Gohlke Pools Blog

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. “As you sit down for a meal over the holidays, I’d like you to take on being really present to the people you are … [Read more...] about A 2014 Christmas Message

Although winter does not officially begin until December 21st, the cold weather that we experienced in mid-November seemed to create some interest in the severity of the weather that we are going to have this winter in the north Texas area. While none of us really know what the weather will be, most of the forecasters (with a wide variety of supporting data) believe that it is going to be a … [Read more...] about North Texas Winter Weather Information

claynelsonlifebalance.com Family togetherness during the holiday season is something we look forward to, and often dread all at the same time.  Ask 100 people why that is, and you will probably get 100 different answers that can all be wrapped up into one core thought, which is: Expectations!  We each have our own expectation of what the holidays will bring to us and what they should … [Read more...] about A Holiday Message from Clay Nelson

With the relatively cold weather that we are currently experiencing, it is a reminder that freezing weather will be here soon—and pool owners should be prepared. The average first freeze occurring in the DFW area on November 22nd. With many weather forecasters predicting a colder and wetter November than we usually have, it is almost certain that freezing temperatures will be here in a matter of … [Read more...] about Freezing Temperatures Will Be Here Soon: Be Prepared!

Well—the water is starting to cool down, as it is now in the high 70’s in most pools as of this writing. Although quite a few people are still swimming, for others the water is simply too cold—as most of us prefer pool water temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s. With the first average freeze date for this area being just over one month away (November 22nd), pool water temperatures will … [Read more...] about How To Enjoy Your Pool This Fall

The 100 degree days appear to be over for this year.  Soon it will be getting cold, and I have heard several weather forecasters call for a winter that is colder and wetter than normal.  That doesn’t bode too well for pools if preparations aren’t made, especially in the Denton area. If you have ever viewed a Google satellite image of Denton or have flown over Denton in a small aircraft, … [Read more...] about Winter Is On the Way!

Even with the relatively mild summer that we have had, the fall is a great time of year. We are now beginning to have cooler weather and it will be much more enjoyable to be outside. More and more homeowners are beginning to create outdoor living environments in their backyards. While pools were once the focal point and often still are, outdoor living environments, such as kitchens with seating … [Read more...] about Outdoor Living Environments

It has been a great summer! Pete Delkus of WFAA—Channel 8 recently reported that we had the coolest summer that we have had in a decade and the lowest number of 100 degree days from June thru August—which is listed below: Number of 100 Degree Days  - June through August 2014 … [Read more...] about What a Great Summer We Have Had!