Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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Went to the Deal Dip this morning, a huge crowd turned out , would like to see as many at Crabble this afternoon for the Dover game.
Audere est facere.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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big turnout in dover too.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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on the stroke of noon they entered the icy, well lukewarm waters
a few seconds later they were out.
this little chap got caught by a wave much to the mirth of the owner myself and others standing around.
whilst taking the shot a follow up wave got me.
had to walk home with shoes weighing twice as much as when i started out.
Guest 718- Registered: 28 Jun 2011
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We couldn't have been more than a few feet apart Howard when everyone took to the waters. As you observed, as soon as they were in it seemed they turned around and came ashore again. But that's being a little unfair as most went back for a good old splash around!
In
Out again
The exceptionally high tide didn't allow too much movement on the beach but the main thing was everyone seemed to have a splendid time and should be congratulated for an excellent turnout. I would have gone in myself, but a long time ago I was shipwrecked and since then have developed a strange aversion for getting cold and wet when there's no particular need to do so!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i didn't see any forum members john or anyone else i recognised, probably many there but it was rather crowded.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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what no vic there dipping his twinkle toes.
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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Laid up with a bad back Howard!
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 679- Registered: 7 Sep 2008
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You were standing at the opposite end Howard. Me, Ross, Guzzler & Linda went in...miles away from you though! Collette was there to catch me & Linda's second dip of the day (fools we were)!
It really was so much warmer than last year, brilliant fun! Glad to have Linda as my partner as well, she's a star!
Few boring figures for you: last year there was just over a 100 that ran in...this year there was a massive 160!! Excellent & I'm hooked!!
I know a million ways to always pick the wrong thing to say
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Jeanette good to see you yesterday. We have pictures of you and the other forumite guys coming shortly. Have just put up a batch of general pictures on the frontpage...but all the ones Colette took of the individual forumites are coming soon.....including yourself Jeanette and Linda in the briney blue.
Was great fun yesterday...absolutely great! You're all mad i tell you...mad...
Well done guys with the pictures above..super duper
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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160 is very impressive, hope they raise a lot of money for their chosen cause.
great pictures on the front page of the event.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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160 mad fools,you having a geraffe.
wouldnt catch me doing that unless i'm in australia.
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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W-W-Well d-d-one ev-everybody. One Mankini if I am not mistaken, extra brave.
I have had to make up my own sound track though...think 'seal colony' ?
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Guest 689- Registered: 10 Sep 2009
- Posts: 102
Yes I was there with Guzzler and Jeanette. I've never been down to Dover beach on Boxing Day (always been away with family) - but I am so glad I went down yesterday, great atmosphere and crowd and somehow I was mad enough to go into the water. I really enjoyed it and thanks Jeanette for your support - I can't wait till next year!
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
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Some good pictures and more to come of those who braved the sea yesterday and well done to all
it was good to see also that a great many turned out to cheer them along, guess the guy on the front page was sure glad he had the santa hat to protect his modesty.
Guest 694- Registered: 22 Mar 2010
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my eyes are burning... i didnt want to see that much of a fella I went to school with... that mankini doesnt leave anything to the imagination!
*going to scrub my eyes with some soap in the hope the image comes out!*
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,037
Very brrrrrrrrave, well done to all those who took part.
Mad springs to mind but quite like the idea of it
Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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Perhaps a mad dogs and Englishmen scenario ??
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Lincolnshire Born and Bred
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I avoided going for the Boxing Day dip this year due to a sudden rush of 'Sanity'
It was good to see Linda, Ross, Guzzler & Jeanette dipping their toes in this year with all the Mad Fools & Englishmen raising monies for charity or just for a bit of fun
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Fabulous spread of photos up there on our front page, really shows the excitement of the day and what a great time it was too. The crowds were certainly bigger this year both in and out of the water. Getting the photos this time around was great fun as the tide being in left such little space to manoeuvre, so I got thoroughly wet feet and ankles, glad I didn't wear my Louis Vuittons
Jenny, will take a lot more than soap to remove that image
Linda and Jeanette done it for the girls!
Howard, sorry we missed you
