Steve McQueen requested he join our crew and I simply couldn't refuse. He looking darn hot in his sailor suit and reminds me somewhat of Daniel
Our second week in the submarine produced an excellent set of kms - 3,432 kms to be precise, which was an increase of 38.4kms compared to our first week. Overall we have clocked up 6,826.08. Only 73,173.92 kms to go
We have 62 sub mates on board. Keep up the good work everyone. With spring finally here - lighter mornings and evenings - more chances to walk, run and cycle.
Watch out for the threads this week - a few surprises down in the galley and a few opportunities to double and triple those kms.
Below are the crew that checked-in this week with stats for last week. Your daily average are in brackets. Well done everyone.
Might he be joined by Robert Redford as he was in the Way We Were? Or ... Being greedy Richard Gere in an Officer and a Gentleman? Can't resist those white uniforms 😉❤️
Oh yes FizzyLiz, who could refuse Steve? Certainly one for us ladies, are you doing one for the men! If so, might I suggest Honey Rider (Ursula Andress) walking out of the sea? Although that may be a bit 'old' for them, I'm sure you'll come up with someone appropriate.
How about Pamela Anderson of Baywatch for the gents? I believe that's coming back onto our screens soon too so may help people be inspired to take up swimming??!
Hi fizzyliz, for some reason my "follow" didn't work so I didn't get the posts!! I've reinstated it and,slightly late 😥😥 here are my steps for last week .... 31,564.😀😀
I love all the stats - they make great reading and it's brilliant to hear we've got so many Adventurers participating in this great Challenge of yours! Really great!
Looking forward to another week of underwater exploration!
Steve McQueen has four nicknames that he was known for answering to. They are Bandito, King Of Cool, Mac and McQ.
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Prior to becoming a famous actor Steve McQueen was in the United States Marine Corps
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In 1958 Steve McQueen appeared in his first lead role. This was in the film “The Blob”. After appearing in the film he received offers to appear in dozens of films.
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One of Steve McQueen’s most memorable roles according to his fans is in the disaster film “The Towering Inferno”. Interesting enough he does not appear in the film until half way through it.
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In the majority of films that Steve McQueen appeared in, he played a military character or a police officer. This was thought to be because of the way he carried himself and his rugged physique.
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He won the Academy award for his role in the movie Sand Pebbles.
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In 1955 over 2000 actors auditioned to be part of Lee Strasberg’s Actor’s Studio. Only two actors were selected to take part. They were Steve McQueen and Martin Landau.
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Steve McQueen was friends with both Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate. He even visited their home in Hollywood where Sharon Tate would later be murdered by the followers of Charles Manson.
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During the 1960’s Steve McQueen was the highest paid actor. Some of his most well known movies are ‘Papillon’, ‘The Magnificent Seven’, ‘The Getaway’ and ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’.
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Steve McQueen died following surgery from a heart attack on November 7, 1980
Yes, I've played it twice now - what is wrong with me???!!!
On another subject, how is the exercise/diet balance going this week, Moreless? I've increased my beans/lentils and am feeling much better and I've only gone over 2 times this week.
I've drastically reduced the exercise and hey presto, no longer tired and hungry. Unfortunately, an old operation site has herniated, so the strength exercises are out of the window too! It's very painful at the mo and I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that it will settle down without surgery!
My weight isn't dropping though, it's just jumping up and down, which is so frustrating! For one day, I dropped down into the 14's, but I've jumped back up! The 15's seem to really want me to stay!
Well done you for finding the answer to your balance
I hope by Monday you are firmly in the 14s and that exercising differently is the answer.
I have to confess that when I am tired and hungry I am Mrs Grumpy McGrumpypants and anyone nearby gets a hard time of it. And then I feel guilty.
Getting the balance right is so hard and seems to involve mostly guesswork on my behalf, these past two weeks have felt the most challenging and I think the running (such as it is) has something to do with it.
I hope the herniated area resolves itself without further surgery and that the pain goes away too.
I agree that the last couple of weeks have been the most challenging of the journey, so far! I seemed to very suddenly slip into something I didn't feel in control of, almost like bingeing. Finding the balance, I think, is going to be an on-going problem to deal with and I just hope we get better at it, as time goes on
Fingers crossed for this hernia, it's something I could definitely do without and for getting into the 14's.
Hopefully you'll remain Mrs Happy McHappypants, whizz through the 13's and dive head first into the 12's with no more problems
Sadly I'm afraid Im going to have to bow out of this challenge. As you already know I moved into my bungalow 2 weeks ago today. I was here 2 days then got stuck by a sickness poopy bug, so I spent the 1st week asleep and still very weak and dizzy so unable to unpack or do any challenges. ( really enjoyed the last one though so I hope you'll have another I can join in future)
Hi modge, we're delighted that you wish to join us
Any activity that can be measured in distance ie steps, laps, miles, kilometres, is what's required, so walking, running, cycling, swimming, rowing, dancing etc.
Welcome aboard shipmate, be prepared for the trip of a lifetime!
Hi FizzyLiz - I'm late again - on a weekend catch-up mission! But I promise I won't keep doing this - I'll aim to definitely post on Tuesday this week. I'm also going to take a look at your weekend mini-challenge Here are my stats for the 2nd week. I had to pick off a couple of stubborn barnacles but so far not suffering too much from the effects of cycling and running under water:
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Around the world in 80 days - please post your steps/kms/miles for Monday 8 February (Part 1)
