tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35127774.post7604922875775325066..comments2023-06-29T02:37:27.626-07:00Comments on Once More Unto the Breach!: Memories of Gresham, OregonScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08382394444040541428noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35127774.post-46085078129100816832008-09-12T11:39:00.000-07:002008-09-12T11:39:00.000-07:00With my frozen ankles causing so much drag, I coul...With my frozen ankles causing so much drag, I could sure use a bit of positive buoyancy.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602182138078986641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35127774.post-50942559095416385382008-09-12T11:23:00.000-07:002008-09-12T11:23:00.000-07:00I can't remember his exact words but he felt the B...I can't remember his exact words but he felt the Blueseventy definitely made it easier to swim - and wondered aloud about the suit's claims of neutral buoyancy.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08382394444040541428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35127774.post-71892228533529419742008-09-11T12:40:00.000-07:002008-09-11T12:40:00.000-07:00> But he was a little skeptical about the> c...> But he was a little skeptical about the<BR/>> claims of neutral buoyancy for the suit <BR/>> though.<BR/><BR/>So does he believe that the Blueseventy Nero Comp actually has POSITIVE buoyancy?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602182138078986641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35127774.post-36590771457007914372008-09-09T14:36:00.000-07:002008-09-09T14:36:00.000-07:00It seems certain that SWAD meets with all their va...It seems certain that SWAD meets with all their various classifications would really benefit from knowledgable announcers who can open a window to all the high points for the spectators (and fellow swimmers in the other classifications). I hope they are as successful in finding the right people to do the job as they were for this year's USMS Championships. <BR/><BR/>As for our Hyack Club there's lots going on that promises good things to come. Drew's in Beijing right now with a heavy six event schedule and has already made the finals in his first event the 100 fly. I know everyone is wishing him success, but we also have to remember he's still in high school. His swimming career is still in the ascendant. Likewise we have a number of young swimmers showing great promise such as Andre Kudaba, Michael Cai, and Vanessa Hanbury. Let's hope they find as much success in their future as Dave Christensen will surely find in his.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08382394444040541428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35127774.post-8788858314684011102008-09-09T11:17:00.000-07:002008-09-09T11:17:00.000-07:00"In a masters meet of this caliber more so than an..."In a masters meet of this caliber more so than any other meet the announcers play an important role because of the presence of so many varied stories of interest. For one they tell the spectators when there’s a good chance for a world record to be broken. And there were a lot at this year’s championships."<BR/><BR/>In a similar vein spring CanAm's (basically North American Paralympic Champs, regardless of their original intent) will be held in the same pool. I can only hope that they benefit from equally competent announcing. With 14 classes in play it's certainly a challenging job.<BR/><BR/>I might also note that a fellow Hyack swimmer, Drew Christenson, and his compatriots are holding their own against a drastically improve international field in Beijing as we, err, type. Lots to be proud of in New West.Mike Edeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051078737182857588noreply@blogger.com