[Vickie]

Dr. Dave, You're a riot. This very syndrome was the inspiration for recorded music. Put your favorite music in your ear (headset, car stereo, etc.) before you hit the waters edge. And while you're at it you should choose audio that doesn't interrupt your natural stroke.

I wish you'd share some of your fitness experience with swimming. It is one of the most beneficial and the least impact oriented form of exercise and people with and without arthritis would be well served to utilize this resource when it's available. Would you share?

And finally, most people don't write their name legibaly (especially on checks)so who's to expect you to remember how to spell your name. You're off the hook. Besides you share and provide too much great information to be accountable for such a small infraction.

vik