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AL
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:29 AM |
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Met office states sea state as slight, are you going to get your hands out of your pockets today? Good photos Ash although I'm getting a lot of glare off the amount of bald heads in shot!  you know
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AL
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:36 AM |
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Met office states that the sea state will be slight, does that mean you will have to get your hands out of your pockets Steve? Ash good photos although lots of glare off the amount of bald heads in shot. |
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The Sigster
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:37 AM |
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Great news that you've gone off on your swim this morning. I can't join you on this bit but I'll swim extra hard in training tonight!  Wishing you calm waters and NO JELLYFISH!
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 9:03 AM |
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I am informed that there were loads of swimmers on the beach this morning. They were all waiting to swim the Channel. I think Steve said that he would be first in because he was doing the A2A. As a kid ( I know he is a big kid now) during swimming lessons they had to swim in lanes to improve their style. He was always having the whistle blown at him for overtaking in the lanes. He always had to be in front. I just hope that he does not notice if any one goes past him because he still as a long way to go after his feet get on that beach . Truck on Steve |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 9:10 AM |
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SIGI...I felt sure that you would turn up along the route |
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AL
Aug 24th, 2007 - 9:51 AM |
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Are you there yet!
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 9:56 AM |
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Off Lucy 0946hrs Second feed failure. Waves ment he could`nt reach the Banana. Some queasiness of crew |
Julian Crabtree
 Aug 24th, 2007 - 10:18 AM |
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Any swim updates Mike? |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 10:31 AM |
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Julian. I have had one a txt off Lucy since swim started. Do not know if I will still get them when Lucy gets out a bit more Are you up for giveing us some input on how he is feeling two hours into swim. |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 10:39 AM |
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Sorry Mike, none of those updates were showing on my pc -- just rebooted and they all appeared...sorry about that. |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 10:48 AM |
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He should have settled into his swim and worked out the rythmn with the waves. Two hours in in, you can still see the cliffs of Dover which can be a bit intimidating as you don't feel like you are going anywhere. The key is to not look back. The boat will be a bit different to what he is used to as Tom's boat down in Weymouth is smaller and a lot more personal. To me the channel boat seemed massive and I felt a lot more alienated from the support crew than when I swam in Weymouth...I also definitely missed swimming with Steve as you do feel very much alone. But you are loving it though and every few minutes you get this amazing adrenaline rush as you realise this is no training swim, this is it! One of my main worries during the swim is that everyone looked so unhappy -- I convinced myself that they were unhappy because the conditions were so bad and that the swim would be aborted! Only after the swim when I mentioned it did they tell me that they looked so miserbale because they were feeling sea sick. |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 10:55 AM |
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Cool and calm at 0430hrs 
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Granville
Aug 24th, 2007 - 11:08 AM |
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Good luck Steve. Enjoy the swim!  
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AL
Aug 24th, 2007 - 11:22 AM |
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That's disgusting, can you see those bubbles coming from him. Support team on the boat do you feel like this 
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 12:40 PM |
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Lucy at 1229hrs 4.5hrs out Looking good Swimming strong Dan Earthquake was the first to chunder so I won the sweepstakes |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 12:55 PM |
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I bet Lucy was force feeding him Steve's Figrolls! 
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Carlton
Aug 24th, 2007 - 12:59 PM |
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Hope the pilot cried out "evasive manoeuvres"....  Reminds me of a Billy Connolly sketch where he described how sea-bourne pink toilet paper was the best thing for making him swim faster! |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 1:36 PM |
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Look Out Steve  You Should Have Seen The One That Got Away |
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Mark
Aug 24th, 2007 - 1:36 PM |
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Well done so far Steve, you are doing brilliantly. Good luck with the swim mate. From Mark R and the rest of the TWM Revenue Inspectors. |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 1:43 PM |
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He must be coming on to six hours right Mike? Great stuff -- I hope he has got the feeds sorted. |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 1:56 PM |
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Someone reported sighting a Zeppelin going over the Channel. But in turned out to be Steve in his self inflating Wetsuit |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 2:01 PM |
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I think Steve said that he had done 10 hours swim in his training. So quite a bit to go before he reaches unknown territory |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 2:04 PM |
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Even after his longest training swim he still had plenty of 'gas ' left in the tank... |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 2:25 PM |
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Bananas a GoGo 
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 2:31 PM |
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Setting off after the food  Lookin and feeling GOOD |
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The PC's at Work
Aug 24th, 2007 - 2:34 PM |
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Steve, Mark says this is all getting boring now!!!! Angel is gutted you wasted his money flying to Paris. Dave thinks he can do better than you. Sir Dave P says he aint joking about those crime reports he gave you. Neill says he has updated your visibility but wants to know what column to put France in. Danny wants you to bring him some duty free back with you. Manny dont stop talking babies. And as for Lindsey, well she has gone home an hour early to walk wilbur!!!! |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 2:43 PM |
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Off Lucy 1425hrs Pilot Says he is just over half way 
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 2:54 PM |
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Awesome stuff Mike, he is flying! |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 3:48 PM |
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From Lucy 1524hrs French Coast getting clearer. 7.5hrs in seems to have second wind Crew snoozing all over the place Trying to hide from Steve so as not to dishearten him. |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 4:06 PM |
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It's a major boost when you see the french coast for this first time -- although not a good idea to focus too much on it as it doesn't seem to get any closer until suddenly it is right there! |
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AL
Aug 24th, 2007 - 4:07 PM |
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More wind from Steve 
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 4:22 PM |
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Knowing Steves luck it would not suprise me if the first step on French soil happens to be on a Nudist Beach |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 4:52 PM |
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Coming onto nine hours -- keep it going Steve, don't let your stroke rate drop! |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 5:05 PM |
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From Lucy 1700hrs Can see the coast and he is making good progress.Just had a bottle of tea for feed. Nice one Steve |
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AL
Aug 24th, 2007 - 5:10 PM |
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I've just had a cup of tea and I am about to have chicken on a bagel with Brie and topped with mango chutney and a nice green salad on the side. I've my feet up resting my achillies. Carry on baldy.
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Jennifereccles
Aug 24th, 2007 - 5:20 PM |
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Find it slightly crazy that whilst i've been at work & walking dogs & doing shoppping & hoovering etc etc etc, that you've been swimming, swimming, still swimming. Codi sends her love and support. Jx |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 5:42 PM |
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From Lucy 1736hrs A new world record Channel swim was set today. Heard it on the radio. Not Steve this time ,maybe next Channel swim. |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 5:44 PM |
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Good to hear the conditions are good for swimming! |
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Sis
Aug 24th, 2007 - 6:02 PM |
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Hi Steve, Alex and I have just arrived home in Cornwall. It was great seeing you off into the water this morning. Alex was telling everyone on the train about his fantastic Uncle. What an awesome swim,Go Uncle Stevie, Go!!!! Mom is in France waiting for you, this is the first time she has ever left the country. Thanks also to the crew for ferrying us around after Steve. Sis |
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Roof Man
Aug 24th, 2007 - 6:05 PM |
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Think Lucy has broke a world record as well!!!! Longest ever link on our forum and is now 2 pages and growing Technical advise from me steve MOVE YOUR ARMS AND LEGS FASTER
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 6:07 PM |
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Relaxed Crew 
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 6:13 PM |
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Steves Personal Buoy ( from Lucy ) 
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The PC's at Work
Aug 24th, 2007 - 6:16 PM |
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NEWSFLASH!! We have liaised with Norris Mcwhirter (Guinness World Records) and Steve is set to be a record holder after all. The ugliest to ever complete the A2A is still available. Apparently we need independent confirmation from previous athletes, so maybe Eddie and Julian could coroborate? Happy Gurning Steve.
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AL
Aug 24th, 2007 - 6:28 PM |
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I will coroberate that he sure has been hit by the ugly stick. In fact when he fell out of the ugly tree he managed to hit every branch on the way down. |
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Sis
Aug 24th, 2007 - 6:37 PM |
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Hey! That's my kid brother you are talking about! He used to get me to beat up kids that called him ugly when he was eight and not so "Enduroble". Ask Mike about the boy scout I threw into a hedge, because they called him ugly! Sis |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 6:39 PM |
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Not heard anything yet..I think they have found a Pirate Chippie in the Channal and stopped off..No mushy peas Steve |
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AL
Aug 24th, 2007 - 7:10 PM |
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Sorry Sis it's just that I am a George Clooney look a like. but I supose we all have a cross to bare. you aint seen me right
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 7:23 PM |
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Looking good in front of the camera is almost as important as being able to swim! I think Eddie is auditioning for his very own boyband...Steve is on trumpet off course!! And before you say it Al, Steve does not even get into the top two baldies who have done this event!
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 7:34 PM |
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Off Lucy 1925hrs Just put light sticks on,for when darkness comes.Pilot thinks about 3.5 hours to go.I wonder how many coffees we can fit inti that time |
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luke
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:00 PM |
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great stuff steve keep it going , luke |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:09 PM |
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Great to hear he is still going strong...I wished we had some sort of tracker to watch him. It gets a bit weird swimming into the night... Mike if you speak to Lucy make sure the light on the back of the boat is not bugging him, the little things really start to annoy you now. |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:09 PM |
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Off Lucy 1957hrs...... 12 hrs passed. Crunch time.... Steve`s picked up his pace could make it in 1.5hrs or if tide turns against us it could be another two on top of that. Come on Steve |
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Sis
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:14 PM |
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Come on Steve, this is what you have been training for. Dig deep, we are all willing you on. Sis & alex |
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Ed
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:17 PM |
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Just found the second page of this topic  was wondering why not update for a long time.Great swim steve, keep it up! Ed |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:24 PM |
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Dont know who sent this but it looks good 
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Old Granny Glenys
Aug 24th, 2007 - 8:52 PM |
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Just got back home after a week in Dover waiting for Steve, Lucy and support group. I have to say the weather was absolutely dreadful. WIND,THUNDER STORMS and RAIN - hope the capital letters lent enough emphasis to the report. When Steve started the swim this morning the pilot went right to the far end of the beachand none of us managed to reach Steve to wish him good luck. Lucy said we all looked very funny though - thanks dear!! By the way - I couldn't believe how good Steve looked at the end of the run - much better than the support group! |
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hardtop
Aug 24th, 2007 - 9:03 PM |
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As you know Glenys it's much much harder to support than take part you're constantly worried about where the competitor is, have they eaten enough blah blah blah. Then when it's over no-one remembers the support crew and their sacrifices only the competitor knows that..  regards Nigel |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 9:50 PM |
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Off Lucy...2141hrs...Almost 14hrs,still battling on. Looking very good,what we can see in the dark. Crew don`t feel sick anymore so thats also good |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 24th, 2007 - 9:55 PM |
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I have to head off know, but good luck Steve -- almost there and then it's downhill all the way to Paris. Enjoy mate, I will try and log on later when I get home. Speak to you later Mike. |
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 11:11 PM |
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Off Lucy 2255hrs….Lowered small boat to escort him in eventually. Very hard, car`nt see swim route. Steve sounds like he’s becoming disheartened…I know he can do it.. ...That sounds like a 14h55m swim to me but not confirmed..WELL DONE STEVE AND SUPPORT TEAM..and Lucy must have felt a lot of Steves pain
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AL
Aug 24th, 2007 - 11:42 PM |
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Come on you're making a meal of this.
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Mike
Aug 24th, 2007 - 11:56 PM |
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Off Lucy...2350hrs The Eagle as landed...The Eagle as landed |
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Sis
Aug 24th, 2007 - 11:59 PM |
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Fantastic swim Steve, well done. What an amazing achievement. Sis & Alex |
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Angel
Aug 25th, 2007 - 12:34 AM |
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Well done mate. Wishing you all the best for the last push. |
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Mike
Aug 25th, 2007 - 7:31 AM |
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MY APPOLIGES FOF MISSREADING LUCYS TXT YESTERDAY. Book it down to a senior moment and wishful thinking….This is the latest off Steve…0648hrs today… I DID IT..12hrs of easy swimming followed by the hardest 5hrs of my life to break through tides at French end. 8 other swimmers failed to break through yesterday..Just woke up and the support team are still asleep. They must have had a hard day yesterday.. |
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Rachel Stoakes
Aug 25th, 2007 - 7:45 AM |
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Wow steve thats amasing, hats off to you. Makes my 50min lake swim this morning look like a drop in the ocean!!! Now for the easy bit hey! Best of luck |
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Sweepie's Mum!
Aug 25th, 2007 - 8:08 AM |
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What an amazing, tough thing to do. Just so pleased for everyone. When I went to bed last night all I could think of was this man swimming for miles and miles in the dark with his team willing him on. I think this weekend I need to wear sackcloth and eat dirt,it makes me feel humbled.x |
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Granville
Aug 25th, 2007 - 8:20 AM |
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Congratulations Steve. That must have taken real courage. Enjoy the ride to Paris!  The Golden Swim Cap! |
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Mike
Aug 25th, 2007 - 8:42 AM |
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Just had a call off Steve..0837hrs..Setting off for the ride in a few minutes |
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EKD
Aug 25th, 2007 - 9:07 AM |
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Well done Steve, You ARE breaking records, it's only the weather and 'out of your' control elements that are denying you ultimate glory! Well done all the support team. Go Steve Go!
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Mike
Aug 25th, 2007 - 9:14 AM |
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Off Lucy 0857hrs…Set off on bike approx 0840hrs..Feeling as good as could be expected after a 16hr swim… 2hr boat trip. And 3hrs sleep. |
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Julian Crabtree
Aug 25th, 2007 - 9:25 AM |
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Well done Steve, I know you had to dig deep mate, but if it was easy everyone would be doing it! Enjoy the cycle and the very polite French drivers...polite until you hit Paris that is! |
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AL
Aug 25th, 2007 - 10:32 AM |
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This is taking ages, can you hurry up please, Julian had finished by now.
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Mike
Aug 25th, 2007 - 10:51 AM |
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Off Lucy 1046hrs...40mile into Bike.Looking for o stop |
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Mike
Aug 25th, 2007 - 10:54 AM |
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THAT SHOULD READ 30 mile |
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AL
Aug 25th, 2007 - 11:30 AM |
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Stu Turner says to say hello, he's doing the Monaco TRI either today or tomorrow I wasn't really listening, but he expects to do well.
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Mike
Aug 25th, 2007 - 1:24 PM |
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off Lucy ...1301hrs....57 miles down 
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AL
Aug 25th, 2007 - 1:40 PM |
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Free bike lets do it some justice get pedaling. |
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Gary from Mammoth.
Aug 25th, 2007 - 2:00 PM |
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Come on Steve, nearly there....I feel I have some understanding of how hard that swim must have been. Speaking to you this morning you sounded in good spirits but very aware of what you had been through. Seeing you run 84miles was a privaledge.....that might sound odd, but it was a good experience for all of us to support someone who was so determined and full of will power. I had imagined that was the hardest leg completed. How wrong was I!!!! You really do stand apart from anything considered average. Kay described the last 3 hours of the swim to us....possibly it is easier to understand what you achieved when we all learn that 8 people did not complete the channel yesterday! The shop has been buzzing this morning with interest in how you are doing. The support you have is immense....I wrecken even you might crack that tough exterior and shed a tear when you arrive in Paris....I know those around you will be. You'll all keep things together, but the whole group must be exhausted. Deep breaths and counts of 10 all round! |
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Sis
Aug 25th, 2007 - 2:25 PM |
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Go Steve, Alex and I are glued to the forum and have our mobiles attached, waiting for each update. We really wish we were in france with you, but Mum can do all the cheering for us! We are soooo willing you on,I think Alex woke up all our holiday guests when you reached France! Sis & Alex |
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Mike
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