Tuesday, January 17, 2012

I just need an endless pool

Yes, I am wearing a hat and scarf inside.  Look at that face.  Don't you think  I deserve a pool in my basement?

Well, it's official.  Going outside sucks right now.  Including windchill, the temperature got down to -44c (-47f) this morning.  Apparently, it will get even colder tomorrow morning.

Now, it occurred to me: I already have a treadmill and bike trainer.  If I could just get an endless pool in the basement, I could train without ever leaving the house.  Brilliant idea, don't you think?

The husband isn't going for it.  He seems to think endless pools are expensive and they take up lots of room.  Hmm, maybe I can find one second hand?


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  1. UnknownJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I am having a tough time wrapping my brain around the temperature!!!

    Yes, you deserve an Endless Pool.

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  2. KeithJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    The only problem with swimming in an endless pool is that there is no prey, I mean, cute young things, to chase. And it's really hard to swim at different speeds in short bursts.

    They are really expensive, but that's only money. Those first two reasons are the real problems.

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  3. JulieJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I say you deserve on too...shall we all talk with your husband? :)

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  4. TriMOEngrJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Well you have the begging doggie eyes down pat. If that doesn't work to warm his heart to the pool idea, I really don't know what will. :)

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  5. CindyJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    oh my gosh that is soooo cold!!!! we are wimps here in victoria and spontenaously combusting at minus 11...lol!!!

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  6. Endless PoolsJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Have your husband give us a call, we'll set him straight! ;-) Have you explored our Fastlane Pool option? http://www.endlesspools.com/fastlane-pool.php

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  7. RansickJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Wow that is cold! I'm an engineer and have always designed industrial equipment to work to -40C and military to work to -55C and have always been glad I didn't live anywhere I could test it :-). Your summers are awesome though.

    An endless pool would be cool......

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  8. Ali McJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    ahaha I love the pic :) and it IS cold and an endless pool in your basement sounds like a GREAT idea...tell your hubby he can "do it himself ;)" lol

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  9. PattyJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    You never know! Craigslist has some crazy things! If you do convince him, you'll have to let me know how you did it!

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  10. Running With The GirlsJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Okay, I will not complain about my -temps! I wouldn't head out in those temps either. You do need pool for sure. :)

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