I figured sooner or later you might get bored listening to me rattling on about running. So I thought I’d start training for a triathlon. The slight hiccup in the plan is that I don’t really swim. I know… I hear you cry… But what about all those diving posts? Ah, well, there are differences between the two. Namely a wetsuit and very long fins as opposed to a pair of trunks and bit of rubber they call a hat, or is it a cap 🤔 Anyway it’s a bloody nightmare trying to get it on.
This isn’t me, by the way 😉 
Courtesy of https://www.coastwatersports.co.uk/blog/history-evolution-wetsuit-2/
I think it’ll be a while to my first competition so, there’s no need to block me just yet. The crawl that has eluded me all my life, is now passable… if you only watch my arms. My legs want to do the breast stroke, so I resemble a kind of demented frog.
Anyway… moving on, there has been an outcry from chums on Facebook asking if Sooty will be making a comeback? Well, two people mentioned it but when you are a Z status celebrity any enquiries are welcome. The answer is, that he has returned home, and so I don’t know. The reality is, I ran out of ideas. I should say ideas that were really funny. We had a Zoom meeting yesterday and considered current affairs, But in all honesty there wasn’t a lot humour to be gained from the position of Afghanistan or storm Fred at the moment.
The only other news is that I ran the 7 hills last night. With a very good friend of mine. For anyone who isn’t familiar with running jargon thats a route that has 7 hills on it 😉 It’s an interesting route if only for the reason that it resembles a Sperm 😂😂. Have a fabulous weekend my friends xx
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You’re a diver…but, you don’t swim? 🤔🤨 Got a good laugh out of the demented frog remark. More chuckles over the sperm remark (baby frogs resemble sperm, BTW…just sayin’ 😉🐸😁😎).
I know what you could do. Have Sooty do a review on your book. 😊
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Ok. Fine. NOW it shows up…*facepalm*
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😂😂 Awww, bless, WordPress
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Please…curse WP…😠😡🤬
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Yup, I’ve had curious remarks about a diver who can’t swim for years 😂
So glad you had a laugh, I kinda aim for that every time 😉
Sooty reviews my book? I could work with that maybe 🤔There’s plenty that could be misinterpreted 😂
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Ok. Following some logical progression, here… So, you dive into the water. What do you do after you get there? Float around until someone retrieves you with a long, hooked stick? 🤔🤨😳
“Chapter One…I wonder why this bloke decided to write a book. I must read it and find out. Perhaps a series of videos to an audience would help. Every author wants feedback…don’t they?” ~Sooty
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Haha, I dive into the water and my arms do the crawl really well, then when I kick with my legs they fight against the crawl action and try to do breaststroke action. The result is a mixture of both, so as I concentrate on my legs my arm action goes to pot and I forget to breathe, the result of that is: I breathe out when my head is raised and breathe in as I put it under the water 😂
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Oh, dear… Sounds like a “scratch your watch, wind your butt” malfunction. Maybe you should give up on navigating surface tension and go for oxygen tanks. Put up your “Diver Down” flag and visit shipwrecks.
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Yeah I guess that’s why I never learned how to play the drums 😂
Aww, but you only get 45 mins on an oxygen tank. I’ve had 10 hours out of a snorkel 😂😀
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LOL! Ten hours of demented frog. Is there video of this?
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Awww, didn’t have them in the 70s 😂😂
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Are you sure that’s not you in the swimwear photo? Maybe if you squint a little..?
I think training for a triathlon is a great idea, you’ll ace it! Well, with a little swim practice first. Which I’m sure you’ll do great at and you’ve already got the running down to a T.
I’m glad you’ve had other Sooty Return requests. I’ll add mine to the list. Sooty Encore!
I get what you mean about current affair material though. The news at the moment is hardcore horrible.
Well done on running those spermy hills. That’s not for the faint hearted. x
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Thanks, Caz, I suppose our swim caps are similar 😂
Someone did comment about the route on Strava that they thought my sperm was a little wobbly 😂
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Hi Charlie,
Like you, I am a diver that cannot swim. These days I am not much of a diver either.
Are you sure that is not you? It looks like you 😉
Blessings! ♥♥
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I haven’t been spearfishing since 1987 lol. I doubt I’d have the lungs for it these days.
Naw, sorry I pinched the photo from the internet. Thanks for dropping by 😁😁
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Can’t quite get my head around the demented frog crawl. Perhaps you could post a vid? Hahah.. good for a laugh – heaven knows we could all do with that.
Why is the wiggly sperm carrying a suitcase?
Because he hopes to visit more than one.
Silly sperm!
But hey; you did great. Here’s to your first triathlon.
xoxoxo
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Haha, I would too Carolyn… except they don’t allow videos in the pool, or in fact cameras, what a sad world we have created.
The sperm wasn’t supposed to be carrying a suitcase that’s the bit where Charlie apologised to Rachel for taking a wrong turn 😂
Thank you I think it may be next season for a Tri, unless they operate on the ankle, that’ll be a year out 🤔 I guess I may as well aim for the Paris Olympics in 2024 if that was the case 😂 xx
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” I guess I may as well aim for the Paris Olympics in 2024.”
Haha.. That’s it – Only the ‘stars’ will suffice, Charlie.
If you do I’ll definitely be there… 😀 😀
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May as well, lol. I’m going anyway as it’s 100 years since Harold Abrahms and co (Chariots of Fire) 😁
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Oh wow, what a great tidbit of knowledge, Charlie. And you are just a hop step and jump from the Paris action. You have no right not to go. 🙂
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Favourite film, lol, I know! I was going for the whole 3 weeks but someone said it was too long and too expensive 😂😂
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Probably true, but think of all the memories you’d have. 🤑😂😂
Anyway, short or long, what a fabulous holiday!😎
Feeling a little green here! Paris is such a long way from Oz! 😧
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Interesting route you’ve got there! Haha!
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Yes, Kally, it is rather famous in this area 😂
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I’m not going to comment on your idea of what a sperm looks like. I feel this has been covered by other people. Nor will I mention that diving, in my mind, is very close to controlled drowning. However, I can’t let the swimming cap comment pass. With your hair all you need is a dab of Vaseline and it should slip on quite snugly. Obviously I use the term “hair” loosely. Or paint your race number on your scalp.
Good luck with your training. I look forward to hearing about the cycle training and the lycra. I imagine some interesting blisters will occur . . .
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That’s an interesting idea for the Vaseline, apparently you smear it in your shoes too, so I’d be top and tailed😂
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Which explains why the transition seems to go so smoothly. I’ve always admired the way they change shoes so smoothly.
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Yup, plus elasticated laces 😉
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Ah! Things become clearer . . .
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