halvesies

[susandennis]

The Seahawks are playing a game at home today at 1:30. So the 'hood will be taken over with madness and screaming. And the roads will all be closed off. I toyed with the idea of not going to the pool at all. But, then I decided to go for at least half.

The Sunday front desk person is a young woman who is not only bright and cheering and fun and nice, she lets us in 5 minutes early! We have this little group of early birds on Sunday and this morning we voted her The Best.

There were some weekenders - the old Asian guy who swims a little and then gets out and does calisthenics and then gets all weird when someone swims in his lane. And the middle aged lady who walks the lanes but always and only in the exact middle and gets all pissy when someone wants to share the lane. Etc. But, on the up side, it's a cloudy morning so I didn't get blinded by the sun glare.

I still wanted to get done and get back home so I only did 1,000 yards. It was still fun and good. And I got home before they started blocking roads. Win!

Between the doors being closed and Spotify, I can't even hear the football people. I made a Christmas music playlist for swimming and just added it to my player.

A really random thought I had while swimming this morning: In high school we had to memorize all kinds of shit. The first 52 lines of the Canterbury Tales in the original language, all manner of poetry and some historical speeches. I've forgotten most of it and, while I still remember the Canterbury Tales prologue, I get precious few invitations to recite.

But I am annually grateful that we had to memorize all the words to the Carol of the Bells. It's still one of my favorite songs and to have a tongue that can keep up with the delightful patter just tickles me every year.

Laundry load #2 is in the dryer. I love cold weather but holy crap does it make laundry. Geesh. I feel like I wash clothes constantly. And it's only me and I don't even sweat. WTF?

I'm currently hooked on Line of Duty on Acorn TV. So there will be some watching of that today. And the rest of the usual.

Ooops the laundry needs switching. Alexa? When are you going to learn to do laundry?

I feel like I should post only half a swim selfie but, hey, that's what I post every day.

Comments

[rosegardenfae.livejournal.com]

If you were here or I were there, I would want to hear those lines from the Canterbury Tales. I might even chime in. I was in my 40's when I went to college and got my introduction The Tales. I am still convinced I am The Wife of Bath. *snicker*

[susandennis]

Sadly, I only know the sounds. I couldn't begin to explain their meaning and if I ever comprehended the Tales, I've totally forgotten it all now. I was in my mid-teens and not smart enough to cash in on a great opportunity.

[dr98emd.livejournal.com]

Ahhh I love Line of Duty, particularly Vicky Mclure

[susandennis]

Oh I had to look up Vicky Mclure to see which one she is. YES. She is really excellent. British crime shows are so much more graphic and no bullshit than ours.

The best thing is... I'm only at episode 2 of series 4. So much more good stuff to go!

[lifeinroseland.livejournal.com]

We saw Paul lol.

And next wknd I’m going to make a breakfast casserole w/ everything bagels.

You’re going to make 2018 LJ’s Inspirator of the Year!

[susandennis]

So glad you are up to Paul speed.

EVERYTHING BAGELS would be amazing in that casserole! OMG now I am absolutely going to have to do that.

I hope the crowning ceremony isn't soon... my horrible haircut is still not public worthy.

[meathiel]

I'd get an Alexa a.s.a.p. if she'd do the laundry ... ;-)