My Sister’s New House
My sister just bought her first house after months and months of waiting to see if the bank would accept her offer and go through with a short sale. Once they accepted the offer, she was given about 3 days to get it ready for the appraisal. Normally this wouldn’t be a huge stress, but since the owner walked away from the house (and she happened to be scheduled to work those 3 days) it was quite a daunting task. Have you ever walked into a house and walked out feeling dirty? Let me tell you, it’s quite the experience. Maggots in the fridge (that whole thing was promptly thrown away), cobwebs on every fixture and in every corner, 2 unusable bathrooms, clothes in the closet, and feathers and bird droppings all over the place (apparently the owner had a parrot)…and that’s not even the half of it! Needless to say, the place was a mess. However, under all the filth and bad flooring…and wallpaper…there is incredibly potential on a great little piece of land. As I was helping her plan out her room designs, I couldn’t help but think of all the great products that we have that could fill her empty rooms. I think a game room sounds like a fantastic idea…right sis? J We have some awesome pool tables at killer deals right now. She could get 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 card tables, air hockey, foosball, or possibly even a bar! I know she likes to tan sometimes too—she could even get her own private tanning bed or booth from us at some really good prices. I think I’m a great room planner, don’t you? She might be a little preoccupied with getting her bathrooms to work right now, but I’m thinking big picture here.
Next decision…pool or spa…or possibly both!
Valentine’s Day
I was sitting at home the other evening wondering what a woman might like for Valentines Day, and I came up with a few ideas. Since I am a very thrifty person my thoughts drifted to some items here in the store. If you have a hot tub at home your wife or girlfriend would most definitely enjoy some of our wonderful spa scents. You could also pick up a decorative wine bottle holder that you could place her favorite vintage of wine. If you don’t have a color changing light in your hot tub you could always add one on and it would only a few minutes to install. Throw in some flowers and a little Marvin Gaye and I can almost guarantee your Valentines Day will be one that both of you will remember for years to come.
- Thomas
Congradulations To The New Orleans Saints
There have been few teams in NFL history that have been so proficient at losing football games as the Saints, and what they have accomplished is beyond hope for many of their fans. I will say I was not rooting for the Saints or the Colts for that matter, but the magnitude of their win does hit close to home. I was holding out until the very last second of the game that the NFL might break in, stop the broadcast, and say that every team except one who made the playoffs would be disqualified due to rules violations. It obviously didn’t happen but I always hold out hope that my team, the Bengals, would have won by default due to the dirty play of the rest of the teams in the league. When they speak of losing teams of the last twenty years the Bengals always seem to pop up in the discussion. I know how the Saints fans felt as far as never knowing the taste of ultimate victory but I would never speak ill of the team or wear a bag over my head with Aints written across the front. I know it is not the best recipe for success to blindly support your team without voicing opinions when things are going poorly, but I always hold out like the Saints fans that we are going to win it next year. That being said, I will see all of the other Bengal fans in Dallas next year when we bring the trophy home to Cincinnati. – Thomas
Thomas
Expecting My First Child
My wife and I are currently expecting our first child. During her last doctors appointment we were informed that any day she could go into labor. As for the sex of our first child, we had decided to wait until the delivery to preserve the element of surprise. (my wife’s idea) As far as we know the baby is healthy and everything with the pregnancy has gone extremely well. Unfortunately that doesn’t cure all of my concerns. Despite the fact that their are six billion people on earth, and humans have been having babies since the beginning of time, for some reason I still get the feeling like I am the first one of us to go through this. All kidding aside I am getting really excited/nervous about the idea of becoming a dad. Luckily for me I have some good role models as far as raising children including my own dad, maybe you’ve heard of him. He has been in such productions as: “Eastgate Pools & Spas Winter Sale commercials, Eastgate Pools and Spas Anniversary Sale commercials, Eastgate… well you get the idea.
Superbowl And Commercials Go Hand-in-hand
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As I was sitting with friends and family watching the Colts blow a 10 point lead and laughing at some (not all) of the commercials, I started to think about Eastgate Pools and Spas commercials. Did you know we advertise with Channel 12, WKRC?? We run anywhere from 30 second ads to 60 second ads. Keep your eye open the next time you watch a program on local 12 because you may want to take advantage of the great deals we have on Game Tables, Pool Tables, Bars and more. You might even be lucky to have Max (the guy on TV), wait on you!! Keeps your eyes and ears open and you might find a deal you can’t pass up.
Tim
Come See Us At The Northern Kentucky Home & Remodeling Showcase!
February 5-7 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington Kentucky. Our resident in-ground expert, Craig Weaver, will be there to discuss new pool construction. He will also be happy to help you with any questions you might have about an existing pool or spa.
Northern Kentucky has always been a great market for Eastgate Pools & Spas and we are thrilled to set up house for a weekend at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.
Craig has six FREE entry tickets for the first three couples to stop in at the store and ask for them. (Limit 2 free tickets per couple). First come-first serve.
Let The Shopping Begin
As Thanksgiving approaches everyone thinks of turkey, stuffing, football, and shopping for the holidays. As “Black Friday” gets closer people begin to gear up for the race to find the best deals on those hard to find items. We camp out in front of the stores so we can be in the front to get the one item our kids just cant live without.
Here at Eastgate Pools and Spas we get into the holiday shopping as we go back to our summer hours and stay open until 8PM Monday through Friday. Our weekend hours are still the same but we also will stay a little later if need be. We offer items such as Air Hockey, Foosball, and Pool Tables, which will bring you and your family together for that long needed bonding. Stop in and see us, and we can help you find what can bring your family together this holiday season.
Finish this sentence:
“What I like best about my hottub is . . .”
Hot Pools And Bacteria
I just returned from a wonderful vacation at Yellowstone National Park. While there we visited the geysers, mud pots and other thermal features. (Plus saw many buffalo and elk.) It is truely amazing watching these natural features with their colorful pools. The hot temperatures of the water reminded me of the spas we sell here at Eastgate Pools. There are warnings posted throughout these areas in Yellowstone because in addition to the high temperatures the water in some cases is very acidic or contains harmful bacteria. So, I thought I would remind all of you the get your spa water checked for correct chemical balance. (Don’t want bacteria growing in your spa at home!) We at Eastgate offer free water testing – just bring in 8 oz. from your spa and we’ll help you! And if you ever have the opportunity – visit Yellowstone. It is unbelievable!
Is It Really Over?
Its almost Labor Day and for some people it means the end of another swimming season here in Cincinnati. I often think of the times I would help close our pool for the season and for some reason it always goes back to one memory.
When I was in my early twenties I had a dog named George. He was half beagle and the other half was basset hound. He was a barrel chested dog who loved to be in the water and during the swimming season he was in there any time we were. George was a bit of a trouble maker and would get into as much mischief as possible and all flower beds would shake in fear anytime he walked by. One day in September we were closing our pool down as we always did and we had it all done but the cover on. Then it happened. George came out of no where as he often did thinking he would just run and jump in the pool but to his dismay the cover was halfway on the pool and he was caught in the middle. After we got him off the cover he was a little shaken but he was his normal self in just a few minutes. We finally got the pool closed and from that day on George never jumped into water without checking it out first. It’s a sad time when you close the pool down for the season but sometimes the memories that come from those days can be wonderful and stay close to your heart for years.
Thomas
How Do You Keep Ducks Out Of A Pool?
I have no scientific proof or documentation that this will work, but several customers have told me that they get good results by having several inflatables–the alligator is a favorite–floating in the pool during the day! Worth a try if those darling little fowl have adopted your pool as their new home. – Debbie
My Favorite Day Of The Year
I look forward to this time of year, not because the weather gets hot, but because of the 4th of July. It takes me back to the time as a child when the entire family got together and we had one day each year where all of our worries and fears were put on hold. It was a day when you hear children screaming but not because they were scared. The laughter filled the air and the smell of hot dogs and hamburgers caught you as soon as you stepped out of the car. I remember running around the pool chasing my brother and being yelled at for doing it. It even seemed as though you really didn’t get in trouble on the 4th. I don’t know if it was because I wanted to keep having fun and I was behaving or if my parents knew that I was just being a kid and it took them back to a place in their memories of days gone by. All I know is the 4th of July in our backyard was the most wonderful place in the world. You had the pool, games, food, and the entire family all in one place, and looking back on those days I smile and hope that it can continue as the next generation of our family makes the day their own. – Thomas
A Mother’s Day Celebration!
A heat-felt welcome goes to the newest members of the Eastgate Pools & Spas family!!
A mallard duck affectionately known as Freida adopted us this spring and soon built a nest next to one of our above ground pools. In what can only be termed ‘poetic, Freida’s eggs hatched today-Mothers Day 2009. We now have seven tiny little fuzz balls swimming in our in-ground pool.
We’ve turned the skimmer off so they can’t get trapped and we put out a Skamper Ramp so they can get out of the pool. But these ducks are headed to a better place-a local farm pond. But not just yet. There are still two eggs left in the nest so the family may still grow larger!
