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Saturday, October 1, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Another Magnum goes under the knife
As is becoming increasingly apparent, our Manhattan Magnum Masters swim group is aging and almost everyone has had some sort of physical problem and/or recent surgery (shoulder, hernia, knee, heart) and Coach Bruce is no exception.
At 7:30 pm at Little Company of Mary hospital in Torrance on Sunday, September 4, 2011, Bruce underwent emergency gall bladder surgery (gangrene had set in and fortunately for Bruce he decided to go to the hospital in the early afternoon when his severe pain did not subside).
Bruce was aware of his gall bladder situation and had an appointment with his doctor on September 6 to schedule the surgery. He was able to go to the USC vs. Minnesota football game the day before surgery, but had to leave at half time. When the stomach pain did not subside, Bruce (wisely at it turns out) decided he had to go to the hospital.
I always thought gall bladder surgery was for old ladies and it may be hard for Bruce to live this one down, but gangrene can set in any body organ due to lack of blood flow (arteries become obstructed after surgery or injury) and/or by bacterial infection.
Anyway, the surgery went well and Bruce is now being treated for some sort of infection and should be released in a day or two from the hospital. Meanwhile, the MMM' will have to get by without Coach Bruce for 2 weeks or so.
At 7:30 pm at Little Company of Mary hospital in Torrance on Sunday, September 4, 2011, Bruce underwent emergency gall bladder surgery (gangrene had set in and fortunately for Bruce he decided to go to the hospital in the early afternoon when his severe pain did not subside).
Bruce was aware of his gall bladder situation and had an appointment with his doctor on September 6 to schedule the surgery. He was able to go to the USC vs. Minnesota football game the day before surgery, but had to leave at half time. When the stomach pain did not subside, Bruce (wisely at it turns out) decided he had to go to the hospital.
I always thought gall bladder surgery was for old ladies and it may be hard for Bruce to live this one down, but gangrene can set in any body organ due to lack of blood flow (arteries become obstructed after surgery or injury) and/or by bacterial infection.
Anyway, the surgery went well and Bruce is now being treated for some sort of infection and should be released in a day or two from the hospital. Meanwhile, the MMM' will have to get by without Coach Bruce for 2 weeks or so.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
2011 Pier to Pier 2 Mile Ocean Swim
The following results were taken from www.surffestival.org. Some results differed from what was posted on the results board after the swim finished (sorry Jim).
Club Member (Age Group finish) Time Pace Overall Finish
James P (9 out of 89) 46:04 1:18 45
Patrick (2 out of 59) 46:54 1:20 55
Tim (12 out of 89) 50:56 1:27 109
Chuck (2 out of 20) 57:42 1:38 241
Jimmy O (51 out of 96) 1:04.40 1:50 460
Ryan (23 out of 33) 1:05.33 1:52 499
Tom (5 out of 20) 1:07.56 1:56 567
Molly (29 out of 33) 1:09.54 1:59 616
Teresa (14 out of 27) 1:11.03 2:01 633
Helen (19 out of 27) 1:15:47 2:09 733
Jim H (25 out of 32) 1:21.41 2:20 808
Susan (9 out of 13) 1:30.15 2:34 871
Notes to the above:
Mr. Hallett was initially listed as number 799. His ego has been damaged as a result of coming in at over 800.
Patrick swam a great race but finished one second behind his son Aidan who finished 6 out of a field of 36.
Tom proved he can swim much faster when he wants to as attested by beating Teresa by over 3 minutes. Teresa usually swims faster than Tom in pool workouts.
Pictures taken by Guy:
Further notes:
If Jim had not stopped to have his picture taken, he may well have come in at 799.
Club Member (Age Group finish) Time Pace Overall Finish
James P (9 out of 89) 46:04 1:18 45
Patrick (2 out of 59) 46:54 1:20 55
Tim (12 out of 89) 50:56 1:27 109
Chuck (2 out of 20) 57:42 1:38 241
Jimmy O (51 out of 96) 1:04.40 1:50 460
Ryan (23 out of 33) 1:05.33 1:52 499
Tom (5 out of 20) 1:07.56 1:56 567
Molly (29 out of 33) 1:09.54 1:59 616
Teresa (14 out of 27) 1:11.03 2:01 633
Helen (19 out of 27) 1:15:47 2:09 733
Jim H (25 out of 32) 1:21.41 2:20 808
Susan (9 out of 13) 1:30.15 2:34 871
Notes to the above:
Mr. Hallett was initially listed as number 799. His ego has been damaged as a result of coming in at over 800.
Patrick swam a great race but finished one second behind his son Aidan who finished 6 out of a field of 36.
Tom proved he can swim much faster when he wants to as attested by beating Teresa by over 3 minutes. Teresa usually swims faster than Tom in pool workouts.
Pictures taken by Guy:
Chuck
Tom
Teresa
Susan
Helen
Jim
Teresa
Teresa
Further notes:
If Jim had not stopped to have his picture taken, he may well have come in at 799.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Can you identify this Magnum Swimmer?
Double click to enlarge. Hint: he was 17 years old at the time:
The answer is not Mark Schubert but the one below telling a joke with Mark Schubert actually laughing and Christy enjoying her beer (probably heard Dave's story before):
The answer is not Mark Schubert but the one below telling a joke with Mark Schubert actually laughing and Christy enjoying her beer (probably heard Dave's story before):
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Mystery Pictures
Can you identify the two magnum swimmers in the pictures below? (hint: it's not Bob Kapust with hair):
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Another good excuse for a Magnum Party, complete with Magnum - A special screening of Wally Kurth's Class C, the only game in town.
You can double click the pictures below to enlarge:
Let the party begin. Guy brought a Magnum and made the party official.
Appetizers by Meg Hall.
Bob and Sheri.
Our hosts, Susan and Ed.
The MMM private brand.
Guy, Pat and Rich.
Pat and Marilyn
Producer Wally, Ed and Debra.
Marilyn, Vivian and Tom.
Another cheer by Vivian.
Sheri and Westly.
Robin and Jim.
Tom and Westly.
Guy telling another story to Debra
Sure Guy....
Most likely Jim defending his Democratic principles.
Marie, Wally, Tom and Westly.
Soon to be back in the water Matt and Sarah.
Come on Guy. Turn around.
What a group of well fed Magnums.
The other table outside.
Upper viewing room.
Lower viewing room.
Everyone stayed wide awake.
Jim and Matt.
Dessert Time.
There a 3 videos below - click several times on arrows or dots to begin video and turn on your speakers.
Class C - The Movie.
Class C - The Movie.
The Producer Speaks.
The Invitation:
Hey everyone,
please go to www.classcmovie.com and you can get a glimpse of what you will be seeing at the screening. I'm excited to show this film and happy that all of you have a desire to see it!
Looking forward to seeing you all on March 5th.
Wally
The DVD covers.
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