As a kid we had the only pool in the neighborhood – about ten feet across, and a foot and a half deep. All the neighbor kids would join us. During the day the moms would gather, gab, and have coffee, while watching us. One time I discovered that after we kids were put to bed, the grown-ups would take over the pool, along with their adult beverages.
I remember my mom and I sitting under a nice, shady tree with our feet in the pool and my daughter (5ish?) splashing around with her (9ish?) cousin while we sat and worked on needlework and drank ice tea and very low humidity for Northern Virginia. It was one of the best summer days I can remember. Hopefully it will stay burned in my memory for the rest of my life (memory is from 30+ years ago and going strong).
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
who would argue to that?
Zykoic over 4 years ago
Set up long, long slip-slide with a roll of plastic. Make memories for the grand kids.
Caldonia over 4 years ago
Eyew, dirty bear feet in the water!
Gent over 4 years ago
We bears love to play in water.
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Hummmmm wonder if the Lifeguard is also the Bar – B – Q Cook ? Happy 4th of July :-)
david_42 over 4 years ago
I suspect the kids on the other side of the fence will spend the whole day playing in the pool and screaming at each other.
l3i7l over 4 years ago
As a kid we had the only pool in the neighborhood – about ten feet across, and a foot and a half deep. All the neighbor kids would join us. During the day the moms would gather, gab, and have coffee, while watching us. One time I discovered that after we kids were put to bed, the grown-ups would take over the pool, along with their adult beverages.
Jan C over 4 years ago
As a lifeguard, he’s not really very attentive.
Ginny Premium Member over 4 years ago
Best place to take a dip, particularly these days.
Saddenedby Premium Member over 4 years ago
what my wife is doing right this minute in the backyard!!!!
I Go Pogo over 4 years ago
Don’t forget to turn on the sprinkler so they can run through it!
contralto2b over 4 years ago
I remember my mom and I sitting under a nice, shady tree with our feet in the pool and my daughter (5ish?) splashing around with her (9ish?) cousin while we sat and worked on needlework and drank ice tea and very low humidity for Northern Virginia. It was one of the best summer days I can remember. Hopefully it will stay burned in my memory for the rest of my life (memory is from 30+ years ago and going strong).
jr1234 over 4 years ago
SATURDAY, in the park, I think it was THE FOURTH OF JULY