--- Crusty Russ <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > All eyes and
ears are turning toward Australia for the up
> coming Olympic
> games.
>
BIG SNIP
>
> An Aussi connected with the event when asked if he was
> concerned about
> the impact that any potential shark attack may have on the
> Tri-Athletes
> mental attitude and performance remarked that he expected the
> shark
> scare to motivate the swimmers, resulting in new records for
> the
> in-water portion of the event.  :-)  Although he was chuckling
> during
> the interview, he was probably only half kidding.  I love the
> Aussi's
> sense of 'sport'.  :-)  Let the games begin!
>
> Best regards,
> Russ

From the "what the hell do I know dept."
Bird's Tri-athlon Anti-Shark Tips.

-I suppose there is always safety in numbers so perhaps swimming
in the middle of the pack would lessen ones chances a bit?
-Keep the pace and don't lag behind?
-Don't thrash about? (yeah right!)
-Don't urinate in your wettie?
-Don't eat fish the night before the event? Better yet...smear
some fish oil on your nearest rival.
-Carry a knife. If a shark shows up, slice the guy beside you
and swim like crazy.
Finally....say "to hell with the event"...and find a warm Pub
instead and watch it on TV.

Beers
Bird
BTW...some of us are thinking of chartering a boat and tossing a
bit of chum around prior to the event..anyone wanna get in on
some of the action?


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