For whom the bell tolls
Most asked question lately (aside from "can I join?") is - where did the bell come from?
A couple of years ago Keith suggested that we build on the whole beach presence thing and put in place a tripod with the flag, first aid etc. This would provide a good focal point when we are on the beach for open water exams or lifesaving training and lifeguard courses. It would also be useful when we were off our normal beaches as a focal point for the Lifeguard Captain / rescue officer / safety marshal and indeed as an identifier for Sthoee Lifeguards Dublin
we all agreed it was a great idea and…..
left it at that.
then we were given the tripod and …..
left it at that
then we moved pool and put the tripod in storage and …..
left it at that
then the opportunity arose to get a great bell and, well, …..
we left it at that
and then the idea came back and we put the whole lot together so there is a focal point when we are lifesaving on the beach. Its early days, it will eventually have the whole first aid and flag thing going but for the moment it is what it is.
A bell.
And everyone who sees it (and asks the question) says the same thing;
love it.
