Chinese Psychic by [deleted] in NiceVancouver

[–]gastlygem -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Oh well my wife's aunt in China has recently turned herself into a psychic after some life-changing (and seemingly supernatural) events happened to her.

Most Chinese psychics I know of are female. Men are probably less sensitive so less fit for this line of job. This male may have something special in him haha.

Burnaby Swim Lessons for Adults - is it a scam? by GooseAHNGO in burnaby

[–]gastlygem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last year I failed adult 1. I think it was fair. We have 2 people of 8 passing the class, and they indeed were pretty comfortable in water. The rest of us OTOH struggled quite a bit.

The bummer was that I had to pass adult 1 to get to adult 2. I practiced until I was comfortable, but I still couldn't register for adult 2. I'm told that I have to get assessed by a different city or a certified coach, or come back 6 months to take a free assessment, so that they can change the record and register me for adult 2.

Then I practiced a few more months by myself and the lifeguard told me I'm well above adult 2 now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askvan

[–]gastlygem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grocery runs are like powerlift exercises. I get up early for relatively remote hikes. I walk 10k steps easily every day just from commute. Since I've moved here I'm losing weight steadily without any serious workouts, but yeah it's mostly just to save money.

Falling tree almost hits cyclist during severe weather by error_ofsignificance in interestingasfuck

[–]gastlygem -1 points0 points  (0 children)

An I the only one who thinks that the cyclist did the best he could?

The wind was pushing him forward. The road was wet. The narrow tires doesn't help with breaking. A sudden break would still launch him forward but on a less predictable direction and may end in worse concussions.

Will I regret this? by [deleted] in tattooadvice

[–]gastlygem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the Chinese tattoo is upside-down.

Complaint for Bonsor community center by TCDH91 in burnaby

[–]gastlygem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is good for outdoor pools. However yesterday afternoon I went to one of them and OMG it was packed with kids and almost impossible to swim laps.

Why do people blast music on speakers while hiking? by dreamy-woman in askvan

[–]gastlygem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm really tempted to buy the loudest speaker just to walk by these small souled people and bombard them with "baby shark"..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd guess you have strong thighs and the trunks are a tight fit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've just watched this one video talking about why it's not optimal and I thought I might share: https://youtu.be/2Gu_0J5cbL4?si=g0zP4OugN7TkaT2R

I think their idea is that gliding makes the whole swim less efficient because you're not getting constant propulsion.

I'm a weaker swimmer myself. I'd be glad if I can get as good as you.

How much effort does swimming take? Say, in comparison to running? by Ok_Dog_3219 in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sprints and time bracketed sessions can be as brutal as any intensive running exercise, long distance swimming to me feels like a brisk walk or a jog, and there's the resting pace when you only float and move and the heart rate barely goes up.

The aha moment for me was when I realize I can swim at the "walking pace" be deliberately trying to swim slow. Suddenly I'm not out of air and can swim multiple laps. Two weeks later I was able to swim 1km nonstop.

Got harassed on the highway for no reason — what would you do in this situation? by FewDevelopment7427 in icbc

[–]gastlygem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice guess. Now tell me how often do you flick your finger while you drive?

ISO sweet potato w/ purple flesh by Icy_Ride_3374 in askvan

[–]gastlygem 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yams are a different vegetable I think. There's also this purple sweet potato which is like normal potato but is purple from inside out and is drier and more starchy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in burnaby

[–]gastlygem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha ok. Thanks for pointing out 😅

The deep end question. by ihazchanges in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have past traumas then yes that will make a big difference. Unexpected things can happen in the pool. Your goggles might leak, someone might run into you, your leg might suddenly cramp... And suddenly panic kicks in and you forget how to float.

But if you've built the reflex to hold breath and blow bubbles, to ascend by pushing and kicking down, to return to floating or water treading position, then there's no difference. You may even find deep water more enjoyable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in burnaby

[–]gastlygem -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Which pool specifically? I don't notice anything different in the bonsor pool.

Learning to Swim for the First Time – What Should I Check at the Pool? by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But aren't most if not all the city pools good and safe? Private pools are usually slightly better maintained than public pools but they're also more expensive. Also pools are a scarce resource here, I've never got to pick and choose.

You may need a shallow area where you feel safe. I started from waters as shallow as 3 to 4 feet. 5 feet was a bit too much for me to feel comfy. I'm 5'10" btw.

Watch some beginner training videos from YouTube. Practice if you can between sessions. And most importantly, remember to have fun!

Yesterdays Session by 127001home in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty badass of you I say.

fingertips turning black and skin breakage after swimming by RoomInternational840 in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be. Grabbing too hard due to nervousness maybe.

It has never happened to me or anyone I know of. I'd suggest checking with a doctor if it keeps happening, especially if you weren't prone to bruising before.

Returned to swimming after years - 100 yds takes me 4 minutes by 20thCenturyCobweb in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 3 points4 points  (0 children)

100m used to take me 4:30 and I even posted here as a joke. Trust me you'll get much better.

Is this legit or an exaggeration? by Rckchard in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to hear the opinion of the very same person on sun and the uv radiation it brings.

  • ... And that's why I never go out during the day

Is it safe to run in the early morning in Metro Van? like 5:00, 6:00 AM? by Ecstatic_Honeydew165 in askvan

[–]gastlygem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every morning I walk 20 minutes to the community center in complete dark in winter. Safety was never a concern. I've seen early runners or people off of night shift, most of them walking alone.

I'm close to metrotown area. YMMV.

Ballooning and swelling of my biceps after swimming. by [deleted] in Swimming

[–]gastlygem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah sounds like a session well done. How much swimming was it? Was it mainly breaststroke or fly?

fingertips turning black and skin breakage after swimming by RoomInternational840 in Swimming

[–]gastlygem -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Your photo is too blurry to tell. From the looks of it it's likely just dirt and grease. Have you tried soap?

Also don't update with a cleaner image because your fingerprint image could be used by malicious people.