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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 16:44:08 GMT

Hey Mark: I spent over 15 years in feeder air operations....and I spent many a night in motels most NORMAL folks wouldn't even think of spending the night....let alone going back time and time again.... Heck, one night down in New Orleans I had a knock at the door at 3 AM and thought it was one of our feeder air pilots that had reservation problems or aircraft problems....As it turned out it was some ___ ILB___ asking me if I wanted a "DATE".....With my rather demented sense of humor I told her, “No thanks….dates foul up my stomach” ….as I shut the door and went back to sleep…. Who's normal? Hush up Ralph....I'm normal...No you're not....you hush up to Mr. Moose....

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 15:38:41 GMT

Originally posted by Tom Ellison In years past (thank GOD) I traveled as much as 10 business days every month. Many of the places I traveled were off the beaten path and many were in major US Cities. I have worked out in 30 to 35 different pools all over the USA. Literally from Bangor, Maine to Miami, Florida, Tulsa, Ok, Billings, MT, Seattle, WA, Coeur d'Alene, ID and everywhere in between. I have paid anywhere from Zero up to $7.00 per swim and each time I was glad to have a place to swim (and ALWAYS felt welcome). Often I worked out with the local teams and the drop in fee was waived. Trust me; $6.00 is not to much to pay if you consider MarkMD’s post regarding hotel pools. But Tom, I didn't know that the Bates Motel had a pool. I thought they only had a shower. :p

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 15:26:26 GMT

So i don't want to hear anymore "I have to pay $6 drop in fee wa,wa,wa." You bunch of spoiled babies!! Y'all are lucky. Try to do a 1000 yard in a 13 yard hotel pool at 85 degrees. Can't even breath when I'm done! Who's the baby???? Some people can't afford to put down 6 bucks a day to swim. At least you're getting in free. Don't be so quick to judge!!

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 15:24:47 GMT

We pay $100 per month for a "family swim team" membership at a local gym, where my daughter is on a team coached by a former Turkish Olympic swimmer and two lanes are open for adult lap swimmers during the team's practice. So I get off work, take her to practice and I get to swim, too. And my husband enjoys weight lifting at the gym as part of the family package. This is in Southern Oregon--where wages as well as expenses are relatively low. I think it's a good set up. The kids make a lot of churn but the energy is good and I sometimes pick up tips by listening and watching.

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 15:05:32 GMT

Originally posted by James ... Try to do a 1000 yard in a 13 yard hotel pool at 85 degrees. Can't even breath when I'm done!:mad: I am not very good at breaststroke pullouts (but getting better) - I can go 8-9 yards before popping up. I would guess that a good breaststroker would do nothing but pullouts!

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 14:59:58 GMT

Originally posted by jerrycat could 6 dollars be too much for my health and happiness. since I used to drink wine and beer alot-I know I would spend 6 dollars a day on that. ... You could do both!:D For only $12 a day that is the real bargain!

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 14:54:04 GMT

By Mark I tend to go for the deep cleansing facials and the sea-weed wrap. I like to look my best when I make my entrance to the pool Excellent, do you get applause ? !!:D

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 14:36:15 GMT

Originally posted by Mark in MD I'd be careful about saying this to this group! :D Regarding the drop-in fees, I'd pay almost anything to AVOID those d_mned hotel pools! Anyone out there feel the same as I? The nearest Y pool from where I live is 50 miles from my home. I have to use a hotel pool in the town that I work at because there is nothing else in this area that I can use. They just built a new 50 million dollar high school,with no pool! They have a very good age group team in this town and they have to travel 20 miles to use a college pool that they won't let the public use and have to pay $175 to use it for 4 months. So i don't want to hear anymore "I have to pay $6 drop in fee wa,wa,wa." You bunch of spoiled babies!!:mad: :mad: Y'all are lucky. Try to do a 1000 yard in a 13 yard hotel pool at 85 degrees. Can't even breath when I'm done!:mad:

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 14:19:48 GMT

Gareth, I tend to go for the deep cleansing facials and the sea-weed wrap.I like to look my best when I make my entrance to the pool.:D

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 13:50:04 GMT

Thats probably the mid norm for a indoor swimming pool not supported by local goverment. I did see the NYC post of 25 dollars to drop in for a swim . Now thats high! how much is a hamburger? slice of pizza or cup of coffee?

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 11:44:08 GMT

That's less than a buck a day. I'm not gonna get anywhere arguing so me done!

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 08:25:55 GMT

Originally posted by swimrat Who's the baby???? Some people can't afford to put down 6 bucks a day to swim. At least you're getting in free. Don't be so quick to judge!! I pay $350 a year for the use of this hotel pool. But the point that I was making was that this is all that I have. You complain that you have to pay 6$. tell me, how long is this pool you use. I don't even have this option. I would love to have the option to pay 6$ to use a "real" pool that I did'nt have to drive 50 miles to.

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Former Member — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 06:13:02 GMT

Originally posted by Tom Ellison Hey Mark: I spent over 15 years in feeder air operations....and I spent many a night in motels most NORMAL folks wouldn't even think of spending the night....let alone going back time and time again....Must have been the Notel Motel instead.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 16:59:29 GMT

I consider myself very lucky when it comes to cost. $150 for a year membership. Although it limits me to only some of the facilities I am able to use the pool. That is all I really need. It is low cost because of the location of the Y. Any more and not to many people could afford it. I know my Y has to receive many grants to keep on opperating.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 16:19:52 GMT

Originally posted by swimrat 6 bucks to swim for one hour? I gather that you've never been to New York City. In NYC, a "cheap" drop-in price is $25. The more expensive pools charge $40-$50.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 14:32:04 GMT

I have a family membership at my YMCA which gives me access to nearly every YMCA in the country. Our Y is part of the AWAY program. I simply present my membership card at the front desk of any YMCA I visit and get full use of the facilities. M

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 13:45:45 GMT

Here in São Paulo - Brazil, I pay some U$30 a month (equivalent in local money) for 3 days a week (45 minutes), but this includes a coach. For U$10 more I can use the gym every day.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 13:06:07 GMT

Despite all my b_ _ _ hing and moaning about not having a coach or team down here and after listening to you guys, I have to say, that I'm spoiled... I get a really nice discount on my Y membership because I work for the school system and end up paying about 27.00/month for access to everything... our Y has three locations... one facility is two years old, the other one is currently under an extensive remodel... among the three locations are four pools... two of which are 8 lane competition pools that are maintained perfectly, the third is a children's pool and 'water park' which helps keep kids out of the competition pool (don't know about the third pool, never been to that location) However, the outdoor competition pool and 'waterpark' is only open from Memorial Day to sometime in the fall. My Y is also a member of the AWAY program so if you are a member of a Y and are in T'ville you can use the facilities... how much they charge for this I don't know. For a town the size of T'ville I would say our pool facilities are really something. I pay 10.00/guest when I bring someone who isn't a Y member with me.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 12:32:45 GMT

The public facilities around here are charging 5.00 to get into the indoor one, and 3.50-4.00 for old outdoor pools. There are punch cards and passes which are cheaper. Our Y guest fee is 8.00. I guess it is the price of doing business and they want to encourage membership and yearly passes. If your Y participates in the away program, and you buy a membership, you can usually travel and use Y's across the country for free or little charge.

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knelson — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 12:16:25 GMT

For a drop-in I wouldn't mind paying $6. If, on the other hand, I had to pay $6 every day I swam I wouldn't be too happy. Right now I'm paying $50/month which breaks down to $3-$4 per session with the amount I swim. That's for coached workouts.

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aquageek — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 11:04:52 GMT

Even if you have an AWAY card, you might be charged a fee. Also, there are some Ys that do not honor away cards so always best to call ahead.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 08:32:48 GMT

In years past (thank GOD) I traveled as much as 10 business days every month. Many of the places I traveled were off the beaten path and many were in major US Cities. I have worked out in 30 to 35 different pools all over the USA. Literally from Bangor, Maine to Miami, Florida, Tulsa, Ok, Billings, MT, Seattle, WA, Coeur d'Alene, ID and everywhere in between. I have paid anywhere from Zero up to $7.00 per swim and each time I was glad to have a place to swim (and ALWAYS felt welcome). Often I worked out with the local teams and the drop in fee was waived. Trust me; $6.00 is not to much to pay if you consider MarkMD’s post regarding hotel pools.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 08:32:04 GMT

Plus,I also get to use the Beauty Suite,lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mark, What exactly does the Beautician do for you at this beauty suite ? Are you a manicure and pedicure kind of guy, or is it more mud packs and waxing ? :p :D

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 08:27:28 GMT

Originally posted by Mark in MD I'd be careful about saying this to this group! :D Regarding the drop-in fees, I'd pay almost anything to AVOID those d_mned hotel pools! Anyone out there feel the same as I? Oh absolutely I feel the same as you. Hotel pools are useless imho. Last year I was at a hotel with the usual miniscule pool, and I would get up and go down to a nearby YMCA to swim at 6 AM. Invariably when I do that, somebody will say, "But there's a pool here". However, it's not a pool - it's a very large bathtub. As for whether I would pay $6 to swim. Yes, I would. Last year I paid $8 to swim in a very nice county pool which was convenient for me. The lady at the desk was apologtic at having to charge me a higher rate than a county resident, but I had no complaints. The best "drop-in" swim I ever had was the Montreal olympic pool. This was about five years ago, but I remember I paid $3 Canadian. It was a wonderful pool.

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Former Member — Wed, 02 Jun 2004 07:22:43 GMT

Originally posted by mark_varney47 Well over here in England, my pool,which is almost brand new,well 2 years old, charges $35 a month for as long as you want and every day of the month if you want. The pool where I swim charges $490/year, which comes to a little over $40/month. But if you want to use it one time, the price is $5. The bottom line is that they really don't keep their facility in operation by catering to people who only want to use it once or twice. They do it by catering to people who want ot use it on a regular basis.