How about some reminiscing about the worst pools you ever were forced to work out and/or compete in ??
Our old pool was 20 yards long, with gutters and the deck was about 2 feet above that. The water level was always low, so it was like ocean swimming every day. There were no starting blocks and the "lane lines" were nylon cord with a plastic bobber every 3 feet or so. The water was always quite warm to accomodate the family swims and lessons that were also sharing the pool during the day.
Since goggles had not yet been invented and the only antiseptic method was chlorine (lots of it), we would have those chlorine "light halos" until the next day. The kick-boards were solid, varnished wood and they doubled as pull-buoys. There were no fins or hand paddles.
Thank the higher power of your choice that we had a GREAT coach.
Oh, did I mention that they used to beat us with knives???
Bert
Good lord, I've been to the Danvers Y pool...that's another one! I was just limiting it to one state, but now, you've spurred me into remembering how much fun 75% of the whole of New England was in 1977-1984. Great. Then, there's those two Y pools in Cincinnati and New Orleans. Gotta love the YMCA of America.
Good lord, I've been to the Danvers Y pool...that's another one! I was just limiting it to one state, but now, you've spurred me into remembering how much fun 75% of the whole of New England was in 1977-1984. Great. Then, there's those two Y pools in Cincinnati and New Orleans. Gotta love the YMCA of America.
