One year at scout camp we complained about the temperature of the water early in the morning. The next morning the counselors had chunks of ice floating in the pool. Well played
I had to be up by 6:20 so I could get some breakfast down an hour before I needed to be there to be the “coach” for the “all ages, any amount of skill” “racing” team. Yeah, I know, but my MOTHER was adamant… and up by then too, to fix breakfast and lunches for my dad and younger sibs, so I had to be done an hour before I was potentially in the water. Not that I actually did get in that often…
When I was 12 I failed a swimming course. They didn’t even try to teach me, just kept telling me that I was doing everything wrong! (I’ll bet that they looked at me in the first class and said, “He’s going to fail!”)
To add insult to injury, they encouraged me to try the course again! I wish I’d said, “I’d have to be insane to go through this experience again, especially with ‘teachers’ like you!”
My mom signed me up for swimming lessons, but it was summer, so I didn’t freeze my buns off, and it was in Iceland, so the water was warm. (We get hot water straight out of the ground, and use it to heat our swimming pools, as well as our homes.)
I don’t recall officially being taught to swim, but my parents had me in the pool as a baby. I was a summer baby, and love the water… so now I live in the Outback sigh We’re going to Perth in November to see “Bat Out of Hell” the musical, and our hotel has a lovely pool, yay! November here is HOT. I can’t get used to being a winter baby now sigh
I remember the amazing moment I learnt to FLOAT. I know, doesn’t sound that amazing, but prior to that moment, I was convinced that the water would swallow me up and drag me to the bottom …
BE THIS GUY about 3 years ago
Only thing that will keep Roslyn from drowning Calvin is that she needs the money she gets from babysitting him.
codycab about 3 years ago
Hey Calvin. Remember when you were taking a bath and you splashed like crazy, getting everyone wet? You can do that in the pool too. Just saying.
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover about 3 years ago
Rule #1 of swimming lessons: Be in bed by 6:30.
legaleagle48 about 3 years ago
I TOLD y’all this was a fun arc!
eolan59 about 3 years ago
One year at scout camp we complained about the temperature of the water early in the morning. The next morning the counselors had chunks of ice floating in the pool. Well played
in.amongst about 3 years ago
Are we at rock bottom yet, Calvin?!?
Concretionist about 3 years ago
I had to be up by 6:20 so I could get some breakfast down an hour before I needed to be there to be the “coach” for the “all ages, any amount of skill” “racing” team. Yeah, I know, but my MOTHER was adamant… and up by then too, to fix breakfast and lunches for my dad and younger sibs, so I had to be done an hour before I was potentially in the water. Not that I actually did get in that often…
montylc2001 about 3 years ago
I hated swimming lessons. had them at that age. I avoid swimming to this day over it.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 3 years ago
It will be a very tough morning.
Johnny Q Premium Member about 3 years ago
When I was 12 I failed a swimming course. They didn’t even try to teach me, just kept telling me that I was doing everything wrong! (I’ll bet that they looked at me in the first class and said, “He’s going to fail!”)
To add insult to injury, they encouraged me to try the course again! I wish I’d said, “I’d have to be insane to go through this experience again, especially with ‘teachers’ like you!”
Bilan about 3 years ago
You’d think that Rosalyn would be just as upset as Calvin.
Bullet Bronson Premium Member about 3 years ago
I think Calvin just set a new world’s record in the 6 year old high jump.
Baarorso about 3 years ago
I called it yesterday! Rosalyn’s his swim coach. This will be….VERY INTERESTING! ;D
Lightpainter about 3 years ago
If she is also the lifeguard, Calvin is in trouble.
rentier about 3 years ago
What a surprise!!
Red33410 about 3 years ago
Woo hoo! She is a honey, kid! Best arcs ALWAYS mention her!
BigDaveGlass about 3 years ago
Just when you thought things could not get worse, it does!
Susan00100 about 3 years ago
Here in S. Florida, it’s damn HOT at 9:00 AM.
Troglodyte about 3 years ago
Oh no, Cal! Might as well drown yourself now… :D
Frog-on-a-Log Premium Member about 3 years ago
“Hello, Calvin? This is karma calling.”
Its just me about 3 years ago
We had a river approx. the right distance across and the colour of strong tea. We walked about 1.5miles each way.
joelucas about 3 years ago
I was hoping to see Rosalyn in a bikini.
jagedlo about 3 years ago
The only thing missing in the final panel was the horror movie music…
A Hip loving Canadian... about 3 years ago
Oh no, Hobbes isn’t there to help plan Calvin’s escape.
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 3 years ago
And the hell continues. Get used to that, Calvin.
oldspacehound about 3 years ago
Never ever annoy your baby sitter
Purple People Eater about 3 years ago
My mom signed me up for swimming lessons, but it was summer, so I didn’t freeze my buns off, and it was in Iceland, so the water was warm. (We get hot water straight out of the ground, and use it to heat our swimming pools, as well as our homes.)
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Good point. Why is it always so cold when you have to learn anything in the pool?
PammWhittaker about 3 years ago
I don’t recall officially being taught to swim, but my parents had me in the pool as a baby. I was a summer baby, and love the water… so now I live in the Outback sigh We’re going to Perth in November to see “Bat Out of Hell” the musical, and our hotel has a lovely pool, yay! November here is HOT. I can’t get used to being a winter baby now sigh
oldlady07 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Sort of learned to swim in the farm pond. Stand around in the shallow end and the leaches would attach.
txmystic about 3 years ago
I loved swimming lessons.
mindjob about 3 years ago
I flunked swimming lessons twice. Couldn’t swim in a straight line. Couldn’t tread water. So I took up scuba diving
donwestonmysteries about 3 years ago
I remember early morning swims. Brrr.
drds2 about 3 years ago
I remember the amazing moment I learnt to FLOAT. I know, doesn’t sound that amazing, but prior to that moment, I was convinced that the water would swallow me up and drag me to the bottom …
davetb1956 about 3 years ago
Calvin jumped higher than he is tall!
wiley207 about 3 years ago
Calvin jinxed it! And this was only Rosalyn’s second story arc!
onespiceybbw about 3 years ago
How does he think his mom heard about the classes?
pshea about 3 years ago
Sweet revenge!
sperry532 about 3 years ago
This is gonna be good.
hagarthehorrible about 3 years ago
Time for retribution, Rosalyn.
willie_mctell about 3 years ago
20 lengths of each stroke, now.
ElJorro about 3 years ago
I actually do not remember learning to swim. But it was in the summer so it was probably warm.
79nysv about 3 years ago
Don’t worry Calvin. I’m 75 and never learned how to swim and I lived a block from the Ocean.
kmccjoe1 about 3 years ago
Considering Calvin’s remarkable levitation skills, It’s a wonder Dad didn’t try harder to get him interested in Basketball…
lindz.coop Premium Member about 3 years ago
If I was his mother, I would be afraid Rosalyn would drown him…