Compliments to the chef

Was very impressed to see Rick Stein on the start line of Padstow to Rock swim (19/7). Not sure what time he did (I hope in a way he did not beat me!) but admiration regardless.

All three of us (Si, Dean and me) who went to event together had a lovely afternoon: can highly recommend the event which is organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.

We were a bit late for registration after faffing around for ages trying to find a space to park (we have to credit Si for us not being even later and he brought forward our departure time by 15 minutes - citing 'holiday traffic' as a reason why we would not get from Perranporth to Padstow within 1/2 hour).

I just finished before Si (I turned round on slipway to see Si finishing). Both us within 25 minutes for 'just under a mile' - so I was very pleased. Dean was in the top 10 in 18 minutes (I think).

Stayed around after for coffee and we each bought something from Mr Stein's deli...