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#213594 - 06/28/11 04:00 PM Swimming Pools
Dianne Queen of Shoes Registered: 05/24/04 Posts: 6123 Loc: Arizona	I never thought of this but recently my husband hired a company to drain our swimming pool, clean it and add fresh water. Our pool has had the same water in it for over 10 years! Even with all of the chemicals put in it to kill germs, the thought of it being used for that long with the same junk in it kind of makes me sick to my stomach! _________________________ If it doesn't feel good, don't do it twice. www.eadv.net Boomer Queen of Shoes
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#213596 - 06/28/11 06:22 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Dianne]
yonuh Member Registered: 06/14/06 Posts: 2447 Loc: Arizona	Yuck! I never really thought about it since we don't have a pool. But I suppose the same could be said for public pools in apt complexes, etc. _________________________ Well-behaved women rarely make history. - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich http://ruthrainwater.wordpress.com/ http://newbeginningsgratitudejournal.wordpress.com/ http://sablewings.wordpress.com/
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#213597 - 06/28/11 06:33 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: yonuh]
Anne Holmes Boomer in Chief Registered: 03/12/10 Posts: 3212 Loc: Illinois	Well around here in the Midwest, most outdoor pools are drained annually, since it gets too cold to use them in the winter. But I agree, the thought of swimming in 10 year old pool water is quite gross. _________________________ Boomer in Chief of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com www.boomerlifestyle.com www.boomerco.com
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#213605 - 06/28/11 09:40 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Anne Holmes]
yonuh Member Registered: 06/14/06 Posts: 2447 Loc: Arizona	A couple of the houses we looked at had a pool, but we decided against them because of the pool. The laws here are pretty strict, and none of the pools we saw met the regs and would have needed a lot of money to bring them up to code. Would have been nice, though, to get home and jump in the pool! (Except right now the water would probably be way to hot!!!) _________________________ Well-behaved women rarely make history. - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich http://ruthrainwater.wordpress.com/ http://newbeginningsgratitudejournal.wordpress.com/ http://sablewings.wordpress.com/
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#213638 - 06/30/11 07:45 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: yonuh]
Dianne Queen of Shoes Registered: 05/24/04 Posts: 6123 Loc: Arizona	We fall into the pool after working in the yard. It's great for cooling down! I don't think I'd buy a house without a pool here. It's just too hot and we use ours. But, we're on a golf course so sometimes you have to be leary of a ball hitting you while you're floating out there. I'd never buy a home anywhere near a golf course again. It's too dangerous. _________________________ If it doesn't feel good, don't do it twice. www.eadv.net Boomer Queen of Shoes
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#213654 - 07/01/11 10:12 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Dianne]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	Our two pools here in the resort I live in are drained and cleaned thoroughly at the beginning of each summer. Plus serviced each month by a pool cleaning company. _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#213656 - 07/02/11 02:02 AM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: chatty lady]
Anne Holmes Boomer in Chief Registered: 03/12/10 Posts: 3212 Loc: Illinois	That's the way it is around here, but like I said, we have Midwestern winters to contend with, so pools really MUST be drained. _________________________ Boomer in Chief of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com www.boomerlifestyle.com www.boomerco.com
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#213879 - 07/19/11 05:49 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Anne Holmes]
Dianne Queen of Shoes Registered: 05/24/04 Posts: 6123 Loc: Arizona	Speaking of water...our house flooded from a broken pipe! I now have hairy-legged men working around me. An opportunity to paint and organize. _________________________ If it doesn't feel good, don't do it twice. www.eadv.net Boomer Queen of Shoes
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#213880 - 07/19/11 06:01 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Dianne]
Anne Holmes Boomer in Chief Registered: 03/12/10 Posts: 3212 Loc: Illinois	Sorry about the broken pipe, Dianne. Such as waste of water, which is so precious in Arizona. Enjoy the opportunity to paint and organize. _________________________ Boomer in Chief of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com www.boomerlifestyle.com www.boomerco.com
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#213885 - 07/19/11 10:43 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Anne Holmes]
MustangGal Unregistered	I considered purchasing a home with a pool, yet it would take up pasture space and cost too much to back fill and turn into a garden!
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#213924 - 07/22/11 01:09 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: ]
greene Registered: 07/23/08 Posts: 262 Loc: Atlanta,Georgia	When we retire and move my dream is to have a pool, finally. People have discouraged me saying it is a lot of work. I was thinking that having a pool service would be a solution to that, although an expensive one. Do you ladies who have a pool do the work yourselves or have help?
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#213932 - 07/22/11 04:20 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: greene]
Dianne Queen of Shoes Registered: 05/24/04 Posts: 6123 Loc: Arizona	Greene, we did have a monthly service but my husband takes care of it now. Swimming pool stores have classes to teach you how to maintain the chemical balance, etc. Or...you might consider a salt water pool. They are all the rage now and nicer on your skin. Our pool cleans itself and maintenance really isn't difficult. _________________________ If it doesn't feel good, don't do it twice. www.eadv.net Boomer Queen of Shoes
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#213933 - 07/22/11 11:09 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Dianne]
greene Registered: 07/23/08 Posts: 262 Loc: Atlanta,Georgia	Thanks Dianne. I'd really hate to give up on my dream of having a pool.
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#214285 - 08/10/11 02:06 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: greene]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	greene, We have an in-ground pool and have had it 20 plus years. WB takes care of all the maintenance. We never had to have water brought in because he lets rainwater do the replenishing. A pool is especially sweet this summer due to extra long, hot periods. But the time element is consuming; we're generally in there two hours every afternoon. I have an umbrella chair and float around, sometimes even fall asleep bouncing over the waves WB creates. As far as maintenance is concerned, you can learn just about everything these days via the Internet. _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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#214316 - 08/12/11 01:39 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: jabber]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	Incidentally, WB installed this in-ground swimming pool himself, not long after we moved here. And we've been in this location for over 25 years. _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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#214319 - 08/12/11 11:34 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: jabber]
Sandy N. Registered: 12/23/10 Posts: 201 Loc: Washington State	WB sounds like a handy do-it-all guy! We had a pool when we lived in Miami and it got a lot of use. In that part of the world, people have huge screens enclosures over their pools to keep out leaves (and bugs!) At first, we maintained the pool ourselves but we eventually got a pool service. When we factored in the cost of chemicals, we decided it was worth it for us not to have to mess with it. _________________________ Sandy Nachlinger, author of BLUEBONNETS FOR ELLY; co-author with Sandra Allen of I.O.U. SEX http://sandranachlinger.blogspot.com
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#214322 - 08/13/11 01:49 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Sandy N.]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	Hi Sandy, WB can do anything, fix anything, and he's really, really smart. We go to Florida every March and I've noticed those screen enclosures around all the in-ground pools. How is Washington State to live in? I've often wondered about that. _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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#214327 - 08/14/11 06:24 AM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: jabber]
Sandy N. Registered: 12/23/10 Posts: 201 Loc: Washington State	I LOVE Washington state. The scenery is beautiful, the weather is mild, and I've made lots of good friends. The Seattle area is a Mecca for writers so there's lots of resources for my interest. Some people have trouble with the short dark days of winter, but I keep busy and that hasn't bothered me. _________________________ Sandy Nachlinger, author of BLUEBONNETS FOR ELLY; co-author with Sandra Allen of I.O.U. SEX http://sandranachlinger.blogspot.com
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#214329 - 08/14/11 07:14 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Sandy N.]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	Thanks Sandy. I've always wanted to know, having lived on the east side of the country all my life. Glad you're happy!!! When I think of Washington State, I don't, however, think of mild weather. That surprised me! _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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#214393 - 08/20/11 05:39 AM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: jabber]
Sandy N. Registered: 12/23/10 Posts: 201 Loc: Washington State	Jabber, the weather west of the Cascade Mountains is mild. Eastern Washington has more temperature extremes. I think it's the Pacific current that keeps the Puget Sound area cooler in summer and not so freezing in winter. (Ooops. Sorry. It seems we've ventured away from the topic of swimming pools! Edited by Sandy N. (08/20/11 05:40 AM) _________________________ Sandy Nachlinger, author of BLUEBONNETS FOR ELLY; co-author with Sandra Allen of I.O.U. SEX http://sandranachlinger.blogspot.com
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#214984 - 10/07/11 09:16 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Sandy N.]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	I would love to be able to have an indoor swimming pool for use all year round. It's usually too cold even here in the desert for one outside. _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#214986 - 10/08/11 12:00 AM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: chatty lady]
Anne Holmes Boomer in Chief Registered: 03/12/10 Posts: 3212 Loc: Illinois	I'd like for my house to have one of those swim lanes, where you swim in place against a current. If I were to have one, I would build it into a four seasons room. _________________________ Boomer in Chief of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com www.boomerlifestyle.com www.boomerco.com
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#215120 - 10/21/11 11:03 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Anne Holmes]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	Great idea, Anne! _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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#216231 - 01/24/12 01:18 AM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: jabber]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	Being able to swim/exercise all year round Anne, would be wonderful and so healthy! _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#216232 - 01/24/12 03:26 AM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: chatty lady]
Anne Holmes Boomer in Chief Registered: 03/12/10 Posts: 3212 Loc: Illinois	Well there's no swim lane in my house in the foreseeable future, but I CAN get a pool membership at one of the local motels. I have friends who are doing that. So good to see you "chatting" here again, Chatty! Anne _________________________ Boomer in Chief of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com www.boomerlifestyle.com www.boomerco.com
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#216238 - 01/24/12 02:49 PM Re: Swimming Pools [Re: Anne Holmes]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	I agree. So good to read Chatty's posts once again! Prayers and blessing, Ms. Chatty! _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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