Speedos in SF Bay Area

First posting on Usenet, I see. Any relationship to Terry Laughlin?

Terry McLaughlin <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Hi

A little background info: I'm 20 and I'm going to be moving to Union City in July for a 1 year
internship with a big tech firm. Apparently, the apartments I'm going to be staying in have a nice
big swimming pool and hot tub. I'm really looking forward to taking advantage of both of these as
the weather here in Scotland is generally [censored] most of the time.

Anyway, so I've recently got into swimming for exercise and recreation. I decided to try wearing
speedos, since any time I've swam before I've worn shorts (I think you call them trunks in the
US). They're very comfortable and easy to swim in. I think I'm a full-time speedo convert. :-)

So my question is, are speedos acceptable attire for recreational swimming in the San Francisco
Bay Area? I'm hoping that they are, because I don't think I can go back to wearing shorts.

Also, on more of a side note, is there an generally accepted way of positioning your *goods* in
speedos. I've noticed (not staring, just happened to notice) that a lot of guys tend to point
upwards in speedos. Is this the way to do it? Also, if I get a boner while wearing them (because
it's natural, and these things happen to a guy) what's the best way to hide it?

These are serious questions. I'm not asking because I get a kick out of what guy's say, I'm just
concerned about these things and I'd like to know what your opinions on them are.

Thanks in advance for replying.

Tel

Terry:

Speedos are acceptable swim attire in the San Francisco Bay Area.

While you are in the bay area you may wish to join or swim with one of the many Masters teams in the
South and East Bay. Pacific Masters is the largest local group in US Masters Swimming. There are
over 10,000 Masters swimmers in Northern California.

Please look at the Pacific Masters website: pacificmasters.orgpacificmasters.orgOpen ↗

you will find the location of the the teams and when workouts are. You do not have to be a
competitive swimmer to swim Masters - only about 20% of Pacific Masters will swim in a competitive
event in any given year.

I hope you enjoy your stay in Northern California and take advantage of the swimming opportunies
that are available. If you have any questions about Masters swimming in the south bay, please
contact me by email.

michael

Michael W. Moore, chairman Pacific Masters Swimming

In article <[email hidden]>, Terry McLaughlin

Quoted message said:

Hi

A little background info: I'm 20 and I'm going to be moving to Union City in July for a 1 year
internship with a big tech firm. Apparently, the apartments I'm going to be staying in have a nice
big swimming pool and hot tub. I'm really looking forward to taking advantage of both of these as
the weather here in Scotland is generally [censored] most of the time.

Anyway, so I've recently got into swimming for exercise and recreation. I decided to try wearing
speedos, since any time I've swam before I've worn shorts (I think you call them trunks in the
US). They're very comfortable and easy to swim in. I think I'm a full-time speedo convert. :-)

So my question is, are speedos acceptable attire for recreational swimming in the San Francisco
Bay Area? I'm hoping that they are, because I don't think I can go back to wearing shorts.

Also, on more of a side note, is there an generally accepted way of positioning your *goods* in
speedos. I've noticed (not staring, just happened to notice) that a lot of guys tend to point
upwards in speedos. Is this the way to do it? Also, if I get a boner while wearing them (because
it's natural, and these things happen to a guy) what's the best way to hide it?

These are serious questions. I'm not asking because I get a kick out of what guy's say, I'm just
concerned about these things and I'd like to know what your opinions on them are.

Thanks in advance for replying.

Tel

Terry McLaughlin said:

So my question is, are speedos acceptable attire for recreational swimming in the San Francisco Bay
Area? I'm hoping that they are, because I don't think I can go back to wearing shorts.

Remember, there is safety in numbers: if you swim in a pool or lake that is frequented by other
recreational and/or competitive swimmers, chances are that no one is going to give you any flak over
your style of swimwear. Outside those areas, you might find yourself being harnessed by young and/or
uneducated, lower-class males or you might

Hi

No, I'm not related to that person. Again, I apologise if my post causes offence; it's not meant to.
I'm asking these questions sincerely and honestly with no hidden intent.

Thanks

Tel

On 26/5/03 8:38 am, in article

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First posting on Usenet, I see. Any relationship to Terry Laughlin?

Terry McLaughlin said:

Hi

No, I'm not related to that person. Again, I apologise if my post causes offence; it's not meant
to. I'm asking these questions sincerely and honestly with no hidden intent.

Your questions are silly, and you know it.

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Martin Smith email: [email hidden] Vollsveien 9 tel. : +47 6783 1188
P.O. Box 482 mob. : +47 932 48 303 1327 Lysaker, Norway

Martin W. Smith said:

Terry McLaughlin said:

Hi

No, I'm not related to that person. Again, I apologise if my post causes offence; it's not meant
to. I'm asking these questions sincerely and honestly with no hidden intent.

Your questions are silly, and you know it.

Fair enough, I could probably survive without asking them, but I fail to see how they're silly? Is
this the kind of attitude I'm going to come across in the US?

Terry McLaughlin said:

Martin W. Smith said:

Terry McLaughlin said:

Hi

No, I'm not related to that person. Again, I apologise if my post causes offence; it's not
meant to. I'm asking these questions sincerely and honestly with no hidden intent.

Your questions are silly, and you know it.

Fair enough, I could probably survive without asking them, but I fail to see how they're silly? Is
this the kind of attitude I'm going to come across in the US?

You do see how they are silly.

--
Martin Smith email: [email hidden] Vollsveien 9 tel. : +47 6783 1188
P.O. Box 482 mob. : +47 932 48 303 1327 Lysaker, Norway

Martin W. Smith said:

Terry McLaughlin said:

Martin W. Smith said:

Terry McLaughlin wrote:
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> Hi
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> No, I'm not related to that person. Again, I apologise if my post causes offence; it's not
> meant to. I'm asking these questions sincerely and honestly with no hidden intent.

Your questions are silly, and you know it.

Fair enough, I could probably survive without asking them, but I fail to see how they're silly?
Is this the kind of attitude I'm going to come across in the US?

You do see how they are silly.

Em, no I don't sorry.

Why the attacks on this group newbie? I don't see how his question is "silly".

Are you insecure about your speedo's or do you have a hidden agenda?

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> offence; it's not meant to. I'm asking these questions sincerely and honestly with no hidden
> intent.

Your questions are silly, and you know it.

Fair enough, I could probably survive without asking them, but I fail to

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how they're silly? Is this the kind of attitude I'm going to come across

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the US?

You do see how they are silly.

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Martin Smith email: [email hidden] Vollsveien 9 tel. : +47 6783 1188
P.O. Box 482 mob. : +47 932 48 303 1327 Lysaker, Norway

Terry McLaughlin said:

Martin W. Smith said:

You do see how they are silly.

Em, no I don't sorry.

Good luck in SF and keep your head down. Don't wear a Speedo.

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Martin Smith email: [email hidden] Vollsveien 9 tel. : +47 6783 1188
P.O. Box 482 mob. : +47 932 48 303 1327 Lysaker, Norway

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They're very comfortable and easy to swim in. I think I'm a full-time speedo convert. :-)

Go ahead an' wear your Togs Terry. It's perfectly acceptable, and as long as your confident and
comfortable... no one really cares whether your wearin' a speedo or boardshorts.

I've been wearin' them for years in the states and know one has ever made a big deal about it.

I travel alot around the country, so I have a pretty good handle on regional attitudes. The people
that give you problems in one place are the same people who give problems in another place. You
might as well be yourself and have fun.

Do you mind if I ask ya what part of Scotland you hail from?

-Rob, originally from Ulster 🙂