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So, after full day out (in) on the water scrubbing hulls, Alex got an emergency call at 10:00pm. A tug had wrapped a rope around it's prop in Southampton and needed to berth a container vessel (not having propulsion is a tad awkward in that situation). He got back at 2:30AM and then got another call at 08:00 for another prop wrap, I think he's earning his bacon….
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I can do that…
Just have to split it up across maybe 600 days is all...
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Anna Wardley @annawardley
Anna also becomes only the ninth British member of the 24 Hour Club, for people who have completed successful swims lasting more than a day.Anna Wardley @annawardley
On touching the ladder, Anna swore, and called the experience "horrendous". #RoundIOW -
Unreal feat kudos to her amazing amazing strength, will power and perserverence
"Obstacles are stepping-stones that guide us to our goals"
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Shit, what would break me would be the part past 25 meters…
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just came home from the business trip to zürich…wasn't aware that such meetings can end pretty fucking awesome
after the official part was over, a bunch of colleagues and i decided to have some drinks. had some nice food, wine and beer. went to a nice club, had some more drinks and today i'm smiling from ear to ear since i got to know a pretty cute girl a bit better...an assistant, working in the companies headquarter in zürich. dear lord -
Started doing yoga today after telling myself I was going to for the past who knows how many years… Surprised myself in being able to do a few of the poses I thought would be difficult including headstand and one legged koundinyasna (more than likely misspelled it, sorry)... I'm pretty jazzed and looking forward to implementing this into my morning routine.
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After owning both White's Semi-Dress and Viberg Service Boots for several months, I have come to the following conclusions:
-Viberg boots are prettier. I like the 2030 last and the sleekness of the sole. White's boots are just chunkier and not as attractive.
-White's boots are more comfortable. Both pairs of my Viberg boots were initially a bit stiff, but broke in well, but my pair of Semi-Dress were perfect from the start. It feels good to take off the Vibergs at the end of the day. The White's still feel wonderful after a full day.
-While the Vibergs seem like they will last a very long time, the White's seem like they will last forever. I reserve the right to revise this conclusion in a decade or so.
-Dainite soles look cool, but do not have good traction. Commando soles have slightly better traction than Mini Lug soles.
-At 60% of the price of a pair of Viberg Service Boots, the White's Semi-Dress is a great value.
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First night at UCLA today. This is crazy and awesome.
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After owning both White's Semi-Dress and Viberg Service Boots for several months, I have come to the following conclusions:
-Viberg boots are prettier. I like the 2030 last and the sleekness of the sole. White's boots are just chunkier and not as attractive.
-White's boots are more comfortable. Both pairs of my Viberg boots were initially a bit stiff, but broke in well, but my pair of Semi-Dress were perfect from the start. It feels good to take off the Vibergs at the end of the day. The White's still feel wonderful after a full day.
-While the Vibergs seem like they will last a very long time, the White's seem like they will last forever. I reserve the right to revise this conclusion in a decade or so.
-Dainite soles look cool, but do not have good traction. Commando soles have slightly better traction than Mini Lug soles.
-At 60% of the price of a pair of Viberg Service Boots, the White's Semi-Dress is a great value.
thanks for sharing your pov matey…looking forward to try my first pair of white's in a month or two. not sure if i should hold back with buying another pair of vibergs in the meantime (brown hh on 2030last) or if i should wait until i can see/feel/wear the difference.
this is some great info though! -
One of our friends, Anna, will be attempting to swim around the Isle of Wight (that is 60 miles) tomorrow.
We were at a party yesterday and Anna was there too. Just over 24 hours after she had completed her 28 hour/60 mile swim.
She was 100% "normal", her powers of recovery are simply amazing….
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I love Texan style chili con carne and it's getting to be that season. Smart to make it the day before, I always make it the day before I serve it, let it sit and self-marinate for a day.
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Posting my version in the Iron Chef thread. I am going to make some this week thanks to G and the fall weather providing inspiration.