Digger's World Blog
Dates fixed for Swim the Door 2012
Published: Feb 12th, 2012 |
Hi. After much deliberation the dates for this years Swim the Door weekend has now been fixed. Its Friday 8th to Sunday 10th. This means it falls at the end of the school holidays which is good for some people, but not for others. Also ”official” caravan hires are only availble from Saturday 9th (fully booked up till then). However, the good news is that, at the moment there is plenty of camping space and, of course, the sea water will be warmer than last year! HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT.
Back from Digging
Published: Sep 6th, 2011 |
And I haven’t changed a bit………………………..
Learn more about the dig (as if) GO TO HolidaysCaerleon 2011
Gone digging
Published: Aug 3rd, 2011 |
Hi. I’m away now for the rest of August digging at Caerleon in South Wales.
Its not all about digging?!!
But we do find evidence of Romans!!
STD11 awards
Published: Jun 25th, 2011 |
Hi. Yes the prestigious STD11 awards have been released. After days of deliberation the secret committee (after it ran out of Port) decided to announce its decisions. These appear on the STD11 page and some “lucky” people are receiving “official documentation” through the post relating to their awards! Can life get much better!! If you are disappointed that you have not received an award then you need to submit your appeal application within 1 minute of this post going live (or of course you could just turn up next year!).
“We survived”
Published: Jun 14th, 2011 |
Thank you to everyone attended STD11 and making it special for me. I can confirm ‘I counted the swimmers out and counted you all back”. Therefore, I am (90%) certain that WE ALL SURVIVED! Photos to follow in next few days.
See you at The Door
Published: Jun 8th, 2011 |
Last post before leaving for Swim The Door 2011. My car is full of inflatable animals, beach towels, booze and emergency blankets! Hope to see you all soon…………..
Three days
Published: Jun 6th, 2011 |
Shocking news has been received today that some people (mentioning no names, Louise) are arriving at Durdle Door on Wednesday evening! Please remember that it is dangerous to enter the sea without a Digger (and he will be so jealous that he may cry!).
Four days and counting
Published: Jun 5th, 2011 |
Hope you have made most of the final weekend before Swim the Door 2011? It was a good opportunity to buy those new swim trunks/costumes you have always wanted and even, if you really think you need them, wetsuits!! I’ve even received some texts suggesting some people have had a cold bath to get use to the sea temperature! Silly, its bound to be warmer than last year. It always is!!!
Only 7 days to Swim the Door 2011
Published: Jun 2nd, 2011 |
Only 7 days to STD11 and everything is looking good. Please start thinking about your preferred inflatable animal to accompany you on your STD. Also note that an “early early bird swim” has now been added for the Thursday evening arrivals (Jono says he has plenty of room in his tent that night- well I think thats what he said. Aiming for 4.30pm but depends what time I get away from work etc.
Swim the Door Reconnaissance
Published: May 16th, 2011 |
To ensure the success of STD11 a reconnaissance trip took place on Sunday 15th May. This is the report from attendees: “Sea definately much warmer than last year” (Russell- age 49 and 1 day); “food and beer same prices as last year” (Julia- age unknown); “the kids play area is definately better than last year” (Chloe- age 5 years) “everything looks better than last year” (Digger- soon to be a year older).