Well, it seems that my technique in the pool really is that bad.  I was questioned about it again today.  By Nose-Clip-Man!  He wasn’t quite as direct as Sister 2’s friend the other week, but to be honest, I wouldn’t have noticed if he had been.  

Why?  Because this quite well built, obviously very fit, good looking bloke…sounds like

Charlie attempts to stop me from going swimming...

 Mickey Mouse when he talks!  I was so shocked about the mis-match between body and voice that I was impressed I could still explain about my nose clip requirement despite my deformed giraffe swimming position.

As well as being surprised, I left feeling a bit smug as I am started to be accepted by the morning  swimming clique (the Morning Mafia).  This may have taken a little longer than average due to the fact that I (accidentally) propositioned Nose-Clip-Man early on, but I got a good morning from Don Sideways-Swim.  Now that is real progress!

So that’s the social side sorted.  Now I just need to work on my technique :o)