Monday, May 26, 2008

Another project wrapping up


Just wanted to pass on the into that we have basically finished the building at our local swimming pool club. I got involved a few years ago with flipping burgers at swim team fundraisers and just kept getting more involved as the old building deteriorated and we had all kinds of hassles keeping the place afloat. Eventually, we had a reasonably good group of "Board of Directors" and I decided that we needed to replace the building. After a long battle over costs, planning, etc "Why should we get a new building when Jim can duct-tape the old together each Spring (for free)?" etc, etc. we went for it, and it has been a long, stressful Winter and Spring. We passed our final inspection the morning that we were supposed to open and everybody brave enough jumped into the freezing water. Like so many things, it was a huge hassle, but it is done enough that other people can take care of it now, and I can move on to other things. I never did make that exploding meat puppet, but I think that I want to do more appealing art. No clear idea yet.

3 comments:

Bud said...

Looks inviting, and very cool. Hope to bathe in its cleansing waters some day soon.

JimPreston said...

What do you think about a body-painting festival? It is pretty hot here in the summer and it is always good to have a reason to take off your clothes.

Bud said...

I think that's an excellent idea. Water colours, naturally.