Wish me luck!

RopAyy · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:28

Well ladies and gentleman its before 6:30am on a Saturday i'm not working and i'm up enjoying my morning brew getting myself ready to head up to lake Windermere.
I am off to participate in a sponsored (don't worry, not asking

) row down the lake!
The only real catch is its not the shortest of rows and i have never in my life rowed or even held a paddle so this could be more than interesting!

Doing this to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurons Disease so wish me luck and hopefully ill get there and back without getting too wet!

LOAM · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:32

This might hurt. Good luck.

RopAyy · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:33

LOAM said:
This might hurt. Good luck.

Its already hurting, my bed....is calling!

Cheers.

LOAM · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:36

It's a nice day for it at least. Is it a race or leisurely row?

Destination · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:38

Good work chap.
Have a good day, suncream and hydration, antiinflammatories and a good massage later.

RopAyy · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:42

LOAM said:
It's a nice day for it at least. Is it a race or leisurely row?

Im hoping its leisurely!
I only got involved 2 days ago so i have not really asked, it was just a phone call with "Nic, im doing a charity row in memory of my uncle, are you in?" with me just saying yes. If someone says charity for a close friend il jump on board regardless! Running round work with a sponsor form, christ made me feel like 5 again!
If only i had my pirate hat!!

Do you think ill need to be wrapped up warm or will my cycling, breathable waterproof gear be plenty enough, im figuring ill end up warm from the rowing anyways?

RopAyy · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:43

Hikari Kisugi said:
Good work chap.
Have a good day, suncream and hydration, antiinflammatories and a good massage later.

This massage after, sounds like a plan....Cheeky to ask to masseuse for a sponsor and a freebie in the name of charity? haha!

LOAM · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:50

I'd Prolly take something warm and then take it off. I'd rather have it tbh and not use it than be sat freezing in the middle of a lake

RopAyy · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:53

LOAM said:
I'd Prolly take something warm and then take it off. I'd rather have it tbh and not use it than be sat freezing in the middle of a lake

Nice one, cheers, if i dont update at some point today presume iv decided to become a merman!

Tribune · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:54

Good for you mate. You're going to hurt tomorrow in places you didn't even know you had

valve90210 · 10 Sep 2011 at 06:56

Good luck and as above, you'll feel it tomorrow...but I expect Monday will be even worse!!

RopAyy · 10 Sep 2011 at 07:10

Tribune said:
Good for you mate. You're going to hurt tomorrow in places you didn't even know you had

Oh trust me, with these boozey weekends I end up on I can't imagine there's many other places left to hurt!

.Kencs · 10 Sep 2011 at 07:28

Good luck mate

flibbage0 · 10 Sep 2011 at 07:28

Good luck, warm up properly.

Edrof · 10 Sep 2011 at 07:34

G'luck chum, try not to fall in! If you do fall in, pics with Hovis for the lulz.

Cosimo · 10 Sep 2011 at 08:07

You can do it. Good luck

RopAyy · 10 Sep 2011 at 08:41

Cheers fellas! Just stopped for breaky now onwards to the lakes!!

RopAyy · 10 Sep 2011 at 11:39

Well out in the middle of the lake now! My rowing is not too brilliant! Getting a little nippy and soaked!! All fun though!!

Nemesis379 · 10 Sep 2011 at 12:15

GL. Don't drown.

physichull · 10 Sep 2011 at 12:26

Stay dry.