Okay, so the title’s more exciting than this post. Oooh! A writer should never diss her own hook, but really, me in a Speedo serving margaritas ain’t what’s happening here.
The family talked about sinking a pool in the yard, but everyone muttered about maintenance. Not knowing any better, I thought what’s the problem? You fill it with water when it needs it, toss in some chlorine and that’s it, right? I was already envisioning my tanned body stretched across a floating mattress while I sipped a Mai Tai.
Well, the pool’s been installed for a couple of weeks and I get why everyone else snickered when I volunteered. First, no one mentioned that water attracts insects and animals and every leaf that falls from a tree in a one-mile radius. Can I just say “Euwww!” when it comes time for me to dump the traps that catch all the gross things that skim along the top of the pool? Or how about the shrew (looks like a cute little long-nosed mouse) I scooped from the depths that drowned because it couldn’t dog paddle for eight hours before it could be rescued. I haven’t found myself swimming with a snake yet, but the the pool guy who ran me through a maintenance training course warned me it will.
So while you might be envious that I spend my early mornings and late afternoons floating around a large pool on an orange noodle (a flotation device)–keep in mind I’m doing it to save a little effort while I wield my net to skim the creepie-crawlies off the pool.
Just kidding, though. I love the pool. All those laps I make while I hunt for crickets, spiders, beetles, and June bugs give me time to get my mind into the story I’m currently writing. I’m tanned for the first time in a decade. AND I’m developing some muscle under all this flab. But don’t expect to EVER see me in a Speedo while I perform my duties.
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I love my pool, but since it’s above ground, I don’t have to worry about moles. Luckily, we haven’t had any snakes, but a couple of frogs made their way in before.
As far as the speedo suit goes, I have developed the attitude if you don’t want to see my flab in a bathsuit, don’t come into my backyard. I love to float around the pool in the hammock with my belly showing and a margarita in my hand. Of course the drink may be the reason I don’t care what people think. LOL
by Patty L.
on July 11th, 2008 at 8:09 am
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Patty!
I love your attitude. I guess I’m not making my drinks strong enough! 
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okay I just couldnt have you here all alone lol so i had to stop by and say HI!!
by Tina
on July 11th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
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Hi Delilah! Yeah, you mention many reasons why I am glad we don’t have a pool. LOL Who knows what we’d find in the pool?!?!
I am not big on bathing suits myself, so it doesn’t really make me sad that we don’t have one. The only time I wish we did is when it gets so hot (a common thing here in GA)…it would be nice to just jump in to cool off.
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I’ve always heard that pools are a lot of work, but have never had one. As far as swimsuits go, we always swim at the club owned by my hubby’s employer - one county over - not a soul over there knows us!
by Laurie
on July 11th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
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Well I am lucky because I have a pool boy LOL 
so I just get to swim around and enjoy the pool :).
Have you had the bird pooping in the pool yet? To prevent that, you can buy a fake owl and put sand in it and then move it around every once in a while. We had to do that since we have trees all over around here.
We have had a squirrel in the pool…he fell in but luckily we went back there right when he fell in.
Renee’
by Renee
on July 11th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
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Tina!
Thanks for taking pity on me! 
Jennifer!
I hate bathing suits, but I looked at the big pool and couldn’t resist. Of course, I went for something that covers every damn flaw!! Think - skirt!
Laurie!
There’s a lot to be said for anonymity!! LOL
Renee’!
No bird poop yet, and we do have a lot of trees, so thanks for the hint!
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Hey! Weren’t we going to schedule a writing weekend at your house soon? *cackle* Seems to me it was mentioned…
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Shayla!
Of course, we are! Got that swimsuit ready?
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No complaining about the pool!!! God, what I wouldn’t give to have that for my down time after dealing with the new supervisor who knows nothing!!!
by Shawna
on July 12th, 2008 at 10:12 am
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Shawna!
Great to see you here. Enjoy the weekend. Find a fountain to stick your feet in. Sometimes just sitting at the edge of the water’s just enough to get rid of the tension. *hugs*
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I might have to do that! Glad to see you are connected again. I will definitely enjoy the weekend more if I can get my grubby little hands on the new iPhone!!! I want, I want!!! And these damn NYers and the tourists and keeping me from getting with long lines! So make my day and tell me you are working on Sin’s Gift 2.0 Yes, yes, I’m greedy…I already know what else you have coming out this year. They are scheduled and on my “to buy” spreadsheet. : ) I kid you not. But remember, I give good, yummy gifts. : )
by Shawna
on July 12th, 2008 at 10:40 am
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Good luck, The one we had we got rid of it. No one wanted to clean it. But I do agree with all the stuff that ends up in it. icia
by icia
on July 12th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
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I don’t mind the job. Spent an hour this morning skimming grass shavings and dirt off the surface because someone mowed too close to the dang pool. Got my laps in though!
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Shawna!
Good luck getting your iPhone. I’d love one, but I don’t get reception here in the boonies. As to the sequel to Sin’s Gift, I hope to start in October, but plans always change in this business! And I accept bribes of chocolate!!
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yeah, the phone excursion, did not work so well. You’ll know when I get it, because I’ll be answering emails during the day from work!!!!
by Shawna
on July 12th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
