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Type title here... http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php Type description here... en-us Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:18:11 +0000 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:18:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss www.ezgenerator.com Latest news http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250677091 So whats been happening since the big day. Well we have been fortunate to be on ITVs london tonight and Meridian on sunday Aug 2nd.  Helen,   Vanessa and Chris were interviewed live with the video footage and photos and it was great.  BBC radio Surrey want  a follow up report so are phoning on monday morning to get me on live.  Also we have just been interviwed by a news agency for and article in magazines. So ... General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250677091&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250677091 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:18:11 +0000 Fame at last! http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1249171200 Well, we know we are superstars, and it appears that ITV think so too! Vanessa and Helen are being whisked up to the London studios tonight to appear on TV, 6pm Sunday, ITV 1. They are both agonising over what to wear, and I'm sure will be booking blow-drys and make-up!! Good luck! General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1249171200&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1249171200 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:26:49 +0000 WE'VE DONE IT - YES WE'VE SWUM THE CHANNEL http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1249120326 So after many false starts we finally got under way.  It seems unreal posting this as I have just woken up after our Channel swim and I am still bobbing around as if I'm on the boat!  A very strange feeling. Anyway the best feeling ever is that we have achieved our goal and done it in a stunning time. 15 hours and 45 minutes. (this may sound a long time but we were aiming ... General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1249120326&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1249120326 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:06:54 +0000 Still waiting - wednesday http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248898152 Haven't had the call today so everyone has rested and recovered from the night adventure.  Looking like the weather will be good for friday............................ Thanks to everyone for all the sponsorship its increasing by the minute and it is looking like we will reach our target. Brilliant. General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248898152&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248898152 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:09:12 +0000 ABORTED ATTEMPT. http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248782735 So thiw was it.  We had the call and all made our way to Dover for a 2/3/4am start.  The Marina was calm and we were ready to go.   The boat is basic to say the least but with a lovely pitot Paul we knew we were in safe hands. There were 6 boats with teams on all ready and noone seemed to be moving - perhaps we should have guessed why! Anyway 3am came and the engines ... General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248782735&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248782735 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:05:35 +0000 Publicity! http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248718999 So how can we publicise our swim we asked ourwelves?  Well we have managed quite well.  Firstly we were in local papers and A great article in Surrey Life. Then it was onto BBC radio Surrey for Clare and Jackie for a chat and a plug.  Jackie and Olliver managed to get themselves onto Captial radio with a request by Oliver for the team.  Clare then got interviewed on Eagle radio and our final coup ... General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248718999&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248718999 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:23:19 +0000 The Big wait http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248716044 Well we are ready now and raring to go but apparently the Channel is choppy! We were alerted by our pilot on saturday to be ready to go early sunday morning (am) so spent the day completely hyperactive and then at 8pm it was all off!  Sunday proved the same but bad news at 8pm now its a wait until 8pm tonight to get the call.  Paul our pilot looks at the weather forecast for ... General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248716044&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1248716044 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:34:04 +0000 Trip to The Dorset seaside http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1245061307 Horray - we've done it !!! no not the BIG swim but yes we all did our 2 hour qualifier in the sea on saturday.  The plan was to spend a weekend at Jackies parents holiday home in Christchurch and swim 3 times on saturday.  Well we started off well with beautiful weather and calm seas  even though it was cold at 13 degrees. So well in fact that after 10 mins of swimming Jackie ... General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1245061307&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1245061307 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:21:47 +0000 2ND TRIP TO DOVER http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244386931 This time we had to be in Dover for 9am - Urgh.  Bleary eyed and not feeling at our best we headed there to be told do a 1 hour swim to start with!  And the good news is the sea is now 12 degrees - horray nearly tropical.  The weather conditions were just as bad as before, where had all the sun gone? Big waves, cold and about to pour down.  50 people met ... General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244386931&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244386931 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:02:11 +0000 SPONSORSHIP http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244386326 GREAT NEWS - WE HAVE REACHED £2000 AND IT IS GROWING DAILY.  WE ARE ALL GOING TO VISIT THE CHASE HOSPICE THIS WEEK   General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244386326&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244386326 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:03:59 +0000 Taining Update http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244385615 May 2009 First Trip to Dover   Excited, scared and not sure what to expect we arrive at a cold and miserable Dover sea front to be told that the sea is 11 degrees and very rough. Apparently we would never set off on a day this bad.  But never mind,  we are here and the Channel swimming organisers are ready with our hats and with no time for second thoughts we are in.  Getting in ... General http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244385615&comments=comments http://www.stuart1.com/chanel6/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244385615 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:03:18 +0000