SORRY FOR NOT PUTTING THEM ALL HERE- TOO MANY - but all very gratefully received... even just the good lucks/keep goings, i received all along the way etc and other messages from the people below which are not included here!!
Good luck homie, You will be in our thoughts whilst we are playing backgammon/cricket/3man.Wil do a sympathy length of our pool here for you-Greg
Keep going Danny. Dominate that Channel. Watch out for the Rice - PJ
Keep going matey - Arsene Wenger is on the other side with a contract for you. Come on Danny, phenomenal effort. JO
Hi Danny! (03.37am) - hope you are getting off to a good start, Most of us here are awake. Seems they woke up to wish their uncle danny lots of luck (not sure of their excuse every other night!). Hope the crew are feeding you this time! thinking of you -Then.... At least it is light now (0702am) - Were we right about 5.15am!? Over a quarter of the way - well done! i wouldnt have made it out of the harbour (or the boat actually!). Heidi
Doing great Danny. GPS looks over half way although has you at altitude of 46ft!? must have your wings with you... then.... England win by an innings and 8 runs. 4-0! (cricket Vs India) Justin
Danny- you can do it! So proud of you. Swim Swim Swim., Love Charlie
Go Danny go! You are doing so so well and not too far to go now... All your training is paying off. Joseph, Nick and I are monitoring your progress and have all our fingers crossed for you. Very impressed. Nikki
We hear from Shelley that you need to MTFU! :) Seriously though... you are nearly there now arent you? Keep going Seal boy.... THEN... Just read the updates on your blog! Bloody Hell... looks like you might just pull it off :) Get that lardy ass onto a french beach so we can toast you in a nice bar in london. Do it Tubby..! THEN.... Keep going Danny. Or we will force feed you French food for the rest of the year to remind you! Gotta be close now... and have a Stella or Kronie waiting. Its only a stretch of bloody water?? just picture Charles B on the beach taunting you and sticking 2 fingers up at you and singing the Marseillaise!! Incentive!? THEN... you better have bloody done it by now? now you are just attention seeking! Or have you been harpooned!? Best of luck. Debs and Paul
Enjoy the adventure. Shackleton, Mallory, Scott... Bryson?? I will be tracking your progress and willing you on.This is it.. training done..it is your time now... THEN... more than a 1/3 done now. Keep focused. Keep your eye on the prize. And keep swimming.. Go on Danny!... THEN...Dig in Danny! last push and you will make history in less than a mile...Almost there, Danny Bryson.. LEGEND... come on.. Ian Jamieson
Wow Danny - you are doing amazing! Such a rock star. Keep eating loads and you will be there in no time. Go Danny Go! .... THEN... Danny the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra push through those barriers. NOthing is going to stop you now. You are a legend...THEN... You will be able to smell the French cheese and wine soon! You must be exhausted but you are so close. All of us in the office are screaming your name very loudly in the office and are so proud. you have the power within. Eye of the tiger Danny.. Then.. Wow am speechless. Legendary performance Danny. One last big push and you can stick your finger up at the channel! Hardcore - Safia
Keep going mate. Just think of those celebratory beers you will be able to sink when you have finished..! THEN... Cmon Danny! Drive those legs and arms and lets get this done.. Fantastic effort... Dave Carrier
Go Danny! You are doing an amazing thing. Only an extraordinary person can do this and that is you! GOod luck. Just keep going. Nikki and Ben Grass
If you could leave Seamus somewhere in the channel we would all appreciate it :) Best of luck, i know you are going to make it.... THEN... Good luck bro with the last bit... Got everything crossed, so unbelievably proud of your achievement.
Good GPS position, Great progress. Keep on fighting.Well done... THEN... Well done Danny. This is brilliant. Just checked and you are motoring. We are all following in the office - stay strong.... THEN... Go Danny. Drive it home.. FXX the sea... you can beat it! Hang in there mate... Michael
Come on Danny. Keep going. I know you will do it!Lynchy
Keep pushing mate! Tendulker on 64. Could be the day he gets 100 centuries. The little master would be bowled by your swimming...THEN... Nature is your friend. Power on. Sending energy from 30 degree Cham. Eat that Swell. Dharsh
Come on Danny, you legend! keep those arms going and you will be in France before you know it!.. THEN... Good stuff Danny - watching your progress on line and you are doing great. Well done to the crew as well - am sure you are doing him proud. Make sure someone is watching him (made a huge difference to me during my swim) and give him a cheer from me. THEN.... Danny, keep it going no matter what. I know how you are feeling but just ignore it and crack on until your hand touches land. YOu can and will do this. Swim my friend swim... swim like you have never swum before!Push Push Push..! .. THEN.. Keep it up Danny, legendary stuff! ..Charlie Noble
ALlez Danny! Nearly there my son. Final Push. I can smell the onions..! Marc and Merle and Luella
Swim Danny Swim! i hope your boat gimp Seamo is keeping you fed and watered! Watching your progress - fantastic stuff. Keep it up..! ... THEN.. just got home after work. having Salmon for tea in honour of your efforts! Swim fishy swim! Keep going. Steve and Rachel
Nasri will be a City player by the time you get to France! unlucky :) Eccles
Put those mermaids down! you dont know where they have been! love Carole and Bill
COme on Danny! Am so impressed and nervous for you at the same time. Following you on the iphone gps and Georges updating of the blog. Sounds like you are doing brilliant. Keep it up! ... THEN... George is doing some brilliant updates on the blog. I am almost glued to it! hear you have done really well on the GPS - it is looking so close to France! For some reason the altitude has dropped from 46 feet to 13. Little bit geeky! amazing work - thinking of you. .... THEN... Come on Danny. Not long to go now. Last push and you are done! you must be smelling the cheese now? i hear you are doing extremely well despite the weather Gods not playing ball. You go..! TINA
Danny, just a few hundred yards to go, you can do it! Even better in the rain. England have just won by an innings! Emma, James, A, H, R
COme on Danny. This is what you have dreamt of for the last year. The finish is in sight! The final push over the top. Keep pos mate... THEN... Well done Danny. Fxxxxxx inspirational. You are the man! RUSS
hi mate, think we missed you, managed to get down the cliff, but not quick enough! all the best.. if anyone can do this, you can! ... THEN... Sun is almost up. Just keep one hand going in front of the other and you will be stepping on frog turds before you know it... THEN...Will George ever be able to roast spuds in goose fat again without wanting to put them in Speedos?.. THEN.. Just seen map.. amazing! The fish must be talking in a strong French accent now?! Come on mate. Home stretch now.. THEN... you have the rest of your life to relax and take it easy, too close now. Only way is to go quicker.... THEN.. .sort it out, it is only water! Andy and DEbs
You are doing great Danny. Keep it up! We are in awe of what you have achieved so far and we know you can do it.. Jennie and Astrid
Hi Danny - its like having a baby! Once you commit there is no going back!! Keep going. We are routing for you! Alan and Lucille
Danny - we at Eton Bridge are full of admiration - keep at it! best wishes. john
Nearly there Danny, Keep pushing on. Its going to be an amazing achievement. Laurence and Magda
You are a champ Danny! Watching your progress online and you are doing great! ... THen.. Nearly there! Go Danny Go! Adeline
Stick in there Danny. THinking of you. You are awesome.. push push push! ...THEN.. your blog is more gripping than the over by over cricket report! Really hope you have hit the headland.. Ben
Come on mate.. over half way now! its all down hill. keep going - you can do it.. THEN... Come on Danny - dont let it beat you now! Herbie
Come on Danny. We were charged by an elephant bull this morning. Your swim has gotta be easier than that. Good luck. THE WEAVERS in SA
Victoria asks if there is any chance of collecting champagne from the calais hypermarket on arrival! ps - are you swimming back or getting the ferry? All thinking of you... THen... Go Danny Go! Champagne is on icec. And we are all ready to go! The Hodgsons
Go go go Danny! Ive got no flipping work done tracking you today! an amazing effort. Keep at it! An absolute star.. Vic and Dapps
cant believe what you are doing! amazing! dont give up now. thinking of you! ... THEN... Come on Danny! you are so close we cant believe it! You are truly amazing... THe Chatterjees
Come on Danny. One last push.. nearly there mate.. Ed
Keep going and remember to keep your mouth closed!... THEN.. Tell Danny, if he doesnt do it , he will have to give his auntie a payrise!.. THEN... Come on my friend, you are making everyone so proud. one last big effort! Steve
Hope the night shift is going well. Here is something to keep you occupied - name the worlds most successful football club as measured by trophies won? Clue - it is not Arsenal.... THEN.... mate , great effort, red dot looking like its broken the back of the swim. Here is one to think about... why cant you get a cup of tea at the EMirates? Because the mugs are out on the pitch and the cups are at Old Trafford.... THEN... I hear you are powering through it... must be the inspiring Flower of Scotland in your head.... THEN...Danny.. power throuhg this shit weather - your achievement will be much great. Heave upped the donation to reflect the conditions!!... THEN... COme on Bryson. keep the momentum - think how good you will feel when you get there.. Obviously Wilson...
Hi Danny - gym (all 20 mins of it. nice) - the swimmers in the pool looked like caged animals. you will be having more fun. I hope the chop is giving you some tail winds. You wont want salt on your chips tonight! Your progress looks awesome. Keep at it - it would be boring if flat... THEN... The tracker says your altitude is 30 ft. I hope the swell is not that BIG... THEN... Danny, awesome swimming. You are flying. Keep strong. You are well over half way and can definitely finish. Just stay calm and keep stroking out. I am stoked for you. You will nail this one.Everest next year? nah too easy!.. THEN... Enjoy that final push. You missed nothing on land. Do not miss that landing spot. DO not stop stroking out. You are doing an awesome job. Keep focussed. Make every stroke count... THEN... less than a mile. Keep fighting. Dont let the current beat you. If you stroke hard now y ou will be in France in a v short time.. THEN.... well done - a fine manly effort. You have out enduranced any of us with this one. Last 10 mins now - well done. yeah... ... THEN... Do not stop. Forget everything. There is only one option. Dry land. Do not get in that boat... BRUCE
When you finish mate, i may let you have £5 per point rather than 7 to save you some money!... THEN... you are a legend mate! Come on, one last push. RANGAN and VIDH and Jainam
Awesome effort Danny! really proud of you mate - will be monitoring throughout the day.... THEN... iphone tracker suggests over halfway in distance terms and an altitude of 46 feet. the former is brilliant, as for the latter, swimming 46 ft in the air is pretty impressive! .... THEN... The pain will fade but you will have the memory of reaching France forever. Keep going.... THEN... Go on mate, last mile! Remember to leave some in the tank for the swim back!... THEN.. game of yards now - each stroke is another stroke nearer to shore - Go Danny... BABS
If you are feeling strong still, head down a bit further to Cap D'Ail. Views are excellent!... THEN... 4th Quarter now Danny. Time to get that number 23 shirt out, demand the ball and drain the clutch shot! What would MJ do!!?... Bareham
Keep going Danny, We have a night out resting on it!... THEN... Well done Martin for doing this... we are willing Danny to finish... THEN. Keep going Danny! Almost there. We are really proud of you. WHat do you get if you cross a jellyfish with an elephant... Jelly the elephant! ... THEN... HOLY S**t, vous y etes presque! Clare!
Come on Danny, Just think of the wine and beer awaiting you at Twickenham (and Jason Leonard too of course)! Pat
Hi Danny - news flash - France is running low on beer so keep going you can do it! Imagine a proud family and friends. I heard that your mum wants to do it next year! GO Danny go - we admire your strength and courage. The Jenkins
Hi Danny - as someone who has only just mastered a length at the pool, I am incredibly impressed by the challenge you have taken on. Many congratulations - Adrian Batchelor
Good luck! The Pinders are behind you all the way with bells on and know that you can do it!... THEN.... Keep at it Danny! Sounds like you are storming it. I have all the confidence in you - show us all how it is done.. COME ON! Swim Swim Danny boy!.. THEN.... As strong as an ox. As elegant as a dolphin. GO Bryson -you are the man! ... THEN>.. Power on through Danny - we all know you can do it! ... CHarlie Pinder
Go DAnny - we are all rooting for you. Jerry and Kate
Keep going. Sounds like it is tough out there. Stay strong, beat those waves.... THEN.... Paddling across the channel in a dragon boat was hard enough, swimming it.... i Cant imagine how tough it is. All i know is wheni could see France i knew we would make it. Dig deep, you will get to that beach. When you do it is f(*king amazing... THEN>...Stay Strong - sounds like you are so close. Dig deep. you can do it. Sarah Lawson
Go Danny go. We are rooting for you.... THEN... All here in the office want to go home so hurry up and finish!! Sharon
Keep going Danny - you have made it through the toughest waters - well done. Simon Monks
Danny - remember Jim Telfer's speech to the Lions in 1997 - This is your EVEREST boys! - Stay strong and keep in the zone.... THEN... REdgrave, Phelps, soon to be Bryson! DIg deeper than ever before fella... Utterly inspirational!.. Simon, Gayle and Laurence
GO Danny Go! Hang in there, Best of luck from Bill and all at eFC... THEN>.. Dig deep, Danny. Dig deep. Head down you can do it! Bill RIchards
Hey DAnny- we are all cheering you on from here. Keep going...THEN... We are all routing for you Danny.. Keep going Stacey
Hello Danny - hope you are still going well. Think how sweet the last 50 metres will be. I will be raising a glass to you tonight whatever happens - Bob and DEnise
Danny - great job so far. THink positive. YOu are a winner. FISH
Keep going Danny! loving your moving map on the blog... THEN... You are doing absolutely brilliant! Keep it up. Frnace is just a few hours away... THEN.. Hang in there Danny. You can do this. Its only temporary. Major bragging rights are forever! stay strong. We are so proud of you. Just think -tomorrow you will wake up as a cross channel conqueror! Steve and Rachel
Come on Danny - lots of support for you in Chamonix. Even Olivier sends his wishes, although i dont think he really believes you are doing it!... THEN.... Keep it up Danny - Tendulkar has just missed out on his 100th so its up to you to achieve today's sporting milestone! Mikey
Keep going Danny!! YOu are an inspiration for doing this swim. You will deffo earned a barbq and beers at ours soon!!.. THEN... Doing brilliantly Danny! Croissants in Calais soon! Witchy
So astounded that you are undergoing such an adventure. WIshing you strength in its completion - best - RUTH
Go Danny Boy! FUll respect for swimming the channel! ON holibobs in South of France and have just done 2 lengths of our pool. Now i understand the gargantuan effort required to swim the channel but would stake money on you doing it. Shall we say a hundred big ones!? bon chance mon ami! SOJI
Go Danny Go! Just seen on your blog how far you have managed already - over half way. Amazing - Clare Cameron
Just logged on to your blog to find how much fantastic progress you have made. THink of all that delicious cheese and wine waiting in France... Guy and AMy
Keep going mate. In spirit of togetherness, i did an extra 5 lengths of the pool at home last night... so i share your pain this morning!... THEN... Keep going... Everyone in my office loving the website commentary,... and until Enlgand start taking wickets you are our sole focus! Greeny and Team Deutsche
Awesome Danny - keep mind and body strong, positive and open. You will have some incredible personal moments out there... EJAZ
I cant believe i have a hangover and you are swimming the channel! i feel even smaller! Go on Danny. Sarah Ferguson
Come on Danny - you can do it! We are all rooting for you in Kingsway...Ollie
Following the blog. Keep it going, you are doing great. The whole family are going to swim the Salcombe estuary. You have inspired them! Thanks mate. Will keep in touch.. Steve H
Keep going - you are flying it... Patrick
Keep going Danny - you can make it - Paul Andrews
Morning mate - you must be a few hours into the swim now so hope that it is going well. wishing you the very best of luck and hope the tides and the weather are all in your favour! Allez le Bryson! SLIM
Go on my son! THink about that walk onto the beach in France with a victory punch in the air! Hope your toast doesnt get soggy! Dave Allard
Danny - the very best of luck with the swim.. go for the record! Ajay, Rupali, Dia, Neer
Hey Danny - good luck for the swim. Watch out for the sharks!! :) Dylan
Good luck. What an awesome thing to do. Hope the weather is good. Will be thinking of you as i sit in the office... Gaskell
In the Swim
It’ll be a laugh, an epic tale for the kids.
Take a pic, Skids, - I smile.
The smell is rank, I stink but the start is
great, euphoria linked to fear. There will
be glory at the end. I bend to the elements,
sway with the swell, splutter. No point in
cursing and muttering but it’s dark in
my head. The water spreads; endless.
Strike out, keep going. Get there. I do.
Blue and shivering, the rictus of a smile
swamps my face. The race is over and
I won!
Mariann Harkness 27.8.11.
