Andrew ([info]frector) wrote,
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Saltiness is next to godliness

I haven't been swimming in far too long. I know some of you like swimming. I've been looking into Vancouver pools and came across an old chestnut that I used to go to as a kid, and to which it is high time I return: Kits pool. It's outdoors, right on the waterfront, it's one of North America's only salt water pools, and it's freakin' 137 metres long (compare to the Aquatic Centre, which I think is Vancouver's next longest pool, at 50m). It also has three little slides (just the little free-standing ones, not big waterslides) and a waterpark (which, if memory serves, is frigid), and grassy space for activities such as picnicking. It's open from 10am to 8:45pm on the weekends, and I intend to go this weekend, even if it's by myself to ask the pool for a challenge!! (i.e. attempt to swim those gargantuan laps.) Hopefully it won't be too overrun with the miniature humans (we could go later on in the day to avoid this, perhaps).

Anyone else wanna come?

Edit: Surely you've all experienced the hours of mindless/curious fun (and utter triumph of user interface design, as with everything Google does) of Google maps/satellite photos. Well, check this out. Google wins again.

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[info]crownprincesado

July 20 2005, 06:02:19 UTC 6 years ago

i LOVE swimming. It's the best exercise BAR none.. no impact injuries. I love getting a workout in a pool.. or just swimming around and goofing off.

i'd challenge you, but alas, not until AUGUST

[info]frector

July 20 2005, 06:13:05 UTC 6 years ago

Heck yes! Swimming is so easy on the bones and joints. I started swimming regularly this year after messing up my knee thanks to running and hiking, and I love it. Especially when it comes free with the purchase of a UBC studenthood.

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[info]frector

July 20 2005, 06:30:02 UTC 6 years ago

The people have spoken. The weekends of August 20-21 and/or August 27-28, we will do it again.

[info]crownprincesado

July 20 2005, 15:40:12 UTC 6 years ago

make it the 27th/28th and you are on (as I will be at AE!)

[info]stygien

July 20 2005, 19:16:47 UTC 6 years ago

Hahaha my parents were showing me and boo Google Moon just last night, this totally took the cake too:

4. Is Google Moon a result of your Copernicus initiative?

Glad you asked, and yes, the development of our lunar hosting and research center continues apace. We usually don't announce future products in advance, but in this case, yes, we can confirm that on July 20th, 2069, in honor of the 100th anniversary of mankind's first manned lunar landing, Google will fully integrate Google Local search capabilities into Google Moon, which will allow our users to quickly find lunar business addresses, numbers and hours of operation, among other valuable forms of Moon-oriented local information.

[info]kamuix

July 20 2005, 22:10:04 UTC 6 years ago

I'm in for swimming anytime/place. Just let me know. I attempted to contact you regarding some ocean swimming a few days ago but was unable to contact you.

[info]frector

July 20 2005, 22:29:10 UTC 6 years ago

Aw, that's what the MSN message was about? I didn't get it until you were already offline... next time don't wait until I respond, just tell me what's up and I'll make more of an effort to get back to you.

Anyway, excellent, I thought you'd go for this.
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