Taking On The Big Lake, At 76...

[trfour]

George Brunstad will be celebrating his 76th birthday on August 25th by swimming the length of Lake Winnipesaukee, some 22 miles, for charity.

From the Citizen;
http://citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100731/GJNEWS02/707319909/-1/CITIZEN

Way to GO George!!!!
Best wishes!
Terry
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[jack1706]

We'll be watching !!!

Happy 76th George.....


76 years young !!

[trfour]

To His Stats on breaking the world record for swimming the English Cannel, at 70 years old!!

George Brunstad; http://www.soloswims.com/brunstad.htm
' What an awesome inspiration this guy is for all ages ' !!!!!!



Terry
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[trfour]

On George Brunstad's Birthday Swim for Charity.

From the Citizen; http://citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100819/GJNEWS02/708199843/0/CITNEWSHot



Terry
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[AC2717]

Just awesome
good for him!

[Seeker]

Anyone have an update?

[tis]

Could the poor guy have gotten a worse day? I wonder if he tried it.

[trfour]

Anyone have an update?


Seeker, it's been moved ahead due to thunder storms in the area.

I think he will be starting his swim late today.

http://www.lascfit.com/



Terry
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[ApS]

1) Tis, I was thinking that the rain would help in keeping boat traffic down: but at 7:43, two Jet-Skis just passed-by in the dark and rain. :rolleye2:

2) I had seen Brunstad's photo in the Citizen article.

A day later, a swimmer who looked like him swam by at a steady pace. I later thought I saw that swimmer up at our road. The gentleman said "No, I am a swimmer, but I am 86, not 76".

But he knew a swimmer from his Camp Ossipee who was that age, and "Here, he's driving towards us now". :look: My vehicle was too far to hear the conversation, but neither swimmer was Brunstad. :(

I'm envious of all the active and older swimmers around this lake! :eek2:

[trfour]

The Swim Is On.

http://citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100826/GJNEWS02/708269710/-1/CITIZEN



Terry
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[angela4design]

George went in the water around 10pm last night, and has been swimming for about 11 hours straight now! Expected arrival at Shibley's in Alton is around 2-4pm TODAY! Laconia Athletic and Swim Club has donation via PayPal set up through their website where you can donate to become eligible to win prizes! (http://lascfit.com/Great_Winni_Swim.php) All donations and monies from raffle will go directly to WLNH Children's Auction Fund 2010

$10 or more- you are eligible to WIN: a ONE YEAR Membership to LASC ! ($696 value!)

$20 or more- you could ALSO WIN: Meadowbrook US Cellular Miranda Lambert ULTIMATE fan pack includes: 4 PREMIUM SEATS &VIP DINING! ($500 value!)

$35 or more- you could ALSO WIN: An IPAD ($500 value!) Donated by IRWIN MARINE

$50 or more- you could ALSO WIN: A THREE NIGHT New Hampshire OVERNIGHT PACKAGE! ($1000 value!) Donated by the Inns & Spa at Mill Falls and The Common Man

Bonus Trivia Fact - George is Matt Damon's uncle!!

The newspaper artcile from today Citizen is HERE (http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100826/GJNEWS02/708269710/-1/CITIZEN).

[Lakesrider]

Well?:confused:

[hazelnut]

1) Tis, I was thinking that the rain would help in keeping boat traffic down: but at 7:43, two Jet-Skis just passed-by in the dark and rain. :rolleye2:


I know what you mean. I saw some guy in a Sailboat go by at around 8:30 :rolleye2:

I am dying to find out how this guy did. This is an amazing feat for a 26 year old let alone a 76 year old. Good for him!!!

[pats fan]

I watched the 6:00 Channel 9 news tonight and they said he should be hitting the finish line in about 45 minutes. That was at 6:15 so he should be arriving in a few minutes in Alton. I would have loved to be there to cheer him on but it is too long of a drive. Great job!

[pops]

Good turnout of people to cheer him on. Two words to describe it...Inspirational and Impressive. My daughter said she heard his grandkids cheering him on.

Pop's

[NH_boater]

7:30pm arrival into Alto Bay public beach.

Hope you like these - just some quick snaps.

[pam.in.ny]

Thanks for the great photos of George's quest. Here's an article from the Citizen. http://bit.ly/9u1XKm

Great job George!!!!!!:banana:

[Jeanzb1]

What a wonderful story and a truly inspirational man! Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!!!

[hazelnut]

That guy is AMAZING!!! Seriously anyone just try swimming straight for an hour or two and you'd be exhausted let alone swimming 22 miles??? :eek:

Good for you George you are an inspiration.

[trfour]

A video of The Great Swim; http://www.wmur.com/video/24776337/detail.html

I believe they shot some more video too, haven't posted on U Tube yet though. I will post it here when I find it, or someone else will! :)



Terry
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[SIKSUKR]

That guy is AMAZING!!! Seriously anyone just try swimming straight for an hour or two and you'd be exhausted let alone swimming 22 miles??? :eek:

Good for you George you are an inspiration.

Because I'm lazy right now and didn't go researching this swim,does he get any rest time at all like hanging on to the boat for 10 minutes every hour or so?

[trfour]

Credit WMUR 9; http://www.wmur.com/slideshow/news/24783449/detail.html

Happy 76th George!!!! ' ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!! '



Terry
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[trfour]

with more info, by Ray Duckler.

http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/the-old-man-and-the-lake



Terry
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[trfour]

From The Citizen; http://citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100901/GJNEWS02/709019850/0/CITIZEN



Terry
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