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
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The pool i swim in now is quite alright. It's where i've swam the most under instruction. It's a lot like some one described about a pool. It's 25 meters i'm not sure how many lanes - it's 15 meters wide i beleive. Also, i don't have much chlorine level to compare it with, but you do get "chlorine eyes" if you don't wear goggles. Though i do only get in the pool after older people and adults use it so it's not as cool as i wish it was. We have a nice depth and diving board and rope too. The reason why i said that is because i now appreciate it even more since i've read all of your posts :D
The pool i swim in now is quite alright. It's where i've swam the most under instruction. It's a lot like some one described about a pool. It's 25 meters i'm not sure how many lanes - it's 15 meters wide i beleive. Also, i don't have much chlorine level to compare it with, but you do get "chlorine eyes" if you don't wear goggles. Though i do only get in the pool after older people and adults use it so it's not as cool as i wish it was. We have a nice depth and diving board and rope too. The reason why i said that is because i now appreciate it even more since i've read all of your posts :D
