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Stu from NYC 06-14-2022 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brianherlihy (Post 2106189)
ki had my grandsons at the f/p and i was told it was for the villages pople i have two paitos and a new home her . i told them to get lost

You had every right to be at the family pool.

DAVES 06-14-2022 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by debjtm4@brmemc.net (Post 2106100)
I have owned a home in the villages for 2 years now and have never felt so unwelcome here as last Sunday at Cattail family rec pool. Had my 4 grandkids with me in the pool and keeping them on one side of it away from others. Apparently a woman thought this was her private pool and that we were too loud and unruly. She aggressively accosted me in front of kids and used foul language so I could not respond like I wanted due to my kids being close by. Then a old man decided to walk in front of me and put in his 2 cents. I made a call to Andy the regional manager of pool to make sure I was at appropriate pool for families and that what my kids were doing was ok. He agreed that I did nothing wrong and if happened again, to get a name and call him. My point: if you want a quiet pool, then you need to visit an adult pool..there are over 20 of them!! Family pools are for families with children and they are loud and splash-don't ruin it for them just because you're old and grumpy..

We who were not there can only voice an OPINION. FOUR GRANDKIDS I expect grandma is far more tolerant of them than people not related to them.

Stu from NYC 06-14-2022 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 2106199)
We who were not there can only voice an OPINION. FOUR GRANDKIDS I expect grandma is far more tolerant of them than people not related to them.

Well she was nice enough to keep them on the other side of the pool well away from the grouch

thevillages2013 06-14-2022 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 2106126)
You should expect kids and noise at a family pool. Just tell them to go to their or an adult pool.

Yeah but the Adult Pool may be a quarter mile further than the family pool. Do you expect them to drive that incredibly long distance?:bigbow: Especially with the gas prices now!

thevillages2013 06-14-2022 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2106169)
No need to hold back in front of the kids, if you were at a family pool you were totally in the right. The world is full of AHOLES and it would be a good learning experience for the kids to watch first hand how to deal with them.

I fully endorse this response! No really , if you want the little ones to learn how to deal with conflict just let them watch what your response is . It’s a real world out there people and these kids need to learn early

Freehiker 06-14-2022 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2106181)
I never go to family pools simply because I'd rather be in the adult only pools. Children will be children. That's why we have some family pools.:)

Exactly.

Decadeofdave 06-14-2022 06:35 PM

On some days I "shop around" for a pool with only a few people. Just drive down Canal Street, there are 5 pools in a 1 mile distance.

asianthree 06-14-2022 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 2106199)
We who were not there can only voice an OPINION. FOUR GRANDKIDS I expect grandma is far more tolerant of them than people not related to them.

Sure, keep two at the pool, with grandma and leave the other 2 home alone. Or drop off 2 at the pool, and grandma stays at home with the other 2. Which ever works for you, and makes your day better. (Insert Sheldon Sign).

Guessing you might be the same as the person angry that KIDS were at the FAMILY POOL. 2 options sit at adult pool, or the one in your backyard, t o avoid any contact with children no matter how many.

Stu from NYC 06-14-2022 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 2106208)
Yeah but the Adult Pool may be a quarter mile further than the family pool. Do you expect them to drive that incredibly long distance?:bigbow: Especially with the gas prices now!

Easy walk downhill both ways:icon_wink:

tophcfa 06-14-2022 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 2106240)
My dog's a better speller.

So is ours, she just can't seem to hit the keyboard correctly with her paws.

Worldseries27 06-15-2022 04:41 AM

Remember u frm yday
 
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Originally Posted by brianherlihy (Post 2106189)
ki had my grandsons at the f/p and i was told it was for the villages pople i have two paitos and a new home her . I told them to get lost

m havn wat u hvn
brp

tsmall22204 06-15-2022 04:44 AM

You make it sound as if you were wronged, now i would like to hear the other side of that story.

Luggage 06-15-2022 04:45 AM

To the poster who had the problem with the lady with the radio, I would have gone over to her picked up her radio said how nice it was and then accidentally thrown it in the pool .

Worldseries27 06-15-2022 04:53 AM

Bravo
 
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Originally Posted by debjtm4@brmemc.net (Post 2106100)
i have owned a home in the villages for 2 years now and have never felt so unwelcome here as last sunday at cattail family rec pool. Had my 4 grandkids with me in the pool and keeping them on one side of it away from others. Apparently a woman thought this was her private pool and that we were too loud and unruly. She aggressively accosted me in front of kids and used foul language so i could not respond like i wanted due to my kids being close by. Then a old man decided to walk in front of me and put in his 2 cents. I made a call to andy the regional manager of pool to make sure i was at appropriate pool for families and that what my kids were doing was ok. He agreed that i did nothing wrong and if happened again, to get a name and call him. My point: If you want a quiet pool, then you need to visit an adult pool..there are over 20 of them!! Family pools are for families with children and they are loud and splash-don't ruin it for them just because you're old and grumpy..

you taught your gcs valuable life lessons about self control and being the better person.
Kudos
the rest are details

Eg_cruz 06-15-2022 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by debjtm4@brmemc.net (Post 2106100)
I have owned a home in the villages for 2 years now and have never felt so unwelcome here as last Sunday at Cattail family rec pool. Had my 4 grandkids with me in the pool and keeping them on one side of it away from others. Apparently a woman thought this was her private pool and that we were too loud and unruly. She aggressively accosted me in front of kids and used foul language so I could not respond like I wanted due to my kids being close by. Then a old man decided to walk in front of me and put in his 2 cents. I made a call to Andy the regional manager of pool to make sure I was at appropriate pool for families and that what my kids were doing was ok. He agreed that I did nothing wrong and if happened again, to get a name and call him. My point: if you want a quiet pool, then you need to visit an adult pool..there are over 20 of them!! Family pools are for families with children and they are loud and splash-don't ruin it for them just because you're old and grumpy..

Sorry this happen to you. Let the kids have fun. Grumpy old folks…..I honestly can imagine beeping so cracking at kids in a pool.
Enjoy your visit with the little ones


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