We started summer-izing the pool a couple weeks ago. That’s just what it sounds like: the opposite of winterizing. We brought the pump back from winter storage, set up the heater, dumped in gallons of chlorine, and replaced the winter cover with a solar blanket. Yesterday the water reached 80 degrees (matching the outdoor temp). It’s finally warm enough to go swimming!
Even when my shoulders aren’t up to swimming, I can jog laps around the pool – which I did for 90 minutes last night.
What I wouldn’t give to swim some laps in warm water right now!
I’m very glad we got this pool. Unfortunately, my shoulders are acting up again, so crawl stroke is out of the question. I can do sidestroke, though. Even getting in the water and stretching is helpful.