Now that we've been to our family reunion and my daughter has been to camp for 2 weeks we can settle in for a relaxing Summer. Today I want to talk one of my favorite things to do, in the Summer.
Swimming in a pool. I've had many years of swimming in rivers, lakes, ponds and the Pacific Ocean but I'll admit that I love swimming pools the best. I used to love swimming in the ocean but over 25 years ago I almost drowned in Malibu. It was a private beach and there was no life guard. My brother was there too but he had his back to the ocean. I got pulled out by a strong riptide and couldn't get back in to shore. I knew to swim sideways and kept on doing that but I couldn't get past the riptide. Luckily I had over 20 years of swimming experience (I may as well have been born in it) and was a strong swimmer. I used to body surf and I was able to ride a wave 30-40 feet. It was always exciting and I always bounced up and went out for more. There were many times that I wiped out and was tumbled under water. I never panicked I just let myself get tumbled till I could pull myself out. After the time in Malibu I didn't go in the ocean for over 20 years. About 4 years ago I went in the ocean on my dad's birthday. Tomorrow is his 83rd birthday. Four years ago he was at the beach with his boogie board and ready to have a great time.
Swimming in a pool. I've had many years of swimming in rivers, lakes, ponds and the Pacific Ocean but I'll admit that I love swimming pools the best. I used to love swimming in the ocean but over 25 years ago I almost drowned in Malibu. It was a private beach and there was no life guard. My brother was there too but he had his back to the ocean. I got pulled out by a strong riptide and couldn't get back in to shore. I knew to swim sideways and kept on doing that but I couldn't get past the riptide. Luckily I had over 20 years of swimming experience (I may as well have been born in it) and was a strong swimmer. I used to body surf and I was able to ride a wave 30-40 feet. It was always exciting and I always bounced up and went out for more. There were many times that I wiped out and was tumbled under water. I never panicked I just let myself get tumbled till I could pull myself out. After the time in Malibu I didn't go in the ocean for over 20 years. About 4 years ago I went in the ocean on my dad's birthday. Tomorrow is his 83rd birthday. Four years ago he was at the beach with his boogie board and ready to have a great time.
