Arggh..They covered my pool

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2015-04-26 8:03 AM

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Subject: Arggh..They covered my pool
I'm pretty lucky, I have 2 pools that I can regularly swim in. One is at my local gym. Not optimal, there are lots of walkers, poor swimmers, the water quality is iffy, and lighting is dim. My second choice is a pool at a gymnastics complex near my house. This is an absolutely beautiful outdoor 4 lane pool. Water quality is awesome, always crystal clear. The owners daughter is a member of the local tri club so if there is someone else swimming, chances are good it is another triathlete but rarely are there that many people win the pool. The only downside is that their hours are kinda limited but they are always open for my long weekend swim.

One of the best part of this pool is that it is outside. It is just an incredible feeling to swim with the warm Florida sun on your skin. The heat of the sun and the cool of the water is a tactile treat. However, when I went to do my swim yesterday I found they put a tent-like structure over the pool. No more sun! The sides are open so the breeze is nice but I will miss the sun during my swims.

2015-04-26 10:42 AM
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Why did they do that? I love swimming outside at the public pool in the summer exactly like you described but I only get that treat for a few months of the year. The rest of the year I am driving 40 min one way to get to the Y and fight for a lane between the water walkers. Still happy to be swimming!

2015-04-26 1:25 PM
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I think they did it because they have lots of swim camps and lessons in the summer and kids with sun burns forced their hand. Nevertheless, I'm still bummed
2015-04-26 3:34 PM
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Me. Also being in Florida, I would love that. I don't need that much sun.
2015-04-29 7:54 AM
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They could be trying to save on chemicals.

UV rays eliminate chlorine residual in outdoor pools very quickly (much faster than it would dissipate in an indoor pool). This can be remedied by adding other chemicals, but different states/localities have varying health codes regulating that kind of stuff.
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