Excuses, excuses, excuses ... and Happy Holidays!

OMG ... I really need to get down and do some proper training!!!

First work kept me from getting down to the required training; then I was tired and run down from the work and year past. Now it is the holidays, friends, workload and everyone's festive expectations ... aagghh ...

... DISCIPLINE? Where art thou? I really do not wish to alienate you ... and I need to keep you close for the months ahead ...

The only good thing is that i am putting on some much needed weight. I feel highly uncomfortable carrying the extra pounds about ... but much needed for my upcoming cold water swims.

So on this note of the Crazy Season and extra pounds we carry - I herewith wish you all a Happy Holiday, lot of fun, relaxation and way too much food.

Skipper found ... Perth here I come ...

The good news is that I have found a skipper for the Rottnest Channel Swim in February 2012!

This good news is coupled with even better news that I have found a training partner for my swim endeavours ... Myles is down to swim the English Channel in the exact same slot as myself (September 2012) - he is the same age as myself and also lives in Cape Town.

... Now just to get our acts together and actually get down to doing some proper training :-)

Myles put me in contact with his Rottnest skipper from last year - who was still available (after having mistakenly held a slot for a different Patrick) ... oh how nice life sometimes works out.

So Perth here I come ... Flights booked, qualifier swum, skipper found ... now for the training.