Tag Archives: Swimming galas

Things Going Swimmingly — and NOT

Posted on February 13, 2019 by colonialist

Morning spent inside a barrel With commands of, ’Do not move!’ Clad in rather scant apparel The occasion to improve, Has but little to commend it I can bring into my mind, And I rather would forefend it Even though … Continue reading →

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Really Awfully Bad and Good Gala Performances

Posted on March 13, 2016 by colonialist

                  Seems my swimming days are past: Swam in gala, and came last! No surprise to anyone – First that I have ever done!! Plus, young R, upon my back, Did a … Continue reading →

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A Splash of Growing Towards Victory

Posted on November 14, 2015 by colonialist

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Victory.” Although the grandkids, in past week, At galas, they did go for it, I fear my shots were rather bleak, So I have naught to show for it; Much better … Continue reading →

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