Wednesday

[susandennis]

The plague continues but I don't think it's any worse. Except for one little spell, I slept very well last night and swam with vigor this morning. When I'm not coughing all is fine. So I just need to not cough. Easy peasy. I'm back to blaming the air stagnation which will end tomorrow afternoon.

I need to get gas and Diet Dr. Pepper but neither need is critical so today I might just go nowhere. There is plenty of sewing here to keep me happily occupied. Plus, I had another organizational idea for the sewing room while I was swimming this morning and I still have my data bases to finish up.

And, hopefully, with the doors closed the stagnant air won't get me!

Comments

Swimsuit question

[gracegiver]

I know you make your own swimsuits but I'm guessing you have an opinion about wear & tear of store-bought suits. I've been doing this for a couple months now and my suit is looking like trash. I've been reading online that polyester blends are much more durable with less bleaching than the nylon ones, which is what I have. Is this your experience also? From what I see, the polyester ones are less expensive. A Big plus.

I did find out my gym uses bromine instead of chlorine, if that makes a difference.

Re: Swimsuit question

[susandennis]

I feel ya! The only reason I started making my suits is that I only found one suit that lasted more than a month of daily swimming and it only came in boring solid colors.

I really don't know details on nylon vs polyester but I do know that these Krinkle suits. It's been more than 3 years since I've looked into this but at least back then swim and sweat also had the best deals on the Krinkles but lots of places carry them.

https://www.swimandsweat.com/krinkle-swimwear.html#listpage

FYW I really think bromine is kinder to suits than chlorine. I know it keeps colors better :)

Re: Swimsuit question

[gracegiver]

Thanks so much. I'll take a look this afternoon. I'm headed to the Destroyer of Swim Suits place right now.

Re: Swimsuit question

[gracegiver]

Me again. I'll probably pick up one of those today.
I never mastered the breathing thing and after a few episodes of swallowing water, I gave up years ago. Today I signed up for swimming lessons. (go me! And you, because you've been an inspiration.) We can't start until January because she has an ear infection. I know I'm going to want goggles and a cap. A while ago you gave me a few links to your recommendations, but of course, I can't find that post. Can you please share them with me once again?

Re: Swimsuit question

[susandennis]

Good for you!!! Yes on the goggles. Unless your hair is long enough to get in front of your face, cap is generally optional. I don't ever wear one.

My current goggles are Aqua Sphere Kaiman but they aren't the only good ones...

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O4X70IE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

What you want to look for is nice, cushions around the eyes. I always thought you should look for ones that don't leak and don't fog up. Turns out none leak and they all fog up. So go for comfort. Aqua Sphere are comfortable. I also like them big. Racers and kids go for the tiniest of goggles to be cool. I am so not cool.

Congrats on the swim lesson decision. I hope you love it even half as much as I do.

[mixter11nm.livejournal.com]

Feel better. There is a very nasty upper respiratory making its way around the NYC metro area. One of the employees here has it. Since I'm the first one in the office in the morning, I walk around with a can of Lysol and spray away any nasty germs that may be lingering in here.

[gneu.livejournal.com]

I used to get my ideas while pushing a mower, but I no longer have a lawn to mow.

[susandennis]

When I was much younger, the shower was my idea time but they were fast ideas. An hour of swimming gives me fabulous noodle time. I can solve world problems, design clothes I want to make, rearrange rooms... there is no end.

You need to find a mowing substitute!