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
There is a YMCA pool in Boston around Harvard Medical School. Not sure what it is called... I was so grateful for this pool during my stay in Boston since you can't workout in a hotel pool. Anyway, I remember the place as dark and ancient...1960s...peeling paint...bad 1920s brick facade...spooky dripping water (or blood) somewhere. Very deep---like 15 feet. Tiles missing... Weird floating people with russian bathing caps on speaking about 10 different languages. No lane lines...Seriously, it was like a dream sequence from the frickin' Avengers...remember that show!?
Water was clear though with a very attractive lifeguard.
There is a YMCA pool in Boston around Harvard Medical School. Not sure what it is called... I was so grateful for this pool during my stay in Boston since you can't workout in a hotel pool. Anyway, I remember the place as dark and ancient...1960s...peeling paint...bad 1920s brick facade...spooky dripping water (or blood) somewhere. Very deep---like 15 feet. Tiles missing... Weird floating people with russian bathing caps on speaking about 10 different languages. No lane lines...Seriously, it was like a dream sequence from the frickin' Avengers...remember that show!?
Water was clear though with a very attractive lifeguard.
