[npwalters]

So I made my maiden voyage to the pool closest to me this morning. I had no problem using it and it was nice to get back in the water.

This pool, and I assume all that are open, has a person who's sole job is to admit people to the pool and make sure the rules are enforced. I wouldn't want that job. He is required to deal with people like me that question stupid policies. He was a nice guy and I stayed polite and smiling. Here is how it went:

I walked up to the 6 ft line on the ground and stood on it. He asked me to move back behind the line (about 6 inches) so I did. I was now less than 6 feet from the person behind me now but I had to take the chance. He then asked for my name and Village ID number and I complied.

Then I asked him "I read the policy in the Recreation News and I'm wondering how I'm going to swim in my mask?" He said "most people at this pool don't swim. The best place for that is one of the regional centers". I said "well, I think the mask is required for ALL indoor and outdoor activities policy is in effect there too". He said "I'll have to ask about that. I'm just trying to do what they told me to". I assured him I knew he was not the policy maker.

I noticed he was not wearing a mask but had one on the table next to him. I said "I noticed you don't need a mask out here". He said " I had to take it off because people couldn't hear me." I said "well it's a good thing the virus is contained to inside the pool area where we will be wearing them". He ignored my rapier like wit and just reminded me I had 1 hour maximum.

He was right about most people not swimming. I knew this, of course, because I go there every day when it is open. Most are 70 and 80sh ladies that walk across the pool and gab. This was the case today. 1 with a mask and 2 without while in the water. I did swim and left my mask at my chair until I returned. I did wear my mask while sun bathing since I don't want mom and dad to restrict us again.

We smiled at each other and chatted a little on my way out. The guy has thick skin. I enjoyed my time but have 2 concerns. A few hundred love bugs did not practice social distancing. I hope they aren't carriers. The other concern is I'm gonna end up with a tan on my face that is dark on the forehead and chin and white where the mask goes. Maybe it will start a new fad.