Re: [OSS Oxon] OSSOxon Digest, Vol 23, Issue 3 - Friday's distance and logistics
Hi, I'd like to join you on this Friday's swim - is there a set distance? I think someone mentioned 3.5 km - Im not sure I can withstand the cold for this far! - is anyone planning on getting out earlier? Also - is this swimming both ways? Or getting out and ? walking back? Thanks Raff
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Today's Topics:
1. Good Friday Full Moon Swim (Sharon Curtis) 2. Good Friday afternoon swim: Donnington Bridge to Kennington (Sharon Curtis) 3. OSS Swim the Thames #22 Monday 9th April (Sefryn Penrose) 4. Re: OSS Swim the Thames #22 Monday 9th April (Jo-Anne Rutterford)
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Message: 1 Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:56:56 +0100 From: Sharon Curtis <sacurtis2@gmail.com> To: NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson@btinternet.com> Cc: "OSSOxon@earth.li" <OSSOxon@earth.li> Subject: [OSS Oxon] Good Friday Full Moon Swim Message-ID: <CAEOH2abCSL09Ag5T5BpEL4nVS5MaQRG8ajeXJsiGxR+74COMXQ@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Dear all,
I suggest for the evening swim, we meet at 7.30pm at the car park near Godstow Lock, at the top end of Wolvercote Meadow.
[Friday 6th April: Sunset: 7:48pm, Moonrise: 7:55pm, Full Moon: 8:19pm]
As for food afterwards, if people prefer a pub meal, the nearby Red Lion is serving food until 9pm, but the The Trout (even nearer) is serving until 10.30pm, but we may need to book a table in advance.
Sharon
On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 10:28 PM, NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson@btinternet.com> wrote:
Dear All,
I'm very happy to go along with Sharon's suggestion of a moonlit swim at Port Meadow. In that case where shall we meet exactly and when?
Neil Richardson
________________________________ From: Sharon Curtis <sacurtis2@gmail.com> To: NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson@btinternet.com> Cc: "OSSOxon@earth.li" <OSSOxon@earth.li>; "ossrats@earth.li" <ossrats@earth.li> Sent: Monday, 2 April 2012, 0:05
Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] Good Friday Full Moon Swim / Swim's 18, 19 and 20 Catch Up / Swim 22 Throw Down
There's a lot of trees and lack of sky views around Iffley/Kennington, and I'm not sure how easy it'll be to spot exit points in the dark.
For the sunset/moonlit swim I second the suggestion of Port Meadow, which has low horizons and an excellent view of the sky for the moon which will be rising low in the east.? Also, Port Meadow, particularly at the section near Godstow, would be easy for getting in/out since the river edge is mostly all shallow.
I'm interested in doing a Donnington - Kennington catch-up earlier in the day - if I set off at the same time as those leaving Folly Bridge , then I'll probably arrive at Kennington at the same time, approx :-)
Sharon
On 4/1/12, NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson@btinternet.com> wrote:
Folks,
I am thinking of trying to do one of the swims further upstream that I missed in September last year - possibly Northmoor to Bablock Hythe - during the day on Good Friday, probably during the afternoon.That is? always provided winter hasn't returned in full force and a reasonably long swim is not too much of a test of resistance to cold. Anyone want to join me?
I would hope to do a short moonlit swim later although I do not have any of the Oxford sections still to catch up and I intend to do? Sandford to Radley (I assume) with the main group on Easter Monday. )I'd suggest Iffley to ? Kennington for a moonlit swim as it's a known quantity (preferable for swimming in the twilight/dark), there are plenty of places to get out, and I know some of the group want to catch up this section.
Any thoughts?
Neil Richardson
________________________________ ? From: Sharon Curtis <sacurtis2@gmail.com> To: OSSOxon@earth.li; ossrats@earth.li Sent: Thursday, 29 March 2012, 23:00 Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] Good Friday Full Moon Swim / Swim's 18, 19 and 20 Catch Up / Swim 22 Throw Down
I forgot to add - I'm not sure how busy pubs will be on Good Friday evening (possibly very!) but if you like, after a sunset swim you would be all welcome to come for eating and merriment? at our place, just outside the ringroad of Oxford.
Pizza and ice-cream, anyone?
As for swims, I am up for a not-too-long one, anywhere between Danger Bridge and Kennington.
Sharon
On 3/29/12, Chris Dalton <seedy@breakingglass.net> wrote:
Hi Gang,
Seeing as Good Friday is a Full Moon I thought it would be a grand opportunity to combine the first Full Moon swim of the year with catch-ups of the last few swims and a throw down of the next for those who need them. Followed by a spot of dinner at the pub, possibly!? I expect it would be a relatively free-form event as different people need to do different swims but we could all do a splash under the light of the moon before eating. Moonrise is at 19:21 which is a few minutes before sunset so the timing should work out nicely.
Who's up for it?
CD
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Message: 2 Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:59:22 +0100 From: Sharon Curtis <sacurtis2@gmail.com> To: OSSOxon@earth.li Subject: [OSS Oxon] Good Friday afternoon swim: Donnington Bridge to Kennington Message-ID: <CAEOH2aafuSQy8h4Lhe3va9NYyxZ_QV80jykkvtYspV2W4nA0bQ@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
If the weather is not too cold/rainy, I'm planning on doing Donnington Bridge to Kennington early on the afternoon of Friday 6th April, in case anyone else fancies that particular stretch too! (bank support also provided)
Sharon
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Message: 3 Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 22:40:53 +0100 From: Sefryn Penrose <sefryn@gmail.com> To: OSS Oxon <OSSOxon@earth.li>, ossrats@earth.li Subject: [OSS Oxon] OSS Swim the Thames #22 Monday 9th April Message-ID: <CAG0_j_B155vnxB6d3G7yMXtckEJSa2mCM-GKODrnzHS6EtrMHw@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Allo allo ice men and ice maidens of the Isis (for we still have not reverted fully to the Thames according to the 1st edition OS, and snow is forecast),
This Easter Monday finds us afloat from Sandford Lock to Radley boat house, downriver a distance of 2.65km (thanks Neil). On our left, Nuneham Courteney, erstwhile home of the Earls Harcourt, the first of whom moved the village out of the way in order to better landscape the estate. Now occupied by the Global Retreat Centre, what oneness we shall feel with the world when we slip out of the water at the boathouses opposite. This little stretch was a favourite of Charles Dodson (Lewis Carroll), and he got wet here regularly with the young prototype Alice. The boathouses themselves belong to the boys of Radley College. Alumni of that fine establishment include the great historian Christopher Hibbert, the indefatiguable campaigning lawyer, Clive Stafford-Smith, England's test cricket captain, Andrew Strauss, and who could forget Richard Gibson, best known for his exceptional performance in the complex role of Herr Flick in TV's 'Allo 'Allo.
So, wet bobs (Radley slang doncha know), get ye to *Radley Station carpark at 11.00am *on Easter *Monday* *9th April.
There will be a bit of shallying I am afraid due to access issues so pay attention (I shall say zis only once): the boathouse is about 1km from the station - we will walk there and get changed into rubbers and pack all dry gear into a couple of cars (there isn't room for more). We will then *walk*up to Sandford Lock - 2.5km - and swim down. On getting out, change into dry gear at the boathouse and walk back to Radley for a resurrecting lunch at the Bowyer Arms.
Toodle pip until then,
*Jeremimi & Seffyvette and the Fanny La Fins of the Isis
e-mail: * *oxford@outdoorswimmingsociety.com * *
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Dear Raff, Please note that there are several swim opportunities going on on Friday: During the day, various parties are going on catch-up/throw-down swims at various places along the Thames. During the evening, there is a full moon swim, meeting at 7.30pm at the carpark near Godstow Lock. I don't know whether any of the daytime swims are 3.5km (I'm doing a 2km one) but the evening one is very amenable to having a dip for as long/short as you like - the east bank of the Thames is very beach-like pretty much all of the way along Port Meadow. Hope this helps, Sharon On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 1:54 PM, Raff Hagen <raffhagen@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
I'd like to join you on this Friday's swim - is there a set distance? I think someone mentioned 3.5 km - Im not sure I can withstand the cold for this far! - is anyone planning on getting out earlier? Also - is this swimming both ways? Or getting out and ? walking back?
Thanks Raff
From: ossoxon-request@earth.li Subject: OSSOxon Digest, Vol 23, Issue 3 To: ossoxon@earth.li Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 12:00:02 +0100
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Today's Topics:
1. Good Friday Full Moon Swim (Sharon Curtis) 2. Good Friday afternoon swim: Donnington Bridge to Kennington (Sharon Curtis) 3. OSS Swim the Thames #22 Monday 9th April (Sefryn Penrose) 4. Re: OSS Swim the Thames #22 Monday 9th April (Jo-Anne Rutterford)
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Message: 1 Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:56:56 +0100 From: Sharon Curtis <sacurtis2@gmail.com> To: NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson@btinternet.com> Cc: "OSSOxon@earth.li" <OSSOxon@earth.li> Subject: [OSS Oxon] Good Friday Full Moon Swim Message-ID: <CAEOH2abCSL09Ag5T5BpEL4nVS5MaQRG8ajeXJsiGxR+74COMXQ@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
Dear all,
I suggest for the evening swim, we meet at 7.30pm at the car park near Godstow Lock, at the top end of Wolvercote Meadow.
[Friday 6th April: Sunset: 7:48pm, Moonrise: 7:55pm, Full Moon: 8:19pm]
As for food afterwards, if people prefer a pub meal, the nearby Red Lion is serving food until 9pm, but the The Trout (even nearer) is serving until 10.30pm, but we may need to book a table in advance.
Sharon
On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 10:28 PM, NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson@btinternet.com> wrote:
Dear All,
I'm very happy to go along with Sharon's suggestion of a moonlit swim at Port Meadow. In that case where shall we meet exactly and when?
Neil Richardson
________________________________ From: Sharon Curtis <sacurtis2@gmail.com> To: NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson@btinternet.com> Cc: "OSSOxon@earth.li" <OSSOxon@earth.li>; "ossrats@earth.li" <ossrats@earth.li> Sent: Monday, 2 April 2012, 0:05
Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] Good Friday Full Moon Swim / Swim's 18, 19 and 20 Catch Up / Swim 22 Throw Down
There's a lot of trees and lack of sky views around Iffley/Kennington, and I'm not sure how easy it'll be to spot exit points in the dark.
For the sunset/moonlit swim I second the suggestion of Port Meadow, which has low horizons and an excellent view of the sky for the moon which will be rising low in the east.? Also, Port Meadow, particularly at the section near Godstow, would be easy for getting in/out since the river edge is mostly all shallow.
I'm interested in doing a Donnington - Kennington catch-up earlier in the day - if I set off at the same time as those leaving Folly Bridge , then I'll probably arrive at Kennington at the same time, approx :-)
Sharon
On 4/1/12, NEIL RICHARDSON <neilbkrichardson@btinternet.com> wrote:
Folks,
I am thinking of trying to do one of the swims further upstream that I missed in September last year - possibly Northmoor to Bablock Hythe - during the day on Good Friday, probably during the afternoon.That is? always provided winter hasn't returned in full force and a reasonably long swim is not too much of a test of resistance to cold. Anyone want to join me?
I would hope to do a short moonlit swim later although I do not have any of the Oxford sections still to catch up and I intend to do? Sandford to Radley (I assume) with the main group on Easter Monday. )I'd suggest Iffley to ? Kennington for a moonlit swim as it's a known quantity (preferable for swimming in the twilight/dark), there are plenty of places to get out, and I know some of the group want to catch up this section.
Any thoughts?
Neil Richardson
________________________________ ? From: Sharon Curtis <sacurtis2@gmail.com> To: OSSOxon@earth.li; ossrats@earth.li Sent: Thursday, 29 March 2012, 23:00 Subject: Re: [OSS Oxon] Good Friday Full Moon Swim / Swim's 18, 19 and 20 Catch Up / Swim 22 Throw Down
I forgot to add - I'm not sure how busy pubs will be on Good Friday evening (possibly very!) but if you like, after a sunset swim you would be all welcome to come for eating and merriment? at our place, just outside the ringroad of Oxford.
Pizza and ice-cream, anyone?
As for swims, I am up for a not-too-long one, anywhere between Danger Bridge and Kennington.
Sharon
On 3/29/12, Chris Dalton <seedy@breakingglass.net> wrote:
Hi Gang,
Seeing as Good Friday is a Full Moon I thought it would be a grand opportunity to combine the first Full Moon swim of the year with catch-ups of the last few swims and a throw down of the next for those who need them. Followed by a spot of dinner at the pub, possibly!? I expect it would be a relatively free-form event as different people need to do different swims but we could all do a splash under the light of the moon before eating. Moonrise is at 19:21 which is a few minutes before sunset so the timing should work out nicely.
Who's up for it?
CD
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Please note that OSS Oxon exists to put swimmers in touch with other swimmers, not to organise swim events or in any way suggest that outdoor swimming is a safe activity or that you should go swimming. If you choose to swim you do so entirely at your own risk and on your own initiative, and any plans you make are your own responsibility.
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Message: 2 Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 16:59:22 +0100 From: Sharon Curtis <sacurtis2@gmail.com> To: OSSOxon@earth.li Subject: [OSS Oxon] Good Friday afternoon swim: Donnington Bridge to Kennington Message-ID: <CAEOH2aafuSQy8h4Lhe3va9NYyxZ_QV80jykkvtYspV2W4nA0bQ@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
If the weather is not too cold/rainy, I'm planning on doing Donnington Bridge to Kennington early on the afternoon of Friday 6th April, in case anyone else fancies that particular stretch too! (bank support also provided)
Sharon
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Message: 3 Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2012 22:40:53 +0100 From: Sefryn Penrose <sefryn@gmail.com> To: OSS Oxon <OSSOxon@earth.li>, ossrats@earth.li Subject: [OSS Oxon] OSS Swim the Thames #22 Monday 9th April Message-ID: <CAG0_j_B155vnxB6d3G7yMXtckEJSa2mCM-GKODrnzHS6EtrMHw@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Allo allo ice men and ice maidens of the Isis (for we still have not reverted fully to the Thames according to the 1st edition OS, and snow is forecast),
This Easter Monday finds us afloat from Sandford Lock to Radley boat house, downriver a distance of 2.65km (thanks Neil). On our left, Nuneham Courteney, erstwhile home of the Earls Harcourt, the first of whom moved the village out of the way in order to better landscape the estate. Now occupied by the Global Retreat Centre, what oneness we shall feel with the world when we slip out of the water at the boathouses opposite. This little stretch was a favourite of Charles Dodson (Lewis Carroll), and he got wet here regularly with the young prototype Alice. The boathouses themselves belong to the boys of Radley College. Alumni of that fine establishment include the great historian Christopher Hibbert, the indefatiguable campaigning lawyer, Clive Stafford-Smith, England's test cricket captain, Andrew Strauss, and who could forget Richard Gibson, best known for his exceptional performance in the complex role of Herr Flick in TV's 'Allo 'Allo.
So, wet bobs (Radley slang doncha know), get ye to *Radley Station carpark at 11.00am *on Easter *Monday* *9th April.
There will be a bit of shallying I am afraid due to access issues so pay attention (I shall say zis only once): the boathouse is about 1km from the station - we will walk there and get changed into rubbers and pack all dry gear into a couple of cars (there isn't room for more). We will then *walk*up to Sandford Lock - 2.5km - and swim down. On getting out, change into dry gear at the boathouse and walk back to Radley for a resurrecting lunch at the Bowyer Arms.
Toodle pip until then,
*Jeremimi & Seffyvette and the Fanny La Fins of the Isis
e-mail: * *oxford@outdoorswimmingsociety.com * *
OSS swim responsibility statement: By attending you confirm that you are a member of the OSS and have read and accepted the OSS swim responsibility statement: http://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/index.php?p=swimming_tips&s =responsibility All swimmers swim at their own risk.*
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