Early hippy era swim

[susandennis]

So downloading music from the Amazon Prime Music app is a PIA like I described yesterday BUT I was so wrong about it's being worth it. It's totally worth it.

Today I swam to James Taylor and Carol King and Carly Simon. Only this time I could hear them. Outside of elevators, I probably hadn't heard any of their music since I played it on a record player in the 80's. I had never heard any of it via earbuds. It was really kind of amazing and a really fun swim.

Also it was warm enough this morning to ditch the fleece robe and wear the muumuu I made yesterday. Worked perfectly and felt less dorky. I think I'm going to have to come up with some kind of warmer version for next winter and ditch the fleece robe. I have time.

Today's baseball game is at 11. It's now 8. I think between now and first pitch, after another cup of coffee, I'm going to gather up my trash for the dumpster and take it down. And also gather up my stuff for Goodwill and take it over there. I gathered a bunch of stuff yesterday and think I can do another sweep before I go. I get an empty bag and go through the house tossing stuff in. I don't think about it, I just do it. It's the easiest, most pain free way to divorce myself from my shit. At least some of it.

Then the ballgame. Then maybe some sewing. Maybe some laundry. Maybe none of the above. Stay tuned.

Comments

[lifeinroseland.livejournal.com]

I know all eras have their own charm, records & such, I mean it’s music! But OMG music on earbuds! I am now remembering when I switched from old earbuds to the new ones in the market and I couldn’t stop saying “wow,” wow, wow... was all that came out of my mouth. And just yesterday I thought the disposable earbuds provided would be good enough for a movie on a plane anyway, but soon enough I had to switch to my own.

New old music. Super fun!

[susandennis]

It was actually shocking to hear this same music without background noise. It took me several songs to nail down why I was enjoying it so much. Finally, I heard James Taylor sing the lyrics differently - as in words I always had heard were actually different than what he was singing! doh.

New old music indeed. Very super fun.

All in one

[gracegiver]

I think it’s time for me to ask you about my first “swimming toy.” I love the idea of listening to music while I swim. Well, I THINK I’d like it anyway. I want one device that does it all, though. Can I listen to music and track my laps and have it talk to me informing me of how long I’ve swam? (Or swum?)

Right now I don’t use earplugs but do at night sometimes so I know they won’t bother me swimming. I just don't want to be hooked up to a multitude of devices. Any suggestions you have ... I'm all ears.

RE: All in one

[susandennis]

The only thing I know that does all that you want is the Delphin and you can't actually get one yet. I got one by signing on very early when it was on Kickstarter. They got about a hundred and I got one of those. Then they hit manufacture problems. You can 'buy' one on Indigogo but shipping is still a question mark.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/delphin-run-swim-with-apps-without-your-phone#actuallyautistic

I don't know of any other anything that tells you your swimming progress - laps or anything else. But, there are a fair number of waterproof music players.

I think the best deal now is either this bundle OR this one.

The difference between those two is the headphones. The more expensive headphones have far superior earbuds but you pay for them so it just depends.

OR you could try some bone conducting all-in-one. They don't need headphones or earbuds. There's a guy at my pool who uses these every day. Whacko! but, hey, if it works!

Q's? You know where to find me :)

Re: All in one

[gracegiver]

Thank you!
So ... those bone conducting ones, do you ever hear that swimmer's music if he stands next to you? I always do the steam room before and after I swim and it drives me ape-shit when someone comes in and there's that obnoxious buzz/drumbeat/ sound leaking out of his buds. It's so obnoxious.

The Delphin looks perfect but yea, I'm not sure about investing in those right now. You happy with yours? Looks like that is the only one that connects wi_fi. I'd like to connect to my Napster playlists.

Did you keep your old stuff? Interested in selling it?

Re: All in one

[susandennis]

I only stand next to him at the pool and I've never heard any leaks from his music BUT the acoustics suck and the water is loud so I can hardly hear conversation.

Old stuff? You mean old waterproof music players? Nope. I have 2 old ipod shuffles that have been waterproofed and I'm holding on to them because there won't be any more.