Well, the YMCA monitors all the actions of it's members through video camera and thank goodness because many people were spared some indiscretions. My husband and I took our kids to the play area and then exercised on the bikes and rowing machines, then hopped in the hot tub to relax and chat. As we got in, Hutch tried to snuggle me and kiss me a little and I swatted him away of course! I'm a little concerned about what other people think. Turns out I should have been even more concerned. After sitting and chatting for about 10 minutes, during which Hutch was sitting on the side of the hot tub so I was touching his knee from time to time, we had a visit from Y management. She asked us to "watch the PDA, this is a family establishment". WHAT???? Hutch didn't even know what PDA was (public display of affection) We were a good foot away from each other. (I hate to get in trouble, especially if I did nothing wrong, my sense of justice is strong)
I was so embarrassed, and it was almost time to go, so I quickly got out avoiding the eyes of the other 6 people in the hot tub. As I walked through the door with my bare feet, I slipped on the tile and ended up flat on my back, smacking my head on the floor. I saw stars and started crying but I couldn't move I was so dizzy. As if I wasn't already embarrassed enough! I saw how they "saw" us and it is on a TV monitor about 2x2 inches and the angle would make it look suspicious, apparently. I walked out and asked them why, if it was such a big deal, there weren't any signs posted. A young upstart of a jerk told me I should know it was YMCA policy that there is no touching in public. A coworker of his, who was nice to me and calmed me down a little and told me she was sent to "break up" an 80 year old couple who were holding hands! It did make me feel better to know they are completely out of wack in their no touching policy but I had to go hide in a movie theater and watch a movie the rest of the night in order to pull myself together and find a little humor in the whole thing.
So that was my night at the YMCA. I'll be sure to wear a hat and dark glasses next time so no one recognizes me and I want you all to know, if you are at this "Christian" establishment with your spouse, save your PDA for later!
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