Well, it makes you want to swim really, really fast. I recall one day jumping into a river in Yosemite that was coming off the snowpack. Didn’t breathe once going across. Then had to turn around and swim back.
Of course they always teach swimming lessons early in the morning when the pool and lifeguards are not busy. . because the water is too cold for the relative air temp. I taught lessons in the AM in the early 70’s (and took lessons in the 60’s) and I sure didn’t want to go in the cold water either time. Obviously not an ideal atmosphere for learning anything. Later in ‘77ish when I earned my Water Safety Instructor certification they at least recognized that cold water and learning don’t work well together.
BE THIS GUY almost 8 years ago
She taught you how to avoid getting hit by a rat’s tail.
bigcatbusiness almost 8 years ago
Really? Just three? That really must have been painful. Though I think extreme cold is just a little less horrible than extreme heat.
Farside99 almost 8 years ago
Well, it makes you want to swim really, really fast. I recall one day jumping into a river in Yosemite that was coming off the snowpack. Didn’t breathe once going across. Then had to turn around and swim back.
Baarorso almost 8 years ago
Rosalyn, do you know what a garotte is? ? It’s a choking weapon that can be formed very easily with that towel, if you get my meaning. ;/
chovil almost 8 years ago
quality time with your teacher. how lucky Calvin is.
Enter.Name.Here almost 8 years ago
True about lifeguards, Calvin. But she’s also your babysitter, and knows a few things extra.
Kind&Kinder almost 8 years ago
She’s so sweet!—-for A dominatrix!
NormyBates almost 8 years ago
She just did Calvin.
dl11898 almost 8 years ago
Don’t overthink life, lad. It’ll get you in trouble.
morningglory73 Premium Member almost 8 years ago
As a child I joined the Y to learn how to swim but the pool water was absolutely freezing and so I opted out. At least I did learn to float.
rshive almost 8 years ago
You may not realize it yet, Calvin, but your life has just been saved by good advice.
mattro65 almost 8 years ago
Resuscitate? Impressive vocabulary for a six year old.
mamabear1012 almost 8 years ago
Enjoy that water, Calvin.
rentier almost 8 years ago
I wouldn’t have reacted in this threat!!
Oclvroadbikerider almost 8 years ago
Of course they always teach swimming lessons early in the morning when the pool and lifeguards are not busy. . because the water is too cold for the relative air temp. I taught lessons in the AM in the early 70’s (and took lessons in the 60’s) and I sure didn’t want to go in the cold water either time. Obviously not an ideal atmosphere for learning anything. Later in ‘77ish when I earned my Water Safety Instructor certification they at least recognized that cold water and learning don’t work well together.
AndiJ almost 8 years ago
She knows how to get Calvin “motivated”. ;) The best way to warm up is to swim around! Oh, he’s just learning though. :P
AndiJ almost 8 years ago
My kid is 1, and she’s going to start learning this fall. :)
AndiJ almost 8 years ago
They say it’s better to start them young. :)
StarWarsGuy500 almost 8 years ago
You’d better hope Rosalyn doesn’t have to resuscitate you Calvin.
Number Three almost 8 years ago
She’ll “resuscitate” you in her own special way!
xxx
neverenoughgold almost 8 years ago
It’s a pool, for crying out loud! It’s not glacial runoff…
neverenoughgold almost 8 years ago
I’m liking Rosalyn more every day! What a charming young lady she is…
Chad Cheetah almost 8 years ago
Maybe Mom and Dad should take tips from Rosalyn
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member almost 8 years ago
She resuscitated your desire to get in the water.
Thomas & Tifffany Connolly almost 8 years ago
Welcome to reality!!
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 8 years ago
This one also knows torture.