Monday, May 31, 2010

“Memorable” Memorial day swim

Not much to say but I wanted to document the first Lynne Swim of the season. Today. Outside air temp around 81F degrees under sun-behind-clouds-sun-out from behind-clouds weather. Humidity around 77%. Water temp in the pool, fighting to hold at 70F.  I struggled with getting in. First I sat on the edge and put my legs in about halfway up to my knee. After I felt comfortable I decided to just slide off the edge of the waist-deep (for me) part of the pool. After a few gasps at the cold water hitting me mid-body it didn’t feel too bad. I walked around acclimating myself to the cool water.

I stood at the edge of the drop-off where it goes from waist deep to 9 feet for a long time. The sun taunted me by dipping in and out of clouds. When the sun was out it felt great and I was ready to take the plunge. Then the sun went behind a huge cloud and I wasn’t so ready anymore. Finally I had a firm talk (out loud) with myself. Just do it Lynne. Just do it. So I did.

It was cold, but at the same time refreshing. I did a few laps. Rick watched from the cabana.

I now have a “first.” Usually Rick is the first one to swim but he was not willing today. I splashed around for quite a while before he dipped the first half of his body in only waist deep. And no further did he go.

Ah, I will relish in my “firstness” for a while. It felt great.

Comments:

It must be summer!  We painted our pool a couple of weeks ago, and it looks really pretty (we used a lovely blue paint). I just enjoy it as a ‘water feature’, though.  Even when it is 120f, it is too cold getting out of the water, due the the evaporation!  So, I like sitting around the pool.  In the shade!

Sounds divine!

Ron and my son usually vie for first in the pool.  I won’t get in unless it is at least 70 degrees…. yesterday it was 72, and was hot enough to be enjoyable once you got in.  No pussy footing around though for me - I just dive right in!  smile

Jan, I can’t quite believe that with over 100 degree heat that your water isn’t absolutely glorious. You must have a concrete pool in order to paint it. Our is fiberglass with a liner. And now at 72 degrees.

Reya, bring it on!

Maggie, your pool is just ahead of ours. I don’t know if yours is in-ground or above-ground? I wish I could dive right in but I am more of a pussy-foot I guess. smile

Still very chilly for me!  Or maybe not.

I remember the best swimming days as a kid in the hot summer sun, and a pool with no shade.  And being a skinny little kid, I still was chilled when I got out of the pool!

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