Video of Lucky's Lake Swim by Growing Bolder, at growingbolder.com

Caption: Lucky's Lake Swim

Posted: 09/24/2008 11:03am

We're in the business of finding cool people doing remarkable things. Or remarkable people doing cool things. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is both. He gets up every morning and swims across the large lake behind his house -- and he invites the world to join him.

Dr. Meisenheimer is a renowned skin cancer surgeon who also performs some cosmetic procedures. He's also an author, the world's leading authority of yo-yos and owns the world's largest collection of yo-yos. That's not all. He's a filmaker, actor and producer.

Want to learn more about Lucky?
Lucky's Lake Swim Web site
GB's Meet Lucky Meisenheimer video
GB's World Record Hanging by a Thread video
Lucky's GB profile
Lucky's Medical Web site

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Telethe W.
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Posted 1:15 pm October 4th, 2008
Many thanks to Lucky for opening his home and his lake to host anyone and everyone to come and experience an open water swim. It has certainly given me the confindence to show up at a competetive triathlon event and stand at the waters edge without the anxiety that I know a lot of athletes seem to have about the swim part of the race. Kudos, Telethe Wery
mi hoshino
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Posted 3:12 pm September 26th, 2008

Hi viewers,

Lucky is way better looking in real life than the video.

Come see Lucky and don't forget to feel the water.

mi hoshino
Weeks
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Posted 9:45 am September 26th, 2008

What a great clip of the daily lake swim!! Lucky, you're a stand for fitness, fun and getting all wet!! Outstanding - Thanks for being such a generous person and so welcoming to everyone.

The lake monster is real... it's out there... sometimes I can just feel it. Especially before the sun comes up, the ski is clear, the water is cool and the moon is full. :)
Kimberly A. Hawkins
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Posted 7:36 am September 26th, 2008
Great video! My Midwesterner friends believe I am nuts for simply swimming a mile early in the morning. Then there are those who live in Central Florida and understand that Mr. & Mrs. Ali Gator MIGRATE! Well, our family motto is: "You don't get hurt sitting on the couch." ya and who the heck wants to sit on the couch--when you can swim with Lucky AND maybe the Gators!!!

-Kim Hawkins

Windermere
Tri Nut
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Posted 10:20 pm September 25th, 2008

Yes, it's fun! after many years of doing Lucky's lake swim, it's still a kick, great training in a very "laid-back" setting. Actually, it's great for all swimmers- from those swimming for the exercise, to those swimming to win the next race.

Always a great group of people there.
Ahelee
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Posted 12:32 pm September 25th, 2008
Good Morning All -

I was sent this video clip this morning and I think most of you will agree how fun this looks!

http://growingbolder.com/media/sports/water-sports/luckys-lake-swim-202905.html

Very cool to have a "well off" swimmer welcome the world to his back yard - to swim with him every morning :)

While it is pretty gorgeous and isn't exactly WAC at 5:45am, I have to say, we have a pretty good thing going here in Irvine - and no artificial gators!

I really hope I get to meet Lucky for a swim someday...

Get out and swim today if you haven't already!

Ahelee
P.S. Thanks to Rachel for sending the clip and making my day - and please tell Lucky he is THE MAN!