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Archives for 2012
A Christmas Message
A few years ago at the Pool Expo I attended a seminar by Clay Nelson (www.claynelsonlifebalance.com that had an impact on my priorities and my life. I now receive his email newsletters and feel like the following information is worth sharing as we enter Christmas week. Family togetherness during the holiday season is something we look forward to, and often dread all at the same … [Read more...] about A Christmas Message
Bell Ringers
Being part of the Denton community has been a real blessing for Gohlke Pools. Although we do our best to give back to the community throughout the year, there is something about the Christmas season that brings out the best in the staff of Gohlke Pools. Many years ago, we primarily focused our efforts on the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, which is buying gifts for young people who would … [Read more...] about Bell Ringers
The Leaves are Falling!
If you have ever viewed a Google satellite image of Denton or have flown over Denton in a small aircraft, two things are very noticeable: there are quite a few swimming pools in Denton and there are many trees in most areas of Denton. During pool season, these trees provide so much for the pool owner in the way of beautifying the pool environment, providing a cool spot near the pool, … [Read more...] about The Leaves are Falling!
Keeping your Pool Swimmable
Get your winter clothes out! What a sudden end of the swim season for most of us! With the cold weather that we recently had, the average water temperature went from approximately 80 degrees to approximately 70 degrees in just a few days. That is too cold for many of us to comfortably enjoy it, as most of us prefer pool water temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s. With the first average freeze … [Read more...] about Keeping your Pool Swimmable
How About This Weather?
How about this cool weather that we are having? It feels great to walk out in mid-September to temperatures in the 50s. But believe it or not, pool water temperatures are still warm and we have several more weekends before the really cold weather gets here. Pete Delkus of WFAA Channel 8 reported the following last night: The average date for the first freeze – November … [Read more...] about How About This Weather?
Swimming Pools & Mosquitoes
Although Dallas County and Tarrant County have been all over the news recently with 262 & 218 human cases of West Nile virus (as of August 22nd), those of us in Denton County have not escaped, with 105 cases as of the same date. According to Bing Burton of the Denton County Health Department, this gives Denton County the highest rate (per capita) in the state for West Nile virus (source … [Read more...] about Swimming Pools & Mosquitoes
NEWS FLASH: IT IS HOT!
Well, just a few weeks ago (July 12th) I told you what a mild summer we seem to be having. OOPS! Since that time, it has been very hot-with several record breaking days. As a matter of fact-July was the 11th hottest July on record. The hottest July on record was 1980 and the 3rd hottest July on record was last July-2011. We have had approximately 17-18 days where the temperature reached … [Read more...] about NEWS FLASH: IT IS HOT!
Pool Party Games & Activities
With July 4th falling on a Wednesday this year, there is some confusion as to when to have Independence Day pool parties—some are selecting the weekend before (this weekend), some prefer the actual holiday (July 4th), while others are opting for the weekend after (July 7th-8th). Regardless of when the party will be held, pool games and activities can really add to the party. Following are some … [Read more...] about Pool Party Games & Activities
