[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

We ran into some unfriendly adults as well at that same pool. We had our grandchildren with us and one lady, in particular, kept scowling if the kids made any noise. She had a deep tan and kept her radio on at a high volume. You could tell she thought it was “her pool.” When she finally left she took her loud radio with her and all we were left with was the sound of happy children swimming in the pool.

Are radios allowed in pools

[Travelhunter123]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

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.

Suggest you request help from Villages personnel

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter123

Are radios allowed in pools

Not according to most manufacturer's owner's manuals, which usually includes a statement such as:

This product is not intended to be used underwater

[PattiQ]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Older people have difficulty with high pitch sounds children make (it physically hurts them), the childrens’ speed, and lack of consideration - all which come with age (usually). It is hard to mix children and older people well. A parent or grandparent wants to indulge the child, let them have fun, be children. In a public place this comes at the cost of making some other people suffer. What I see described here is that there are some older people who want to enjoy the rec pool and there are some children who want to enjoy the rec pool. There is nothing wrong with teaching the children how to behave in public reasonably (it sets them up for a good social life later), however, when and if other people are unreasonable (ie. expect children to act like considerate adults) there is nothing wrong with showing them how not to be bullied either.

[Jbbest]

I took my grandsons (also noisy, rambunctious and were having FUN) to the same pool, had the same experience with two couples who didn't comprehend "Family pool." Same reaction.

[yamma3]

We have two rather loud grandchilden - I think I know which pool we will go to when they visit!

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Spellcheck.
Proof read.

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[SusanStCatherine]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter123

Are radios allowed in pools

Only if it is plugged into an electrical outlet! Just kidding 😉

[Happydaz]

Originally Posted by Jbbest

I took my grandsons (also noisy, rambunctious and were having FUN) to the same pool, had the same experience with two couples who didn't comprehend "Family pool." Same reaction.

I think the Cattail family pool is a particular problem pool where some local adults consider it their own personal pool. If I run into this situation again I will report it. Anyone else going there should be aware of this situation and report it as well. Since we are a rule driven community we should respect that family pools are for children and adults and neighborhood pools are for adults only. Follow the rules people.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by debjtm4@brmemc.net

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..

So sorry you and you’re grandkids had to experience that. What you experienced use to be very low percentage of villages. Now seems % has gone way up?

[SusanStCatherine]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter123

Are radios allowed in pools

I just asked this question of the manager at Ezell Rec. She said that music should not be loud enough for others to hear at the adult pools - it's for personal use only. So if others can hear it, that is not allowed and she said you should call the rec center desk.

IMHO it is very rude to bring and blare your Bluetooth speaker plopping it at the pool edge to impose your tunes on others trying to read, take a nap, or have a nice peaceful conversation. That's why I asked. I wish the rule was posted.

They make waterproof ear buds so you are free to enjoy your music while in the pool.

Apparently the family pools and sports pools have the TV radio station playing over the speakers.

[Bill Torres]

I moved here knowing I had options that allows my family to visit us and one was the “Family Pool”.

[SusanStCatherine]

I was at a family pool on Thanksgiving day with my almost 30 year old daughter. There were many children there carrying on loudly and we were in our lounge chairs and could not even hear each other talk. We left and went to the adult pool even though rules say not for under 30. Common sense to many people.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Older people have difficulty with high pitch sounds children make (it physically hurts them), the childrens’ speed, and lack of consideration - all which come with age (usually). It is hard to mix children and older people well. A parent or grandparent wants to indulge the child, let them have fun, be children. In a public place this comes at the cost of making some other people suffer. What I see described here is that there are some older people who want to enjoy the rec pool and there are some children who want to enjoy the rec pool. There is nothing wrong with teaching the children how to behave in public reasonably (it sets them up for a good social life later), however, when and if other people are unreasonable (ie. expect children to act like considerate adults) there is nothing wrong with showing them how not to be bullied either.

Then, the old people with mental problems need to go adult pools. The family pools are for kids.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by tsmall22204

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

The other side ,it’s family pool, end of story..