Virginia Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Thank you Kiwi! We are so proud of him, he's worked extremely hard on it. It's not like other sports where you are just placed on a team, this was all him earning a place on the team. The breaststroke kick has been his biggest challenge. Peace. Walter, that's great news; congratulations to your son!! I bet he is excited about the upcoming Olympics! My youngest 2 swim also; we're winding down our summer league season. Edited July 15, 2012 by Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 To Walter, (don't worry this is nothing abusive), many congratulations to your son, and I mean that, swimming was the one thing that I was really good at, but I didn't realise it until I was older, I got my qualifictions to become a lifeguard at the age of 15, but I never used it . Now that I am older I can appreciate the work that people have to do in swimming, to reach their goals. Good luck to him and make sure he continues to achieve better things. I still swim a bit now but when I was younger I loved it, I won 2 years free membership to any swimming pool in 1970 & 1971, and I went as many times as I could. I wasn't the fastest by any means but I was a strong swimmer and it gave me a sense of purpose. I still remember my parents being so proud of me when I was asked to be a lifeguard at a "Help The Aged" marathon in Liverpool. Tell your son to strive for more. My best wishes to him and I hope he is successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 The forum is back on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 The forum is back on! Indeed! I was worried it was my computer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I'm officially on vacation for 7 whole work days!!! Off to NYC tomorrow morning for baseball, theatre, food and friends. Yay!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have a great time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missytootsweet Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The forum is back on! Indeed! I was worried it was my computer... Count me in as Happy that the site is back up! The rare times it is down, it always seems to me like it is longer than it actually is ..... But then again, it may be a simple case of something I heard in a Joni song earlier today....... "Don't it always seem to go That you don't know what you've got Till it's gone" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t79hUuE2vuI Oh, and have a great vacation ebk! missy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I'm officially on vacation for 7 whole work days!!! Off to NYC tomorrow morning for baseball, theatre, food and friends. Yay!!!!! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks Walter, Missy and Ally! I suppose I should start thinking about packing now, huh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks Walter, Missy and Ally! I suppose I should start thinking about packing now, huh... Finish off the wine first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Finish off the wine first Wow... it's like you're here... And don't worry - I've already packed the wine! Edited July 24, 2012 by ebk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Wow... it's like you're here... And don't worry - I've already packed the wine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 The sun is shining, it's warm. The Barbie will be primed and we have some white wine to chill with this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Arriving home after some time away, my wife was walking our dog in the direction of our driveway. It had been a while since I'd seen her so I decided to stop and wait for them. I stopped, got out of the car and walked behind it. Our dog saw me standing there and starting tugging on her leash, trying to come to me. My wife unhooked the leash and our dog ran faster, toward me, than I'd ever seen her run, so happy to see me and visa-versa! There's really nothing like the loving bond between a dog and her human, that's for sure! As the dog and I were trading affections, my wife caught up and we did the same. I don't care if I sound like Dorothy, there is no place like home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 After attending my son's first swim meet, had dinner with some good friends. Nice evening all the way around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Arriving home after some time away, my wife was walking our dog in the direction of our driveway. It had been a while since I'd seen her so I decided to stop and wait for them. I stopped, got out of the car and walked behind it. Our dog saw me standing there and starting tugging on her leash, trying to come to me. My wife unhooked the leash and our dog ran faster, toward me, than I'd ever seen her run, so happy to see me and visa-versa! There's really nothing like the loving bond between a dog and her human, that's for sure! As the dog and I were trading affections, my wife caught up and we did the same. I don't care if I sound like Dorothy, there is no place like home! oh wow, that is so beautiful. thanks for sharing that. i don't own a dog, never have and never will, but i can feel what you mean. my hubby and i kiss and embrace everytime we see eachother after being apart all day at work. i love him so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 After attending my son's first swim meet, had dinner with some good friends. Nice evening all the way around! glad it went well, walter. sounds like you had a nice time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebk Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I saw the most amazing performances tonight in Porgy and Bess. Audra McDonald is a national treasure. And Norm Lewis is spectacular. They brought me to tears... If there's any way you can see this show, do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 glad it went well, walter. sounds like you had a nice time! Thanks Slave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I have a New Great Niece... The 2nd in 2 weeks... Congrats the the Proud Parents And I spent the day with my Grandson Leonidas. Who will be 1 on the 1st of Aug.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I have a New Great Niece... The 2nd in 2 weeks... Congrats the the Proud Parents And I spent the day with my Grandson Leonidas. Who will be 1 on the 1st of Aug.. Wonderful Kate!All the best,KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Wonderful Kate!All the best,KB Thank's KB, I am now a proud 'Great Auntie' to 23 Neices & Nephews... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Thank's KB, I am now a proud 'Great Auntie' to 23 Neices & Nephews... Your in the top 10,no doubt,.....or the top 50! Is Danny yelling at the telly??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Congratulations to you and your family Kate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 My Family could open it's own Olympic Village..And be over populated in no time...LOL BD is not yelling yet KB, I have sent him to the Kebab shop... Thanks all for the warm wishes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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