Deleted
Joined: Oct 6, 2024 18:32:51 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2013 12:36:55 GMT -5
growing up I spent my days from memorial day to labor day at a cabana club at the Jersey shore - atlantic ocean, beach, olympic size pool, 25 yeard pool, cabana with electricity, shower, refrigerator, etc.
currently my community has a community pool (3 different pools plus baby pool). I used to spend every night up there from memorial day through the end of July due to swim team. now that nobody is swimming, I may go up on the weekends.
|
|
t-dog
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 17, 2011 13:46:06 GMT -5
Posts: 2,016
|
Post by t-dog on Jul 16, 2013 15:21:26 GMT -5
Just put in a pool. Final inspection was May 30. I think we have been in it nearly every day that we have been home since it cleared inspection. Heck, day after the final inspection I had a last minute pool party for the baseball team (the host families pool pump went out the night before). Its been insanely hot here (think upwards of 105 several times) so its been lovely. There is no heat source on my pool other than the sun - the day it was 112 out the pool was at a cool 88.
I love my pool and am glad I threw a wad of cash into a hole in the backyard. Its much nicer than the Intex above ground we used for 2 years while saving for the inground version.
|
|
tractor
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 15:19:30 GMT -5
Posts: 3,489
|
Post by tractor on Jul 17, 2013 8:10:44 GMT -5
We're in Michigan, and put in an indoor pool about seven years ago. It gets used more in the winter than the summer, but I would say we are in there about once a week. We don't have any neighborhood kids, and most people don't even know we have one so that keeps the non-family traffic down.
|
|
The Captain
Junior Associate
Hugs are good...
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 16:21:23 GMT -5
Posts: 8,717
Location: State of confusion
Favorite Drink: Whinnnne
|
Post by The Captain on Jul 17, 2013 8:19:30 GMT -5
Got a call from SIL last night - can we come over tomorrow? Since DH has the day off today he's keeping DD home from sports camp. I'm glad everyone will be able to enjoy the pool while I'm at work, just wish I could be there with them...
|
|
Shooby
Senior Associate
Joined: Jan 17, 2013 0:32:36 GMT -5
Posts: 14,782
Mini-Profile Name Color: 1cf04f
|
Post by Shooby on Jul 17, 2013 8:23:56 GMT -5
We have a river and there are municipal pools nearby. I really don't want the upkeep of a pool. And it just isn't warm enough here for very long.
|
|
Deleted
Joined: Oct 6, 2024 18:32:51 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 9:24:50 GMT -5
We're in Michigan, and put in an indoor pool about seven years ago. It gets used more in the winter than the summer, but I would say we are in there about once a week. We don't have any neighborhood kids, and most people don't even know we have one so that keeps the non-family traffic down. Wow- isn't that a maintenance headache? I have nightmares of mold on the ceilings, etc. I'd love that in the winter but it's so beautiful swimming outdoors in warm weather I don't think I'd want an indoor pool.
|
|
Deleted
Joined: Oct 6, 2024 18:32:51 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 15:05:05 GMT -5
skinny dipping at beer's house!!!
|
|
jinksd1
Established Member
Joined: Aug 25, 2011 7:25:50 GMT -5
Posts: 310
|
Post by jinksd1 on Jul 17, 2013 23:17:53 GMT -5
I grew up with an inground pool. I would never elect to have one as an adult. Several reasons:
Cost--Cost for the pool itself, accessories (ladders, sun cover, winter cover, pump, diving board and/or slide, skimmer, pool vacuum, thermometer, etc.), extra liability insurance and possibly higher homeowner premiums, patio or deck around pool, high fence with locking gates, toys (rafts, throwing rings, floats, noodles, games, balls, etc.), maintenance and chemicals, water, etc.
Time and Chores--Skimming daily (the worst!), vacuuming weekly, upkeep on pump or other pool systems, putting in the chemicals, upkeeping the deck or patio around it, upkeep on accessories and toys (there's always a float with a leak in it...haha), getting the pool ready for winter or summer, shopping for and lugging home the chemicals, etc.
Liability and Safety--Even with a 7-foot privacy fence and locked gates, we had some neighborhood kids sneak into our yard and use the pool. If they had drowned or been injured, it could have been very bad, even with insurance. Not to mention that things can happen even if adults are watching...and even to adults. A man had a seizure in our pool and almost drowned because people thought he had just gone inside to use the bathroom. Another minute underwater would have meant death or brain damage.
Other Irritations--People always want to come over in the summer. Sometimes that's good, but other times you just want some quiet time after a long day or don't feel like swimming that evening (not to mention your house has to be "guest ready" at all times). Get-togethers are always at your house in the summer, leaving you to foot much of the bill for hosting. For me as a child, I had my feelings hurt several times when I thought someone was my friend, but it turned out they were only my friend for the summer when they could swim in my pool.
|
|
tractor
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 15:19:30 GMT -5
Posts: 3,489
|
Post by tractor on Jul 18, 2013 9:50:20 GMT -5
We're in Michigan, and put in an indoor pool about seven years ago. It gets used more in the winter than the summer, but I would say we are in there about once a week. We don't have any neighborhood kids, and most people don't even know we have one so that keeps the non-family traffic down. Wow- isn't that a maintenance headache? I have nightmares of mold on the ceilings, etc. I'd love that in the winter but it's so beautiful swimming outdoors in warm weather I don't think I'd want an indoor pool. Maintenance is very easy. The pool room is self contained with its own furnace, pool heater and dehumidification system. I always bring the air temp up to two degrees higher than the water temp to reduce evaporation. It's a salt water system, which eliminates any chemical use. No leaves, frogs, or neighborhood kids to skim out (worst is a few crickets).
|
|
MarleyKeezy78
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 22, 2011 13:20:34 GMT -5
Posts: 3,226
Location: Sittin in the mitten
|
Post by MarleyKeezy78 on Jul 18, 2013 11:35:14 GMT -5
I would looove a indoor pool! Our above ground pool is at about 80 right now and feels really nice It has no heater so getting all the swimming in this week because I like the water warm! Someday I will get a heater
|
|
The Captain
Junior Associate
Hugs are good...
Joined: Jan 4, 2011 16:21:23 GMT -5
Posts: 8,717
Location: State of confusion
Favorite Drink: Whinnnne
|
Post by The Captain on Jul 18, 2013 12:55:57 GMT -5
One year our pool had a small leak by the bottom drain that meant the repair guy had to go in with snorkle gear. It was cooler (about 70 degrees) so he put the heater on the day before he did the work to warm the water up. Problem is he didn't tell us he put the heater on and did not turn it off.
We got a gas bill for over 500 bucks for that month. Needless to say I was not happy. We don't use the heater much.
|
|
thyme4change
Community Leader
Joined: Dec 26, 2010 13:54:08 GMT -5
Posts: 40,763
|
Post by thyme4change on Jul 21, 2013 22:18:05 GMT -5
We have a pool - remember, I'm in Phoenix, so we have 100 days over 100 degrees. My kids usually start swimming in April and could keep swimming until the end of September, but often burn out mid-August.
We pay $110 per month for someone to do the chemicals and cleaning - and it is a year-round contract. We can't just do the summer months. My husband said it is cheaper than the cycle we were on where the chemicals would get off, and he would buy a bunch of crap trying to get it back to normal. I don't think we actually spent $1300 per year - but the guy we use is still worth it.
When we first moved in, I guessed that the electricity to run the pump cost us around $75 per month. We also have to top it off with additional water every few weeks, but filling the whole pool only cost us about $125 - so the additional water is pretty minor.
I can't imagine raising kids in Phoenix without a pool - but I told my husband we could fill it in when they moved out. I have very mixed feelings about our pool. I'm glad we didn't pay to put it in, because then I would question my decision. I think overall I'm glad we own it. If we were having money issues, it would be a burden.
|
|