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Diving in: One couple’s pool journey. Installing a pool after purchasing their home - while beneficial for that particular chapter in their lives, a relocation and an ocean pool now meets their needs.
“Retired now with a free ocean pool - incomparable!”
Snippets:
🌳 A neighbouring tree (believed to be 100 years old) was felled without approval.
🏙️ The visually distinctive, Habitat 67 in Montreal, Canada - it’s unique design continues to draw in tourists.
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Timing, space, use and affordability - were some of the considerations for this couple and their pool purchase.
David and Helen installed a pool when the timing was right for them – they had teenage children, adequate backyard space and live in a warm climate.
The result: The pool provided recreation for the whole family and became a social gathering spot for their teens, offering welcome relief during hot summer days.
David describes how it was,
“…a very positive escapism from the daily grind.”
For the children, it provided much enjoyment and a place to socialise with their friends.
As their children grew older and moved out, and relocation and retirement was on the cards, a pool for their new move was not a priority.
With the ongoing maintenance of a pool,
“ …[you] began to ask whether it was really worth it. Plus lot’s of downtime with winter.”
Photo Credit: Drew Dau (Unsplash)
David and Helen describe how their needs and perspectives have changed for each situation.
“Before installing - it’s a case of wanting what you don’t have (be careful what you wish for).”
Now they’re in a different location and without a private pool, but have access to an ocean pool.
“Retired now with a free ocean pool - incomparable!”
Be sure to read the full story here
Photo credit: Angelo Pantazis (Unsplash)
Snippets:
🌳 A neighbours tree (believed to be 100 years old) was felled without approval. A DA application for an extension was in place, with an independent arborist report stating the tree healthy and to be protected during construction. The neighbours and tree loppers were fined.
The state government for this locality has plans to increase fines, currently open for community feedback.
Read more here
🏙️ The visually distinctive Habitat 67 in Montreal Canada, with it’s unique lego like construction and described as of the Brutalist Architecture era - was set out to create a new model for affordable housing.
It’s currently used as both private residences and as a tourist attraction, creating ongoing interest with it’s unique design.
Photo credit: Green Prophet (Unsplash)
Quote for the week:
“Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”
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