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1. While searching for previous Murph score tonight I came across some vintage O’ Reilly humour…

   (From Colm to Oakley)

   A Simple Thank You

   To the good people of Oakley,

   While I imagine most of the emails you receive are either complaints or asking for something, I thought I’d drop you a line just to issue a simple thank you for your fine product. I believe that my Oakleys have become such a part of me that they are synonymous with my personality.

   I first purchased a pair of your black half jacket sunglasses in February 2007, and they were a fine pair. Alas a child stepped on them and my first pair were no more. Undeterred, I promptly purchased another pair – that very same day in fact. It is this pair that have become iconic in my life and those of my friends and clients.

   Come rain, snow, wind, and even more rain that is incumbent upon Irish weather, I would wear my Oakleys while cycling to my job as a CrossFit trainer. Upon arrival, I would perch my fine sunglasses on my head and conduct a class. Over time, people began to expect the Oakleys, and dare I say, feel comforted by their presence. Like I said, they’ve become part of my personality.

   However, to me my Oakley Half Jackets are more than just fashion accessories, they’ve actually saved my life. On a recent trip to visit friends in Manchester, I was performing some Olympic Lifting. And, well, I’ll let the video speak for itself…

   http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=S79X5fAm8WU

   I honestly believe had I not being wearing my trusted Oakleys, I would have been seriously injured. The damage to my Oakleys was a mere scrape across the bridge of the nose, such is their resilience and brilliance.

   Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, and for reasons unknown to me, I misplaced my favourite sunglasses and was unable to locate them. I’m not going to sugar coat this for you, I almost cried the loss was so great.

   This letter would be awfully disappointing if at this point I was to request a pair of Half Jackets from you merely because I wrote an email. No, for your fine product I am always willing to pay, and thanks to the good people at premiumoptics.co.uk, today I write this email with my brand new pair of Oakley Half Jackets a happy man, whole once more. Really, all I wanted to do in this mail is thank you for delivering such a wonderful product to the marketplace.

   Given Oakley‘s relationship with CrossFit (I noted that you were a named sponsor for the 2008 CrossFit Games), I figured you’d be interested in this story.

   Once more, from a loyal customer, thank you,
   Colm O’Reilly

   their response, but a few short hours later:

   Dear Colm,

   Thank you for writing us.

   We really appreciate receiving emails like yours! It’s amazing to hear such great stories and it’s good to know that we are achieving our goal. We strive to achieve the highest quality of product, both in design and protection. Your story is a testament to our mission. We would like to share your story, attached is a release form granting us permission to use your amazing story and pictures on our website. Please sign and return if you would like us to share your testimonial. It can be scanned and sent back to us, faxed to 949-699-3519, or mailed to the following address:

   C/S Tesimonial

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   Foothill Ranch, CA 9261-300

   I hope everything is well and you are fully recovered. I also would personally like to say thank you for sharing your story with us!

   Best Regards,

   Krista

2. Ha, ha-I remember seeing that video some time ago-Gawd bless ‘em Oakleys!

3. Nov:
   Janet – 9 rounds, 10 pulls
   Cian – 5 rounds
   Ailish – 9:58
   Esteban – 5 rounds
   Leah – 8/8PU
   Seamus – 4,6Pulls (B)
   Karl – 5,5Push (RR)
   Conor – 4,3PS
   Phil – 4,4pulls (G)
   David – 4,3push ups

   Int:
   Arlene – 4,10Push Ups (x)
   Jer – ??
   Pete – 10:58 (MU)
   David K – 6,5P (G)
   Bob – 7,8PU (RD)
   EOC – 11:22 (JMU)
   Eimear – ??
   Aimi – ??
   Eoin – 6,1PU (P)
   Rossa – 5,6PUs (P)
   Mark – 5rds (Bl)

   Adv:
   Lorna – 5,3PU (Pull Ups/Ring Dips)
   Devon – 10:42 (MU)
   Christina – 6,5 Pull Ups
   Lisa – 4,10PU (B)
   Derek – 19 (JMU)
   Mike – ??
   Jimminy – 28 MU

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