Featured My hunt for the pirate treasure ship, Whydah.

Every writer, whichever genre they have chosen to communicate through, needs his/her work to be critiqued so they may adjust their writing to engage more readers. Please feel free to point out the "superfluous minutia" in my post if you wish and I will review your comments. I will not be insulted if you choose to do so.I also beg to differ with you on the difference between a story and a novel, but that's just me. By the way, nice segue.

 

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I was a competitive swimmer in HS. I actually don't have any memories that predate swimming. My father taught me to swim back in the very early '60's. My kids both swam competitive from 5 y/o through college. Point is we have swimming in our blood.

Now for the screen name part. Competitive swimmers over the age of 18 can still compete. There is no upper age limit. There are 90 y/o competitive swimmers. The organization sanctioning swim meets for these older swimmers is called Masters Swimming. Instead of using the confusing name mastersswimmer using a double 's', I elected to go with the single 's'. So masterswimmer it is.

 

Very interesting. Is this a local/state org? I learned to swim at the local YMCA. I was always big (tall) for my age and slender. I had a birth defect and my Doctor said swimming would help strengthen the muscles in my back, but that I was to avoid the butterfly because of the strain it would place on my spine and serious injury was possible. I thought the BF was the coolest looking stroke. Life goes on. Thanks for sharing.

 

Masters Swimming is a national organization with local teams. Many YMCA's sponsor Masters teams for their members.

I've got multiple spinal fusions so swimming has been my salvation. I used to run, ski, hike vigorous trails, play volleyball, etc. After the fusions my ability to participate in those activities came to an abrupt halt. Fortunately for me swimming is my natural sport and the one that offers a modicum of relief.

Hope you've found some relief as well.

 

Yep, let's have the Rest of the Story.

 

Unfortunately, other issues keep semi sedentary. I miss the cold rush when I used to dive into the water. Good luck to you.

 

Don't take my post seriously. Your story is interesting. Post as much as you want to.

 

My poor attempt at humor.

 

yes, Please continue. I find it very interesting.

 

Count me among the "yes" votes. Good job keeping the ignition dry on that '56 Buick in the midst of a nor'easter

 

@Robert Ransom
Congrats on your thread being featured on CoinTalk!

 

It was a Dodge.

 

I appreciate your comment.

 

Yes, it was. Duh!

 

I’m interested in where this is going.

Very familiar with the story and have been to the museum in Provincetown a few times.

 

For those interested in this story, I will post the conclusion soon because I have to tickle my cranial neurons, but hopefully soon.

 

Keep going.

 

I call this guy " Aquaman ".

 

Yeah, Keep going. I love a good pirate/treasure story. I've been following that " never, ever finds any treasure " Oak Island TV show since it started. and then the " Lost Civil War Gold " story, and then the next " Lagina Bros. Mystery Hour " story.....etc.

Gotta keep 'em hangin' on the edge of their seat or they'll get bored and stop following.

Who remembers the weekly serial Cliff Hangers at the movie theaters back in the day?

 

I thought your story was very interesting and would love to hear more. Thanks for taking the time to post it.