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It’s still August. Not for long but I’ve got a couple more days. And so I’m still using the swimming pool at my condo. Just last night, after a long day of writing, I took some good strong laps. For exercise, to unwind, to stop thinking – even though I kept thinking while swimming. I learned an important lesson, however: don’t think when doing the backstroke. There I was flailing away, merrily speeding along backwards, thinking my heavy thoughts about life or whatever was on my mind. And bang! I whacked into the end of the pool with my head. It hurt, of course, but some folks might suggest that it can only help me.
In any case, one of my thoughts last night was about how thoroughly I’ve adapted to South Florida’s environment. Realistically, I will probably use the pool regularly for only another two months or so until next spring. Yes, well past August – I was only joking about that. But probably not much in December. Or January or February. We’ll have to see about March. For me, and for many locals, the water in those months is just a bit too … well, not cold exactly. Cool? Coolish?
Ok, I’ve really become wimpy about swimming in cooler water. Lots of my fellow South Floridians are the same. The tourists flock here in those same months, peeling off everything but their Speedos. Diving into the pool as if it were bathwater. Splashing in the ocean with carefree abandon. I remember the feeling, a time when cool pools seemed like warm pools. Living in Vermont, I felt that frigid water was my way of life. I dived into lakes that weren’t above 70 degrees. No problem. A pool or the sea in Florida would have felt warm at any time of year. Now, it seems the water has to be about body temp for me to go in comfortably. Yes, I exaggerate again here for effect. Haha. But seriously folks, you don’t have too many of us local swimmers to contend with during the popular winter months. The hotel pools, the condo pools, the ocean – they’re all yours. As for right now, you’ll have to excuse me. I have some swimming to do soon. But of course, you’re all welcome to join me in South Florida's warm water right now – no need to wait for the cool pools of winter.
In any case, one of my thoughts last night was about how thoroughly I’ve adapted to South Florida’s environment. Realistically, I will probably use the pool regularly for only another two months or so until next spring. Yes, well past August – I was only joking about that. But probably not much in December. Or January or February. We’ll have to see about March. For me, and for many locals, the water in those months is just a bit too … well, not cold exactly. Cool? Coolish?
Ok, I’ve really become wimpy about swimming in cooler water. Lots of my fellow South Floridians are the same. The tourists flock here in those same months, peeling off everything but their Speedos. Diving into the pool as if it were bathwater. Splashing in the ocean with carefree abandon. I remember the feeling, a time when cool pools seemed like warm pools. Living in Vermont, I felt that frigid water was my way of life. I dived into lakes that weren’t above 70 degrees. No problem. A pool or the sea in Florida would have felt warm at any time of year. Now, it seems the water has to be about body temp for me to go in comfortably. Yes, I exaggerate again here for effect. Haha. But seriously folks, you don’t have too many of us local swimmers to contend with during the popular winter months. The hotel pools, the condo pools, the ocean – they’re all yours. As for right now, you’ll have to excuse me. I have some swimming to do soon. But of course, you’re all welcome to join me in South Florida's warm water right now – no need to wait for the cool pools of winter.
posted by LauderBLOGGER at 4:20 PM
Hi Bob - Your too funny! Yes, the pools there are warmer in February then they are here in Philly in August.It's been awhile since I wrote but I always try to catch up on your blogs. I'm thinking about another trip to Ft. Lauderdale in October. Definitely another stay at the Hyatt in Weston again (that spa was too awesome not to return) and maybe a few days in town also. Need to check out some of the things you have mentioned in your blogs. Especially the ice cream! I've tried Kilwins and I agree theirs is delicious.
Keep cool,
Gina
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