In the movie Tomb Raider, when we first meet the main villain, he has the line, "My ignorance amuses me." He is saying it to fool the heroine. When I say it about myself, it is true. And embarrassing. Continue Reading
How to Turn an Outdoor Swimming Pool into an Indoor Swimming Pool for the Winter – Part 2
Securing the "instant" garage cover around the swimming pool to turn it into an indoor pool for the winter presented certain challenges. We had already had some experiences with it in the Continue Reading
How to Turn an Outdoor Swimming Pool into an Indoor Swimming Pool for the Winter – Part 1
I knew for sure I wanted my pool outdoors for the summer. Then, when it was finally ready for use the first time, it was the end of October. I decided to try swimming in it on a day by day basis. With Continue Reading
How Swimming in the Fastlane Taught Me About Aerobic Conditioning
One of the hardest things about swimming for many people is breathing. There can be a sense of panic just because you are constantly wondering when and if you will be getting your next breath. Can you Continue Reading
Simple System to Keep Swimming Pool Equipment from Freezing
Keeping the filter and heater from freezing was one of my husband's greatest concerns about having my outdoor swimming pool functional during the winter. Last winter, we managed to avoid disaster due Continue Reading