I'm thinking... would I look like a TOTAL IDIOT if I went swimming at the local pool with my snorkel and mask on? Stew and Steve say 'YES'.... but I WANT TO. I can swim free style for ages if I don't have to keep putting my head out to breath! AND do I really care what other people think? (well I do actually).... but still....
I love swimming, but get so tired so quick if I have to do that... but if I wear the snorkel and mask I can just swim and swim for ages.
OPINIONS????
I am thinking of going swimming at the local pool again on a regular basis... so please let me know what you think!
So... ONWARD.... should be a good day...
Steve and I went out and bought a few birthday presents... birthdays this week: Huston (9), Rena (3) and Kelly (29)... we are going to combined birthday party for Kelly and Rena next weekend. Tis an expensive time!
Just had lunch... and thinking of going swimming tomorrow... WITH the snorkel and mask... as so many of you think it will be fine.
Oh and I'm doing something most of you who know me will NOT BELIEVE! Any idea what it is???? lol
WOW! Virtually EVERYONE has guessed right! I AM DRINKING FRIGGIN WATER...
HAPPY ELF MUM: lol... you made me laugh out loud with that comment! No SHOCK happening yet... will keep you informed....
Remember all that rain I was talking about this morning? Well we haven't seen ANY since about 7am.... it's now super hot and humid... and I feel crabby as ... I hate it being this humid. Bring on WINTER please!
WOMBAT: OH MY GOD it is water! I swear I held me bottle under the TAP and ran WATER into the bottle! The other stuff I added is not very sweet at all.... GO BUY SOME and see! *SNIFF*...
End of Day: thanks for all the 'just do it's'... I really appreciate it. I will be in the pool WITH me snorkel and goggles tomorrow!
DIET: so-so
nite nite
i ALWAYS take my snorkle fins and mask and swim to my hearts content and BLAH BLAH to what ever anyone else thinks... I say TAKE THEM and have FUN!
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Unless they have rules against it I say go for it!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy opinion is "Go for it". We're all way beyond the age where we care what other people think!! And.... you see people doing all sorts of things in the name of fitness.
ReplyDeleteAsk them! That way, if you turn up with them and they say no way, you won't feel like a dork. They may say it's fine and dandy.
ReplyDeleteCrap weather - makes me want to stay home but NO... I must away to work!! Four days left!! Woohoo!
Kate (kittie444)
I say go for it. I do it here, but wear my wetsuit at the same time as I am learning to dive. No one seems to care that i am swimming around with mask and snorkel. Have fun :)
ReplyDeleteI think you should definately take the snorkel etc. I know my in laws do all the time!! and if it means that you enjoy it more, then unless they have rules against it then just do it!
ReplyDeleteI saw unless there is rules against it then go for it, as you will enjoy it heaps more.
ReplyDeleteI know my in laws quite often take them to the pool.
People use flippers & goggles all the time. If you don't feel comfortable with a snorkel then get a kick board. You see all sorts at the pool I don't see anything silly in what you are wanting to do GO FOR IT.
ReplyDeleteMaryh
It's been raining here since last week and the forcast for the next week? more rain! At least that gets us out of baseball ;)
ReplyDeleteNo idea about the snorkle, I'm kind of thinking if it works than who cares :)
And how else can you learn and practice that's what pools are for, we have glorious rain here too WE needed it !
ReplyDeleteBugger what anyone else might think. Go & enjoy yourself. If anyone asks tell them you are training for a snorkelling holiday in Rarotonga or something.
ReplyDeleteHey Chris.....Just do it
ReplyDeleteJust do whatever make you happy :O)
Going swimming for fitness is a great idea!! It will tone every part of your body... but please don't swim in the ocean alone...
ReplyDeleteYou may look odd to some, but really... Does a woman ever have to explain? I don't think so. I will tell you this: there used to be an elderly gentlemen at the Y that would swim forever with a snorkel and I admired the hell out of him. I say do it! If it gets you moving, and you like it, GO FOR IT.
ReplyDeleteTake the mask and snorkel.
ReplyDeleteAt least you'll be different to all those idiots in goggles.
Just think your eyes will be so much better protected..... I wish we had a decent pool nearby, especially a heated one.
God and do. Blessings
Snorkel and mask at the pool? People will laugh at you for a while. Don't react in a negative way and they'll be bored and move on to something else.
ReplyDeleteYes, there will always be people who stare, but if they do not have rules against it -then Most Certainly do it. We are talking about You health here(not the others) . If you can carry on - maybe you would get strong enough not to feel like you need them later down the road.
ReplyDeleteEverything I have read about swimming says it is Wonderful exercise for your joints and it seems to me that it would be so good for your legs too. I am jealous because I do not know how to swim-If I could I would hop right over there and go with you! : )
DRINKING WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you are doing something that I wouldn't believe it must be.... that you are drinking water!!
ReplyDeleteI don't think people will laugh. LOL you could tell them you are "in training" or something similar.
ReplyDeleteAre you drinking water???
So glad you stopped by.....your blog name makes me snile
ReplyDeleteYou are going to give up Diet Coke lol
ReplyDeleteThe mind boggles :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear what you are up to.
I don't think the family will die of embarassment!!! Swiming is fabulous exercise. Take the flippers too........you'll be scuba diving in no time :0)
ReplyDeleteYou are drinking water, and don't worry about what people think, who cares Chris.
ReplyDeleteHey Chris! Sorry I haven't commented in a while - lot going on around here. Anyway, I say definitely take your mask and snorkel. Swimming is such good exercise and tones your whole body....and if using your mask and snorkel will help you to swim longer, then do it! The only reason I wouldn't is if the pool has rules against using them, but I doubt they do. And just enjoy yourself and don't worry about what anyone else thinks...that's one of the truly great things about getting to be our age... ya just don't care quite as much what people think! Enjoy your swim!
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Cyndi
Go for it Chris...see it all the time in the pools here....enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMeh who cares what everyone thinks. But won't your body go into shock if you drink water??? :)
ReplyDeleteGreat that you are drinking water - I love Vita Quench and find it great for a change from plain water. Lemon and Lime is nice too.
ReplyDeleteWear your flippers too and if anyone asks or looks at you strange, tell them you are practising snorkelling for a holiday on the great barrier reef! Thats not real water, its lolly water! WOMBAT
ReplyDeleteChris, you are a classic! BTW: it's been super-humid here in Sydney for what seems like EVER. So over it, like you! I can't wait for winter...!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteHeck YES!! The kids do it, so I don't know why you can't. Think how much fun you'll have looking at all those little feet underwater!! lol Give us the report when you get back from Snorkling in the pool! ...debbie
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about you, here it is the beginning of spring, which means there it is the first day of fall. You bet it will be cooling down.....
ReplyDeleteYou swim how you want, and don't even wonder what other people think. A mask and snorkel in a pool is fine by me!
Have fun in the pool! Hope it cools off for you soon.
ReplyDeleteI just started a new diet thing that requires me to drink about 3 times more water than I normally do. I've been managing but I add a dash of diet cordial. I much prefer the supermarket flavoured waters but they are soooo expensive. I might keep my eye out for something similar here in Adelaide! Good luck! It's actually very good for you, and just a tip - diet fizzy drinks actually make you gain weight, so be careful.... xxxx
ReplyDeleteDon't talk to me about rain. We only had one dry day this month. It's also been cold. Don't know what happened to the spring sun.
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