to be a part of the human race...and in this case certain members of the swimming community:
Wounded soldiers in pool row
Horrifically wounded British servicemen were jeered and abused as they used a public swimming pool as part of their recovery treatment.
www.mirror.co.uk/.../
I've seen the Mirror and it's a pretty typical sensational British tabloid. My English-born better half describes it as "fit to line the cat's litter box with".
It's possible that the event took place exactly as recorded. It's possible that what actually took place was a very minor incident and they've exxagerated and blown it all out of proportion. It's also entirely possible that it never happened at all, was an urban legend-type rumour and is being breathlessly reported as fact to sell papers. WITH BIG SCREAMING HEADLINES!!!
Having once spent 15 minutes staring glumly at a magazine rack in a Waterlooville (Hants) convenience store, desperately searching for something halfway intelligent to read in the laundromat next door, all I can say is... take this with a grain of salt.
:shakeshead:
I saw the story on CNN and then did a web search to find more details...not that trust CNN entirely but I'm guessing they did at least a bit of research (they had cameras at the pool where it occured).
I will say again..this is an extrme example of people who are so set in their ways/routine that ANYTHING that distubs it sets them off...I've dealt with some pretty nasty fitness/lap swimmers over the years and it can get ugly! Lighten up...try something new!
I've seen the Mirror and it's a pretty typical sensational British tabloid. My English-born better half describes it as "fit to line the cat's litter box with".
It's possible that the event took place exactly as recorded. It's possible that what actually took place was a very minor incident and they've exxagerated and blown it all out of proportion. It's also entirely possible that it never happened at all, was an urban legend-type rumour and is being breathlessly reported as fact to sell papers. WITH BIG SCREAMING HEADLINES!!!
Having once spent 15 minutes staring glumly at a magazine rack in a Waterlooville (Hants) convenience store, desperately searching for something halfway intelligent to read in the laundromat next door, all I can say is... take this with a grain of salt.
:shakeshead:
I saw the story on CNN and then did a web search to find more details...not that trust CNN entirely but I'm guessing they did at least a bit of research (they had cameras at the pool where it occured).
I will say again..this is an extrme example of people who are so set in their ways/routine that ANYTHING that distubs it sets them off...I've dealt with some pretty nasty fitness/lap swimmers over the years and it can get ugly! Lighten up...try something new!
