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Lisburn pensioner taking a bath (boat) in the Irish Sea

Lisburn pensioner Mervyn Kinkead plans to do what no-one(?!) has done before and cross the Irish Sea in a "standard" household bath (fitted with stabilisers and an outboard motor)

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He wants to get it recognized as a world record.

Maybe if he succeeds, someone could trump him up by doing it in a bigger bath? Or a smaller one I suppose.

Maybe if you swim across the sea with a loofah stapped to your feet you could claim a world record for "crossing the sea on a loofah".

Oh well, I hope he makes lots of money for charity at least and that he doesn't get into trouble and cost the RNLI a wodge of cash. But health and safety being what it is, they're probably going to follow alongside anyway and cancel out the money he raises.

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Quote: Mark Lowton

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Lisburn pensioner taking a bath (boat) in the Irish Sea

Lisburn pensioner Mervyn Kinkead plans to do what no-one(?!) has done before and cross the Irish Sea in a "standard" household bath (fitted with stabilisers and an outboard motor)

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He wants to get it recognized as a world record.

Maybe if he succeeds, someone could trump him up by doing it in a bigger bath? Or a smaller one I suppose.

Maybe if you swim across the sea with a loofah stapped to your feet you could claim a world record for "crossing the sea on a loofah".

Oh well, I hope he makes lots of money for charity at least and that he doesn't get into trouble and cost the RNLI a wodge of cash. But health and safety being what it is, they're probably going to follow alongside anyway and cancel out the money he raises.

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I think I'd be happier about it if it wasn't an Irishman - it seems to deserve a punchline

"Whe asked how he would be able to row and bale at the same time - he replied 'that's easy I'll just pull out the plug'.

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Quote: Lynton

I think I'd be happier about it if it wasn't an Irishman - it seems to deserve a punchline

"Whe asked how he would be able to row and bale at the same time - he replied 'that's easy I'll just pull out the plug'.

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Don't fret Lynton, you'll get your wish, it's been reported over here that it's a relay.

Rumour has it that an Englishman is attempting the return leg in a shower tray.

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Quote: Fergus McCarthy

Rumour has it that an Englishman is attempting the return leg in a shower tray.

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Yeah, I figured I'd chance my arm.

Make sure it's a power shower.... And good luck!

Here's hopin' the drain plug holds.

I wonder if he'll be naked. He SHOULD be if he's in a bath. Also....is he taking his rubber ducky?

They race bathtubs in Nanaimo, slightly modified for speed.
I have attended the race, it was an international event.

http://www.bathtubbing.com/gallery.php

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Quote: victor nicholas

They race bathtubs in Nanaimo, slightly modified for speed.
I have attended the race, it was an international event.

http://www.bathtubbing.com/gallery.php

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VC, did you get a medal?

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Quote: Fergus McCarthy

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Quote: Lynton

I think I'd be happier about it if it wasn't an Irishman - it seems to deserve a punchline

"Whe asked how he would be able to row and bale at the same time - he replied 'that's easy I'll just pull out the plug'.

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Don't fret Lynton, you'll get your wish, it's been reported over here that it's a relay.

Rumour has it that an Englishman is attempting the return leg in a shower tray.

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....never seen a 'water line' painted on the inside....or was that the 'scum line?

No

I was there with a girlfriend which in many ways was better.

There were teams from Australia, LOOMIS, and the US.

Well worth entering if you have time on your hands.

Quite fun.

Victor

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Quote: Jaggedone

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Quote: victor nicholas

They race bathtubs in Nanaimo, slightly modified for speed.
I have attended the race, it was an international event.

http://www.bathtubbing.com/gallery.php

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VC, did you get a medal?

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Why so many headline sound like Tonto?

Nanaimo squares are gorgeous!

I don't think they know what you are talking about.

Oh yes they do (now):

squares

I think he should TAP into all the resourses he can get.
And, PLUG the gap in the charity coffers.
Bet he would LARTHER be in a proper boat.
It must be a DRAIN on the RNLI.

Can not think of anymore!

They do well at bake sales.

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Quote: armfeetandtoe

I think he should TAP into all the resourses he can get.
And, PLUG the gap in the charity coffers.
Bet he would LARTHER be in a proper boat.
It must be a DRAIN on the RNLI.

Can not think of anymore!

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Let soap he makes it?
What would he need a loofah when he can pee over the side?
If he gets seasick he might barf?
Did it on his own, didn't sponge on anyone?
It's not real shit in the bottom of the bath it's sham-poo?

oh I could go on.......

As Lady G says they really are in there own category as a taste sensation - like the bacon of desserts.

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Quote: Erskin Quint

Oh yes they do (now):

squares

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Lynton

This sounds like dub poetry, I think you would be good at it.

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Quote: Lynton

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Quote: armfeetandtoe

I think he should TAP into all the resourses he can get.
And, PLUG the gap in the charity coffers.
Bet he would LARTHER be in a proper boat.
It must be a DRAIN on the RNLI.

Can not think of anymore!

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Let soap he makes it?
What would he need a loofah when he can pee over the side?
If he gets seasick he might barf?
Did it on his own, didn't sponge on anyone?
It's not real shit in the bottom of the bath it's sham-poo?

oh I could go on.......

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