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  1. Andy Mac

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    To change the mood a little.

    I'm on the beach, staring at Lanzarote. It looks close. Swimmable (though not for Andy Doggy Paddle Mac). Can see Playa Blanca really clearly so I took a guess at 3 miles (ferry takes 30 mins).
    Turned to Google for accuracy purposes; 7 nautical miles / 8 miles).
    Then googled how far the horizon at sea is. 4.7 miles for a 6 ft tall person.
    Well this horizon I can see, from sunbed height, is way beyond Lanzarote. So from that, I deduce:

    It's time for a pint.
     
    Andy Mac, Jul 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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    You in Corralejo
     
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    Have you seen Mladen? Chunky lad with water wings?
     
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    I haven't no, and don't call me chunky lad, I have feelings. :)
     
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    Nice , on sand dunes apart from odd 70year old nudist bloke s
     
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    Are they practicing their favourite strokes?
     
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    Not at all fair calling you chunky, especially with how much you've got on your plate at the moment!
     
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    Are you secretly trying to indicate your a flat earther?
     
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    Absolutely not, lol.
     
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    I’ve often looked across from Tenerife to La Gomera & concluded that I’d be able to swim it but I think I’m being a bit delusional. It’s probably way further than it looks.

    Edit - Just checked & it’s 29 miles. I’ve never swam more than 2. I would definitely die.
     
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