{"id":370,"date":"2007-08-15T19:25:00","date_gmt":"2007-08-15T19:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thunderofwade.com\/blog\/2007\/08\/15\/the-incident\/"},"modified":"2007-08-15T19:25:00","modified_gmt":"2007-08-15T19:25:00","slug":"the-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderofwade.com\/blog\/2007\/08\/15\/the-incident\/","title":{"rendered":"the incident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>My usual swim trunks are in the wash, so I had to use an older pair that I have.  They have the following properties:<\/p>\n<p>1. Smooth material<br \/>2. A Velcro fly<br \/>3. A drawstring that closed, but does not tighten at the waist band.<br \/>4. Strings that do not hold a knot well.<\/p>\n<p>5. Finally, it also does not fit me as well as it used to since I&#8217;ve been exercising.<\/p>\n<p>Walking around does not present any problems when wearing the suit &#8211; and even the minor issues with relieving oneself are trivial and easily dismissed.<\/p>\n<p>In the pool, however, the problems become substantial.<\/p>\n<p>Things started out okay, though there was an increased bit of drag in the water and some looseness to the trunks even with everything securely fastened.  As I progressed, however, the looseness increased and I began to get concerned.<\/p>\n<p>Then suddenly, in the middle of the pool, disaster.  The string, which had been loosening on it&#8217;s own without my knowledge, gave way entirely.  Without that support the Velcro didn&#8217;t stand a chance against the forward motion through the water. <\/p>\n<p>I was, in a word, exposed.<\/p>\n<p>There were several factors that prevented a total FCC meltdown wardrobe malfunction.<\/p>\n<p>1. I was in the middle of the pool<br \/>2. The lifeguards were not, thankfully, paying that close attention<br \/>3. The only other person in the pool was swimming in the opposite direction.<br \/>4.  I have quick reflexes.<\/p>\n<p>I quickly realized the problem, tucked everything back in where it needed to be, and refastened the Velcro.  I modified my stroke to get me back to the side of the pool and reconfigured once there.  I was worried that a double knot would lead to problems later, so I went with a single know again &#8211; though this time I monitored it more carefully. <\/p>\n<p>I finished out my swim, certain that I was partially &#8220;mooning&#8221; the rest of the pool, but since no one said anything, I think it was okay.<\/p>\n<p>The ironic bit?  If given the opportunity, I would have gladly doffed my suit and gone without out.   However, I&#8217;m fairly certain it&#8217;s against the rules&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Hmmm&#8230; maybe I should check that out&#8230;. hang on&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Well, technically there are no rules about that posted on the pools website. <\/p>\n<p>However, I think I know what they would be and I&#8217;m certain to get into trouble &#8211; and perhaps even make the school paper, though not in a good way.<\/p>\n<p>And as for the suit?  Never again.  I&#8217;d burn it if I was sure the fabric wouldn&#8217;t create a toxic cloud.  So, it&#8217;s headed for the trash.<\/p>\n<p>later&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"blogger-post-footer\"><img width='1' height='1' src='https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/tracker\/7938355-3888565692155791666?l=approximatelyequalto.blogspot.com' alt='' \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My usual swim trunks are in the wash, so I had to use an older pair that I have. They have the following properties: 1. Smooth material2. A Velcro fly3. 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