Hook or by Crook Photos

[Phil Sykes]

Congratulations to all Piranhas who competed in Dunmore East last Saturday. It was great to see everyone out on the course and as the unofficial photographer, supporter and mascot I can say that the level of commitment shown by the guys and gals coming in further down the pecking order was just as high as those coming in at the top. As she passed me at some speed, Louise Bennett was hunting down a Belpark runner just a few metres in front of her with steely determination. Very proud to be wearing my Piranha shirt – the Belpark supporters seemed to have forgotten theirs, although there was a bit of friendly banter going on once they blew their cover.

I have uploaded the photos I took onto Google Drive with this link: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1CfZe6LecgVNzlLWmlVcDNYU3M&usp=sharing” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;

I hope it works, I’ve never tried this before. There was a very large (30-40cm across) jelly fish hanging around the slipway to the beach on Sunday looking for some friends to play with. Funnily enough, the sea was empty! 😮

Well done James and Vivienne – worthy winners and pushed hard by those just behind them. Congratulations to Bernard, too,for a great event.

Phil.

[Phil Sykes]

Also, big thanks to Paul who was quietly officiating in the background – see photo of him looking menacing with his TO gear on. We are required as a club to provide TOs for certain races as part of our membership of TI. A few Piranhas have taken on this role and it is MUCH appreciated and often undervalued. So its a good opportunity to thank them all for being unsung heroes at races up and down the country during the season. If you’ve never thought of doing it, perhaps consider it for next year: not only do you become an expert on the TI Rules, you get a whistle and a set of red and yellow cards which can be used at family gatherings to great effect. We’ll be looking for volunteers at the beginning of next season.

Thanks all Piranha TOs – you do great work.

Phil.

[Bernard]

Great photos Phil – particularly the group shots with Dunmore East in the background.

Marco, there is one of you taking in the sights as you make you way to transition from the swim – what is that about?? 😆

Phil, great to have you there to support us all! Thanks to Paul too – I think we need a few more TOs from the club.

Bernard

[stevenmoody]

Great pics – thanks to Psycho for taking them but as a point of order what is the story with Hugh manhandling some lad on the way up the stairs…..

not to mention Doyler drafting off a car in the run … cheating b**lox

[marosjakab]

Perfect photos Phil 8-). Thanks for all support last Saturday, was great to have u there Phil…Don`t forget ,Athlon is on it`s way… we`ll go there to kick some ass around 😡 ,
Thanks again
maros

[judymahon]

Great photos Phil – you weren’t kidding when you said I have a serious expression 👿 …….can’t remember what was going through my head at the time but it musn’t have been good thoughts!!! Great support:) 😀

[fergalddaly]

Great photos. Looking forward to seeing your photos from hell of the west! :D:D:D

[Phil Sykes]

Unfortunately, can’t make the HOTW!

[fergalddaly]

:(:(:!::!: who are you sending in your place? Caroline? :lol::lol:

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