Chimps in Space

Or, Space Chimps.  I think the Muppets originally did “Pigs in Space”.  Regardless (or irregardless — don’t get me started on that one), this movie was much better than the Muppet skit.
Rain in sky forced us to alter our plans today.  Swimming for sure was on the agenda for some time during the day  We [...]

It’s Good to be Home Again

Why are the hottest places on earth located in the subway stations of the New York City Subway system?  If there is a hell, it’s got to be down there.  Which would explain some of the sights that I doubt you’d find anywhere else in this world or any other.
The streets aren’t much of a [...]

Now the Winds Are Blowing

It’s cooled things off nicely.  Which probably explains why no one is in the pool right now.
But, it does raise a few questions, doesn’t it?  (see, one question already)

How come it’s really not all that windy when one stops to think about it?  (the earth is rotates once a day, the circumference of the earth [...]

It’s Hot

Damned hot.  Or it might just be me.  My brain feels like it’s melted.  That’s my excuse for not posting much in the last few days.  It’s my story and I’m sticking with it.
The pool looks so inviting, but I just cannot bring myself to jump in right now.  I overslept.  Again.  Perhaps it’s too [...]

Let it Rain!

Why not?  The pool’s open.  It’s been power vacuumed, super shocked, algaecided, scrubed, brushed, chlorinated, and all that’s left is to jump right in.  It’s usually right about now that Mother Nature cues the rain showers, and ushers in a cold front.
But that won’t stop our intrepid swimmers, will it?  Darned right it will.  The [...]