Hellcat Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Bear this in mind... I'm not a strong swimmer - I have never been diving - I am slightly claustrophobic. Now, on to what I'm doing.... The daughters school is having a diveathon from 2 pm on Friday to 2 pm on Saturday, to raise money for the school pool. We are going to the local dive pool (deeper than a normal swimming pool, I'm told) and the aim is to have someone in the water for the whole 24 hours. So you go and do half an hour brief and kitting, half an hour diving and get sponsored for it. As if all this isnt stupid enough, I am doing 4.15 AM on Saturday!!! I'm completely terrified about this..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 4.15 am is it still dark that time of the morning....im never up at that hour?!!! Good luck and im sure you'll be fine. Well done you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Thats the time of my dive. OH is doing 2.30 am and I'm going with him! I might need a large G and T to get over the shock, although I have been promised Macdonalds breakfast (one of my real weaknesses ) if I do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 That would be the time I'd chose....so that as few people as poss would see me in my cozzy! Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I would say the essential items would be matchsticks (for your eyes)...duvet to snuggle into whilst watching and a flask of cocoa! let us know how it goes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Oh good luck Helen, and well done for you and OH taking part in the fundraiser. Your daughter's school will be really grateful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Well done you! Don't worry about the dive. Just take a deep breath (Literally) and take your time. A worthy cause. 4.15 am is it still dark that time of the morning....im never up at that hour?!!! Chelsea, never become cabin crew! 4.15 is a lie in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Well done you Helen! I'm sure you'll raise lots for the pool - and I know that parents have to get involved in things for the school but things really have stepped up a gear! I'm sure that during the training session they'll put all your worries at ease and at least you get to see lots of others doing it before you do! I won't be up that early on Saturday myself - but will think about you in deep water as I'm in deep sleep! and at Christian! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Good Luck Helen - I hope it goes well. ....now I'm hyper-ventilating, I'm off to a safer place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Oooh, what a challenge, both the early start and the diving are challenges on their own..... doing both Good luck with it, I hope the school raises lots of money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Best of luck Helen That is so brave especially being slightly claustrophobic. Just the thought of being underwater makes me feel breathless Hope you raise lots of money for the school I hope our school sticks to quiz nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Best of Luck Helen After years on the school pta..........i'm not sure we would have got many (if any) parents doing something like this. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Wow Helen you'll be fine and I'm sure will really enjoy it.....once you are happily tucking into your Maccie D's breakfast Sounds like quite a challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Go for it Helen. Sounds like a load of fun and you'll be so proud of yourself for doing it. It will be a great story to tell people too! Best of luck. Hope your cozzy stays on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 Helen you brave thing you! Good on ya for getting involved esp at that time of a morning! I do hope you raise lots of ££££ I once did a dive in a pool on holiday in Italy with a German family, when in the pool the instructor started to swim off and i got very worried so just before he was out of reach i grabbed his flippers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 - I bet he loved you Emma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 28, 2007 Share Posted April 28, 2007 How did you get on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
