September 13, 2008: Floating Pools

xoxoxoBruce · 09-13-2008, 09:41 PM

Floating pools? Swimming pools that float?... on water?

Yeah, swimming pools that float on water that fish do nasty things in... and worse, people do nasty things in.

Finally, the answer to the tragedy of Dolphin rape.

Link.

spudcon · 09-14-2008, 08:38 AM

Enjoy maintaining your pool's chemistry in the middle of an alligator infested swamp, with no electricity. Chemicals delivered by manatee.

Sundae · 09-14-2008, 08:59 AM

Ummmm... interesting.
Seems horribly consumerist though.
You don't like the lake, don't go to the lake, go to the local lido.

Also, they are tiny pools for any kind of real exercise and no chutes or slides for fun and games.

I applaud the ingenuity, it just seems a waste of money and resources.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-14-2008, 09:33 AM

What's a Lido?

Sundae · 09-14-2008, 09:55 AM

Sorry, I thought it was a universal term. A lido is an outdoor pool with sheltered sunbathing spaces. Named after the Venice Lido (which is actualy a beach).

There were a lot built in London during the 30s - an alternative for people going to the beach and taking their money out of town. They were out of fashion in the 80s and people had to fight really hard to keep them open. Some have survived, most famously the Serpentine and Hampstead Heath, although I used to go to Tooting Bec (the largest fresh water pool in England).

We don't really have the weather for outdoor pools to stay solvent - they're unusable for at least 2/3 of the year.

Chocolatl · 09-14-2008, 10:23 AM

Interesting to see the juxtaposition of the chlorinated, neon blue water compared to the natural water around it.

Rather than a floating pool, I think I'd want to get one of these -- eco-friendly, self-cleaning natural pools.

Cloud · 09-14-2008, 10:39 AM

some interesting info here. SG--so, a lido is basically a public pool? I've never heard that term, aside from the Venice one. or a hotel?

And Chocolatl, love those natural pool pics! Wish they had some description or caption to the photos, though.

Sundae · 09-14-2008, 10:53 AM

Well it's an outdoor pool with a sunbathing area.
When we say "swimming pool" here, people will automatically assume it's inside.

monster · 09-14-2008, 11:04 AM

The top one looks like it's set up for some sort of diving competition -it's got a tall ladder and a podium....

monster · 09-14-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Also, they are tiny pools for any kind of real exercise and no chutes or slides for fun and games.

um. you don't need a big pool for some types of exercise and fun and games.....

Chocolatl · 09-14-2008, 11:15 AM

Cloud, there should be some text boxes on the right hand side of the pictures. The text has info about how they work, who makes 'em, etc.

xoxoxoBruce · 09-14-2008, 12:13 PM

Any water that has vegetation growing in it, is going to mean insects, and things that prey on insects like birds, bats and reptiles.

bluecuracao · 09-14-2008, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Sorry, I thought it was a universal term. A lido is an outdoor pool with sheltered sunbathing spaces. Named after the Venice Lido (which is actualy a beach).

Ohhhh...that's probably where "The Lido Deck" came from on the Loveboat.

Trilby · 09-14-2008, 01:08 PM

hm. I like it! When I finally get my man-made lake just the way I want it (including a moistened bint to lob scimitars at blokes), I'll have them do this!

xoxoxoBruce · 09-14-2008, 01:20 PM

"Moistened bint"? Is that a wet female throwing scimitars at men?

09-13-2008, 09:41 PM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	September 13, 2008: Floating Pools Floating pools? Swimming pools that float?... on water? Yeah, swimming pools that float on water that fish do nasty things in... and worse, people do nasty things in. Finally, the answer to the tragedy of Dolphin rape. Link. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-14-2008, 08:38 AM	#2
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	Enjoy maintaining your pool's chemistry in the middle of an alligator infested swamp, with no electricity. Chemicals delivered by manatee. __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

09-14-2008, 09:33 AM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	What's a Lido? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-14-2008, 10:39 AM	#7
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	some interesting info here. SG--so, a lido is basically a public pool? I've never heard that term, aside from the Venice one. or a hotel? And Chocolatl, love those natural pool pics! Wish they had some description or caption to the photos, though. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

09-14-2008, 11:04 AM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	The top one looks like it's set up for some sort of diving competition -it's got a tall ladder and a podium.... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

09-14-2008, 08:59 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Ummmm... interesting. Seems horribly consumerist though. You don't like the lake, don't go to the lake, go to the local lido. Also, they are tiny pools for any kind of real exercise and no chutes or slides for fun and games. I applaud the ingenuity, it just seems a waste of money and resources.

09-14-2008, 09:55 AM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Sorry, I thought it was a universal term. A lido is an outdoor pool with sheltered sunbathing spaces. Named after the Venice Lido (which is actualy a beach). There were a lot built in London during the 30s - an alternative for people going to the beach and taking their money out of town. They were out of fashion in the 80s and people had to fight really hard to keep them open. Some have survived, most famously the Serpentine and Hampstead Heath, although I used to go to Tooting Bec (the largest fresh water pool in England). We don't really have the weather for outdoor pools to stay solvent - they're unusable for at least 2/3 of the year.

09-14-2008, 10:23 AM	#6
Chocolatl Glutton for Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,409	Interesting to see the juxtaposition of the chlorinated, neon blue water compared to the natural water around it. Rather than a floating pool, I think I'd want to get one of these -- eco-friendly, self-cleaning natural pools.

09-14-2008, 10:53 AM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Well it's an outdoor pool with a sunbathing area. When we say "swimming pool" here, people will automatically assume it's inside.

09-14-2008, 11:15 AM	#11
Chocolatl Glutton for Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,409	Cloud, there should be some text boxes on the right hand side of the pictures. The text has info about how they work, who makes 'em, etc.

09-14-2008, 12:13 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Any water that has vegetation growing in it, is going to mean insects, and things that prey on insects like birds, bats and reptiles. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-14-2008, 01:08 PM	#14
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	hm. I like it! When I finally get my man-made lake just the way I want it (including a moistened bint to lob scimitars at blokes), I'll have them do this! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

09-14-2008, 01:20 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	"Moistened bint"? Is that a wet female throwing scimitars at men? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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