Swimming pool observation....
 

This is an observation on my part... Every time I go to the pool. I notice that as people enter the pool they kick off their sandles or flip flops... while I understand that maybe someone does not want to walk accros the cement..... I don't think they are thinking about the person who needs to hold the railing to walk down the steps into the water... If the pool is busy there end up to be several pairs of shoes... always around the railing.. so you actually have to navigate the shoes to hold the railing. I am just wondering if anyone else has noticed this...any thoughts??

Oh, I never thought about this. Though I don't wear my shoes to the edge, perhaps just seeing someone move the shoes to the side for someone who uses the rail will send the right message. I'm thinking no one does this thinking about it and will not mind at all being shown.

I admit I do it. That cement is really really hot when the sun is on it.

You can take your shoes off right by the hand rail, put your feet in, pick up your shoes and move them off to the sides of the steps, this leaves the hand rail area free for those with walking handicaps and your shoes feet cool. Just reverse the process when you get out. Easy, peasy....

Life is pretty good in the Villages when sandles left around the pool is a problem.

Come on people, don't be a heel. Toe the mark. Hmm, hope I didn't just put my foot in my mouth.:shocked:

Think of others, not just yourself and your hot feet. It's pretty easy to move them to one side. Start a good will trend and hopefully others may follow. Or maybe we should just kick them in the water if they are in the way. But I like the good will trend possibility better.

You're likely to acquire some arch enemies commenting like that.

EUREKA!!! A new insurance niche..........flip-flop liability!!!

I've seen this too...and it could cause an accident with someone whose balance etc. aren't the best. Why not wear "pool" shoes then you "kill" two birds with one stone OR wear the flip/flops into the pool, take them off and put on the side??

I can't speak about here in TOTV as I've never used the pools here, but think the problem is pretty much universal. We had the same flip-flopuation back in NY where we camped seasonally, and I frequently used the adult pool there! As one who need to use the rail, it did affect me. But I do have to say that people were pretty good about moving them when I needed it done in order to get in or exit safely!

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If there was absolutely NO room for me to use the handrail to use the steps to walk into the pool, I would just move the flip flops to the side to make myself some room.....I am sure the people who take their shoes off and leave them there don't realize......

Oh mollypeanut, I applaud you. You're a very thoughtful person. I've noticed this "shoe collection" by the walk-in rail many times. People with mobility problems may also have vision problems and not realize there are shoes in their way. It's not a huge problem, and just a little thought can make life a bit better for those who use the railing. Good for you for bringing it to people's attention.

If they have vision problems,Hope they did not drive to the pools.....................

Just a thought......If people would use the shower to rinse themselves and feet prior to entering the pool they could leave their flip flops elsewhere.

Just another example of " I'm the only one on this planet" syndrome

I leave my crocs by the edge of the pool, but not near the hand rail. I have past issues with plantar faciatis (? sp) and never walk anywhere barefoot. I even feel guilty at leaving them by the side because people walk close to the edge, but . . . and also, the cement does get quite hot. I agree that if you need to wear flipflops and need to use the handrail, then you should move your stuff away from that area so others are also able to use the handrail. It's just common courtesy.

Yes, thanks for bringing it to our attention. I've been guilty of doing this in the past, but since you made me aware of it I won't do it again. Thank you. :thumbup:

My wife is disabled and uses a rollator to get around. We try to visit the pool daily and the flip flops at the top of the railing are a problem for her. That said, when folks notice, they are quick to hurry over and move their gear. All is done with a smile and a nod.

I don't believe this!!!

twisted ankle
 

I had twisted my ankle and had to use the hand rails so i took my shoes off at the side of the pool too. My friend behind me almost tripped over my shoes and hurt her ankle. So we are sorry and it was not at all funny. The blind leading the blind. We still had a great swim.So your post is definitely appreciated and a lesson learned.

There goes my insurance business.........WWWWAAAAAAYY too much common sense going on here.

Noticed the same thing

C'mon, where is your sole????

Hard to belive this has gone to 25 posts........................

Get use to it.......................................

It is a problem for those of us with severe mobility problems. Just because something does not effect YOU does not mean it is not an issue.

I'm sorry if you find this thread offensive in some way. I think it's a good reminder to people to be a teeny bit more careful.

If you have more compelling issues that need to be discussed, please feel free to start a new thread.

I tripped over someone's flip flops the other day but the real problem was the rubber came off the railing at Captiva and I was trying to reach the part of the railing that was covered by the rubber. You are right. The next time I am in the pool, I will do what Connie mentioned. Captiva did fix the railing and put in new rubber.

leave mine under my chair

but......but, but don't you burn your feet?

Not only are the shoes a problem but what about the people (adults and children) who sit and/or play on the steps and/or railing at the family pools?

I'm not a swimmer. Yet, when I have family visiting and go to the family pool, I get in the water. I feel more "sure footed" when holding the railing as I enter the shallow end of the pool. Sometimes I'm blocked because of people/children sitting on the steps and/or playing/twirling on the railing. I'm afraid of falling if not holding on to the railing as I enter the water but am blocked from doing so. Wish they would not sit close to the rail and move over to the edge.

Try, "Excuse me, please".

Try, You are in my way................

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Try splashing them