"CUTTING WATER" = ONE swim stroke. In 1994, my life changed while cutting through the cool waters of the English Channel, a place that brings me peace. Swimming is such a wonderful, lifelong sport, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, no matter what level you may be. Dream, Prepare, Succeed. - Marcella MacDonald
CuttingWater
Friday, May 26, 2017
Facts About The Evacuation of Dunkirk
A Miracle of Deliverance. 77 years ago Operation Dynamo began.
The motivating factor for this year's swim, Dover to Dunkirk. Remembering Community Action. Thank you Jed Cullan for the history lesson.
Sunday, May 14, 2017
THANK YOU MOM 2017 (4150 yards) plus
A Mother's Day Swim, 2nd 1/2 was my personal tribute to my Mom and brothers and sisters.
Just something to consider to break up the miles in the pool... the open water is approaching, yippee!! Until then, more walls.
Just something to consider to break up the miles in the pool... the open water is approaching, yippee!! Until then, more walls.
THANK YOU MOM 2017 (4150 yards)
T-500
H-200
A-25
N-350
K-275* (odd #'s: 1st and last 25: drill)
H-200
A-25
N-350
K-275* (odd #'s: 1st and last 25: drill)
Y-625* O-375*U-525*
M-325*
O-375*
M-325*
O-375*
M-325*
250 (2+1+0+7) = 4150
MacDonald Addition: 7 kids
7 x 25 (no breathing wall to line/ drill to wall)
S-475*: Steve (the oldest)
7 x 50 (2 on :50, 3 on :45, 2 on :50)
J- 250 Joanne
7 x 75 (strong 50 free/ 25 drill)
L- 300 Larry
7 x 100 (1:30/1:35)
K-275* Ken
7 x 75
M-325* E-125* (we're the twins)
7 x 50
T-500 Teresa
7 x 25
=5050+4150= 9200 Loving yards
S-475*: Steve (the oldest)
7 x 50 (2 on :50, 3 on :45, 2 on :50)
J- 250 Joanne
7 x 75 (strong 50 free/ 25 drill)
L- 300 Larry
7 x 100 (1:30/1:35)
K-275* Ken
7 x 75
M-325* E-125* (we're the twins)
7 x 50
T-500 Teresa
7 x 25
=5050+4150= 9200 Loving yards
Thursday, May 11, 2017
7700 for PEACE
If you missed this story on 60 minutes, Sunday, check it out.
Genocide Prevention... Never Again. (7700 today)..
Genocide Prevention... Never Again. (7700 today)..
Spell it out plus 300
His message is PEACE, I hope you don't get tired of hearing it, I'm with this gentleman from the past.
His message is PEACE, I hope you don't get tired of hearing it, I'm with this gentleman from the past.
At 97, Ben Ferencz is the last Nuremberg prosecutor alive and he has a far-reaching message for today’s world
CBSNEWS.COM
Thursday, May 4, 2017
May the 4th be with you
What a great day to have a birthday, May the 4th... be with you... birthdays and Star Wars ... so cool, Fun inspiration.
800 w/u Cathleen's Birth Date (5.4.1958)
M-325
A-25
Y-625
A-25
Y-625
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2015 ... Swimming for Homes for the Brave
After spending the past 20 years paddling from Dover to France, it is time to venture into new waters, while helping some special people.
Soon, I will be traveling with my A-team to Scotland to swim the length of the famous Loch Ness.
As always, I try to help a Foundation raise funds and awareness and I thank you for interest and support.
I am deeply troubled with the thought of homeless individuals, especially in our US Veteran population.
That is why I am teaming up with our Connecticut-based “Homes for the Brave”. Can you imagine not having a place to call home?
Here is more information about Homes for the Brave! -Facebook pages – https://www.facebook.com/pages/ABRIHomes-for-the-Brave/199613606735630?ref=hl
- Annual Appeal with more information about our financials and programs- http://www.homesforthebrave.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/HFTB-2014-Annual-Report-FINAL.pdf
-Check donations can be mailed to the following address:
Homes for the Brave
655 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
- Donations can be made online as well: https://homesforthebrave.isecuresites.com/products/index.php?type=1110
Please write “Loch Ness Swim/Marcy” to track your donation.
I will always be dedicating my swimming to all those battling cancer and in the memory of 4 special people in my life. Cancer first hit my family when I was young. My grand-aunt Eleanor Kersavage, passed away with uterine cancer and my Auntie Bea Halchak battled with brain cancer.
On January 1, 2002, our LEHY family lost Nikki Giampolo to bone cancer, just turning 16 years old. Her spirit still lives on in our East Hartford swim team.
In July of 2009, my brother-in-law, Gregory Allen Urban, who passed away, after a valient battle with lung cancer. I can see him now, talking about cars and projects around the house, music and his family.
I know Aunties, Eleanor and Bea, Nikki, Greg and all the angels will help me CUT through all this water this summer.
The St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation, based in Bridgeport, CT provides financial support for the needs that Health insurance companies don't cover, in addition to providing affordable cancer screening, wigs, medication and other things to make life easier for those suffering with cancer and their families.
Please make a donation, and thank you.
Online donations can be made at: http://give.stvincents.org
or you can send a check through the post to:
Swim Across the Sound
St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation
2800 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203)576-5451
Thank you so very much, peace and good health to all.
Soon, I will be traveling with my A-team to Scotland to swim the length of the famous Loch Ness.
As always, I try to help a Foundation raise funds and awareness and I thank you for interest and support.
I am deeply troubled with the thought of homeless individuals, especially in our US Veteran population.
That is why I am teaming up with our Connecticut-based “Homes for the Brave”. Can you imagine not having a place to call home?
Here is more information about Homes for the Brave! -Facebook pages – https://www.facebook.com/pages/ABRIHomes-for-the-Brave/199613606735630?ref=hl
- Annual Appeal with more information about our financials and programs- http://www.homesforthebrave.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/HFTB-2014-Annual-Report-FINAL.pdf
-Check donations can be mailed to the following address:
Homes for the Brave
655 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
- Donations can be made online as well: https://homesforthebrave.isecuresites.com/products/index.php?type=1110
Please write “Loch Ness Swim/Marcy” to track your donation.
I will always be dedicating my swimming to all those battling cancer and in the memory of 4 special people in my life. Cancer first hit my family when I was young. My grand-aunt Eleanor Kersavage, passed away with uterine cancer and my Auntie Bea Halchak battled with brain cancer.
On January 1, 2002, our LEHY family lost Nikki Giampolo to bone cancer, just turning 16 years old. Her spirit still lives on in our East Hartford swim team.
In July of 2009, my brother-in-law, Gregory Allen Urban, who passed away, after a valient battle with lung cancer. I can see him now, talking about cars and projects around the house, music and his family.
I know Aunties, Eleanor and Bea, Nikki, Greg and all the angels will help me CUT through all this water this summer.
The St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation, based in Bridgeport, CT provides financial support for the needs that Health insurance companies don't cover, in addition to providing affordable cancer screening, wigs, medication and other things to make life easier for those suffering with cancer and their families.
Please make a donation, and thank you.
Online donations can be made at: http://give.stvincents.org
or you can send a check through the post to:
Swim Across the Sound
St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation
2800 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203)576-5451
Thank you so very much, peace and good health to all.