Seems to be a lot of pools in the buffalo area...

[truemuck]

Originally Posted by westcoastperspective

Also boats. The reasoning is that folks are holed up for a long winter and take extra advantage of the summer months.

Well, the high number of boats is more easier to explain as we have 2 Great Lakes and a good portion of the Niagara River is navigable. Plus, some smaller lakes nearby like Chautauqua Lake, Silver Lake, Lime Lake and probably a few other ones I'm forgetting. Not to mention, the Finger Lakes aren't all that far of a drive.

[Mark Komo]

I can see how the lack of community pools drive pool ownership, but the season has to be really short no?

[truemuck]

Originally Posted by Mark Komo

I can see how the lack of community pools drive pool ownership, but the season has to be really short no?

In comparison to a lot of places, yes, but people will go swimming at colder temperatures than they would in other places. People just try to make the most of the summer.

[Canerican]

I also wonder if it is a Northern thing. I was from a small town in Canada, and I think that about 1 in 4 houses had pools.

[CAugust]

Originally Posted by Mark Komo

I can see how the lack of community pools drive pool ownership, but the season has to be really short no?

Most open the pools in May by mothers day and close them in October - we have beautiful sept and october weather - and my richer friends heat them - they figure if you are going to have one - why not utilize it the most you can - hey if you can afford to heat it up - why not????????