[DONKEY10]

Originally Posted by Neal2tire

I just figured out (after three years) why folks spend their money on their own swimming pool here in TV.
We have hopped from pool to pool trying to find a neighborhood that actually showers before entering the pool. We gave up today.
1. showering is REQUIRED before entering the pool
2. it is common courtesy (yes I know you took one the night before)
3. when it's hot and the pool is full you basically are creating a lethal soup that can cause eye and ear and other infections.

I can count on my one hand how many times I've seen folks shower before entering a pool. When I do see it it is often the visiting children or relatives.

WHY?
We love TV but frankly it's enough to rethink our next twenty years.
AND if you're one of those special people who pull up your chair under the shower and settle in and when asked "can you please move over so I can rinse off"?, you are offended and raise your voice... well then I assume I'm the crazy one here.
NG

I am sure the pools are filtered and use plenty of chlorine. It is impossible to get perfectly bacteria free by just standing under a shower for 10 seconds.

[casita37]

Originally Posted by DONKEY10

I am sure the pools are filtered and use plenty of chlorine. It is impossible to get perfectly bacteria free by just standing under a shower for 10 seconds.

That pretty much sums it up. Unless you use soap and/or a wash cloth, you aren't getting much off, plus you aren't going to "wash" your personal areas in an open shower with a bathing suit on.

I think the original idea was to wash off sunscreen, but who want to wash off their sunscreen while in a. wide open to the sun, pool?? A lot of us wear waterproof sunscreen to the pool, anyway.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Neal2tire

Patio Villa for sale

I've lived in Fla. the past 61 years, swimming nearly year around and have never had any health problem from public pools which were my second home as a teen. In the 50's we had to go thru a Clorox foot bath leaving the locker room to get to the pool area. We never heard of showering first.
Your Villa will sell quick and you can search for a fantasy place where everyone showers before using the pool.

[asianthree]

Showering is meant to remove any suntan oil or lotion or any hair products . A shower is not going to do much to remove anything underneath that swimsuit

[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by Neal2tire

I just figured out (after three years) why folks spend their money on their own swimming pool here in TV.
We have hopped from pool to pool trying to find a neighborhood that actually showers before entering the pool. We gave up today.
1. showering is REQUIRED before entering the pool
2. it is common courtesy (yes I know you took one the night before)
3. when it's hot and the pool is full you basically are creating a lethal soup that can cause eye and ear and other infections.

I can count on my one hand how many times I've seen folks shower before entering a pool. When I do see it it is often the visiting children or relatives.

WHY?
We love TV but frankly it's enough to rethink our next twenty years.
AND if you're one of those special people who pull up your chair under the shower and settle in and when asked "can you please move over so I can rinse off"?, you are offended and raise your voice... well then I assume I'm the crazy one here.
NG

I know the villages has something about signs but maybe they could post a sign on the shower , not to block it . You would think people have common sense .

[Indydealmaker]

Frankly, if you have made it to our age, why in god's name start obsessing about bacteria now, particularly really obscure risk from super-bugs who mysteriously thrive in pools full of chlorine.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Neal2tire

To further add. I talked with two folks who read the post and both thought that for us to expect anyone to shower off before entering a lukewarm pool on a hot day was 'nutty'.
Curious why TV post a large sign saying that you must shower before entering the pool.
But then again one of them openly admitted that they have no trouble with folks peeing in the pool too.
Good Lord I think I'll go back to my soloflex and stairmaster.
For the rest who minimize it.... Have a blast.

Human urine is sterile.....what's the big deal?

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by BobnBev

Human urine is sterile.....what's the big deal?

Depending upon the health of the source.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Neal2tire

Next time my grandkids are here and waiting on line to shower off before getting in the pool as they always do and they ask "Grandpa how come we shower and the older people don't"? I'll simply say, Because we are all clean and oh yes, feel free to pee in the pool it's got chemicals.

I'm not sure if it has occurred to you,
but perhaps people shower at home in warm water before putting on their bathing suits.
I know that I do.

Just because you don't see retirees showering at the pool,
it doesn't mean that people are dirty.
I'm sure you love your grandchildren dearly.
Please don't pass your discriminatory ideas on to them.

[Dave n Sue]

Totally agree!

[gatherer47]

talk about making a big deal out of nothing-geez!

[jrandall]

Originally Posted by Vladimir

Wow...I think when we retire we have to much time on our hands to think/complain about such trivial matters. We start taking for granted this beautiful clean place and time in our lives and I guess we have to moan about something. I have traveled enough in various parts of the world to know that you have not seen how filthy, grimmy, and unsanitary most parts of the world are and people still survive and can smile.

Thanks for your common sense and refreshing perspective. 👏😃

[Abster]

Originally Posted by Happinow

When ya think about it, swimming in a public pool leaves a lot to think about. We go to a pool because we are hot. We get hot because we sit out in the sun and sweat. We also sweat because we play sports and then need to cool off afterwards. So we are all sweaty either way then we jump in the pool with everyone else. People spit in the pool, blow their noses in the pool and probably pee in the pool and, well other stuff too. It sounds more like a cesspool. I can't bring myself to swim in that. I do enjoy sitting by a public pool and watching everyone. I leave the swimming part to my own pool.

I agree...I'll sit out by the pool but I would never venture in a public pool - particularly in a retirement community.

[Villageswimmer]

Wow, this thread is a real downer! You folks are creeping me out.

I swim laps every day and do water aerobics three times a week and have been doing so for years. I have never had an ear or eye infection, swallowed a toxic gulp of sun block or any of the other scary hazards mentioned here. Maybe I'm just lucky? My doctor says my health is excellent and encourages swimming as an great exercise as we age. I have arthritis in my knees and consider swimming natural medicine for joints.

The only real hazard I've experienced through all this swimming is sun exposure. I do what I can to mitigate that but that's another topic.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Abster

particularly in a retirement community.

Yes, those retired folks sure are dirty!