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Nick's avatar

John - you are definitely in the sequel okay (it will be called Swim Bold Swim Cold Swim Old - by the time I finish it!) 😅And I’ll be sure to get one of your multi-directional under water handstands (can Brad do this?) - as well as that speaking part!

Great to read and many thanks for your support for my film as well as being part of it. Sharing our community with the big world.

By the way please can you do another podcast after your recent excellent debut release? 🎯

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Hi Nick - Of course; happy to share. Looking forward to the sequel. You still swimming at the mo? It's still pretty chilly but we enjoyed the sauna last week which was a welcome treat. Take care and hope to see you down the beach soon. Ps The tide was right the other day so managed to do a full decent handstand before ungracefully toppling!

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Nick's avatar

Yep still swimming for sure. The sauna helps! See you down there - hopefully soon John.

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Nick's avatar

Much appreciated 🙏

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Look forward to it... drumming up some international interest in your movie now 😀

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Anton's avatar

Incredible how life can lead us down unexpected paths. The way you captured the serendipity of becoming a movie star is both humorous and insightful. It’s a reminder to stay open to life's surprises.

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Thanks Anton

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Sophie S.'s avatar

Pretty cool that I now know a celebrity, equally famous as Brad Pitt 😎😅

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Well … you know… 🙂

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Janine Agoglia's avatar

You and Brad are like twins! So hard to tell you apart! Although I doubt Brad would go into that chilly water like you do. He doesn't have the guts. I hope the movie gets made, as I'd love to see it!

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Thanks Janine 🙂

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Neela 🌶️'s avatar

Haha, I love this! Brad Pitt and you, huh?

Well, if he’s got the acting chops and the looks (and maybe some ahem work done), you’ve got the charm, the bobble hat, and the sea swimming swagger.

I can just see it now - “JFT Beach -The Man Who Took Cold Water Swimming to the Silver Screen.” Big things are coming your way, my friend.

Thank you for my Monday morning chuckle ..

I wish you the best week ahead John.

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Thanks Neela. I can see a deal with MGM Warner Brothers on the cards 🙂

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Neela 🌶️'s avatar

May I please have your autograph?

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

I'll upload it to eBay one day 😀

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Teri Leigh 💜's avatar

I def want to see the full version of this movie. Where can I stream it?? and the sequel...cuz the oldie-baldie aspect of cold water swmming fascinates me as well.

thanks for my Sunday chuckle. I look forward to this every week.

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

No problems Teri I'll let you know if it gets up online to stream.

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Lori Heinsman's avatar

Thanks so much for the shout-out. Means a lot coming from someone who is a film star! :)

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

No problems Lori

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Lucille M. Shaw's avatar

Fantastic piece! I love the video!

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Jill Key's avatar

How exciting! I would love to watch the film.

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Hopefully it'll get aired online in future

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Tim Ebl 🇨🇦's avatar

There’s nothing for it. You might be typecast now. You’ll star in cold swimming movies repeatedly, with the occasional foray into a warm swimming movie. Like one of those martial artists that gets to play every fight scene.

All the big actors in the cold swimming club will know you and request you as an extra!

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Sophie Willow's avatar

Loved this - would love to see the doc, too! And thanks so much for the mention 🌟

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

You're welcome- I hope the film gets shared wider too.

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Sharon Young's avatar

Y'all are far enough north for that to work. Down here in South Carolina, that would only work for about, oh, six months or so :-) Then our water starts getting hot and the tourists show up ;-) God bless those who do it, though. Y'all are tough.

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Loving all that Linda. My daughter LOVES to crochet. Your nan was probably right water safety is key. Have a great week Linda.

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

That works for me - Van Dam of the ocean.

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

Darn those tourists Sharon! Yep it's cold in winter and mildly cold in summer! Take care and hope you're well.

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Linda Cobourn's avatar

Quite obviously cold water swimming is not for the faint of heart. I grew up spending summers at the beaches in Delaware, and I am positive my grandmother would never have let us swim without the lifeguards on duty. You had me at crocheting, though. I myself am an avid knitter, taught by the same grandmother who wouldn't let us swim without safety precautions. Make sure your daughter doesn't drop her work in the seawater; salt is not good for delicate knits.

I don't know Brad Pitt or any filmmakers, but my college boyfriend was once on the Happy the Clown Show sometime in the sixties. I'll see if he can put in a word for you with the red-nosed community. (After swimming in the cold sea, you might not need a fake red nose.)

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JFT Beach 🇬🇧 🏊 🧘‍♂️'s avatar

How's the book coming on?

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