Swalk

Speedy Gonzalez · 26-08-2007, 10:53 PM

Today I went for a swalk. That is, a swim/walk. It wasn't supposed to be - it was meant to be a 5k swimming race, but the organisers got the tides wrong. We were swimming down a tidal estuary, supposedly with the tide. But it seemed the tide had got tired of waiting for us to appear, and had gone out too much. As a result, there wasn't much water in the estuary, it had all gone to see its dear friend, the sea. So in many areas it was only ankle deep.
Still, I made very some very good friends. You don't tend to be able to talk much to the people you are swimming alongside. You do when you are walking.

One of the reasons for the tide having gone out too far was because we were late starting. And this was due to a very bad-tempered boatman. There was a shorter, 1000m race before ours, and the idea was that when the last swimmer arrived at the ramp in the marina where the finish was, we would be waiting in a boat, ready to be taken to the start of the 5000m race. But the boatman, who was already in a bad mood due to the amount of vaseline now adorning his seats, decided to set sail before the last few swimmers had arrived. When he very nearly ran into a couple of the younger participants, a couple of people stood up in the boat yelling, to warn him. And that really got his goat. In a rage, he turned the boat around, and took us back to the ramp, and refused to leave again. So in a massive rush, we had to quickly organise fleets of cars to take us to the race.

Still, the organisers made up for it by making sure the cider was free and abundant post-race.

Stevie_k · 26-08-2007, 11:49 PM

Well at least you got to swim today.

I might brave the sea tomorrow out of pure desperation. The likelyhood though is that i will be hungover and will spend the day eating bacon sandwiches, cookie dough ice cream and watching shrek2.

It would be my luck just like going 20 miles to find a closed pool tonight, to go to chalkwell tomorrow, have hell parking and find the tide out anyway

Juicy Lucy · 27-08-2007, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedy Gonzalez

...And this was due to a very bad-tempered boatman. ... When he very nearly ran into a couple of the younger participants, a couple of people stood up in the boat yelling, to warn him. And that really got his goat. In a rage, he turned the boat around, and took us back to the ramp, and refused to leave again.

Speedy G, you should have shot him. I would have done. Don't you have guns in Spain? I don't stand for people like that.

JL

Spidey · 27-08-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevie_k

I might brave the sea tomorrow out of pure desperation.

Stevie, is this your secret way of testing the open water for a future channel swim?

Spidey · 27-08-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Rowson

S ealed
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I was disappointed that you were going to talk about walking in water

NORWICH.

Stevie_k · 27-08-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Spidey

Stevie, is this your secret way of testing the open water for a future channel swim?

Negative!

I knew that wouldnt materialise anyway cos i was always going to have a steaming hangover today, and i did disapoint myself.

I have the laptop in bed, i have no plans to move my carcas from this spot today.

Going to watch films and recover.

Spidey · 27-08-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevie_k

Negative!.

One day Stevie, one day.

Stevie_k · 27-08-2007, 09:35 AM

I can think of too many reasons not to.

1. crap at distance anyway
2. dont want to be eaten
3. its too cold

zanshin · 27-08-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevie_k

Going to watch films and recover.

Men and Motors TV channel is showing the three On the Buses films this evening, on after the other. Can life get any better?

Juicy Lucy · 27-08-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by zanshin

Men and Motors TV channel is showing the three On the Buses films this evening

They always say you can wait ages for one and then three come along together.

Spidey · 27-08-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by zanshin

Men and Motors TV channel is showing the three On the Buses films this evening, one after the other. Can life get any better?

I always enjoyed that programme, I secretly fancied Anna Karen. No wonder I turned out like I did.

Did you know that there is a On The Buses Fan Club?

missjackiechan · 27-08-2007, 10:16 PM

not related to 'on the buses'...but

Did anyone get the supplement with The Guardian this Saturday about the top 100 outdoor swimming places in the country?

It looks quite good (although not an 'open water swimmer myself)

Brick · 28-08-2007, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by missjackiechan

not related to 'on the buses'...but

Did anyone get the supplement with The Guardian this Saturday about the top 100 outdoor swimming places in the country?

Yes. Not quite sure what Stoney Cove is doing in the list as it's a diving site.

missjackiechan · 28-08-2007, 10:32 AM

....swimming 'downwards'!!??

26-08-2007, 10:53 PM	#1
Speedy Gonzalez Stable Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santander, Spain Posts: 2,547	Swalk Today I went for a swalk. That is, a swim/walk. It wasn't supposed to be - it was meant to be a 5k swimming race, but the organisers got the tides wrong. We were swimming down a tidal estuary, supposedly with the tide. But it seemed the tide had got tired of waiting for us to appear, and had gone out too much. As a result, there wasn't much water in the estuary, it had all gone to see its dear friend, the sea. So in many areas it was only ankle deep. Still, I made very some very good friends. You don't tend to be able to talk much to the people you are swimming alongside. You do when you are walking. One of the reasons for the tide having gone out too far was because we were late starting. And this was due to a very bad-tempered boatman. There was a shorter, 1000m race before ours, and the idea was that when the last swimmer arrived at the ramp in the marina where the finish was, we would be waiting in a boat, ready to be taken to the start of the 5000m race. But the boatman, who was already in a bad mood due to the amount of vaseline now adorning his seats, decided to set sail before the last few swimmers had arrived. When he very nearly ran into a couple of the younger participants, a couple of people stood up in the boat yelling, to warn him. And that really got his goat. In a rage, he turned the boat around, and took us back to the ramp, and refused to leave again. So in a massive rush, we had to quickly organise fleets of cars to take us to the race. Still, the organisers made up for it by making sure the cider was free and abundant post-race. __________________ The important thing isn't to win, but to make sure your opponent comes second.

27-08-2007, 10:16 PM	#12
missjackiechan Greekophile mermaid Join Date: May 2007 Location: Up North Posts: 3,412	not related to 'on the buses'...but Did anyone get the supplement with The Guardian this Saturday about the top 100 outdoor swimming places in the country? It looks quite good (although not an 'open water swimmer myself) __________________ Continue Odysseus' epic journey...25k, 12 Islands, 7 Days, 1 unforgettable experience. Summer 2013. The Ionian, Greece. www.thebigblueswim.com

28-08-2007, 10:32 AM	#14
missjackiechan Greekophile mermaid Join Date: May 2007 Location: Up North Posts: 3,412	....swimming 'downwards'!!?? __________________ Continue Odysseus' epic journey...25k, 12 Islands, 7 Days, 1 unforgettable experience. Summer 2013. The Ionian, Greece. www.thebigblueswim.com

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26-08-2007, 11:49 PM	#2
Stevie_k Hello! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,962	Well at least you got to swim today. I might brave the sea tomorrow out of pure desperation. The likelyhood though is that i will be hungover and will spend the day eating bacon sandwiches, cookie dough ice cream and watching shrek2. It would be my luck just like going 20 miles to find a closed pool tonight, to go to chalkwell tomorrow, have hell parking and find the tide out anyway

27-08-2007, 09:35 AM	#8
Stevie_k Hello! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,962	I can think of too many reasons not to. 1. crap at distance anyway 2. dont want to be eaten 3. its too cold

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