A New "Gripe" to add to the monthly rotation

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

[Jayhawk]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

Thanks so much. I was afraid 5 minutes would pass without a new complaint.

My faith is restored.

[tophcfa]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

Yet when winter comes folks will be complaining the pools are not warm enough.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Thanks so much. I was afraid 5 minutes would pass without a new complaint.

My faith is restored.

Sure thing. I'm just doing my duty as a registered Villager citizen to mix it up a bit. Prevent all you slow-golf-cart-driving, unfenced, swing-listening, line-dancing, banner-waving, white-cross-planting, Costco-loving fossils from getting bored in your dotage.

:boxing2::a040::welcome::1rotfl::popcorn:

[golfing eagles]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

You might have been swimming in pee, but it wasn't from a baby:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

Thanks for complaining for me. Generally the water is much to warm.

Thought of bringing a bag of ice from our freezer but according to my calculations would add 0.0000001 degree to the water when melted.

[Nucky]

Square Business. Let's see how much it would cost to add Chillers for between 60 & 90 pools by the time this joint is finished and how much it would cost to run those Chillers and then add it to that amount to the amenity fee if, in fact, that is where the pool maintenance comes from. I really don't know or care truthfully.

The next thing would be Umbrella sales would Skyrocket and Flooding would occur from the tears that would be shed because of the increase in the monthly cost.

We live in Florida. I always assumed the pool would be hot. That's why we go to the Paradise Pool. The swimmers there are Gladder cause they have Smaller Bladders! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Maybe they could enclose the pools or put Big trees around them to shade :1rotfl::1rotfl: the water! :mademyday: :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[CWGUY]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

:ohdear: Warm pool water and adding chillers has been discussed on this site before. It was before you or Jazuela were members of TOTV. :ho: And I have to ask..... you know what swimming in baby pee feels like????? :shrug:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/pool-temperature-159996/?highlight=chiller

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/temperature-pool-water-156347/?highlight=chiller

[davem4616]

there is no cold water in Florida

it's just wet

[Kenswing]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

~Snipped~
You forgot dog poop..

[Northwoods]

You forgot dog poop..

I was going to say the same thing!!! You beat me to it!
And I agree... the water IS warm in the pools.

See... we've finally found something on which we can all agree!!!

[manaboutown]

I remember going to pools that had separate small shallow baby pools. The water in the baby pools usually looked a little yellow by the end of the day.

Perhaps some older folks are a little incontinent, depend on Depends or don't want to bother getting out of the pool to relieve themselves in the bathrooms.

[Dgizzi]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.
Yes, turn the heaters down. The sun warms our small pools. Agree! When I am hot, I want to go into a cool pool!

[graciegirl]

I am told people in Hell want ice water.

One can't have every single thing one wants.

SOMEONE has to PAY for it.

[kcrazorbackfan]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

Well, the best thing to do is to scratch out a check for your own pool. Boom 💥, problem solved.

[Marvic 1]

Well, the best thing to do is to scratch out a check for your own pool. Boom 💥, problem solved.

Or better yet, Stay-Home!

[EdFNJ]

Better than another mask thread.

[coffeebean]

Yet when winter comes folks will be complaining the pools are not warm enough.

The pools are maintained with heaters in the colder weather. My understanding is the pool water is maintained at 83 degrees with the heaters. On cold mornings, the "steam" can be seen rising off the water in the pools. I have been in the sports pools on cold mornings and it feels like getting into warm bath water and it feel lovely. Getting out of the pool is extremely uncomfortable however.

[GOLFER54]

I suggest shoving some ice down your bathing suit before you enter the pool.

[CarrieOn]

If u can’t say something nice..

[crash]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.
Think you got the temperature wrong. They heat the pools to 84 degrees year round. Of course the heaters aren't actually running in the summer because the water is over 90 degrees just from the heat of the sun.

[Rwirish]

The pool water temperature is just fine.

[Robyn1963]

😂😂😂

[Astron]

Let’s bring in the experts. I personally find the pool temperature in Florida summers to be a bit too warm. But installation and operation of chillers would cost each of us an arm and a leg. I like the suggestion of ice in your shorts before entering. Come on folks; here is a great business opportunity! Whiner swimsuits with blue ice pockets to help Villager chill out.
Water exercise: Does pool temperature matter? - Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/expert-answers/water-exercise/faq-20057930)

[kendi]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

When have you ever swam in baby pee to know what that feels like?

[robin.nurse]

I agree.. I’m midsummer it’s not worth going to the pool for that reason to me anyways . So I stay home lol

[nick demis]

I haven't decided if the original comment was serious or just trying to be humorous.

[Ndomines]

Don’t worry the night time temps are getting lower, the pool temps will drop and then you can complain that it’s too cold.


So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

[oneclickplus]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

The trick is not to swim in the pool or even stay in the pool. Physics teaches us that the evaporation of water from your skin provides the greatest cooling. Go in ... get wet ... get out. Repeat. You will be plenty cool no matter the temperature of the water.

[Gigi3000]

You might have been swimming in pee, but it wasn't from a baby:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

https://www.google.com/search?q=lol+gifs+animated&oq=lol+gifs&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l4.5299j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgrc=fF[/url]

[banjobob]

Sure thing. I'm just doing my duty as a registered Villager citizen to mix it up a bit. Prevent all you slow-golf-cart-driving, unfenced, swing-listening, line-dancing, banner-waving, white-cross-planting, Costco-loving fossils from getting bored in your dotage.

:boxing2::a040::welcome::1rotfl::popcorn:
You nailed the description of Villagers letting “old” enter their mindset. Don’t let “old” in.

[Villagesgal]

Even the "cold water" from our faucets comes out luke warm. The ocean gets to 80 degrees plus. This is Florida, it's summer, it's hot outside. If you want a cold swimming pool, go visit up north for the summer and complain how cold the water is there. Seriously, it's Florida, get used to the fact that in summer everything is hot.

[Travelingal702]

there is no cold water in Florida

it's just wet
You're so right. There is no cold water in Florida. Even the kitchen cold water tap gives me very warm water. Only cold water is from the ice maker in the fridge.

[theruizs]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

It is likely closer to 88. We have a pool and the temp ranges 86-88 right now without using the heater (we have a solar system). It is staying that warm just from the sun and ambient temperature. Our solar heat system hasn’t kicked in for weeks (set to maintain 84).

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I never cease to be amused and entertained by people who are incapable of understanding sarcasm, unless there's a tagline warning them that there's sarcasm in the post.

Because this line right here:
That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more. wasn't enough of a clue.

Y'all crack me up.

[Paul1720]

That is a great idea been here 10 years never herd this complaint

[Fairtoall]

try slowly walking into one of the springs here if you want freezing

[Malsua]

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

Senior stew, available at a rec center near you.

[CFrance]

You're so right. There is no cold water in Florida. Even the kitchen cold water tap gives me very warm water. Only cold water is from the ice maker in the fridge.
The water coming out of our cold water tap is warm enough to proof yeast!


And hmm... are OBB and Jazuela one and the same?

[JohnN]

correct, that is a first world problem. let's not worry about coronavirus

[Scorpyo]

I am told people in Hell want ice water.

One can't have every single thing one wants.

SOMEONE has to PAY for it.
You're right. I was brought up in Hell (Hell's kitchen - slum in NYC). And yes in the summertime we wanted ice water. There was no A/C back then. Conversely in the winter the radiators really didn't help that much so we wanted it hotter. See, even in Hell people complain. So the Villagers are no exception.

[Scorpyo]

..... you know what swimming in baby pee feels like????? :

No I don't. Would you care to enlighten use?:1rotfl:

[jimjamuser]

Sure thing. I'm just doing my duty as a registered Villager citizen to mix it up a bit. Prevent all you slow-golf-cart-driving, unfenced, swing-listening, line-dancing, banner-waving, white-cross-planting, Costco-loving fossils from getting bored in your dotage.

:boxing2::a040::welcome::1rotfl::popcorn:
You need to say what you REALLY mean! Don't beat around the swimming pool bush. Like the one at the South Side, Silver Lake parking lot outlet that has needed cutting back for years (makes egress dangerous by throwing you into both road lanes). Everyone can think of a pet peeve with TV. I have several favorites. The turn before the Wales Gate toward the rec center should not be 90 degrees - cut some small amount of land from that Church. And The Wales outlet itself needs a right turn lane and same at the Boone Gate outlet. Rant over - no one to listen to it anyway! Incidentally I saw a rattlesnake skin at the Hilltop pool last year - so watch before you swim. And TV has other "snakes in the grass" waiting to come out? Rant really over ---

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The water coming out of our cold water tap is warm enough to proof yeast!


And hmm... are OBB and Jazuela one and the same?

Yes, was some kind of thing awhile back and a subsequent mix-up, and then the moderators kindly just let me keep the OBB handle, since obviously I could only have one. Since I was actually buying post-OBB, seemed like that was the most appropriate one to keep.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You need to say what you REALLY mean! Don't beat around the swimming pool bush. Like the one at the South Side, Silver Lake parking lot outlet that has needed cutting back for years (makes egress dangerous by throwing you into both road lanes). Everyone can think of a pet peeve with TV. I have several favorites. The turn before the Wales Gate toward the rec center should not be 90 degrees - cut some small amount of land from that Church. And The Wales outlet itself needs a right turn lane and same at the Boone Gate outlet. Rant over - no one to listen to it anyway! Incidentally I saw a rattlesnake skin at the Hilltop pool last year - so watch before you swim. And TV has other "snakes in the grass" waiting to come out? Rant really over ---

And let's not forget all those people who refuse to GET OFF MY LAWN!

[tibbetts]

I've lived in Florida for about 50 years now and I won't go in the pools in the winter because they only heat them to about 84. I like a warm pool, in the winter in use our hot tub on the Lani. I'm sorry your are uncomfortable but better warm then cold.

[Stu from NYC]

And what about the rabbits eating our shrubs.

[Neils]

Too many hot people warming up the water maybe. Lol

[jimjamuser]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration system, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.
Who does NOT love the nice, comforting feel of "warm baby pee" ?

[Bjeanj]

Sure thing. I'm just doing my duty as a registered Villager citizen to mix it up a bit. Prevent all you slow-golf-cart-driving, unfenced, swing-listening, line-dancing, banner-waving, white-cross-planting, Costco-loving fossils from getting bored in your dotage.

OBB, I, personally, think you performed a great public service in starting this thread. I am sooooo tired of all the Hacienda, cross and COVID threads.

Since some of my outside activities have been curtailed, I have been a bit impatient, cranky and bored. Your post was like a breath of fresh air!

There is, of course, nothing we can do about much of anything, so venting sure helps!
;-)

[RErmer]

For those of us who have lived in Florida for a long time, the water feels just fine.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

And what about the rabbits eating our shrubs.

So wait - the shrubbery is now considered vegetables since rabbits are eating them. That's against the deed restrictions! NO vegetable gardens in the front yard! I'm calling AOC. Or ADD. Or OOC? OCD? DMV, yeah.

Filing a complaint, anonymously of course. Kick them rabbits to the curb, doggumit!

[Bjeanj]

So wait - the shrubbery is now considered vegetables since rabbits are eating them. That's against the deed restrictions! NO vegetable gardens in the front yard! I'm calling AOC. Or ADD. Or OOC? OCD? DMV, yeah.

Filing a complaint, anonymously of course. Kick them rabbits to the curb, doggumit!

:bigbow::bigbow:

[Stu from NYC]

So wait - the shrubbery is now considered vegetables since rabbits are eating them. That's against the deed restrictions! NO vegetable gardens in the front yard! I'm calling AOC. Or ADD. Or OOC? OCD? DMV, yeah.

Filing a complaint, anonymously of course. Kick them rabbits to the curb, doggumit!

Would you believe the rabbits were actually across the street on our neighbors property?:bigbow:

They know if they come across to our side my wife will make them our dinner.

[CFrance]

And let's not forget all those people who refuse to GET OFF MY LAWN!
Continuing a theme from your original post, are they peeing on it???:shocked::22yikes:

[Mardarlowe]

Cry me a river

[jimjamuser]

And what about the rabbits eating our shrubs.
Rabbits - Yes, we need that young kid in "Chrismas Story" to get here with his Red Rider BB gun. Black Bart Rabbits.

[jimjamuser]

For those of us who have lived in Florida for a long time, the water feels just fine.
As you age and have more pills in the pill box, your temperature regulation systems seem to deteriorate. I only go outside between 75 deg and 80 deg. The 2nd sentence was sarcasm. The 1st was true.

[jimjamuser]

Continuing a theme from your original post, are they peeing on it???:shocked::22yikes:
Good one, 9 out of 10 on the good one scale.

[Stu from NYC]

As you age and have more pills in the pill box, your temperature regulation systems seem to deteriorate. I only go outside between 75 deg and 80 deg. The 2nd sentence was sarcasm. The 1st was true.

Few years younger than you but do not think we could live in a place where we could not go out when it was warmer than 80.

[NJRICHARD]

5 lb bag of ice on your head while IN the pool and your problem is solved!!!
No need to Thank me....

[CFrance]

5 lb bag of ice on your head while IN the pool and your problem is solved!!!
No need to Thank me....
I like that!

Put a cooler over that and tie the handles under your chin.

[jerry van]

"I WAS IN THE POOL!" (with ice in my suit) George Costanza

[Stu from NYC]

"I WAS IN THE POOL!" (with ice in my suit) George Costanza

shrinkage, shrinkage, shrinkage

[Ladygolfer93]

So we have "we want Costco" and "no white crosses" and "snowbirders" and "speeding golf carts" and "slow golf carts" and "them thar southern Villagers" and "you old fuddy duddies."

I'll add a new one that I haven't seen before: the temperature of the water in the pools!

That's right kids, if you think there aren't enough first-world problems to whine about, here's one more.

What we need - is to cool off that water. The last time I went to Hilltop it felt as if I was swimming in baby pee. Not warm enough for a proper jacuzzi, but not cool enough to actually cool me off. Pools should be refreshing, that's the whole point of the ones that you're not supposed to actually SWIM in (that's another rant in case you've forgotten).

Ice, or a refrigeration

, or put the shade umbrellas closer to the pool rims, or some anti-reflective agent to the paint, or something.

Trying to feel refreshed by soaking in 80° water is gross.

Sorry, NOT trying to be snide, but maybe just turning OFF the heaters they are always bragging about keeping the water so warm here would be a good start ?
As for wanting a Costco, that and TJ's have been a request at least since 2002, and probably before that. Personally, if not possible here (and a community this sized probably does not make sense) but always thought perhaps Ocala might draw from a great distance and be worth a "look" by these corporations.

[Stu from NYC]

Sorry, NOT trying to be snide, but maybe just turning OFF the heaters they are always bragging about keeping the water so warm here would be a good start ?
As for wanting a Costco, that and TJ's have been a request at least since 2002, and probably before that. Personally, if not possible here (and a community this sized probably does not make sense) but always thought perhaps Ocala might draw from a great distance and be worth a "look" by these corporations.

Water in our local pool was cooler today, wonder if it was due to the rain storm yesterday afternoon.

[Ladygolfer93]

Square Business. Let's see how much it would cost to add Chillers for between 60 & 90 pools by the time this joint is finished and how much it would cost to run those Chillers and then add it to that amount to the amenity fee if, in fact, that is where the pool maintenance comes from. I really don't know or care truthfully.

The next thing would be Umbrella sales would Skyrocket and Flooding would occur from the tears that would be shed because of the increase in the monthly cost.
We live in Florida. I always assumed the pool would be hot. That's why we go to the Paradise Pool. The swimmers there are Gladder cause they have Smaller Bladders! :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Maybe they could enclose the pools or put Big trees around them to shade :1rotfl::1rotfl: the water! :mademyday: :1rotfl::1rotfl:

It has been seriously proposed (but never seriously considered) in the past to select at least one pool in each of the 3 major divisions of the Villages, and erect a solar shade like those used at some resorts over the pools. This reduces the direct sunlight (at resorts one of the goals to to protect children) and does reduce the temperature of the pool. It was suggested here when The Villages closed their only indoor pool and left residents with skin cancer (in the thousands here), those who take medications that forbid direct sunlight, and (a lower number but still important) provide an option to those who have a chronic allergy to direct sun rays. Everything is expensive, but, compared to an indoor pool, and to building an actual open structure over a pool, for a community which collects the amount of money collected here, the price of such a sun protection is completely affordable (just think what is spent only for flowers several times a year; and that would not mean NO flowers, not at all, just judicious use of attractive plantings). Does that solve all problems, no of course not, can rays still glance off the water, of course, but if you have ever been to a resort having such a shelter for it's guests in the the resort pool, you also know they are VERY attractive... almost look like beautiful sails, quite aesthetic, and would be such an asset to so many residents unable to enjoy our pools (which close so early ! How many hotels, motels, resorts tell guests they can not use the pool AFTER the intense sun hours ?)

[mjpuleo]

Hey Orange Blossom, first of all why do some people get down on the southern villagers--we are all villagers in a community and should be united. Then, as far as the pools are concerned, they are beautiful and many of them, but I am a germaphobic and avoid the pools and that's alright because I don't swim anyway. You are not going to tell me that we are not swimming in pee with all the seniors in the pools!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It has been seriously proposed (but never seriously considered) in the past to select at least one pool in each of the 3 major divisions of the Villages, and erect a solar shade like those used at some resorts over the pools. This reduces the direct sunlight (at resorts one of the goals to to protect children) and does reduce the temperature of the pool.

I started this thread mostly in jest, but you actually bring up a great inspiration for "improvement," should anyone ever actually ask the residents what they think about improving the facade of paradise we have here in The Villages.

I'm thinking, a pergola over the shallow end of each pool, or perhaps at the corners of each pool, if the pool is square/rectangular.

It won't "solve" the problem of very warm unrefreshing water in the summertime, but it might help reduce the problem.

I also think increasing the air flow of the filters will help - or perhaps tossing a floating bubbler into the pool when it's closed, to help aerate and cool off the water at night, so it's less warm in the morning (and therefore takes longer to heat up on days when you expect it to heat up).

[BRAD HOFFMAN]

Many of the Village people should have moved to NC - yea you will have to pay taxes on your retirement but who wants to live around a bunch of folks just complaining and sitting around waiting for that ambulance? Get a half acre away from everyone and die alone - in the end we all die alone anyway. Right?

[Stu from NYC]

Many of the Village people should have moved to NC - yea you will have to pay taxes on your retirement but who wants to live around a bunch of folks just complaining and sitting around waiting for that ambulance? Get a half acre away from everyone and die alone - in the end we all die alone anyway. Right?

Just because people come here to talk and sometimes complain doesnt mean most of us are chronic complainers.

After doing exhaustive research only 23.565236% of the threads are here to complain.

[Nucky]

I started this thread mostly in jest, but you actually bring up a great inspiration for "improvement," should anyone ever actually ask the residents what they think about improving the facade of paradise we have here in The Villages.

I'm thinking, a pergola over the shallow end of each pool, or perhaps at the corners of each pool, if the pool is square/rectangular.

It won't "solve" the problem of very warm unrefreshing water in the summertime, but it might help reduce the problem.

I also think increasing the air flow of the filters will help - or perhaps tossing a floating bubbler into the pool when it's closed, to help aerate and cool off the water at night, so it's less warm in the morning (and therefore takes longer to heat up on days when you expect it to heat up).

Oooh, something new. A great idea? Nope. Social distancing. Stairs in the shallow end corner of most pools. A swing and a miss. Good out of the box thinking though. It's hot. :1rotfl: The water is going to be hot. End of scoop!. This is not sarcasm!

When you started this Thread OBB from now on you will have to point out when you are going to be sarcastic until we get accustomed to your new configuration. You normally come out blasting. I didn't pick up on sarcasm until you announced it.

[Jayhawk]

Many of the Village people should have moved to NC - yea you will have to pay taxes on your retirement but who wants to live around a bunch of folks just complaining and sitting around waiting for that ambulance? Get a half acre away from everyone and die alone - in the end we all die alone anyway. Right?

Best 1st post EVER.

:bigbow:

[Jayhawk]

Just because people come here to talk and sometimes complain doesnt mean most of us are chronic complainers.

After doing exhaustive research only 23.565236% of the threads are here to complain.

Like most statistics, you probably just made that up. But in fairness, some posters here NEVER have a good thing to say. It's always negative and usually towards the very developer who built this place most of the residents do appreciate. I would hate to be so unhappy as some appear to be. Good news, there's only about 20 chronic bitchers out of thousands of registered posters. So there's that.

:pray:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Hey Orange Blossom, first of all why do some people get down on the southern villagers--we are all villagers in a community and should be united. Then, as far as the pools are concerned, they are beautiful and many of them, but I am a germaphobic and avoid the pools and that's alright because I don't swim anyway. You are not going to tell me that we are not swimming in pee with all the seniors in the pools!

I don't know why some people get down on southern villages. You should ask them.

If you're a germaphobe, then stay home. There are germs EVERYWHERE and you can't avoid them unless you walk around in a bubble suit.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Oooh, something new. A great idea? Nope. Social distancing. Stairs in the shallow end corner of most pools. A swing and a miss. Good out of the box thinking though. It's hot. :1rotfl: The water is going to be hot. End of scoop!. This is not sarcasm!

When you started this Thread OBB from now on you will have to point out when you are going to be sarcastic until we get accustomed to your new configuration. You normally come out blasting. I didn't pick up on sarcasm until you announced it.

Well to be fair, my OP was a mixed bag. A combination platter, if you will. The complaint was valid and true: I don't like swimming in a warm pool when it's hot outside, and the fact that I have to, IF I choose to swim in one of the amenity pools this summer, makes me sad.

Do I actually expect anyone to DO anything about it? Nah. It's summer. Pool water gets warm in the summer. It'd be great if they DID try something to cool it off, but ain't no thang like a chicken wang. I'll make do til September, Boo-boo.

Meanwhile, back to that combo platter situation...I like CW Guy's idea. Boullion. Except I think GOLD boullion might be better. Then I could just buy Orange Blossoms Country Club, and renovate their pool, and add a new section for us reptiles who like the water chilled and shaken, not stirred.