What to do in your tail for fun?

[thatotakugalaxy]

Ello guys! Its been a few months, but i'm back to the Mernetwork forums and back into mermaiding!

Currently, any pools within a 24 mile range do not allow mermaiding, which really sucks! the only places I can find are springs and places 40-50 minutes away.

So with that in mind, I have a question: What is there to do for fun in your tail if ya don't have water to swim in..? xD

[Dogfish]

Not a lot I suppose, as swimming is obviously a big part of mermaiding! But that said I don't always get the chance to swim. My local pool lets me wear a monofin but nothing fancy. Though a local waterpark lets me wear a tail, it's not always feasible or realistic.

Could always wear it in the bath? I find that fun haha especially with bathbombs and sparkly water. Self indulgent but eh. Photoshoots can be fun too and creative if you want to feel mermaidy, I've definitely done some of those for fun with friends, and you don't need water

[Mermaid Fenicia]

As I do face-painting at events and parties I often asked to be a mermaid instead of a princess. I also visit conventions dressed as a mermaid (Coco, Ariel, Misty and soon Sonico).

[Merman Storm]

When you are at the beach, see if your mere presence creates a commotion, and then pose for pictures.

[Mermaid Whisper]

I absolutely love that photo, Storm.

I only get to swim about twice a year, usually at a meetup of some sort. As such, I have to keep the love alive somehow :P

As I have fabric tails, wearing them in the bath would distort the spandex (unless I took a cold bath, which would defeat the purpose of relaxation).

I’ve watched mermaid shows in them, done far too many photoshoots on my floor, developed a new look for my mersona, styled my outfit for swims, all kinds of things. Sometimes it’s just fun to put it on and see if you can move around like a seal

Sure, I haven’t been to a beach in years and I can barely swim as it is, but it’s less of what you’ve got and more of what you are.


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[Agent Dragon]

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately, since it’s winter here and I don’t have nearly as much of an opportunity to swim. Last night I was going through some sort of withdrawals because I haven’t gone mermaiding in quite a while, so I filled my bathtub with cold water and just sat in there with my tail for some time. It feels nice to look down and see scales instead of legs.
Maybe I can give myself (and my sister if she’s into it) mermaid makeovers. I’m not any good at makeup, but she knows the basics, and I can do hair. We have lots of shells that we could use for jewelry and accessories, too. It also might be fun to wear it while I’m doing mer-themed crafts, which I do fairly frequently.


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[MermaidMermeron(Cameron)]

i live in such a crappy area i only get to go to the pool 1-7 times each summer and i got to the ocean last year althogh it wasnt my first time i went as baby to young to remember but i might get to see the ocean again next year and i was visiting family and i was exited to show them my tail but i left it like 10 hr away like at home so this year im going to make sure i bring it and not accidentally leave it they even told me they have a mer freind so that was cool

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I have thought of putting on my tail and strumming my lyre harp!

[Seaspray Mermaid]

Would it be possible to visit a park? Bring small activities and just hang out? Think ambiance stuff. You might need a permit though, now that I'm really thinking about it....

[Imbrielle]

I am landlocked. nowhere near natural water. Even the grimy lake is over an hour away. All the local pools have banned monofins and mermaid tails.
What do I do for fun in my tail?
I cannot do anything.
I can sit on my bedroom floor or in the bathtub in my tail and stare at it and cry.
Mainly I just hang it on the wall and just look at it for long periods of time.

[Merman Storm]

Imbrielle, it really pains me to hear all that. The struggle is real, you are not alone.

Sometimes, when problems like this come up, you have to take out the Big Hammer and squish them. The Big Hammer consists of time, effort, and money; and far more of all of them than anyone would normally be willing to expend. Some ideas:
What natural water is available with a two or three hour drive? Or a hike? Yes, it's a pain, but at least you can swim once in awhile.
Is there a cheap hotel nearby that has a pool? Rent a room for a night, use it just for changing and showering. Ive never had a hotel complain about a tail.
Many public pools that ban tails will un-ban them if you rent the pool for a "special occasion". Some will let you rent just half the pool. If you do this, invite the pool managers to come see just what this tail thing is all about. With some very gentle, caring discussion, you may be able to get them to allow tails with conditions (like, only for lane swimming, only if the pool is not crowded, and only if you are not a child.)
Does the public pool allow bi-fins? You can still dolphin kick with bi-fins. At least that lets you practice your stroke, and give you the sensation of tail swimming.
Join a health club that has a pool. Working out is a good thing to do in any case.

[Imbrielle]

Imbrielle, it really pains me to hear all that. The struggle is real, you are not alone.

Sometimes, when problems like this come up, you have to take out the Big Hammer and squish them. The Big Hammer consists of time, effort, and money; and far more of all of them than anyone would normally be willing to expend. Some ideas:
What natural water is available with a two or three hour drive? Or a hike? Yes, it's a pain, but at least you can swim once in awhile.
Is there a cheap hotel nearby that has a pool? Rent a room for a night, use it just for changing and showering. Ive never had a hotel complain about a tail.
Many public pools that ban tails will un-ban them if you rent the pool for a "special occasion". Some will let you rent just half the pool. If you do this, invite the pool managers to come see just what this tail thing is all about. With some very gentle, caring discussion, you may be able to get them to allow tails with conditions (like, only for lane swimming, only if the pool is not crowded, and only if you are not a child.)
Does the public pool allow bi-fins? You can still dolphin kick with bi-fins. At least that lets you practice your stroke, and give you the sensation of tail swimming.
Join a health club that has a pool. Working out is a good thing to do in any case.

Unfortunately its cold most of the year for outside, the pools will not allow any outside pool items at all and worstly, we have very little money and live paycheck to paycheck, hand to mouth. Just cannot afford extra gas to drive out, or hotel fare. I have been working my tail off super hard for a promotion at work. Unless they will give it to me, I do not see the situation changing anytime soon

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Things to do in a tail...
Read a book
Surf the net
Write
Sew
Beading
Make yer mer bra
Design new tails
Drawing
Play with phone
Netflix

[mermanmike]

I feel the pain with most as I only get a couple chances a year to swim in my tail, it's been several months since I did a swim. Although, I did finally get a chance to sit down and watch The Little Mermaid and I had to wear my tail while I did that!