Archives for January 2011

I recently attended a pool conference in Washington, DC.  While on an afternoon tour, the conversation turned to the history of the White House and if it still had a swimming pool. Planning for the White House began when President George Washington signed into Act in December of 1790 a declaration that the house be built.  Construction began in 1792, and it was not until 1800 that the first … [Read more...] about The History of Pools at the White House

I went to Washington, D.C. this past week for a swimming pool conference.  When I was in one of my meetings, the conversation turned to the history of swimming pools at the White House.  More about that pool next week.  But the conversation reminded me of a vacation that my family and I took when my kids were younger. I never thought that I would do it.  I had often laughed about it when other … [Read more...] about The Pool at Graceland

As you can imagine, there is tons of information on the internet concerning swimming pools.  Following are several that I have visited and feel might beneficial to those considering purchasing a swimming pool or those of you that already have a swimming pool. Planning a Swimming Pool www.unitedaquagroup.com Aquatech is a society of pool building professionals.  This is a good web … [Read more...] about Swimming Pool Web Sites

As we begin this New Year, we are given a fresh start and many times a fresh outlook on what we want to accomplish in the future.  Often times this includes looking to the past to determine if there are things that we would change if we were able to do so.  Do we wish we had exercised more in the past?  Do we wish we had more time together as a family?   Spend more time outdoors?    Whether you … [Read more...] about A Fresh Outlook in 2011