We planned on putting in a large above ground this year to tide us over until we decide for sure on a IG but our weather has been so horrible this year we have pretty much given up. No point in paying for a pool we can't even use. Temp wise it's warm enough since we are in the 80's and 90's but near daily thunderstorms makes swimming impossible. Hate to disappoint the kids but I think we'll just have to bail on having a pool this year since our season is so short, too much money and work when you can't use the pool.
This weather stinks
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I wouldn't give up just yet! We managed to get a concrete pad poured and spent yesterday moving it. I'm not happy about all the rain either. But I imagine we will be praying for rain next month while in the pool. 
Rained here the entire weekend starting Friday night, over 3" came down, with more forecast later this week. And its not been warming up at all, low 70's during day, dropping to 50's at night. Sigh...........
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South Central PA here. We managed to get in the pool 3x in the last 2 1/2 weeks. Rain and cool nightly temps are killing the beginning of the season here, like others are mentioning. Unlike western pa I haven't had to drain water, but it's come very close. Last evening I put my arm in while checking water,and to my surprise, it actually felt warm, at least the first foot or so. This week should give all us PA people a good shot at warmer water.
Water was 82...got a good swim in today...tomorrow will be hotter..planning on having another shot at swimming tomorrow.
jimmerz
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I think ours was 79. Kids all had fun. I cooled off after mulching.
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f3justusc
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I totally wish I lived in Cali. I am so tired of rain and partly cloudy days! The pool is 80ish and the kids swim but I'm tired of watching from the side. We are all tired of dodging the lightning as we race inside. I finally have a pool that was installed properly and now this. 2014 has not been a weather friendly year. Come on July!
We turned the heater on in the morning (72 up to 80) and the kids were swimming all afternoon. Then later in the evening the older teens came back up and had a night swim till? I headed to bed and told them to cover pool and lock up when leaving! All in all a great day of nice weather, good food, family and swimming!
I'm not far from you and I can't get past 72! I'm not complaining as it feels really nice once the initial shock wears off! Are you covering at night because I quit since my shoulder left me.
jimmerz
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Yes, I've been leaving the solar cover on anytime no one is swimming. I think it has helped a lot lately. 72! ouch, there is initial shock at 76...lol. I think ideally for me 80-82 is perfect.
we swam at my sister in laws on father's day. She lives in Irwin and they have a heater, 89° !!! it was fun but it was like a sauna.
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Todays temp.(Central Ohio),even with a few storms it's been 78-82 last couple weeks.
We are finally up to 79 today. It is 90 degrees out today in the Chicagoland area and lots of sun !! Finally !
jimmerz
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Wow, lots of rain everywhere. Glad there are people out there who are getting to swim!
Casey, I think if I had to choose between rain or swimming in 72 degree water... well, shucks, it may as well rain!!
That's cold water!
Casey, I think if I had to choose between rain or swimming in 72 degree water... well, shucks, it may as well rain!!
That's cold water!
Didn't get to get in ours today, had an appt. 2 hours away, did some shopping while we were there. Hoping the water is warm and the storms hold off. Waiting for one to pass know so I can go to sleep. Sounds like a doozy, slow moving.
Our water was 82 yesterday and 84 today. FINALLY! Got right in without that pause when you get to your waist.
Hot in Chi Town today..low 90's. We have a auto pool cover but our pool was 87deg today..Nice.. for me at least : )