A slight delay in our training regime, this week has seen rower 2 aka Chris Howard/me struck down with food poisoning and sever dehydration. After much medical attention and a drip in a tent administered by a paramedic I had recognised from the gym - I am well on the way to recovery, thankfully. Six whole weeks without smoking and going strong, I am fit and well to start full training from the 3rd of August... However I would like to make special mention of rower 1 today, as this week sees him "go under" for a much needed ear operation, we shall be caring for him on his departure from Addenbrookes this Wednesday evening (good luck buddy and enjoy the ride).

Tuesday of this week the Oar raiser's have their first meeting with the regional Parkinson's UK fundraising team, we are hoping to gain the wisdom of their experience and the support of the knowledge in our area.

Saturday the 7th August is the second of our fantastic fundraising event nights at NUSHA bar Cambridge where a beach themed party night will help us not only raise money for the charity but hopefully promote our massive challenge of crossing the Atlantic in 2011. Yes, we are aware that it sounds it long way off but actually most teams spend more than two years preparing and more people have successfully climbed Everest - it truly is a mammoth task!...

We are hoping our blog updates will start becoming more regular as the momentum builds, so please keep following and sending us any comments, advice or sponsorship support - it is all gratefully appreciated.

Off to a wedding in Derby now, So a quick Congrats to the Bride and Groom - Sue and Stuart (soon to be) Smith!...