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Thorpe OW swim Tuesday eve?
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I've managed to get hold of a Pirate Trisuit. Crikey, it doesn't leave a lot to the imagination and you can almost see what religion I am!! I think I need to get a 'Linford Christie Lunchbox'!!
For info, the two shorter loops are long and the longest loop is short
Did one of each of the loops on Wednesday and my garmin measured them at approx 440m, 880m and 1480m.
Don't think the garmin is paricularly accurate on swim measurements but the shortest and longest laps are similar to previous occasions so probably about right. Hadn't done the middle loop before so have nothing to compare it with but, even allowing for losing my ability to sight on that loop, I'm not sure it's as long as 880.
Soupy, there's some distinctive pointy trees at the far end of the lake which are easier to see than the buoys. A group of 3 to the left, rounded trees in the middle and a single pointy tree on the right. I initially aim slightly to the right of the group of 3, then to the left of the single one.
Thanks Trogs. That fits with what Rick Kiddle told me - that the 400m loop is nearer 440m. I'll look out for trees then. Looking forward to it.
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Trogs - going to Thorpe, although not quite sure of what dates he is referring to.
I can only ever do weekends as 1) I have a local lake 20 min drive away and 2) I am a 90-min drive from Thorpe but would do it for the social side
I did say I would be there on Saturday but will be going to Datchet instead
Is Datchet better now? Meface said it was decidedly manky last week.
Dusty leave the lists to the expert
Given the choice, I'll definitely take Thorpe over Datchet but mostly it depends on which day I'm going. I tend to do mornings rather than evenings though.
Intend on coming Tuesday, even though I have a lake 10mins up the road that is free and I can go any night of the week (although officially it's a Monday but sssshhhh).
Thorpe is about 45mins in the car but could be longer depending on traffic. Tuesday shall be a social evening out with friends wearing rubber. Fantastic 
Should I bring my whip? (walnut one).
Just to warn you Saffers, I got stuck in awful traffic last week but I set off a bit late. Fingers crossed it will be okay.
Lube and whips, sounding better and better.
Thanks Soupy, I intend to leave earlier than needed. I think someone mentioned a cafe so I can always have coffee or even go for a run first.
Recover well dude.