Pool in the Morning
@just4him (317040)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
January 10, 2019 6:58pm CST
Just arrived. I went to check the mail and found a package waiting for me at my door. If the mail lady knocked, I didn't hear her.
The suit is made in China. I think the Chinese sizes run smaller than US sizes. So, I'm going to lay claim to a size 10. I got it on. It's a bit tight in the shoulders, but it fits. The other size 12 suit I have waiting to give away, is bigger than this one.
No more tank and shorts for the pool. My suit is here and I am very happy.
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@GardenGerty (160626)
• United States
11 Jan 19
I have not made it to the pool in ages. I have a brand new suit. If you get to a point that you are not going down sizes, a good brand to get is Swim and Sweat. I get them online and they wear fabulously well. Come in lots of sizes and designs. Chlorine resistant fabric.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jan 19
That's good to know, thanks. I might be at my final size. Though I still have a lot of weight to lose.
@marguicha (222844)
• Chile
11 Jan 19
I have found out that sizes can mean anything. That is why I find hard to shop online. I have a friend who is always giving me blouses. Some are perfect and others, the same size, could be fine for an elephant
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@marguicha (222844)
• Chile
15 Jan 19
@just4him That´s why I always try on my bathing suits. And when they fit, no matter how expensive they are, I buy them. Then I take such good care of them that they last for many years.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jan 19
@marguicha My suits don't last very long, mostly because I grow out of them - they become too big or the chlorine eats a hole in them or the color fades fast. Which is why I've had so many suits in the past year - they've gotten too big. I like that a lot. When I get to my final size, I will look for one that will last longer than the ones I've had. I know 100% polyester lasts for years. So far, I haven't found that type. They all have a percentage of polyester, but not 100%.
@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
15 Jan 19
I'm jealous! I want to go in the pool in the morning, although not in this kind of weather.
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@purplealabaster (22091)
• United States
15 Jan 19
@just4him Oh, I don't have access to an indoor pool at the moment, but that sounds wonderful. I love swimming, and I would do it year round if I could. Also, it is fantastic exercise.
I'm doing alright, I guess. I have been better, and I have been worse. I'm not really back. I stopped in here yesterday to answer a call, and I have been making the rounds. I really need to do some work, though, so I probably should get off here. This place tends to be a distraction, and I don't need any more of those at the moment.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jan 19
@purplealabaster It was good seeing you. I hope you stop by again when you have time.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Jan 19
Yay! your new swimsuit. I have not made it swimming in 2 years. I need a new suit too.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
14 Jan 19
Wish I could get in a pool and swim, even though my suit might now be too Big. Just to be able to relax or even in a Hot Tub seems heavinly about now.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Jan 19
I wish you could too. I love swimming and the hot tub is wonderful on my knees.
@shaggin (72116)
• United States
11 Jan 19
It does seem like Chinese sizing is different then ours. I hope it being snug in the shoulders doesn't make it uncomfortable to swim. Maybe as you wear it it'll stretch out a little bit. Our mail lady never knocks if she has a package that doesn't fit in the mailbox she just leaves in outside the door.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
11 Jan 19
I just bought 4 new suits at the Bealls Outlet, I was delighted with them.
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@hillhjill (23717)
• United States
11 Jan 19
That's a very pretty suit, and use China sizes does run smaller..I'm glad you are happy for it.
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@hillhjill (23717)
• United States
15 Jan 19
@just4him your welcome and that's great.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
You'remaking good progress. Keep it going!
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
11 Jan 19
Love the colors, and am so glad it mostly fits!
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Jan 19
One happy swimmer now.
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