06 August 2010

Pool Toys Galore - No More!

This is the first house that I've ever had ownership in and it came with the very first pool I've ever had, in-ground yet. Of course you know what had to happen once we settled in. That's right - pool toys. What a waste of hard earned money. The proverbial "hole in the water you throw money into". I know that's supposed to be for a boat but that's in the garage, still unused. See what I mean? You have to buy pool floats and noodles. Those of you who aren't familiar with the noodles it's a simple item, a long 3" - 6" tube of abrasive foam that will leave your underarms raw after 1/2 hour of piddling around floating while you hang on to this foam tube to keep from drowning. Simple! Next came the ever popular pool mattress, in various configurations. We spent $50 on 'cool' floating chairs with very uncomfortable rails your legs rest on while you lose circulation. One of these loungers is still in the attic unassembled and waiting to go out with the trash when it gets cool enough to go into the attic. The cheap blow-up mattresses tend to be the best because if they fail it's cheap enough to replace. No more of the expensive floats except for a closed foam one I've had my eye on, waiting for the price to drop!

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