Swimming Pools...

[Jim]

Ok, Andy can do it with Palm PC's so I'd like to ask the question regarding swimming pools....

We're thinking of putting in an inground swimming pool and are looking at all the options. One site that we were happy with (so far) is www.lazaway.com.au and went to their display village the other day.

I think we're looking at about AU$20K as a budget and if we go ahead with this we won't be looking at any big holidays for a long time (ie. overseas).

Apart from just the initial outlay there are ongoing maintenance costs to consider and what I'm looking for is any feedback you guys can give me in regards to good/bad stories regarding pools.

Any feedback is welcome... :)

[darlph]

My cousins had a pool, and they really enjoyed it. If you keep up the cleaning and chlorene stuff, you'll have a great way to relax and no impact exercise. Not to mention POOL PARTIES!!!
I suggest making a sign "NO P__ING IN THE POOL!" We had it as a joke.
Being in Austlralia, I don't know the weather there. I would suggest enclosing to keep critters out and the kids safe. Plus, screen enclosure helps to keep debris out the wind blows.
Good luck and enjoy. I have a beach 5 minutes from my house on the Gulf of Mexico and I go to the pool.

[morphus]

Sorry Jim no info'- i just dig a hole, it fills in an hour with our lovely climate.;)

[Saz]

Morphus, right now it would freeze over! Or fill up with snow :)

[Andy Murray]

Sorry Jim, can't help you. Pools over here are Communal affairs where the poor kids go to pee.

All I would say to you in advice, is that it will never really be a pool till you have driven a Rolls Royce into it ALA Keith Moon!

Jims house for a party yay! Last one in the pools an Aikidoka! ;)

[ROBERT]

A pool can be a great way to relax. It can also be quite frustrating. Most pool stores will "show" you how to take care of it. But few will take the time to teach you how to take care of it. If I were you I would ask them to throw in a few months of pool service to get you to buy from them. Then everytime the pool guy comes over keep a close eye on him and ask lots of questions.

Robert

[Jim]

Wow, I didn't expect this much response... More than I get in a serious topic... Fencing is required here by law and that part of the cost can be fairly excessive.

Gunna talk to the bank today and the pool quote guy is coming on Tuesday. He had a Scottish accent on the phone so I know not to trust him :D

[morphus]

Don't know 'bout the jocks, Jim - sssssss, beware!:D

[ladyhawk]

Personally I prefer a salt water pool over a chlorine pool.

[Spike]

"Jims house for a party yay! Last one in the pools an Aikidoka"

Is that because the Aikidoka has thrown the rest of you in? ;)

"He had a Scottish accent on the phone so I know not to trust him "

Very sensible, and if you want it cheap, simply mention how much you hate the English.

[morphus]

Spike's right Jim - Never trust the English.

morphus - Building bridges by blowing them up.

naaa, luv 'em all really!:love: :D

[Jim]

Don't know 'bout the jocks, Jim - sssssss, beware!
Sorry Morph, jocks will be compulsorary as will all other swiming attire. I ain't running no liberal minded, nudie swimming pool... Oh, hang on you meant the Scottish chap. Bugger I misunderstood! :D

Personally I prefer a salt water pool over a chlorine pool.
LH, we'll be using salt rather than chlorine. I hate the chemical stuff too...