howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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26 December 2008
11:4911531i think the last thing anyone should do is go into the cold sea without being 100% fit.
trust you will be ok for the 31st mandie.
the air temperature is forecast as about 3 degrees at mid-day, time for anyone to back out now.
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26 December 2008
12:0611532Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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26 December 2008
13:5511533Just got back indoors it was great fun again, said this was going to be my last year but I do like doing it so we will have to wait a see, went in holding the J/Miss Dover hand and both girls done well because it was cold and some what rough lots of the public turned out well done to them, and my wife had a soup ready for me.
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Vic Matcham
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26 December 2008
17:3211534Well, it certainly looked fun and lots of people were there to encourage and cheer the people into the cold briny. The wind was strong and cold/
Not sure if it's brave or stupid, but well done to all those who went in - the ones I saw, who I know, were Carole Webb, Georgette Rapley, Barry W.S. and Vic in a suiit, fez and cane.
I didn't see you Mandie, but I'm still happy to cough up - hope you feel better soon.
Happy Boxing Day and good luck if you went to the sales for a bargain.
Roger
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26 December 2008
17:5711535Lovely pictures on front page - thank you!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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26 December 2008
18:0311536i was frozen stiff just watching them!!
victor stole the show with his outfit, great turn out too.
26 December 2008
19:5111537Hi gang. Got to say I feel rougher now than ever before. I have spent most of the afternoon in bed, only got up for a drink really.
I so wish I could have gone in today, but I so need to be well for the new year events.
Sorry I didn't see you Roger. There were quite a few people there, and bless my girlies, they really wanted to get into the warm, so it was a case of "get them out and get them dry and warm".
I have no idea how Vic manages to stay frollicking in that water. He must have built in body heaters. All credit to him though, and I do hope he continues going in year after year. I don't think it would be the same without him.
Thanks in advance to all those who have sponsored the girls, hopefully I shall see you New Years Eve Roger, you can pay me then if it makes things easier for you.
Right back off to my sick bed now.
Night night luv Mand x
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26 December 2008
22:1011538i think you all done very well it was very cold but you stillwent in and the public for turning up.
I have left my winter coat in the hut please can you help me get it back thank you.
Vic Matcham
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27 December 2008
07:5111539Thanks Mandie - yes, keep in your bed, best place when you're not well.
I'll send round a reminder about the Arapahoe Marching Band on Monday or Tueasday to remind every one.
Glad to hear you got your signs done - MCL Graphics wasn't it ?? well done MCL !!
Roger
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27 December 2008
11:3911542Super Boxing Day.Natascha who is still under the weather attended the Boxing Day Splash.We were accosted by Mandie who roped myself and a friend into 'helping' with the signs. The Police released me early this morning.Thanks!!!
Saw plenty of forumites at the beach.JHG,Croc,RogerW and a few others that I was unable to say Hi too.
Vic'Tommy Cooper'Matcham was in fine fettle.Hope the charities benefited from everyones efforts.
Marek
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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27 December 2008
20:4211549saw on local news that dover coastguard announced their presence at the folkestone and deal "dips".
just in case someone got into difficulty.
was their any sort of medical presence there in case of emergency at our one?
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28 December 2008
09:2511556Mike McFarnell, who does the Dover Film Festival, has sent me a web address showing his filming of the dip.
The address is
If this doesn't work, I'll post the step by step links.
Roger
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28 December 2008
10:2511560Hurrah! Wonderful. I had a little man in to sort out some of my computer problems, and at last I could see a Mike McFarnell YouTube.
So pleased to see it - thank you, Mike, and Roger for putting up the link. Vic, what a laugh, in your suit! Congratulations indeed to all the brave people who went in - such fun.
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28 December 2008
10:4411562Mandie
Hope everything went well with the signs we dropped off at your house.Are they up and about or are they still in your front garden?.
Hope the girls dried out OK after their very brave dip.See you New Years Eve.
Marek & Bazza
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
28 December 2008
11:3411568Hi Marek. Thanks so much for your help getting the signs to my house with bazza. You were both stars. Most of the signs are still there, but the 3 needed are now out at 5 ways, High St and Ladywell. Thanks to Lee for that.
Roger it was MCL that did the lettering, although it did cost me £56 which I had to pay for myself. they were very good in getting them done for me at short notice, so huge thanks to Mark from MCL for doing that for me and putting up with me.
I am pleased to let you all know that apart from a husky voice. I am feeling oodles better than I was, so I am feeling good for New Years Eve and new years day.
lv mand x
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28 December 2008
16:5211576Hi Mandi glad you are better,I like a husky voice,see down there with my high viz jacket on,where do you want me and what time again.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
28 December 2008
18:0911580Hi John. All those willing to Marshall are meeting at 1pm in market Square for a briefing from Roy Stone on what is needed etc.
I am getting pretty excited now about Wednesday. I hope as many people as possible come out to watch these kids from the US, and I am hoping the weather stays dry for them to.
see you soon Lv mand x
