odile Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Do you mean all the bother and profit? [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectateur Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Well it must depend on which part of the country it is situated .Not much point at all having the bother if the weather only allows 2 or 3 weeks comfortable use per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 It depends on how much you like to swim/chill off in the water. Our pool is used almost exclusively by me (and not my husband or two teenagers) so it's a bit of extravagance, but I do all the pool maintenance and it is 'my domain', and in this point of my life really appreciate having it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Just a little bit decadence and well worth it IMO.Just obey some basic principles and it's not difficult, oh and get a pool cleaning robot [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baypond Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 It is the best luxury ever...well worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 A fantastic luxury and a necessity when it gets very hot.Personally I wonder if it is really worth the time and cost.It would be cheaper to drive to the swimming lake or river.I wish the wifelet had allowed me to build a swimming pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baypond Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 [quote user="Dog"]It would be cheaper to drive to the swimming lake or river.[/quote]Every time my children go near a 'swimming lake' they get nasty ear infections - blood and puss pouring out - never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirpy Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 a bit cold for wimps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Well I am mot a good swimmer but the docter said it is the best investment as you exercise all the limbs .p.s. I am not -touch wood-ill or have had any disabilities and am now 71 years young.My son said he would not visit me unless I built a pool.I NOW HAVE ALL MY MONEY INVESTED IN A HOLE IN THE GROUND WHICH THE SO CALLED FINANCIAL EXPERTS CANNOT MAKE IT DISAPPEAR LIKE SOME INVESTMENTS IN THE PAST.GO AHEAD YOU ARE ONLY ALIVE ONCE ,ODILE.GOOD LUCK,[:)][8-|][B][I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osie Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I think it is a waste of time, effort , money etc... however I am not the one who uses it.... and I think it is necessary for the ones who do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks all - in the Jura with water at 6chf per cubic metre - it is a total no-no! fortunately we have plenty of clean lakes to swim in - so for this Summer (and a long time to wait until they get to 18C+!) - I will be donning flippers and swim for miles (hm sorry, kms) in local lakes, before deciding what to do. Enjoy yours xx Odile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Just heard that a new decree will soon forbid the filling of pools, both above and in ground, due to forecast drought.So maybe building one is a definite nono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hi Odile, is that abover the rumour stage now?Any documents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 We decided it wasn't - we just wouldn't use it enough to justify the installation cost and ongoing maintenance expense. There are two good swimming pools within five minutes of the house plusriver and lake bathing (with water sports) if anyone suddenly has the urge to get athletic in the water. When, in the past, we've stayed at places with a pool we've rarely used it - OH occasionally, me never. On the other hand we would think about getting a hot-tub which would be less cost / hassle and would be more than sufficient to cool off in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Apparently the Minister for Ecology passed a decree on 29.03.09 - but it has not been made public yet- but was leaked (sorry!). the source is from another (new) Forum- I cannot guarantee its accuracy, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Just French googled it - see http://actualite.acheter-piscine.com3rd news item 01-04-2009 so seems it it true.Ooops now - it seems it was a 'poisson d'avril'?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 [:D][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 As the person in our household that maintains, cleans, and uses our pool the most, and also the one dragged away from what I want to do to make sure the pool is usable by visitors, I have given it a lot of thought! I observe most people jump/dive in, swim a couple of lengths and then stand and chat (then get out, leave their towels and bits and pieces lying around), and my conclusion is, I'd rather have a hot tub. Smaller, easier, warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User no longer member. Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I call mine a '15ft bucket of cold water that sits in the middle of the lawn!!' - wish I'd had bought a hot tub instead... though if we get a really really hot summer I'll probably appreciate it more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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