Written for RDP where segoil asks us
to get creative with the word “dive”.
I’m the type who likes to go for the gusto …. grab the bull by the horns …. someone who dives blindly and willingly into most things in life …. except water. Nope, I’m one of those “extend-the-excruciatingly-slow-entry-into-cold-water-for-as-long-as-possible” types and I will scream like a banshee if I’m splashed by those ridiculously enthusiastic beach-goers who run into the water like Johnny Weissmuller. Hell, even getting teased by my granddaughter’s outdoor sprinkler makes me shriek like Tiny Tim singing about tiptoeing through the tulips. This also includes intentionally having a cold shower or bath. That’s just barbaric!
There was that one time I jumped into the ocean off a boat without hesitation …. when I was feeling over-heated and seasick and knew my only chance of not losing face or my lunch was to abandon ship! Other than that, I love the water!
NAR©2026
This is “Ten Steps – A Sea Sea Shanty”
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2026/09/30/rdp-wednesday-dive/
Everything on The Elephant’s Trunk was created by me, unless otherwise indicated, and may not be used without permission. Thanks for your consideration. NAR©2017-present.
I’d never make a mermaid, unless it was in a hot tub or sunning on the rocks. I’m one of those who prolong the torture of entering cold water.
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I can definitely dig a sunbathing mermaid …. more my pace these days!
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Too funny, and I love the image of you as a mermaid!
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Thanks, Tiffany! I remember when my abs were that flat and smooth and my hips were slender. I think I was 12!! 😂 🤣
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Hahaha, this is where us ‘twins’ were definitely separated at birth my dear friend… I love the sea, and used go surfing in the middle of winter
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You’re made of heartier stuff then me, my dear friend! 🥰
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Heartier in the surf, but not on the escalators my friend 🥰😉
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Nancy, I loved this! Great song and you make a very cute mermaid!
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Haha! Thanks so much, Lisa. I think AI can make anyone look cute doing almost anything! 🧜🏻♀️
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I walk beside the sea every day, but nothing would make me jump in!
Our town sometimes hosts the national mermaid competition- over 1000 ladies and girls donned their fishy fancy costumes last time it was here!
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Oh what fun! Did you post any pix?
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Blackbeard should be the first to walk the plank 🙂
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Good point, Glyn! 🏴☠️
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I’m not keen on cold water either, Nancy.
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Brrr! I’m gad you agree, Esther! 🥶
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Fun one, Mermaid Nancy, but it sounds vaguely familiar… 😂🧜♀️
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Hahaha! Whatever do you mean, Lois?? 😂
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There’s something about cold water, especially a cold swimming pool, or the ocean, I’m not a fan!
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I know exactly what you mean, CA!
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