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Thanks Sira. That situation sounds normal to me. I've always been terrified of drowning and I didn't see the sense of entering water when it might kill me. I have no idea why I am doing it now!
But I do know that I've missed out on a wonderful experience, and there isn't much that can compare with being underwater, or floating on the top of it. I'm always bursting into laughter at the realisation that I, scaredy cat me, am 'resting' on my back in 30 feet of water.
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johnmacnab
on February 12, 2008 at 4:57 AM
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Good for you!
I had to take the level 1 class 15 times before they passed me, and I'm pretty sure they only let me through to the next class because I was annoying the instructor--even as a 5 year old, I had to have a good reason for doing things. No one could tell me why I should be jumping into the freezing cold water, or why I'd want to open my eyes and look at the bottom of the pool, so I didn't.
Usually, the class started with tiny little Sira standing on the edge of the pool. And they ended the same way--I was the only kid that never got her hair wet!
Kudos for you, taking lessons and learning something new--If I had the courage, I'd be in there with you (not in the change room, of course...although it sounds like the men have more fun than the women do!).
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Sira890
on February 11, 2008 at 11:13 AM
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Pat
Thanks Pat. Down girl! Remember that we are talking about sexagenarians, septuagenarians and the odd octogenarian. And we're (nearly) past the stage of comparing other parts of our anatomy. Mind you, the police force, army and air force do frequent the gym.
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johnmacnab
on February 11, 2008 at 6:26 AM
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ginnie
I look forward to an invitation, ginnie. Remember that attending a gym doesn't mean actually 'doing' anything - I'm not that daft.
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johnmacnab
on February 11, 2008 at 6:21 AM
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SB
I suppose we all do in our own way, just like we all have habits.
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johnmacnab
on February 11, 2008 at 6:20 AM
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sam
I suppose, like the men, it depends on age, sam.
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johnmacnab
on February 11, 2008 at 6:19 AM
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Good writing. Funny.
Now I can entertain myself thinking about all the naked guys in the locker room. I'll forget they're comparing scars. :)pat
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Pat_B
on February 10, 2008 at 4:02 PM
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LIfe is all about balance eh Mac?
And you put me to shame...I have to get back to the gym...I miss all those naked women! Ha!
posted by
ginnieb
on February 10, 2008 at 3:37 PM
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Hi John! Very entertaining piece here! Males do have their rituals! Guess women do too! Great fun!
posted by
Soul_Builder101
on February 10, 2008 at 9:56 AM
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Great story! i could only think about what it would be like if the situation were women. Ah, yes, not a pretty sight either! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 10, 2008 at 5:25 AM
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