For those who don’t know, I am originally from New York State. The school I attended was in a rural area. The elementary, junior high, and high school were all in one place under the same roof. In the third grade, during Physical Education (PE) class, we were told we would go to the swimming pool to learn how to swim. Most of us had never seen a swimming pool. Pools were not a regular item at houses in our area.
Great story! I wonder where that pair of underpants ended up?!
To my regret I never learned to swim properly. I had lesson after lesson at school and after school, and my parents would take us to the pool regularly. Best efforts were made. It never really happened for me, though.
A few years ago I came across my dad at the end of the pool at the local gym I used to belong to. I finished doggy-paddling the length I was doing - one of fifty - and greeted him. He was laughing. 'I KNEW it was you even before I saw it was you! I'd recognise your swimming style a mile off!'
One day I might have another go at learning properly.
May I ask a silly question? Did you catch the culprit? 😉 Seriously though, I really enjoy your honest tone of writing. It speaks to me on so many different levels, so thanks for sharing it.
Who Stole My Underwear!?
Great story! I wonder where that pair of underpants ended up?!
To my regret I never learned to swim properly. I had lesson after lesson at school and after school, and my parents would take us to the pool regularly. Best efforts were made. It never really happened for me, though.
A few years ago I came across my dad at the end of the pool at the local gym I used to belong to. I finished doggy-paddling the length I was doing - one of fifty - and greeted him. He was laughing. 'I KNEW it was you even before I saw it was you! I'd recognise your swimming style a mile off!'
One day I might have another go at learning properly.
Hilarious! I wonder if that person will one day seek you out and fess up!
Sounds like something that would have happened to me as a kid. Hilarious! :)
May I ask a silly question? Did you catch the culprit? 😉 Seriously though, I really enjoy your honest tone of writing. It speaks to me on so many different levels, so thanks for sharing it.