WWLFD.
What Would Lou Ferrigno Do? He'd give it 110%.
For anyone who watched him as a contestant on Celebrity Apprentice, you understand that when Lou gives it his all it equals 110%, not 100% like the rest of us.
Seriously, I'm a big fan of Lou. He triumphed over his hearing impairment. I've admired his achievements throughout his career as a bodybuilder and "actor." I mean, he is The Hulk so that's not acting, right? He's also got a great ability to laugh at himself (and I hope this, because I don't want to make him angry!)
Anyway, I've recently adopted WWLFD as my new instant motivation tool when I feel like slacking off. It originated accidentally and humorously while I was trying to provide some inspiring words for my brother. Afterwards, I recognized it had value in it's simplicity. So now I get myself re-focused and amuse myself at the same time!
So the next time the going gets tough and you feel like getting lazy...WWLFD. Lou and I expect nothing short of 110%.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Monday, September 30, 2013
October Swim
Did someone say the summer is over? Not at the OC Fortress, where summer is measured not by Memorial Day to Labor Day, but by when the pool opens and closes. Guess what? The pool is still open!
That's right...the pool which opened in April is still in operation and awaiting the annual rite of October Swim. No, it isn't heated - should it be? Anyway, it's pretty self-explanatory, but it involves someone of questionable sound mind (okay, always me) taking a frigid, uh...I mean final, dip of the season for no obvious reason other than I'm late closing the pool again. I'm always late on that score - pining for just a few more days of summer, usually settling for some approximation of Indian Summer instead. But swimming while leaves slowly float through the air is somewhat enchanting - assuming of course, I'm able to remain conscious to witness it.
Exactly how the tradition began is a little hazy, no doubt the result of unnecessary exposure to icy cold water. I don't believe any records are in jeopardy though this year. October 1st is early for an October Swim and the outside temperature is projected in the mid-70's. That's a veritable heat wave equivalent for this time in the Northeast. Pool weather temperature is another thing entirely - today it registered a balmy 56 degrees! I've had warmer ocean swims than that. I can hardly wait.
Preparation is ongoing as early Fall leaves are being skimmed daily and I've received medical clearance (physically, not mentally.) Ready the pool cover at your leisure; last year it didn't go on until the first flakes of snow from a forecast Nor'easter actually began falling. So wish me good luck, or survival anyway, because last year I thought I induced a heart-attack or embarked on an ill-conceived cryogenics experiment. Everybody in the pool!
That's right...the pool which opened in April is still in operation and awaiting the annual rite of October Swim. No, it isn't heated - should it be? Anyway, it's pretty self-explanatory, but it involves someone of questionable sound mind (okay, always me) taking a frigid, uh...I mean final, dip of the season for no obvious reason other than I'm late closing the pool again. I'm always late on that score - pining for just a few more days of summer, usually settling for some approximation of Indian Summer instead. But swimming while leaves slowly float through the air is somewhat enchanting - assuming of course, I'm able to remain conscious to witness it.
Exactly how the tradition began is a little hazy, no doubt the result of unnecessary exposure to icy cold water. I don't believe any records are in jeopardy though this year. October 1st is early for an October Swim and the outside temperature is projected in the mid-70's. That's a veritable heat wave equivalent for this time in the Northeast. Pool weather temperature is another thing entirely - today it registered a balmy 56 degrees! I've had warmer ocean swims than that. I can hardly wait.
Preparation is ongoing as early Fall leaves are being skimmed daily and I've received medical clearance (physically, not mentally.) Ready the pool cover at your leisure; last year it didn't go on until the first flakes of snow from a forecast Nor'easter actually began falling. So wish me good luck, or survival anyway, because last year I thought I induced a heart-attack or embarked on an ill-conceived cryogenics experiment. Everybody in the pool!
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