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Old 05-11-2011, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon View Post
I cannot swim. If someone throws me in the water, I will fall to the bottom faster than a brick. At 63 years old, I feel it’s time I learn. I have visited the pools a few times and I float around with those tubes wrapped around me. Life is passing me by. Is it too late to teach an old dog new tricks? If not, how can I learn? Are there any clubs/organizations that’ll teach me?
I can't swim/float but I can wade and walk in the pool and don't see why I need to swim. yes, in NY I live on an island but if you don't go in the ocean it isn't obstacle. I can just use the community pool to wade in.
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