spot me!!!! as I don't have a fancy hat like Adam.

[Stevie_k]

Is there a web site or some more info on this anywhere?

Im assuming the whole range of races will be available.

I am warming to the idea.

[Big Nev]

Is there a web site or some more info on this anywhere?

Im assuming the whole range of races will be available.

I am warming to the idea.

Try this one Steve:

http://www.sportcentric.com/vmgmt/vfilemgmt/page/filedownload/1,8202,5157-51138-124074-0-file,00.pdf

Oh and you don't need to be "A good swimmer " to compete. You should go for the atmosphere and the realisation that you could become a good swimmer.

[Big Nev]

It is worth going just to see Big Nev swimming in an outside lane that I have managed to sort out and off course to see that wonderful former Leeds swimmer Rachel breaking records.

How have you got me in an outside lane Dalex.?..I haven't even decided whether to swim the 200 fly or the 400 medley yet.

[NotVeryFast]

How come the men are in the diving pit pool again, isn't it supposed to alternate each year?

[Big Nev]

How come the men are in the diving pit pool again, isn't it supposed to alternate each year?

The men had the score board end 2 years on the run, by mistake. The ASA are evening things up.

[adamlelean]

But not many swimmers will spot me!!!! as I don't have a fancy hat like Adam.
I could always bring a spare, I do have one with led light's in the peak.

[adamlelean]

How come the men are in the diving pit pool again, isn't it supposed to alternate each year?
I remember one poor swim at the score board end last year ( I fell asleep), and an all time (18 year) pb at the diving board end, so I'm happy to swim at the diving board end. When your totally knackered you don't have so far to walk for your swim down too.

[NotVeryFast]

I remember one poor swim at the score board end last year ( I fell asleep), and an all time (18 year) pb at the diving board end, so I'm happy to swim at the diving board end. When your totally knackered you don't have so far to walk for your swim down too.

Yeah, it doesn't make any difference from a "quality of swim" point of view, it's just that at the end of the race my eyesight isn't good enough to read my time on the scoreboard from the diving pit end.

[Stevie_k]

Right. I've talked the talk a few times, but this year we ARE going to meet up in Sheffield and eat, drink and generally be merry together!

Chris

Chris, your not suggesting we drink alcohol are you?

I will if anyone else does...but then again ive nothing to lose im not that good anyway. Plus IF i go all the races that i really care about are on saturday.

I am warming to this idea actually. It would give me the incentive to train even harder, which im really trying to do at the moment. I want to try to take it up a notch.

I have my eye on 400 free, 100 free and 50 back on saturday. They are probably my best and favoured races anyway.

If i do sunday id do 100 back which is not my best event, i get away with the 50 down to good strength, but the 100 exposes my shoddy technique.

Maybe i could do the 50 free and 50 breast too. They are just fun to me. Dont really hurt too badly, could probably do them with a mild hangover.

Thats IF I go though....still quietly mulling....i am just thinking it would be a great story to tell the girls, i swam at the national championships...they arent to know i came last and there was no entry time are they!!! my little secret. (im not joking, i am that shallow)

[Odie]

Chris, your not suggesting we drink alcohol are you?

I will if anyone else does...but then again ive nothing to lose im not that good anyway. Plus IF i go all the races that i really care about are on saturday.

I am warming to this idea actually. It would give me the incentive to train even harder, which im really trying to do at the moment. I want to try to take it up a notch.

I have my eye on 400 free, 100 free and 50 back on saturday. They are probably my best and favoured races anyway.

If i do sunday id do 100 back which is not my best event, i get away with the 50 down to good strength, but the 100 exposes my shoddy technique.

Maybe i could do the 50 free and 50 breast too. They are just fun to me. Dont really hurt too badly, could probably do them with a mild hangover.

Thats IF I go though....still quietly mulling....i am just thinking it would be a great story to tell the girls, i swam at the national championships...they arent to know i came last and there was no entry time are they!!! my little secret. (im not joking, i am that shallow)

I seemed to swim well after a few drinks last year, and my reaction times were much better also! A bottle (or two) never did any harm ;)

[Stevie_k]

It would probably kill me.

Ive only drunk alcohol twice so far this year.

Half a glass of wine and im anybodys.

There is a guy at our morning club who drinks everynight. He's also 47 all ripped up (6 pack the lot) and is as fast as a rocket in the pool. Amazing!

[Spidey]

Will us staying at home be able to see the men this year. Will the ASA stretch to 2 cameras? I enjoyed this feature last year.

[Spidey]

However, if Linny will wear her new catsuit I could be tempted to make the journey.

[Verity]

Chris

I'll be there and would drop by for a bevy and a chat

Verity

[typhoon]

Sorry chris no food or drink for me that weekend just remortgaged the house to pay for entry fees :banghead:

On a lighter note,We haven't got enough people in our club to make up a relay team:cry:we would however like to swim relay's at the nationals, would we have to join a second club or can you get away with just joining a team for the relay's?

[adamlelean]

Sorry chris no food or drink for me that weekend just remortgaged the house to pay for entry fees :banghead:

On a lighter note,We haven't got enough people in our club to make up a relay team:cry:we would however like to swim relay's at the nationals, would we have to join a second club or can you get away with just joining a team for the relay's?

You'll open a can of worms with this email - is there any way to hide it from just Jucy Lucy ?

You can only swim for one club, i.e you can't swim in a team just for relays
You must be a member of a club for 3 months prior to the event, if you haven't already joined it's officially too late.

[LAZy]

Only having done one local Masters event - what does happen at the Nationals? anything social?

Am so out of all this after 30 yrs !
LAZy:settee:

[zanshin]

Only having done one local Masters event - what does happen at the Nationals? anything social?

Am so out of all this after 30 yrs !
LAZy:settee:


Hi Lazy welcome to the forum:wave: Excellent profile, nice to see someone bothering to give some info. Whereabouts in East Yorkshire are you?:)

[LAZy]

Hi Lazy welcome to the forum:wave: Excellent profile, nice to see someone bothering to give some info. Whereabouts in East Yorkshire are you?:)

Hey I'm not THAT social !!!
but thanks for the welcome. Given plenty.
Cheers.

[clipboard]

Hi Lazy welcome to the forum:wave: Excellent profile, nice to see someone bothering to give some info. Whereabouts in East Yorkshire are you?:)

Agreed zanshin, profile gave the game away for me, but then on a recent visit, the two dogs did. LAZy will be one to watch after returning to Masters competition earlier in the year and would expect to see gold medals in abundance going to East Yorkshire just off the A63.

[ruthcp]

What's the date again? Do I have to swim.....or can I just take photos and go for the 'social' side?! :fingers:
It would be great to meet lots of swimclubbers! :)

[LAZy]

Agreed zanshin, profile gave the game away for me, but then on a recent visit, the two dogs did. LAZy will be one to watch after returning to Masters competition earlier in the year and would expect to see gold medals in abundance going to East Yorkshire just off the A63.

Rumbled already:banghead:
Shucks.
thanks for the vote of confidence -but can't compete with these dedicated guys. This is just a practice for next years 'moving up an agegroup'.
Sure have missed the swimming friendship, much appreciated.
See you there Verity.

[Spidey]

If any one has not booked a room and needs one right by the pool, before I cancel mine - let me know.

[Juicy Lucy]

Chris

I'll be there and would drop by for a bevy and a chat

Verity

Get ready for it guys. This is an anagram from Verity.

It means: Would any of you like to help as lane marshals?

[Bully]

Get ready for it guys. This is an anagram from Verity.

It means: Would any of you like to help as lane marshals?

Only if Linny is doing backstroke in my lane...2 reasons :aarrgghh:

[Spidey]

Only if Linny is doing backstroke in my lane...2 reasons :aarrgghh:

What 2 reasons are they perchance?

[Juicy Lucy]

A table for 20 has been provisionally booked. We can increase the numbers if need be.

San Remo Restaurant
26-30 Division Street
Sheffield

Date: Saturday 27th October

Time: 7.30 for 7.45 pm (This will give you time to eat and to get to bed early for the next day's swimming)

This Italian restaurant is just a short walk through the city centre from the pool.

It would be great to meet those who post here. Partners and friends are more than welcome to join us. Please PM me if you’ll be coming along and I’ll post an update from time to time showing how many will be attending. Chris the boss will be with us, of course.

You will be guaranteed a good time!

JL

[Stevie_k]

Yes put me down for a spot mate. Just the 1 thanks.

[Breaststrokemum]

Well folks, it certainly seems like I'm missing out on something! I've not been in a swimming race since I was 15 or 16 and haven't got into chlorinated water more than once or twice a year on my hols............but..............I'd like to join you all NEXT YEAR! I am off to La Santa in 2 weeks' time (got talked into joining a bunch of my daughter's friends and families) so may get wet then. If Stevie_k can make such great progress with no background in swimming, there must be hope for me! :)

BM

[Chris]

Chris the boss will be with us, of course.


I only get chatty after a drink or three though .... did I enter anything Sunday morning?!?!?

[Spidey]

Will the topic of the Masters news letter be discussed at the meal.:aarrgghh:

[missjackiechan]

I am new to this....can you just go and spectate, as I would like to see what goes on (swimming this is, not the meal) and would be up for the social, as Sheffield is near????

[Stevie_k]

can you just go and spectate

I would be pretty amazed if you couldnt!

Dont forget to seek me out and say hello :)

Im thinking about 400 free, 100 free and 50 back.

All sat. Cant be bothered with fri and sun.

[missjackiechan]

See ya there, prob just drive down Sat, its only 40 min away. Let me know what time things kick off.

[Linny]

Only if Linny is doing backstroke in my lane...2 reasons :aarrgghh:

What 2 reasons are they perchance?I'm pretty sure it's because he wants to DQ me and laugh at my tumbles. :D

I'm not going Bully, sorry to disappoint.

[Bully]

I'm not going Bully, sorry to disappoint.

I am very disappointed...I have read so much about them I was hoping to see them for myself, :aarrgghh: they sound outstanding

[Juicy Lucy]

... they sound outstanding

They sound outstanding?

What sort of sound is that?

[missjackiechan]

Might actually be easier to nip on the train in that case! Thanks

[Juicy Lucy]

This is the update with 10 weeks to go

Stevie_k YES
Dunc, YES
NotVeryFast, YES
happySwimmer, YES
Chris the Boss YES
Juicy Lucy YES

Leprechaun, POSSIBLY, if he enters the 1500
Odmaster, POSSIBLY + friends
Missjackiechan POSSIBLY


Yet to decide... adamlelean, Ivor, Limerick, racheybabes, Big Nev, Vicki, zanshin, plus the rest of you!

Remember, everyone is welcome.

And here’s the reminder...

A table for 20 has been provisionally booked. We can increase the numbers if need be.

San Remo
26-30 Division Street
Sheffield

Date: Saturday 27th October

Time: 7.45 pm

This Italian restaurant is just a short walk through the city centre from the pool.

It would be great to meet those who post here. Partners and friends are more than welcome to join us. Please PM me if you’ll be coming along and I’ll post an update from time to time showing how many will be attending.

You will be guaranteed a good time!

JL

[Ivor]

Unfortunately my club will be holding it's annual nationals meal / pep rally / kangaroo court on that night.

As a result I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to the meal.

However, I will try and make an appearance at some stage to allow you all a chance to stroke the beard.

[happySwimmer]

This is the update with 10 weeks to go

Stevie_k YES
Dunc, YES
NotVeryFast, YES
happySwimmer, YES
Chris the Boss YES
Juicy Lucy YES


Quite a select little group so far, but I'm sure more will join nearer the time.

[Juicy Lucy]

Maybe this will help.

It's your entry form.

[ruthcp]

Yes put me down for a spot mate. Just the 1 thanks.

:cry::cry::cry: Just the one? :cry:

[ruthcp]

This is the update with 10 weeks to go..............


You will be guaranteed a good time!

JL

Have pm'd you! :)

[Juicy Lucy]

Have pm'd you! :)

That's good news Ruth. Maybe we can hold hands under the table?

Missjackiechan has now turned into a DEFINITE.

It's looking good, and with ten weeks to go too.

JL

[missjackiechan]

...yes I am a definite....not sure of a definite what though...perhaps sunglasses collector.

[Dunc]

As everyone seems to putting up real photos in their avatars, I don't want Juicy Luby mistaking me for my last avatar before I went on the crash diet.

JL - Вы с Любо?

[Stevie_k]

:cry::cry::cry: Just the one? :cry:

Im afraid thats a certainty. Not that i dont have somebody to take, far more that i may have led them to believe that by swimming in the nationals i am actually 'good'.

Oh who am i kidding, i dont have anybody to take :cry:

[hippo]

stevie k-- how come a good lookin guy like u has no one to take

[happySwimmer]

hippo

Are you coming along? You said in another thread you live between Nottingham and Derby, so Sheffield isn't far.

[Stevie_k]

stevie k-- how come a good lookin guy like u has no one to take

I know wassup with that!

Ruth faked a holiday to swerve me, linny said i was too skinny and didnt have a bad enough attitude. Speedy moved to spain to get away from me :confused:

I was thinking of asking dreama or MJC but if they said no, i would have to withdraw into the shadows and start drooling 'dont look at me' al la john merrick.

At least my mum loves me :cry:

[Juicy Lucy]

At least my mum loves me :cry:

Of course she does. That's why she feeds you, washes and irons your clothes, dresses you in the morning, combs your hair, and tucks you in at night.

JL

[Stevie_k]

I do not live with my mum thank you very much JL!

Jeez im having a tough enough time with the girls as it is without you suggesting that im living with my mum. Talk about nail and coffin.

I aint no scrub!

[missjackiechan]

As cute as you are Stevie K...I am spoken for!! So will not be washing, dressing and cutting your hair!! X

[Stevie_k]

I was about to go head on into my John Merrick impression there MJC (which is rather good im told).

But you saved it with the first comment.

If only ruth had been as tactful i would'nd have cried into my cornflakes when she dumped me on the open forum as well.

She made up a holiday. You wouldnt be so cruel to invent a boyfriend would you?

lol relax, i only jest you you all! Really im married with 14 children.

[missjackiechan]

If I did invent a boyfriend..it would be a tidier one!

Gosh...14 children and all the swimming training. Maybe you should start a water polo team (possibly with mints!!)

[Juicy Lucy]

As cute as you are Stevie K...I am spoken for!! So will not be washing, dressing and cutting your hair!! X

Oh dear Stevie_k, it's happened again!

Not having much luck are you?

Entertaining for the rest of us though.

JL

[Stevie_k]

Gosh...14 children and all the swimming training. Maybe you should start a water polo team (possibly with mints!!)

I will as soon as i can track down the 14 mothers!

Oh dear Stevie_k, it's happened again!

Not having much luck are you?

Entertaining for the rest of us though.
JL

Im glad you are enjoying feasting on my pain you vulture.

My dream of bowling into sheffield with MJC on one arm and Dreama on the other are laying in tatters.

But he who laughs last...Dreama has not turned me down.....yet :rolleyes:

Nor will she cos im not going to ask.

I cant take the public humiliation anymore.....I AM NOT AN ANIMAL(stevie hides in the nearest shadow).

[Juicy Lucy]

My dream of bowling into sheffield with MJC on one arm and Dreama on the other are laying in tatters.

My fear is that some gorgeous woman will go along with this just because she feels sorry for you.

Maybe you are pursuing the wrong gender! Give it some thought. This is 2007 after all.

JL

[Stevie_k]

My fear is that some gorgeous woman will go along with this just because she feels sorry for you.

You have rumbled my game. Im impressed JL.

Your not as stupid as you look ;)


Maybe you are pursuing the wrong gender! Give it some thought. This is 2007 after all.
JL

erm......no!

[Juicy Lucy]

Just over seven weeks to go to the Nationals in Sheffield. Closing date for entries, Wednesday 26th September.

Here's your reminder to think about joining us for the dinner on the Saturday evening.

And here's your entry form

[animal0800]

Just over seven weeks to go to the Nationals in Sheffield. Closing date for entries, Wednesday 26th September.

Here's your reminder to think about joining us for the dinner on the Saturday evening.

And here's your entry form

I'm still in 2 minds about the Nationals, got my first gala on 22nd Sept and was going to see how I did @ Guildford before I commit to Nationals and all the time/expense that goes with it. Maybe if I was in a club with lots of people going it would be different , but i'd be going on my own (sob) - not even a relay swim even.....:cry::cry::cry::cry:

[Stevie_k]

Animal please bear in mind that i am also on my jack jones. I have no club mates to go with and will only know a few people from this forum. So if you do go you can talk to me. Can we make up a relay team 'the lone rangers'.

Im thinking most likely to do saturday. My fav events are on saturday, the 400 free, 100 free and 50 back. I can take or leave the rest.

[Odie]

Nobody is on their own at the Nationals!! We are all friends together. I will certainly give you encouragement and cheer you along ;)

[animal0800]

ahh - Stevie and Odie, thanks for your nice emails. Checked on the entry form posted by Juicy and my two best events are on the Friday and Sunday (50 free & fly). don't beleive my luck. I might skip the nationals this year, afterall I haven't even done a gala yet and not quite as "into" swim meets as most of the posters on this forum as yet. If I really enjoy the Southerns at Guildford in a few weeks then who knows, will start looking around for some more meets.....
But thanks anyway.

[ruthcp]

If only ruth had been as tactful i would'nd have cried into my cornflakes when she dumped me on the open forum as well.

She made up a holiday.

This is a damned lie - I am nothing if not tact itself.........:aarrgghh:
I have proof of the holiday - never had a tan like it, honest, and I wouldn't have got one if I'd stayed here hiding from you! :king:

[Stevie_k]

This is a damned lie - I am nothing if not tact itself.........:aarrgghh:
I have proof of the holiday - never had a tan like it, honest, and I wouldn't have got one if I'd stayed here hiding from you! :king:

Well thanks for bringing it up. Id just about gotten over it.

Thats another bowl of cornflakes youve ruined ruth.

You owe a new box!!!

[ruthcp]

Well thanks for bringing it up. Id just about gotten over it.

Thats another bowl of cornflakes youve ruined ruth.

You owe a new box!!!

I blame you entirely Steve, maligning my good name and all that......:eek:
How do you think I felt when I saw this blatant lie :cry: had to get a new piece of toast after dropping the one I was eating, butter side down of course! :rolleyes: :)

Anyway I am now terribly upset that you got over me so quickly....:cry::cry:

[missjackiechan]

Anyway I am now terribly upset that you got over me so quickly....:cry::cry:


I dont think he has, as actually Stevie told me that he has a shrine to you at his home, which includes a heart covered camera and also the afore mentioned damaged cornflakes :)

[Stevie_k]

I dont think he has, as actually Stevie told me that he has a shrine to you at his home, which includes a heart covered camera and also the afore mentioned damaged cornflakes :)

Its right next to my one of you MJC.

I am the swimclub stalker :eek:

[missjackiechan]

I am the swimclub stalker :eek:

...and the swimclub smooth talker!

[ruthcp]

I dont think he has, as actually Stevie told me that he has a shrine to you at his home, which includes a heart covered camera and also the afore mentioned damaged cornflakes :)

Phew!!!
And there I was, worrying unnecessarily!! :king:

[happySwimmer]

This thread seems to have wandered a bit off track. To get it back on line - how many people are currently signed up for the Gathering?

[Stevie_k]

Yes i agree HS, i think we can all agree its ruth and mjc's fault for trying to chat me up.

And the answer to your question is......i have no idea!

Juicy, care to pipe up.

[happySwimmer]

Juicy, care to pipe up.

Juicy seems to know most things.

[Stevie_k]

Juicy seems to know most things.

Slurp spiders. Thats all im saying.

[Juicy Lucy]

Nine definite,

Four maybe,

Some friends of above may be coming too.

Some yet to decide.

52 days to go.....

[Dunc]

Guys.

Did you know that there are also three other "do's" on the same night; Otter, Spencer, and the ASA one.
Going to be a busy evening.
I think I'll drop Sunday morning's 800m, damn.

[Stevie_k]

I might have a change of heart and do sunday as well.

Hopefully i can get in on a few club relays with my new teamys.

Has anybody got any suggestions for accomodation.

Have i left it too late do you think?

Could be a duvet in the back of the motor job.

[Breaststrokemum]

I might have a change of heart and do sunday as well.

Hopefully i can get in on a few club relays with my new teamys.

Has anybody got any suggestions for accomodation.

Have i left it too late do you think?

Could be a duvet in the back of the motor job.

Sorry I won't be there to congratulate you on your spectacular :fingers: 100 free at Guildford. I've just booked to go to Cuba that week. I'll be thinking of you all whilst I'm soaking up the sun!

BM

[Stevie_k]

Helloooo anybody got any accomodation suggestions for sheffield please :)

[ruthcp]

See your pms Steve. :)

[Stevie_k]

Thanks Ruth. I did just notice there are a few suggestions on the entry form that i just downloaded too.

Could anybody with sheffield experience here say what time the evening races are on, on friday night?

Im going to drive up friday, got my eye on the 50 fly but i dont know when thats likely to start.

Perhaps cutting it a bit fine anyway.

Any idea's anyone?

[FlyingBean]

From memory the evening session starts early, somewhere round 5 or 6. We normally finish early enough to still go out for a meal afterwards.

[Spidey]

I might have a change of heart and do sunday as well.

Hopefully i can get in on a few club relays with my new teamys.

Has anybody got any suggestions for accomodation.

Have i left it too late do you think?

Could be a duvet in the back of the motor job.

That reminds me that I have not yet canceled my room at the Ibis Hotel next to the pool for Friday and Saturday evening, I am not going, interested?

[missjackiechan]

Does anyone know what time Sat starts and ends? I am coming hopefully to watch (and definitely to eat later) but am also meant to be setting up a art exhibition (although the gallery might let me do this on the Monday).

[Stevie_k]

Indeed i am interested Spidey.

Morning session starts at 9am MJC.

Im going to do the 100 im in the morning.

If your worried about being late, there is plenty of room in my single.

Dont worry, nothing untoward. I will be wearing my budgies after all.

To dinner as well. Its a way of life now.

[Juicy Lucy]

If your worried about being late, there is plenty of room in my single.



On no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ruthcp]

Crumbs, just how many of us are going into that one single then Steve?! :clear:;)

[missjackiechan]

Indeed i am interested Spidey.

Morning session starts at 9am MJC.

Im going to do the 100 im in the morning.

If your worried about being late, there is plenty of room in my single.

Dont worry, nothing untoward. I will be wearing my budgies after all.

To dinner as well. Its a way of life now.

...your single what!?...how can it be nothing untoward with you in your budgies!....thats just asking for trouble!...well I might just wear a fastskin!

[Spidey]

It is a double by the way.

[Stevie_k]

...your single what!?...how can it be nothing untoward with you in your budgies!....thats just asking for trouble!...well I might just wear a fastskin!

You do that. It will be more fun to take off.

Actually on second thoughts i would have thought removing a fastskin would be the most unromantic thing i can think of due to the timescale involved.

[ruthcp]

But....I thought it was better if it took longer?? :confused::zip:

[Juicy Lucy]

But....I thought it was better if it took longer?? :confused::zip:
Not that long, Ruthie!

[missjackiechan]

You do that. It will be more fun to take off.

Actually on second thoughts i would have thought removing a fastskin would be the most unromantic thing i can think of due to the timescale involved.

...you could always cut me out of it, although there is a high percentage of scissor related injury then!

[xml]

Actually on second thoughts i would have thought removing a fastskin would be the most unromantic thing i can think of due to the timescale involved.
How to undress more quickly:
http://www.youtube.com/w/?v=TMO8A0dPETM

[Spidey]

Not that long, Ruthie!

Are we changing the subject now? Have I missed a question?

[missjackiechan]

How to undress more quickly:
http://www.youtube.com/w/?v=TMO8A0dPETM

thats brill! Not sure I can do it though, will try it later!

[Spidey]

thats brill! Not sure I can do it though, will try it later!

Perhaps Stevie can time you?

[missjackiechan]

...and we can all have bets on the time!

[Dunc]

Thanks Ruth. I did just notice there are a few suggestions on the entry form that i just downloaded too.

Could anybody with sheffield experience here say what time the evening races are on, on friday night?

Im going to drive up friday, got my eye on the 50 fly but i dont know when thats likely to start.

Perhaps cutting it a bit fine anyway.

Any idea's anyone?
Last year's started at 7pm and I arrived 30' before it.
far too sweaty and in a rush. missed breaking a WR by.50, so was seriously doing a Knighty....

[Dreama]

Somebody tell me the dates of this thing - I might be able to come! Can't be bothered to scroll through 8 pages of posts to find out!

[Stevie_k]

Dreama its on october 26,27,28.

Youll need to post your entry tomorrow though. Wednesday 26th is entry closing.

Hope you can make it.

[Spidey]

Somebody tell me the dates of this thing - I might be able to come! Can't be bothered to scroll through 8 pages of posts to find out!

Here (http://www.sportcentric.com/vmgmt/vfilemgmt/page/filedownload/1,8202,5157-51138-124074-0-file,00.pdf) is the entry pack. The meal is the Saturday night.

[FinswimmerJohn]

Hi all
Count me in provisionally at this gathering, might even be tempted to race - yeps, I know it's Weds. this week for entry closing date heehee..
FJ

[GettingFaster]

Will you do it all underwater, FSJ?

[Juicy Lucy]

This is the update with just over 4 weeks to go

These are the definites:

Stevie_k
Dunc
NotVeryFast
Missjackiechan
FinswimmerJohn
happySwimmer
Chris the Boss
Juicy Lucy
Leprechaun
.................plus a few hangers on!

If you are going to Sheffield and would like to join us you will be more than welcome. Chris the Boss would like to meet at many of us as possible.


And here’s the reminder...

A table has been provisionally booked. We can increase the numbers if need be.

San Remo
26-30 Division Street
Sheffield

Date: Saturday 27th October

Time: 7.45 pm

This Italian restaurant is just a short walk through the city centre from the pool.

It would be great to meet those who post here. Partners and friends are more than welcome to join us. Please PM me if you’ll be coming along and I’ll post an update from time to time showing how many will be attending.

You will be guaranteed a good time!

[FinswimmerJohn]

Will you do it all underwater, FSJ?

Hmm... might have to think about that one.. If I don't race I'd be willing to do Finswimming demo with big StereoFins or a Mono.. would need to obtain access to one of the pools for about 15-20mins though.

Could probably do a demo 25 or 50 breathold...

FJ

[FinswimmerJohn]

Have thought this one through after a conversation with a fellow worker who is a Youth Coach at Jarrow and Hebburn Athletics club, I'm not going to race but AM going to bring a couple of MonoFins with me and see if there is time/space to do a mini Finswimming Roadshow.
If there is, then some lucky person/s can have a go.
FJ

[Juicy Lucy]

I'm not going to race but AM going to bring a couple of MonoFins with me and see if there is time/space to do a mini Finswimming Roadshow.
If there is, then some lucky person/s can have a go.
FJ

Nice idea John, but I think you will have real problems getting that one past the Gestapo.

They wouldn't let me hang a club banner from the top board.

[Dunc]

Nice idea John, but I think you will have real problems getting that one past the Gestapo.

They wouldn't let me hang a club banner from the top board.

Yes JL, but the club banner you wanted to hang was either Chris, GF, or Bar-Linny.

The club being this forum, and the bannees (should that be banshees?) you and Bullwark.

[Juicy Lucy]

Happy Birthday Dunc.

Yes, Happy Birthday!

You should now manage to win a couple of events in your new age group, the 75-79 years. I know it's been tough for you in the younger age groups.

[FinswimmerJohn]

Nice idea John, but I think you will have real problems getting that one past the Gestapo.

They wouldn't let me hang a club banner from the top board.

Hi JL
I'll speak to my Agency friends in their London office.
They can do anything, even effect Regime Change..
FJ

[Dunc]

Yes, Happy Birthday!

You should now manage to win a couple of events in your new age group, the 74-79 years. I know it's been tough for you in the younger age groups.
74-79? You're not an accountant are you?

Hi JL
I'll speak to my Agency friends in their London office.
They can do anything, even effect Regime Change..
FJ
Is that one of those agency friends shadowing you in your avatar?

[FinswimmerJohn]

Nope. That was our SaNDF Press and Publicity Officer.
My agency friends were unavailable that date.
FJ

[Verity]

Hmm... might have to think about that one.. If I don't race I'd be willing to do Finswimming demo with big StereoFins or a Mono.. would need to obtain access to one of the pools for about 15-20mins though.

Could probably do a demo 25 or 50 breathold...

FJ

Nice idea John, but I think you will have real problems getting that one past the Gestapo.

They wouldn't let me hang a club banner from the top board.

Whilst I'm not really sure who JL thinks are the "Gestapo" but taking a wild guess and on the basis that "if the cap fits..." I guess that makes me the fuhrer. So John whilst I am attracted to the idea of a finswimming demo, I'm not sure that it is possible at the Nationals. This is an incredibly busy meet and I can't see how we would find the time to set aside 5 minutes never mind 15-20mins.

I appreciate this decision has been made in true dictatorial fashion and if you wish I am happy to take your request to the other members of the Reichstag.

Cheers

Verity

[Dunc]

Lieber Führer.

Would it be cheeky if he demo'd in the flume?
http://planetsmilies.net/tongue-smiley-8861.gif (http://planetsmilies.net)

[Juicy Lucy]

Whilst I'm not really sure who JL thinks are the "Gestapo" but taking a wild guess and on the basis that "if the cap fits..." I guess that makes me the fuhrer.

Not you at all, Pet.

It was a couple of Loughborough strumpets sitting behind the windows in the Omega Suite who attempted to throw their weight around a few years back, who I was referring to

Got to agree with Verity, SwimfinnerJohn, Ponds Forge at the end of October isn't the place to flash your enormous monofin.

JL

[Dunc]

Not you at all, Pet.

It was a couple of Loughborough strumpets sitting behind the windows in the Omega Suite who attempted to throw their weight around a few years back, who I was referring to

Got to agree with Verity, SwimfinnerJohn, Ponds Forge at the end of October isn't the place to flash your enormous monofin.

JL
Now you're being flippant.

[Stevie_k]

Dunc will you ease off with the fancy words please.

Im in danger of wearing google out!

[Dunc]

Dunc will you ease off with the fancy words please.

Im in danger of wearing google out!
Was it 'demo' or 'monofin' that got your google going?

[Stevie_k]

Neither, it was flippant.

[Dunc]

With 25 days to go before the Sheffield dinner we have a dozen or so 'definites' who have indicated they will be attending. Five others are still undecided.

If you are swimming in the Masters National Championships at Ponds Forge, you are welcome to join us on the Saturday evening.

A PM to me will add your name to the list of hungry SwimClubbers. It's your chance to meet Chris the Boss, Leppy the extraordinary Channel swimmer and other scoundrels who post here from time to time.

JL
You wearing the fishnets again Juicy?

Fran Halshaw will make an appearance too.

Hey pumpkin, don't forget the clocks go back to GMT that night, so you'll need to get back before the spell breaks.

[NotVeryFast]

Draft entry list (http://www.sportcentric.com/vmgmt/vfilemgmt/page/filedownload/1,8202,5157-51138-127244-0-file,00.pdf) for Sheffield is now up.

[Stevie_k]

Fran Halshaw will make an appearance too.



Awesome!

Are any other superswimmers going to be there, does anybody know?


Gina..Katie..anyone...ill bring my autograph book :D

[dalex]

Now you're being flippant.

Thats the word I used when trying to get you to your :'flippant' lane at Sheffield for all those years I wandered round with my clipboard.

[Dunc]

Thats the word I used when trying to get you to your :'flippant' lane at Sheffield for all those years I wandered round with my clipboard.

That's because that damned Clipboard flatcap whippet walker is always sticking me in t' Lancashire lane.
Over at t' bar.

[Juicy Lucy]

That's because that damned Clipboard flatcap whippet walker is always sticking me in t' Lancashire lane.
Over at t' bar.

He's not joining us at t'restaurant in Sheffield either. He's going t'ASA do with Verity instead. I suppose t'ASA will be treating them.

"Ee bah gum, no need to put us hand in t'pocket."

[Dunc]

He's not joining us at t'restaurant in Sheffield either. He's going t'ASA do with Verity instead. I suppose t'ASA will be treating them.

"Ee bah gum, no need to put us hand in t'pocket."
Bluddy mook 'n brass.
Did t'afroresaid Cleepboard get t' ticket on t' ebay then
(t'ebay gum that is)?
Salt a't bluddy earth.

[Spidey]

Only 16 days to go before the Sheffield dinner at the San Remo Italian Restaurant. It is just a short walk through the city centre from the pool. The swimming will finish early......

Has Stevie pulled out of the swimming that night then?

[Dunc]

Originally Posted by Juicy Lucy
Only 16 days to go before the Sheffield dinner at the San Remo Italian Restaurant. It is just a short walk through the city centre from the pool. The swimming will finish early......


Has Stevie pulled out of the swimming that night then?
He's waiting on table that night.

[Juicy Lucy]

One week to go - and your last reminder.

If you are swimming in the National Masters Championships at Ponds Forge, and possibly eating alone on the Saturday evening, there’s still time for you to join the SwimClub dirty-dozen at the San Remo Italian restaurant.

The table for twelve has been reserved for 7.30 - 7.45pm.

A simple PM will add your name to the list.

JL

[Spidey]

May be they want to eat alone.

[Juicy Lucy]

May be they want to eat alone.

Don't be ridiculous.

[Chris]

Dear all.

Very sorry but for personal reasons I am withdrawing from the entire Sheffield weekend.

So I'll not be joining you I'm afraid (bad show given that I started this thread!)

Chris

[Juicy Lucy]

Sorry you can't come Chris.

Can I have your chips?

[Dunc]

Sorry you can't come Chris.

Can I have your chips?

You both need to seek help, but not at my table (http://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/share/share.htm)

[Spidey]

With Chris out, does that mean that Juicy will be dining alone?

[happySwimmer]

I'm starting to get a bit worried now. Is it sensible to have dinner with people I've only met in cyberspace? What if the others are mad axe murderers, stalkers or have some other nasty side to them?

Will I be safe?

[missjackiechan]

...well I'm going I am a very safe person, I'll look after you if any one produces a large tool!....sorry :)

[Stevie_k]

I'm starting to get a bit worried now. Is it sensible to have dinner with people I've only met in cyberspace? What if the others are mad axe murderers, stalkers or have some other nasty side to them?

Will I be safe?

Nope :devil:

[happySwimmer]

Following JL's comments in another thread:

... it is about creating social models that work and that are examples. It’s about giving opportunity to everyone. Above all, it should reflect the rich mixture of the social and multi-cultural tapestry that we British are so proud to be part of ...

Do you think we will have to ensure a mix of food is eaten? i.e. some people must eat red meat and others must eat white meat. Not everyone can have pizza etc.

The more I think about it I'm not sure that going to an Italian restaurant is such a good idea - how does that reflect our multi-cultural tapestry?

[Juicy Lucy]

What if the others are mad axe murderers, stalkers or have some other nasty side to them?



They are ALL nutters. You are putting your life at risk, no doubt about it. I think you are very brave.

[Juicy Lucy]

I'll look after you if any one produces a large tool!....

You can be certain there will be a few of those produced on the night. Just bring your mates along with you. They'll come in handy.

[Juicy Lucy]

Some have been asking via PMs where we will congregate at Sheffield. Can I suggest to those who may be on their own that we position ourselves on poolside at half way. (On the left side of the two pools as you walk in). Missjackiechan and FinswimmerJohn, come on to the poolside too. We'll be looking out for you.

JL

[Spidey]

Some have been asking via PMs where we will congregate at Sheffield. Can I suggest to those who may be on their own that we position ourselves on poolside at half way. (On the left side of the two pools as you walk in). Missjackiechan and FinswimmerJohn, come on to the poolside too. We'll be looking out for you.

JL

Interesting, that is right by the gents.

[LAZy]

That'll be for those men of a certain age then. - mentioning no names obviously.

[Stevie_k]

By the way im not used to restaraunts. I should'nt be too caveman like in my eating manner, but what do i have to wear. Can i wear jeans and T shirt or do i have to wear shirt and trousers?

[missjackiechan]

..you have to wear budgies, thats what everyone normally does :)

[Spidey]

That is true, turn up in swim wear, that is what is normally worn at these gatherings.

[Juicy Lucy]

By the way im not used to restaraunts. I should'nt be too caveman like in my eating manner, but what do i have to wear. Can i wear jeans and T shirt or do i have to wear shirt and trousers?
Stevie, come as you are. I've just been speaking to happySwimmer. She's looking forward to meeting you. Can't understand why!

[Spidey]

I wonder how the evening went?

[happySwimmer]

Well, I can only speak for myself, but I had a great evening. Stevie_K was all I imagined. One guy in particular I thought was very hunky (but I'm not saying who it is!).

The company was great as were the food and drink. All in all a very successful evening and many thanks to Juicy for making all the arrangements.

[Spidey]

Well, I can only speak for myself, but I had a great evening. Stevie_K was all I imagined. One guy in particular I thought was very hunky (but I'm not saying who it is!).

The company was great as were the food and drink. All in all a very successful evening and many thanks to Juicy for making all the arrangements.

So the hunky guy is not Stevie then? You will have to pm me now. Pleased to hear that it was a success.

[happySwimmer]

I didn't say that, you have inferred it. Anyway I'm not telling!

[Spidey]

I didn't say that, you have inferred it. Anyway I'm not telling!

So Stevie is the hunk then.

[happySwimmer]

Inferring again!

[missjackiechan]

With regard to Stevie.....I'd say so...but as his biggest fan I am biased!

Shame I had to run off for my train though! I literally caught it by the skin of my teeth.

Great to meet everyone, we should do it again!

I loved watching the swimming too, made me eager to get into meets!

[Spidey]

Inferring again!

Moi? Just pleased that you all had a good tme. Very interesting waching the results online, would have loved to have been there.

[Leprechaun]

Great idea and a nice evening.No swims today so plenty time to see off bit of hangover that hurt nearly as much as 200 breast. Thanks JL for organising, great to meet up.

[Stevie_k]

It would have been nice to meet the boss i must admit. But i had an excellent time. I didnt really eat all day, so i was tipsy after the first 2 beers i had with MJC in a bar before the meal.

She had to ply me with doritoes to calm me down.

I had a really great time the whole weekend. It didnt hurt my mood any by constantly crushing pb's.

If i was honest having the 'very' beautifull MJC cheering for me probably gave me superhuman showoff strength!

Meal was good, lucky some sharpys realised we were being overcharged by a ton. Im mug and bad enough at maths to just pay it.

I knew everyone at the meal but HappyA and MJC, so it was very nice being plonked between them 2. I was fairly tipsy in the end, i strategically only left myself a 3pm 'dash n splash' 50 free next day so the hangover didnt hurt too bad.

Definately up for any future gatherings!

[Stevie_k]

Shame I had to run off for my train though! I literally caught it by the skin of my teeth.



I was hoping you missed it :cry: