Can you swim??
Can you swim?
When was last time you have?
I learned to swim in grade school at our local city pool. I further enhanced my ability in the boy scouts. One year at scout summer camp I achieved the one mile swim, which I was very proud of.
Then while in the military I jumped off the 33 foot platform of the pool at Ft. Lewis, Washington. I was scared to death of the height, and to climb that ladder. As the platoon sgt. there was no way I could not do it. I looked at my platoon and said follow me. Think that was the second most pucker factor I've had. The first is another story and time.
I have not been swimming in probably 25 years.
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For a number of years when we lived on a lake I tried to become a proficient distance swimmer. Could never figure out the breathing. After about 100 yards, I need to revert to a breaststroke or sidestroke to catch my breath. Forced myself to swim a mile once.
One and done as they say.
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Grew up in Miami for a number of years. We had a pool at our house, and lived on a Private lake w/three boats. I was in the water almost every single day for years. Skiing, free diving, kayaking, sailing, etc. etc.
With neighborhood Bully's, all I had to do was dive in the water. Swim underwater a loong way. Different direction each time. If they had managed to catch me, in the water, they would have regretted it. I would surface, and laugh at them. After a short period of time, they were absolutely exhausted.
Me? Good to go.
Learned very quickly, all you had to do was relax, go to your back. You could have your nose/mouth out in the air breathing, indefinitely.
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Don McManus: 30053572577947/comments/30053591299099
For a number of years when we lived on a lake I tried to become a proficient distance swimmer. Could never figure out the breathing. After about 100 yards, I need to revert to a breaststroke or sidestroke to catch my breath. Forced myself to swim a mile once.
One and done as they say.
Yes sir same here on the breathing. Did mostly backstroke, side, or even dog paddle, but I could swim.
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Locust Fork: 30053572577947/comments/30053571973787
I can swim....but its been a while. I used to scuba dive when I was in the Navy.
I am not a "good" swimmer.....very slow and I tend to dog paddle a LOT. I actually was RESCUED by a lifeguard one time because it looks like I'm drowning. I didn't want him to miss his moment to shine, so I let him save me even though I was fine. The crowd cheered.
Was he good looking?
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I can swim, but I’m no Mark Spitz. Swimming is an excellent way to exercise. When I was in the Boy Scouts I did have to swim a mile to get a swimming merit badge.
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One more thing, as much as I love to swim and the ocean, You will NEVER, NEVER, get me in a boat on the Ocean. I get seasick in the bathtub. 🤢. You will never see that shade of green anywhere. LOL
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I didn't swim until I was in college. In order to graduate from ROTC, we were each required to swim two lengths of the pool using four different strokes.
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I learned to swim down at the Y. Don
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Locust Fork: 30053572577947/comments/30053571973787
I can swim....but its been a while. I used to scuba dive when I was in the Navy.
I am not a "good" swimmer.....very slow and I tend to dog paddle a LOT. I actually was RESCUED by a lifeguard one time because it looks like I'm drowning. I didn't want him to miss his moment to shine, so I let him save me even though I was fine. The crowd cheered.
Only a female would do that. Go ahead and pretend you are drowning so you don't embarass the lifeguard.
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Took lessons at the YMCA........guppie through dolphin. I am a very good swimmer but don't enjoy it anymore.
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I don't go in the water. There's THINGS in there.....
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Enough to keep my old butt from drowning.
If anyone needs any type of help or ride while I'm in the water, they will get firm kick in the guts as I make my way to safety.
I ain't no Michael Phelps.
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My wife loves the ocean a lot of our vacations have been to the ocean ,
maybe she has a plan since I can't swim
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I can do a pretty good job in the winter, if the water is thick enough. I usually require a thickness of three to four inches.
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