Since my previous poll looks to be shut down reasonably soon (it appears to have attracted the evicted tenants from the dating/marriage thread), I thought I would try yet another one on the social component of masters swimming. I am pretty sure that when the sport was founded, socializing and camaraderie were key parts of the whole business.
As a former coach for a smallish team in my home town, plus a former college "continuing education" teacher of writing classes (i.e., non graded, non credit), it struck me very clearly that some people are very dedicated to the specific activity per se (be this swimming or learning how to write a magazine article), but the majority come together to participate only partly because of the ostensible reason, and partly (if not mainly) for the chance to be around and enjoy the company of folks they have something in common with.
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Pictures, please? :rofl::rofl::rofl:
You want pictures...you best come get em... ;)
Rich:
Most people I know do a fair bit of :drink: . I'm sure you'd fit right in.;)
Although having your own hot tub is pretty great. Did you sit in it again after your triumph this weekend? I miss that speedo santa avatar.
I've barely drunk of late although I had 2 last night. No tub. Perhaps tonight after training.
My personal hottub should motivate anyone to come to CT to train with me...
...I make wicked cocktails too...not that I want you drunk in the tub or anything...
oops guess I should tread carefully right about here...sounds a bit naughty instead of Groucho Marx goofy... "If I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it against me? *wiggle eyebrows*
Lately, I've told teamates that I can't hang around and socialize after workout; "I've got to rush home and catch the latest episode of BickerFest on the USMS Forums"...they just don't get it...
Nah, you can catch up quick with the skim feature and just pop in once in awhile for the laughs or necessary defense.
Ensignada: That avatar is so impressive that I'm off to nominate you.
I"m glad the thought police haven't stopped your amusing posting, BritWit. I'm sure others are too. Wish I had an outdoor hot tub.
I can't resist th Fortress when she set's me up like that. Of course my offer stands for you to join me for beers in my post workout hottub too...we can talk about hunting and football (both types) then stand on the snow covered ground in our manly swimshorts and cook hot dogs on the BBQ...
just remember there is no diving pit on the hottub though so consider that a liabilty disclaimer...
"...they can't stop us laughing..."
Hunting? I can only guess what you're hunting. But since this is clearly a social thread dealing with socializing, it's probably OK to mention that word.
"Lions, and tigers and bears...oh my!"
:groovy: :wiggle::banana: :wave:
