Tag: Bend

Juniper Park Pool: The Bubble Dilemma

Ah, Juniper Park Pool—the oasis of chlorinated bliss nestled in the heart of our bustling city of Bend. For swimmers, it’s more than just a pool; it’s a sanctuary where they can escape the daily grind, glide through cool waters, and bask in the sun’s warm embrace. But this year, my friends, there’s a twist… Continue reading Juniper Park Pool: The Bubble Dilemma

Topless

For those of you with R rated minds don’t go there with there with the title as this is a swimming blog. Across the country especially in places where winter can or seems to reign supreme May is an important month. Pools that have bubbles (covers/tops) tend to go “topless” meaning the bubbles come off… Continue reading Topless

Fish Out Of Water

Well…all good things seem to come to an end, at least temporarily. After a fantastic summer of swimming outdoors at the Juniper Park Pool it was time for the annual maintenance and the bubble to go up. Every few years they drain the Olympic pool for extended maintenance and repair. This was the year and… Continue reading Fish Out Of Water

👑 Catalina Channel 👑

Well…I have a lot of L.A. stories however this story I will remember for a long time to come! In fact, it will be hard not to think about this story every time I fly in and out of LAX as I will be looking down at the Catalina Channel knowing I swam across it… Continue reading 👑 Catalina Channel 👑

The Year in Review 2017

Where does the time go? It’s hard to believe that I am sitting down to blog about the year in review.  Looking back at many of the blogposts they still feel real and fresh in my mind. I guess when you love what you are doing and who you are doing it with the memories… Continue reading The Year in Review 2017