It used to be that they would get in my way. I like to do the entire circumference of the pool. But, I would turn about anytime one of them would get near.

Over time, we have come to the understanding that I have the entire west lane and the "top" of the pool at the deep end at the south. So I run and walk the "L" this creates and swim my butterfly laps without much if any splash.

God help a husband of these women if they stray into my zone. Their wives belittle them.

"Can't you see he's there exercising?!? Don't give that look! What you are doing is not exercise. Why don't you just fall asleep here like you did at the movie in the clubhouse last night? Fall asleep here and drown! I should be so lucky!!"