tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post4000174797436822304..comments2023-10-29T13:14:44.356+00:00Comments on Ragged Roses: Treading waterRagged Roseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08339985100168927169noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-43540647877427768762008-07-03T19:51:00.000+00:002008-07-03T19:51:00.000+00:00Ooh I might just have to find out about swimming s...Ooh I might just have to find out about swimming sessions here! You make it sound so fantastic!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709117386653876640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-63131756874596295192008-06-30T09:17:00.000+00:002008-06-30T09:17:00.000+00:00Have to confess that I hate swimming which is such...Have to confess that I hate swimming which is such a shame as I have the freedom to have a pool all to myself throughout the week. My best friend has an indoor swimming pool, full size, complete with jacuzzi, showers etc which is available to us anytime. It's where my boys learned to swim.carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656637287438974853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-28732003872946017652008-06-30T09:15:00.000+00:002008-06-30T09:15:00.000+00:00I loved this post, it felt like I had written it m...I loved this post, it felt like I had written it myself as I so relate to all you said. I swim at least once a week, its my exercise even when I was unable to walk I swam (2 years with a pelvis problem). I took the children and taught them to swim now I go on my own, I adore the sound of the water as I swish through the blueness and the thinking time it gives me. I too love to catch snippets of peoples conversations, the two old ladies that slowly go up and down chatting eagerly waiting to help out the Mom with the baby so they can play with babe whilst mom takes a few lanes while she can. Its a peacful time which leaves me feeling refreshed and full of energy for the day. Sometimes I like it when someone I know turns up and sometimes I just want to hold on a little longer to that moment of peace and calm as the water supports me and washes away any blue mood I might have!!!Suzie Sews At DOTTY REDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315491316461177952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-69338545165813415022008-06-29T23:15:00.000+00:002008-06-29T23:15:00.000+00:00I love summer because I can float carelessly in th...I love summer because I can float carelessly in the pool for hours feeling weightless and relaxed. The pool hasn't warmed up quite enough yet, but I'm thinking by midweek I'll be in it almost daily until September!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790498956206713440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-17319288935654702342008-06-29T21:25:00.000+00:002008-06-29T21:25:00.000+00:00Being a Piscean I love water but I'm not a strong ...Being a Piscean I love water but I'm not a strong swimmer and have to be able to touch the bottom so it's always put me off...and I hate the changing afterwards! Love to swim on holiday in the hot sun but the local leisure centre doesn't have quite the same appeal. I do exercise 2-3 times a week at Curves a women only gym, which I love and it only takes 1/2 hour so I can fit it in after work. I feel so much better for working out and really miss it if I don't go for any reason. Anyway I'll join you in spirit for your next swim, coffee afterwards too?!Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622219985656850271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-33476573722370648172008-06-29T02:58:00.000+00:002008-06-29T02:58:00.000+00:00This was such a refreshing and inspirational post!...This was such a refreshing and inspirational post! I have been feeling out of sorts and puffy and I think a swim would help a lot! I love to float on my back totally relaxing my whole body and mind!Relaxing images with this post!Naturegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00177418253271097079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-48498433593894407012008-06-28T19:25:00.000+00:002008-06-28T19:25:00.000+00:00I am taking my eldest daughter to her first swimmi...I am taking my eldest daughter to her first swimming lesson on Monday. I swim like a cat - desperate and hating it! <BR/><BR/>You sound much more serene and beautiful.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11948822019200873512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-90581299028672174792008-06-28T17:53:00.000+00:002008-06-28T17:53:00.000+00:00What lovely, evocative pictures.I love to swim in ...What lovely, evocative pictures.<BR/>I love to swim in the sea, the smell of it and the motion make it so enjoyable, especially somewhere warm when the sun seems to soak into your bones as you lazily glide to and fro.<BR/>The swimming pool, no not so keen really - our local pool is grubby and probably hasn't been cleaned properly since I learnt to swim there as a child!French Knotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14151593113968041304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-27247691374068839122008-06-28T13:34:00.000+00:002008-06-28T13:34:00.000+00:00That swim sounds magical - I'm with you on loving ...That swim sounds magical - I'm with you on loving pushing off from the side - one of the only times I feel graceful and can imagine I'm a really good swimmer. I get real joy from sunlight on water - even swimming pools too. Lovely.<BR/><BR/>That little turquoise tumbler is very sweet.silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-43724522468942049872008-06-28T08:45:00.000+00:002008-06-28T08:45:00.000+00:00ahhhh, right there with you...if only getting dres...ahhhh, right there with you...<BR/>if only getting dressed after wasn't such hard work!<BR/><BR/>I used to go to an aquatone class with my mum, and there were a couple of ladies there who would just walk up and down talking the whole time, we came to the conclusion it was a clandestine meeting of two childhood freinds who's husbands were cruel and kept them appart, and this was the only time they could see each other...lol!<BR/><BR/>Kath<BR/>xJuicyFighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08834650999779836971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-38427630663280555262008-06-27T20:45:00.000+00:002008-06-27T20:45:00.000+00:00Awwww, so refreshing just reading about it! How I'...Awwww, so refreshing just reading about it! How I'd love to join you! I love swimming. Your pictures were gorgeous.Rosezilla (Tracie Walker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12265953530935691847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-59923358147472188282008-06-27T19:23:00.000+00:002008-06-27T19:23:00.000+00:00We used to go to an open air pool in Morecambe (of...We used to go to an open air pool in Morecambe (of all places!) when we were children. They were some of the best times of the summer hols, Mum would pack a picnic and we would disappear for the day. <BR/>We have a beautiful 1930's lido very close to where we live now, all we need is the weather!<BR/>Keep treading water and beguiling us with your wonderful posts!<BR/>Julia xjuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821427565897275123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-9197301104271264272008-06-27T18:37:00.000+00:002008-06-27T18:37:00.000+00:00Kim, you have such a talent for taking your reader...Kim, you have such a talent for taking your readers on a journey. A beautiful post indeed. I have had a water theme too this week - only I've been drinking lots of it, and like you I have been feeling the benefits. You have definitely inspired me to get back into the pool. Just need to find a way of shoe-horning me into my swimming cossie!<BR/>CarolxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-55673047977728904142008-06-27T18:33:00.000+00:002008-06-27T18:33:00.000+00:00We quite often go down to the beach late afternoon...We quite often go down to the beach late afternoon when it is quiet for a swim. I am a bit self conscious of how I look in a swimsuit but if just us I really enjoy it. You are so right, a swim or splash does make you feel a lot better. I always enjoy a swim in a private pool on holiday too. I think there is a pattern forming here, I don't really like to be seen in public! I am so glad you are enjoying your social outing and keep it up, I can tell you are really enjoying it. xLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800196831833931842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-42938442410764620012008-06-27T18:16:00.000+00:002008-06-27T18:16:00.000+00:00Fabulous post Kim, I really enjoyed coming your sw...Fabulous post Kim, <BR/>I really enjoyed coming your swimming session and hearing all the gossip and stories.<BR/>I hate the thought of swimming and close my eyes with fear when Ben says those words "lets take the girls swimming" argh! I wish I could get over my fear of it, because I used to be like I fish under water. But sadly I had a very scary experience with a float and nearly drowning as a young girl. Now I panic in the shower if water gets on my face. Big wuss I know lol<BR/>Any tips on how to get over this?<BR/>Have a fab weekend<BR/>Hugs.<BR/>Catherine xmollycupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00805564934342559362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-76259398560593054662008-06-27T14:27:00.000+00:002008-06-27T14:27:00.000+00:00It's so hot & muggy here right now that a swim sou...It's so hot & muggy here right now that a swim sounds divine! I'd love to join you but as our local pool is indoors, I'll be there in spirit.<BR/>xo,<BR/>LyndaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-42493852773091252522008-06-27T14:25:00.000+00:002008-06-27T14:25:00.000+00:00i love a swim even though i'm not good at it but j...i love a swim even though i'm not good at it but just hate the getting showered and dressed after because i can't get into all the nooks and crannies in the changing room without loking as if i'm being very unglam. i end up going home damp and flustered. how does anyone else manage?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-87682938388111752662008-06-27T13:25:00.000+00:002008-06-27T13:25:00.000+00:00I have been considering a swimming regimen based o...I have been considering a swimming regimen based on suggestions that may help my neck and back heal from a surgery I had over a year ago......you make this so much more appealing!Wayfaring Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601279315250019787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-10866915764053712842008-06-27T13:18:00.000+00:002008-06-27T13:18:00.000+00:00Hi Kim, so lovely and relaxing, I only really swim...Hi Kim, so lovely and relaxing, I only really swim when I have the chance on holiday, silly really as I do love being in the water. I think self-consciousness has a lot to do with it, maybe I should investigate if they do ladies sessions at our pool.<BR/>Have a lovely weekend,<BR/>Lucy xLucy Bloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101067906181532798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-67385608567690246402008-06-27T09:56:00.000+00:002008-06-27T09:56:00.000+00:00Wow, that was really beautiful, how you write, it'...Wow, that was really beautiful, how you write, it's just lovely. Thank you : )Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04648858083403131620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-67029603427107936092008-06-27T09:46:00.000+00:002008-06-27T09:46:00.000+00:00a lovely post Kim, really enjoyable to read. Unfor...a lovely post Kim, really enjoyable to read. Unfortunately I am not a swimmer. This is largely due to a horrid school teacher whose teaching methods involving throwing his pupils in and then 'encouraging' them to swim by holding a pole just out of reach and walking along the edge of the pool with it.Have gone cold thinking about it!Your descriptive words are quite encouraging though..maybe I'll give it a go again one day.xGarden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07177037227875733437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-77155948575577724952008-06-27T09:03:00.000+00:002008-06-27T09:03:00.000+00:00Beautiful, evocative post Kim, I really enjoyed re...Beautiful, evocative post Kim, I really enjoyed reading it, it brought back blissful memories. Swimming was a huge part of my childhood and teenage years. I was in the school synchronised swimming team at high school (I was rubbish but loved it!). Pushing off and gliding is bliss. Its a joy to see my boys gaining confidence in the water and learning to love the same feeling.<BR/>Lovely pictures too, thank you.<BR/>Have a lovely weekend.<BR/>StephxCurlew Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743251099471763243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-86602166650663454632008-06-27T08:43:00.000+00:002008-06-27T08:43:00.000+00:00Hi Kim - You make it sound wonderful and I love yo...Hi Kim - You make it sound wonderful and I love your turquoise glass photos.<BR/>I'm not the worlds best swimmer. I can just about manage side stroke to keep me out of trouble. <BR/>Niki xNiki Fretwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453900065526512512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-76118595594438405572008-06-27T05:35:00.000+00:002008-06-27T05:35:00.000+00:00Yes, of course I'll join you!We'll have a splashin...Yes, of course I'll join you!<BR/>We'll have a splashing time!<BR/>Glad you are enjoying your swimming.<BR/>Sal;-)Salhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991496263250729580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8873936386745599407.post-55338474592483002902008-06-27T05:20:00.000+00:002008-06-27T05:20:00.000+00:00All of your pictures are sooooo beautiful!!!!M ^.....All of your pictures are sooooo beautiful!!!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>M ^..^{oc cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/07182641182828602874noreply@blogger.com