Death to all Noodlers!

Take a babyrooth candybar, drop it from your swim trunks right in front of them and say AHHHHHHHHHHHHH.. that should shock a few of them.

AS THE STOMACH TURNS continues... The sign had gone up last Wednesday that the pool was reserved for water aerobics (the entire 25yd pool for 6-8 people). The sign came down after my meeting with the HOA manager and lifestyle director. One little problem, though... Not only was the community NOT notified about the new policy; it also wasn't notified when the policy reverted back. So, today, I'm swimming in one of the two lanes for lap swimmers- complete with lane lines- when three ladies enter the pool for water aerobics. THREE. One of the ladies was the :censor: who verbally attacked me, as described in a previous post. Next up in my workout was, as The Fortress puts it, "The Evil". Now, I'm not referring to breaststroke, because that's my stroke. No, in my case, it's The Fortress' best stroke and my worst- the backstroke. :afraid: Just this past Friday, my part-time coach took a look at my backstroke, upon my request, because I would like to enter the Peachtree City Pentathlon, in September. Time to get working on that nasty backstroke... First off, he says: Keep your head still. So, I start swimming backstroke, keeping my head as still as possible, staring at the ceiling, so I wouldn't move my head. Next thing I know, YANK! :afraid: The :censor: had gotten into my lane and physically assaulted me! She actually yanked my arm- in mid-stroke- to stop me from swimming! Then, she proceeded to yell at me to get out, that I'm not supposed to be there, there's a sign posted as such, and :blah: :blah: :blah:. I calmly pointed out that, no, there is no sign posted, it was taken down, and, if you have a problem with that, go speak to the HOA manager. She stormed out and I kept swimming. The HOA manager came in, I reported what happened, then she told them they could have one lap swimming lane for their deep water aerobics stuff, but that I would get the other one. I kept swimming hard. Really hard. Right next to the :censor:. I am happy to report that I swam backstroke faster than ever (still slower than my breaststroke :blush: ) and my flutter kick was the strongest six-beat kick I had ever kicked. :D Stay tuned for more of, AS THE STOMACH TURNS... (There is supposed to be a meeting, tomorrow, for the indoor pool users, except that the community has yet to be notified...)

So, I start swimming backstroke, keeping my head as still as possible, staring at the ceiling, so I wouldn't move my head. Next thing I know, YANK! :afraid: The :censor: had gotten into my lane and physically assaulted me! She actually yanked my arm- in mid-stroke- to stop me from swimming! She should be kicked out of the pool for that crap. That is completely unacceptable. You could easily have been injured.

She should be kicked out of the pool for that crap. That is completely unacceptable. OHHHH! I forgot to mention in my post that I filed a written complaint about her, as soon as I finished getting dressed. :D

OHHHH! I forgot to mention in my post that I filed a written complaint about her, as soon as I finished getting dressed. :D Good!!!

Next thing I know, YANK! :afraid: The :censor: had gotten into my lane and physically assaulted me! She actually yanked my arm- in mid-stroke- to stop me from swimming! Then, she proceeded to yell at me to get out, that I'm not supposed to be there, there's a sign posted as such, and :blah: :blah: :blah:. I calmly pointed out that, no, there is no sign posted, it was taken down, and, if you have a problem with that, go speak to the HOA manager. She stormed out and I kept swimming. You have far more self-restraint than I do. Had that happened to me, it probably would have been quite the scene. That's unbelievable.

You have far more self-restraint than I do. Had that happened to me, it probably would have been quite the scene. That's unbelievable. I was prepared. I knew she would pull that stunt and thought it all out ahead of time. But, little did I know, she would actually be stupid enough to do that while I was swimming backstroke, so that I wouldn't hear or see her. But, that just made it worse for her, because it forced her hand- and helped her dig her own grave with this battle. I'm taking the high road, so I can live with myself, keep peace in my marriage, and continue living with the people who DO make our community great. :)

I was prepared. I knew she would pull that stunt and thought it all out ahead of time. But, little did I know, she would actually be stupid enough to do that while I was swimming backstroke, so that I wouldn't hear or see her. But, that just made it worse for her, because it forced her hand- and helped her dig her own grave with this battle. I'm taking the high road, so I can live with myself, keep peace in my marriage, and continue living with the people who DO make our community great. :) I'm so sorry you've had to endure this type of treatment from a "supposed" adult, but be sure to watch your back, Elaine. :bighug: It sounds like that gal has a couple of screws loose. If she's that brazen to attack you in front of other people, I would hate to think what she might be capable of in a more private circumstance.

I'm so sorry you've had to endure this type of treatment from a "supposed" adult, but be sure to watch your back, Elaine. :bighug: It sounds like that gal has a couple of screws loose. If she's that brazen to attack you in front of other people, I would hate to think what she might be capable of in a more private circumstance. :afraid: Thanks, for the warning, Deb. Fortunately, I'm not a golfer; the only way we would ever cross paths regularly, since she golfs. I never see her at any social functions and we had never talked until she verbally attacked me the other day.

I love noodlers, I often wish I was one. If you watch me swim when in Mexico you will see I am on guard not to run into any one noodler or not. www.youtube.com/.../geochuck Interesting how the camera went silent right after that boy managed to get into your path of travel. :)