September 13, 2008: Floating Pools - Page 2

Trilby · 09-14-2008, 01:23 PM

From the Holy Gospels:

DENNIS:
Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
ARTHUR:
Be quiet!
DENNIS:
Well, but you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!
ARTHUR:
Shut up!
DENNIS:
I mean, if I went 'round saying I was an emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away!
ARTHUR: Shut up! Shut up!

Cloud · 09-14-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

When we say "swimming pool" here, people will automatically assume it's inside.

that's surprising to me; it's certainly not the case in the states. A "swimming pool" could be either indoor or outdoor, but indoor is less common, so we would usually say "indoor swimming pool." So, you have different words for indoor and outdoor swimming pools? That's efficient!

monster · 09-14-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloud

that's surprising to me; it's certainly not the case in the states. A "swimming pool" could be either indoor or outdoor, but indoor is less common, so we would usually say "indoor swimming pool."

Speak for your own part of The States

in Michigan, unless it's midsummer, it's obvious the pool is going to be indoors

xoxoxoBruce · 09-14-2008, 05:36 PM

Maybe for schools or the YMCA, but of the millions of people with home pools, very few are indoors.

monster · 09-14-2008, 08:12 PM

For a pedant, you're awfully sloppy. Here, the "millions" of backyards pool owners would call them just that -pools- not swimming pools. Swimming pool implies large implies indoors in Michigan, which was the terminology being discussed even though I abbreviated it in my post. which was a lighthearted comment anyway. ymmv, ysohmbb

xoxoxoBruce · 09-14-2008, 09:31 PM

Gee, my High School had a sign that said "POOL". :p

SPUCK · 09-15-2008, 03:30 AM

Crocodile horsey doover trays.

Sundae · 09-15-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SPUCK

Crocodile horsey doover trays.

I had to read it twice, but then I

xoxoxoBruce · 09-15-2008, 10:10 AM

Why?

spudcon · 09-15-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocolatl

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.

Eco friendly? Huh, how many mahogany stained plywood trees had to die to make that deck?

Clodfobble · 09-15-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Gee, my High School had a sign that said "POOL".

The one at camp said

OOL: Note there is no P in it.
Please keep it that way.

BigV · 09-16-2008, 02:14 PM

Alternately:

"It's spelled PSWIMMING."

"What? I can't hear any P in swimming."

"Right, the pee in swimming is silent."

09-14-2008, 01:23 PM	#16
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	From the Holy Gospels: DENNIS: Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony. ARTHUR: Be quiet! DENNIS: Well, but you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you! ARTHUR: Shut up! DENNIS: I mean, if I went 'round saying I was an emperor just because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away! ARTHUR: Shut up! Shut up! __________________ 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, 05:36 PM	#19
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Maybe for schools or the YMCA, but of the millions of people with home pools, very few are indoors. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-14-2008, 08:12 PM	#20
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	For a pedant, you're awfully sloppy. Here, the "millions" of backyards pool owners would call them just that -pools- not swimming pools. Swimming pool implies large implies indoors in Michigan, which was the terminology being discussed even though I abbreviated it in my post. which was a lighthearted comment anyway. ymmv, ysohmbb __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

09-14-2008, 09:31 PM	#21
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Gee, my High School had a sign that said "POOL". :p __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-15-2008, 10:10 AM	#24
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Why? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-15-2008, 03:30 AM	#22
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Crocodile horsey doover trays.

09-16-2008, 02:14 PM	#27
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Alternately: "It's spelled PSWIMMING." "What? I can't hear any P in swimming." "Right, the pee in swimming is silent." __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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