This morning I was greeted by this wonderful sight, looking very much like a watercolor painting. It almost makes me want to get the paints out again and give it shot. But, then, the photo itself does the trick! Taken using my cell phone camera and no enhancement added, I can't do better than what God did for us!
Last year I broke every sort of record by getting into the pool in early May. People who were placing bets on me lost their money since it is usually around Memorial weekend before I break the surface of the pool. Peer pressure and having my fun noodle from Jacquie and Mark to play with when Linda J. was here visiting forced me into the drink. And yes, we did have a drink!
A week ago I broke my standing record from 2014 by getting the pool with Nancy W. on her side of the property. She lured me over with promises of 85 degree water to go with our 88 degree temperature. Yes, sounds good to me! Their pool is more shallow than is The Club pool which means it warms up more quickly in the spring. She has been swimming laps for almost a month already, the trouper that she is.
It is also somewhat more private which is nice too. Some of her other neighbors had come out to enjoy the pool and the sun which added to the enjoyment. I got in not only once, but twice, easing myself in. Nancy dives which spares her the shrieks and groans of going down the steps inch by inch.
While I have been enjoying the heat, poor Justin and Ray were suffering from it. He came home tonight completely exhausted but did get himself cleaned up for going to Whitey's. Their weekly ritual (his boss and his wife, Justin, and sometimes, Jesse) of having half-price appetizers is such a good way for them to end their week. I stayed home this evening, not accepting the invitation from Nancy to join her group for happy hour around their pool. I didn't really have anything on hand to contribute to the gathering and was fine with staying in. Somehow I managed!
