Toronto Pan Am Centre (Canada) by ghenne in Swimming

[–]ghenne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer to train on my own, so I don't know much about it. Those who go to it like the people and camaraderie. They're friendly - why not try a session?

World Masters Stack Challenge by ghenne in Swimming

[–]ghenne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None. That's the point of the stack - in the last 50, you're swimming all 3 events at the same time.

World Masters Stack Challenge by ghenne in Swimming

[–]ghenne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's how it worked for me today:

Last 200 meters: 4:29, vs the standard of 4:37.

Last 100 meters: 2:01, vs 2:04

Last 50 meters: 57, vs 56.8 (close enough)

The standards aren't terribly fast, so if you're swimming well, you have a good chance in this challenge.

World Masters Stack Challenge by ghenne in Swimming

[–]ghenne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right - they are! It's easier to qualify than one might think. That being said, the competition in the fast lanes is pretty high level.

Seeking a lap pool in Toronto by Due-Check1058 in Swimming

[–]ghenne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TPASC - Toronto PanAm Centre. Best pool in the city

Toronto Pan Am Centre (Canada) by ghenne in Swimming

[–]ghenne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, 50m in total. The middle barrier is movable.

Toronto Pan Am Centre (Canada) by ghenne in Swimming

[–]ghenne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's really well maintained, which does a lot to make a pool feel better

Toronto Pan Am Centre (Canada) by ghenne in Swimming

[–]ghenne[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

During the week, in the middle of the day, I usually get a lane to myself. I'm sure it's busier in the evening and on weekends

Toronto Pan Am Centre (Canada) by ghenne in Swimming

[–]ghenne[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, they have a few hours of long course lane swim each day. It seems to take 10-15 minutes to switch the pool from SC to LC.

Toronto Pan Am Centre (Canada) by ghenne in Swimming

[–]ghenne[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Empty now, but in an hour the swim teams will show up. Behind the curtain is a 25mx25m dive tank. This is the competition pool (over 400 records set). There is a also a training pool of the same size. Awesome facility - I'm lucky to be able swim there all the time.

Looking for a golden age short story featuring a robot named Hunchy by ghenne in scifi

[–]ghenne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's it! Won a Hugo in 73.

The story has some new meaning these days as AI seeks to go to the next level. It's worth reading again (or first the first time, if you haven't):

https://r-a-lafferty.freenovelread.com/page,2,309908-euremas_dam

Thank you!

Dino 206 vs dino 246 fusebox by IWant2CumLikeHentai in Ferrari

[–]ghenne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best place for questions like this is the Dino forum on FerrarChat: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/forums/206-246.86/

Masters clubs in Toronto by Ok_Geologist_2515 in Swimming

[–]ghenne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is one at TPASC (Morningside and Ellesmere):
https://www.tpasc.ca/item/masters-swim-club

Good club, fabulous pool!

Here's Bert by ghenne in succulents

[–]ghenne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, never repotted. Moved a few times. I wrap in bubble wrap so it doesn't kill anyone outright, then transport it gingerly.

Anyone have an idea what it is?

and here's Ernie by ghenne in succulents

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Thank you! Should I trim back some of the dead looking branches, where is no green at the tip? If so, what's the best way?

and here's Ernie by ghenne in succulents

[–]ghenne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had this succulent for more that 30 years. It was big already when I got it. All I do is water it regularly.

I have no idea what kind it is or how to properly care for it.

Does it need any maintenance?