Do you have a pool? - Page 4

**vader** · 07-16-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rbroyles

My house came with an in-ground concrete pool, and it's going to be the death of me. That is if I cannot get it filled in first

Have problems with leaks, and it needs constant repairs. To me it isn't worth the trouble, give me a hot tub any day.

Right after I bought my house (with the first pool I have ever had) I went to a local pool store and prefaced my question by telling the employee that it was my first pool. I then said "Let me ask you some advice". The guy behind me in line said, "I have some advice. Fill it and make it a nice planter."

rbroyles · 07-16-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vader

Right after I bought my house (with the first pool I have ever had) I went to a local pool store and prefaced my question by telling the employee that it was my first pool. I then said "Let me ask you some advice". The guy behind me in line said, "I have some advice. Fill it and make it a nice planter."

That is exactly what I told my wife we should do with it when we bought the house, and you see who won that discussion.

**volinbham** · 07-16-2008, 11:18 PM

Anyone use a hot tub as a pool? I've considered this route if I can find a gi-normous hot tub.

hmanvolfan · 07-16-2008, 11:21 PM

I have a friend that had a pool at his house and he would invite my family and me over to swim in the summer. The next spring I went by his house for a visit and his back yard was grass. I asked what happened to the pool and he said he got tired of the upkeep, fixing crumbling concrete and other irritants so he filled it up with dirt and now it's a lawn.

rbroyles · 07-16-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by volinbham

Anyone use a hot tub as a pool? I've considered this route if I can find a gi-normous hot tub.

How about one of those small lap pools that have a hot tub with them?

**ORANGEBLOOD** · 07-16-2008, 11:22 PM

Does everybody have the "one depth pool" or do yall have the kind with the deep end. We shopped for pools last year and the "guy behind the counter" said you get more use out of a pool that is 5' all the way across. Forget the deep end. Thoughts?

**volinbham** · 07-16-2008, 11:23 PM

Those swim in place deals are pretty expensive for what they are. I don't really want to swim - just want to cool off with the ladies...

hmanvolfan · 07-16-2008, 11:24 PM

That's a load of crap. A pool without a deep end is a hot tub. (that was in response to OB)

TIGER DEN · 07-16-2008, 11:24 PM

9' on one end and 3' on the other

**vader** · 07-16-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hmanvolfan

I have a friend that had a pool at his house and he would invite my family and me over to swim in the summer. The next spring I went by his house for a visit and his back yard was grass. I asked what happened to the pool and he said he got tired of the upkeep, fixing crumbling concrete and other irritants so he filled it up with dirt and now it's a lawn.

In fits of frustration I have threatened to do the same. Although I admit the pool is nice during these hot TX summers.

TIGER DEN · 07-16-2008, 11:30 PM

I work outside and it's really nice to come home and dive in the pool and cool off . I will tell you that I never go swimming , I just jump in and stay about 15 minutes then get out . It will refresh you for the rest of the afternoon.

**vader** · 07-16-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGER DEN

I work outside and it's really nice to come home and dive in the pool and cool off . I will tell you that I never go swimming , I just jump in and stay about 15 minutes then get out . It will refresh you for the rest of the afternoon.

One of the biggest benefits of having a pool and a fenced in back yard is the post yard work or exercise skinny dips.

Good times.

Volnissniss · 07-16-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by **ORANGEBLOOD**

Does everybody have the "one depth pool" or do yall have the kind with the deep end. We shopped for pools last year and the "guy behind the counter" said you get more use out of a pool that is 5' all the way across. Forget the deep end. Thoughts?

This guy that told you this is a gay man that enjoys the volleyball. Can you imagine going to the trouble of an inground pool only to make it 5 feet deep across? That is just silly. Seriously if you just want soething to dip in like that's shallow, I agree to get a $3-500 above ground you can take down and then put up. An inground is more of an entertainment area at times b/c when it's cold we still put the lghts on all around and then we have the music and vodka fountain... it's just so pretty at our house during football season with the jello shots and orange pool light and orange tiki torches... y'al come on down!

I just proofread with the husband and he said i was all wrong and if you don't have kids it makes sense for a one depth pool b/c it's not like y'all would do a slide or a diving board thing. However, I use my slide adn I use my diving board, my son and I race aroudn the pool. Kids need a deep end for the slide. Just use the swim vests if they don't know how to swim. Lord, pools, I can't tell you how scared I am! Love them and hate them all at once!