david3 0 #1 September 2, 2013 Diana Nyad is close to completing her swim from Cuba to Key West. I cannot imagine taking on such an enormous challenge. I have to be honest I had lost faith that she could do it after her previous attempts. She is amazing. She kicks ass. http://www.diananyad.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 September 2, 2013 david3Diana Nyad is close to completing her swim from Cuba to Key West. I cannot imagine taking on such an enormous challenge. I have to be honest I had lost faith that she could do it after her previous attempts. She is amazing. She kicks ass. http://www.diananyad.com/ Meh Suzy Maroney did it years ago. It's a long swim but nothing new.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #3 September 2, 2013 Squeak ***Diana Nyad is close to completing her swim from Cuba to Key West. I cannot imagine taking on such an enormous challenge. I have to be honest I had lost faith that she could do it after her previous attempts. She is amazing. She kicks ass. http://www.diananyad.com/ Meh Suzy Maroney did it years ago. It's a long swim but nothing new.Sorry I didn't realize it was that easy. Was Suzy 62 years old? Edit to add ***"and you have been sucessful in your efforts to be #1 in the "lets be a dick and post negatively for no reason" awards (aka LBADAPN Awards). Your mumma must be proud" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorrinRadd 0 #4 September 2, 2013 Wow! That is AWESOME!!Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorrinRadd 0 #5 September 2, 2013 Squeak***Diana Nyad is close to completing her swim from Cuba to Key West. I cannot imagine taking on such an enormous challenge. I have to be honest I had lost faith that she could do it after her previous attempts. She is amazing. She kicks ass. http://www.diananyad.com/ Meh Suzy Maroney did it years ago. It's a long swim but nothing new. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4531339;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unreadWhy drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,065 #6 September 2, 2013 Ya know... you kinda fail by not looking at squeak's avatar Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #7 September 2, 2013 The Maroney woman did it years ago but with a shark cage which apparently helped her along the current (read that somewhere). Diana Nyad is doing it shark cage free. I wish I was standing there on Smathers when she completes this awesome feat of athleticism, dedication and willpower!! I'm in awe of a 64 year old woman (or man for that matter) who can conquer the Florida Straits! Hell, I'll get seasick just 7 miles out at the Vandenberg if I'm not taking medication!! HAHA!! Go Diana!!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #8 September 2, 2013 Congratulations Diana! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 September 2, 2013 Really cool - what an achievement.BTW hope she has her passport in her cozzie (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #10 September 2, 2013 shropshire Really cool - what an achievement.BTW hope she has her passport in her cozzie I think she's in the clear. Obama Tweeted congratulations to her already. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 51 #11 September 2, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy I'm in awe of a 64 year old woman (or man for that matter) who can conquer the Florida Straits! No kidding. She's been working on this for 30-something years. You have to admire her single-mindedness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #12 September 2, 2013 NewGuy2005*** I'm in awe of a 64 year old woman (or man for that matter) who can conquer the Florida Straits! No kidding. She's been working on this for 30-something years. You have to admire her single-mindedness. Actuallyyyyyyyyyyyy..... she gave up swimming for 30 years and began again when she was 60! That's what makes it even more inspiring to me!!Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #13 September 3, 2013 QuoteOne is, we should never ever give up. Two is, you’re never too old to chase your dreams. Three is, it looks like a solitary sport, but it’s a team. I wonder how many people understand the combined meaning of all three parts and the dramatic conflicts between them? It is an amazing effort. Really something to marvel at. Not just in her ability to do it, but to convince other people to help her give it a shot.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 100 #14 September 3, 2013 She looked pretty delerious when they interviewed her just after she finished. Hopefully they'll do a proper interview when she's had a day or two to recover. Awesome feat. Go granny go........My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #15 September 9, 2013 A 62-year-old woman finally accomplishes her life long goal OR cheats to do so. "Which story do you prefer?" -- Life of Pi http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2013/09/09/nyad-doubters-marquez-newday.cnn.html The whole story saddens me. It saddens me some people would be so cynical as to assume the record is falsified. It saddens me to know some people will in fact do anything to get into a record book including cheat which means it's a possibility the record is falsified. It saddens me whatever the outcome the accomplishment will now have this hanging over it. I'm sad for her either way, but for obviously different reasons.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,393 #16 September 9, 2013 I want to see her birth certificate. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #17 September 9, 2013 quade A 62-year-old woman finally accomplishes her life long goal OR cheats to do so. "Which story do you prefer?" -- Life of Pi http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2013/09/09/nyad-doubters-marquez-newday.cnn.html The whole story saddens me. It saddens me some people would be so cynical as to assume the record is falsified. It saddens me to know some people will in fact do anything to get into a record book including cheat which means it's a possibility the record is falsified. It saddens me whatever the outcome the accomplishment will now have this hanging over it. I'm sad for her either way, but for obviously different reasons. +1 I'm not happy about her stating publicly she was happy the other athlete failed on her attempt. I mean, if you wanna keep that in your head that's on you, but to say it and look mean spirited about it, yikes. Plus, for the detractors to float the cheating shadow, well that sucks too. Frankly, I believe her effort was honest but I'm not a fan of unsportswoman like statements. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,393 #18 September 9, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy Plus, for the detractors to float the cheating shadow, well that sucks too. I see what you did there."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #19 September 9, 2013 ryoder ***[ Plus, for the detractors to float the cheating shadow, well that sucks too. I see what you did there.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #20 September 1, 2014 Sooooo..... this morning I met Diana Nyad. The Key West Arts in Public Places committee honored her with a bronze plaque to be mounted on the wall at Smathers Beach in Key West where she came ashore last year (entrance 11). Her body is amazing and she's even more beautiful in person. Here's a picture from the event...Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #21 September 2, 2014 LuckyMcSwervy Sooooo..... this morning I met Diana Nyad. The Key West Arts in Public Places committee honored her with a bronze plaque to be mounted on the wall at Smathers Beach in Key West where she came ashore last year (entrance 11). Her body is amazing and she's even more beautiful in person. Here's a picture from the event... Diana? Or Don? Looks like a dude.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #22 September 2, 2014 turtlespeed ***Sooooo..... this morning I met Diana Nyad. The Key West Arts in Public Places committee honored her with a bronze plaque to be mounted on the wall at Smathers Beach in Key West where she came ashore last year (entrance 11). Her body is amazing and she's even more beautiful in person. Here's a picture from the event... Diana? Or Don? Looks like a dude.She's not claiming to be a Victoria's Secret model. She's an amazing athlete who worked her way out of a really shitty childhood, one that I can totally relate to, and she's beautiful IMHO. I was face to face with her and she's gorgeous but I tend to see the beauty in every face I see.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #23 September 2, 2014 LuckyMcSwervy I tend to see the beauty in every face I see. Even Turtle and me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #24 September 2, 2014 JohnMitchell *** I tend to see the beauty in every face I see. Even Turtle and me?Absolutely! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #25 September 2, 2014 LuckyMcSwervy ****** I tend to see the beauty in every face I see. Even Turtle and me?Absolutely! I dunno . .. .. I've seen a mirror . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
