[Dani & Bill]

Random thoughts:
1. Our local pool pipes in the moldy oldies from TV radio. Not a fan of having to listen to old crap alllll the time. I (we) like a variety of music but not oldie oldies all the time. I vote for no piped in music at any pool.

2. So do I understand that because you don't want to listen to music no one should be allowed to?? Interesting....

3. I don't see a thing wrong with having a small bluetooth speaker between lounges or chairs that can be appreciated in that small environment but not across the pool. If you want to listen music, be courteous and don't plonk down next to someone who is reading...novel thought?? (pun intended)

4. Loud talking that fills the entire pool area is an artifact of loud people. You are not going to change/regulate loud people.

5. How about people just be courteous ....can't we all just hug and get along? Rarely is a solution black or white. Most often, courteous people find an acceptable grey. Oh, sorry no hugs...let's just all get along... lol...how naive is that!

6. So entertaining reading various people's responses to posts. Thank you!

[FredJacobs]

I would not approach the person directly - you never know if they are on their meds or not. I would speak to the person on duty at the rec center and let them handle it.

[b0bd0herty]

Originally Posted by billlaur

ask them to turn it down,politely,,if they refuse pick up the phone and report it....

Why phone? Go inside the rec center and the Park and Rec attendant should take care of it.

[yanksansky]

The pool is an amenity for social pleasure. People who gather are there to chat and have fun. It is a pool, not a library. For peace & quiet stay home

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by Velvet

I like to read by the pool too. Hubby likes heavy metal at full volume with sub woofers but not by the pool. I like classical myself. Many types of music simply irritate me.

you must have married a very very young guy ( maybe teenager ? ) congratulations

[DecaturFargo]

Piped in music is ridiculous. They are telling me what yo listen yo. Just like Fox news on the squares. It's absurd.

[bluedivergirl]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

you must have married a very very young guy ( maybe teenager ? ) congratulations

My 69 YO DH likes heavy metal. According to Wiki, heavy metal evolved in the 1960's and '70's.

I really like Led Zepplin. No, I would not play it at the pool ~ not without earbuds.

[KRM0614]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I have a question regarding rec centers' pool etiquette which I couldn't find an answer to when I looked at the rules on line. Do you think someone playing music for all to hear is okay at rec pools? I personally would never do it and don't appreciate being subjected to it, especially when I'm looking to have peaceful read on a lounge chair by the pool. I found this happens at the beach too, even had people do it on a tennis court up north. Thoughts?

Where are rules online ? I’ve never been to a pool because I was told I can’t play music ? I don’t want to sit there and hear others chatting. If it’s too loud and you want to read a book how about another pool? Just a suggestion

[Rosebud1949]

Not all of us can afford to have "our own pool", wish we could, but even so we should not be subjected to others music if we use the public ones. Villages Radio is played at some pools which is fine. Otherwise go the the nearest center and tell them about the music. It is Rec's job to deal with problems. Our pool has had gamblers and drinkers there at 6pm+ Fortunately that was stopped. Sadly the villages is getting filled with more and more selfish people. Used to be so nice.....

Originally Posted by La lamy

I have a question regarding rec centers' pool etiquette which I couldn't find an answer to when I looked at the rules on line. Do you think someone playing music for all to hear is okay at rec pools? I personally would never do it and don't appreciate being subjected to it, especially when I'm looking to have peaceful read on a lounge chair by the pool. I found this happens at the beach too, even had people do it on a tennis court up north. Thoughts?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Catalina36

I am new to TV. The Pool is a community place for all residence to enjoy. I can't believe how people can be so inconsiderate of others! Like someone said, if you want to play music wear earbuds. Not everyone wants to hear your music! There should be a rule posted NO LOUD MUSIC PLAYING!!

You will find few directions here, for anything.

You will find some folks think you should tell someone when something is displeasing and others who think you should not.

There are many mini-geographic attitudes that are at play here.

It appears to me that The Villages inc. tries NOT to tell people what to do.

When someone says; "You should go directly to their door and tell them." I think....you're kiddin' right???

[Villageswimmer]

Two words: ear plugs

Very convenient
Non-confrontational

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

Two words: ear plugs

Very convenient
Non-confrontational

How about these two words: ear buds

Very convenient
Non-confrontational

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

How about these two words: ear buds (or should that be one word? )

Very convenient
Non-confrontational

True, that. I’m not sure if they can be worn in the water?

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by JSR22

I have been to 2 adult pools where arguments escalated that the sheriffs had to come. One was verbal that got crazy and the other verbal escalated into a physical attack. I would not confront anyone.

My thought exactly. There's a lot of aggressive people around.

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by bobnyce

This is an ongoing issue north of CR 466 since we do not have The Villages Radio playing at our pools.

I have personally verified with the Recreation Department that radios are NOT ALLOWED AT POOLS NORTH OF CR 466.

There have been times at our pool when they are actually dueling radios with vastly different stations including commercials. How rude can one be to do that to other guests? Simple they do not care! Many are not residents ant think they are at some remote beach - duh!

Until the signs at the pools reflect this rule the only recourse is to go into the Recreation Center and complain. If you approach the idiot with the radio, who knows how they will react - many with foul language, or you can't make me stop blasting my radio.

I suggest we all take a moment to send an email to the Recreation Department asking that they add, NO RADIOS, to the rule signs at the pools north of CR 466. With today's technology there is no need to blast radios since anyone can get bluetooth ear buds.

These offenders, I believe are seeking attention or provocation. They will tell you it is not on the rules but it is a rule - NO RADIOS! My two cents.