I went swimming in a pool! With lanes, and chlorine!

[triskellian]

Apart from small private pools in rented holiday homes, I haven't swum in a pool for years. I know the last time, although I can't date it more precisely than 'when kauket still lived in Oxford' (five years ago? Maybe longer; not sure). We went to aquarobics, with bluedevi. It was fun, and we agreed to go again, and then failed to do so

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[lanfykins]

And I really must try outdoor swimming come the spring! How does one find a reasonable spot for it?

[triskellian]

One finds a river and wanders along peering at it until a suitable spot appears ;-) Or, if one is lucky, one can sometimes find a nearby spot recommended by either Kate Rew or Daniel Start. (Both books have associated web sites, but the maps on them are nothing like as useful as you'd hope.)

Alternatively, find a suitable day/time, warn me in advance, and come to Oxford, and I'll introduce you to some suitable spots!

[lanfykins]

We definitely have rivers in Newbury, but they're a bit built up. I shall consult a map.

Also, I'd love to go swimming with you :) Though I really need another new costume; last years Evans sizing debacle has left me with several old ones on the verge of disintegration, and one with removable straps that constantly go spang!