[Mrs. Don-o]

You wrote: "as a courtesy to the public-at-large, do you think public pools might offer some private pool time to those of us who no longer look all that great in a swimsuit?"

Ha ha! I like that! A pool that's actually within walking distance of my house, has an old ladies' low-impact aerobic pool fitness group. I joined it (when I was pregnant, not geriatric) and really enjoyed being around ladies who had bulges, bobbles, and sags!

C'mon, you guys. Give us a break.

[cyborg]

I used to work out an ex-con gym. It was really filthy and dirty but the men were serious about working out and didn't bother me at all. I loved it. I won't work out at a Bally's or a Sport Club,etc. not even a yoga studio because as lots of other women are, I'm self conscious :o)

[EDINVA]

let the record reflect that I retired my bikinis three pregnancies ago !