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***UPDATE***

I begin my aquatic journey at 7am in Gracemount with the fine company of the 'early bird' swimmers. The staff at all the pools were truly welcoming and the public at large very supportive. The day remained remarkably on schedule until the last leg where a wrong turn on the old railway between Leith and Portobello resulted in a slight deviation to my planned portage. However, I made it to the promenade baths at 7.25pm, in good time for my final length before closing time at 7.40pm. Then, true to script, I made the short walk down the beach and in to the sea to look to the horizon and have a few thoughts about Mum.

Very many thanks to all my sponsors and to the following:

Edinburgh Leisure, Virgin Active, One Spa, Caledonian Hilton, Drumsheugh Baths and Westwoods; Jo Hanley, photographer and Dan Warren, director/film-maker for miraculously staying one step ahead at all times; Matt and Dad for general support and road-side first aid; Hectors of Stockbridge for genorously providing lunch; Desmond for tea, biscuits and true Leither directions; Portobello's newly opened Esplanade bar, aka 'The Espy' 62 Bath St, for providing a fine sea-front venue for the post event bash, great food too; and finally Preston Pfanz and the Seaton Sands for awakening the ghosts of the sea with their oceanic riff-laiden sounds. And fine Hawaiian tailoring.

Stars one and all.

Does anyone know a good podiatrist?

***PRESS***  (cut & paste)

http://www.list.co.uk/article/9286-edinburgh-artist-to-swim-the-city/

http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/latestnews/Artist-plans-to-tackle-14.4201337.jp

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A great cause - GOOD LUCK!! Donation by Evening News Reader 19/06/08  

Well done Tim, hope they look after you well at the Hilton Caledonian Donation by Carol Sanders 19/06/08  

Swim hard and walk fast towards the solstice! Donation by Cristina & Dimitris 18/06/08  

Very impressed Tim, best of luck. Donation by Gavin Rutherford 17/06/08  

Good luck. Donation by Hugh and Lilian 17/06/08  

phew I'm tired just thinking about it...all the best xxxx Donation by Katie and Jo 16/06/08  

Is Edinburgh ready for this?! Good luck... Donation by Sarah and James A 16/06/08  

wish i could be there...but harriet and i shall certainly raise our orkney glasses to you! xxx Donation by Su-a 15/06/08  

according to wikipedia you are doing a biathlon, London 2012 next! Good luck our kid. Donation by matt and jenny 15/06/08  

Enjoy tim! Remember, I'll be swimming with you stroke for stroke in the big pool! Donation by G-man 13/06/08  

Go Tim! Lots and lots of luck to you! You're a star... Donation by Sarah 13/06/08  

Will be thinking of you! Good luck and looking forward to the exhibition. Donation by Rosanne Peploe 13/06/08  

Fab! Donation by Yunming 13/06/08  

I was quite amazed when Harriet told me what you are doing. Quite inspirational Tim. Good luck and I'll be there at the end to congratulate you. Donation by debs and mark mcnaughton 12/06/08  

Hope it all goes very well!! =) Donation by Victoria 12/06/08  

will be looking out for you! Donation by fiona gavin 12/06/08  

Remember the flipflops! Good on you, and happily join you for beers in Porty at the end! Donation by Gillian Scott 10/06/08  

Here's to the artists that swim! Donation by Ellie Harrison 10/06/08  

Hope the sun shines on you that day!! Donation by Jo and Marie Louise 08/06/08  

Good for you Tim. Don't forget the goose grease to buoy you up. Donation by John & Eileen 06/06/08  

well done and good luck - remember the blister plasters! Donation by Janet Muldoon 06/06/08  

well done TT, great cause and great idea. Swim like the wind. sorry i missed you sat. Donation by Rozy Love 06/06/08  

Nice heart! Nice mind! Be careful Tim! Donation by Giorgio 06/06/08  

See a personal email for your father's comments..... Donation by Dr John Taylor 05/06/08  

So pleased we will be able to participate if only to hold your towel. Good luck mad stepson.... Donation by Hilly Cobban 05/06/08  

Swim well, Tim - and watch out where the kiddies go, and don't you drink that yellow flow! Donation by Dessie-T 05/06/08  

All the best Tim, drinks await you in Porty Donation by stoorie 05/06/08  

he he ...you really are bonkers 'T'.....I will get you some bazuka Donation by Maura 05/06/08  

Well done, it's a lovely idea!! sure you'll manage. I'll be in warrender to cheer you...good luck!! Donation by Marta Bartroli 05/06/08  

Good luck. Deep breath now. Donation by Glen Wade 05/06/08  

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