11 Jul 05 Houston, We Have A Problem

Talk about not holding water. The infamous pool does not hold water!

Yes, those of you who have snickered through the details of our pool project will appreciate the latest episode of the pool chronicles. One of the seams has rent asunder. Reconciliation is impossible. Therapy has been refused. What once was two, which became one with glue, has now become two again boo hoo. I had, what I believed to be, realistic expectations as to the life span of the pool. Not even a month, as you might expect, fell quite short of our expectations.

I called the manufacturer and was hardly able to understand the customer service representative. I am not sure what language was being spoken. I’m on the phone thinking, “I speak two languages fluently but for some reason, at this very moment, they are the wrong two languages!” Oh to have the gift of tongues instead of compassion! I was, nevertheless, impressed with their courteousness. I couldn’t understand a word she said but she sure was friendly. I explained my dilemma in simple words “BAD SEAM, NO WATER.” See that’s what you do when can’t understand a foreign tongue you speak shorter sentences in a loud voice.

The rep kindly explained they would deliver a new pool to my house. Just like that! No arguing, no pleading, no crying. At least that’s what I think she said. Either that or I just purchased a time-share in Elbonia.

Now we wait.

Reader's Comments

1. Stoogelover | 11 Jul 2005 11:18 am

   Take the time share!

2. Sandra | 11 Jul 2005 12:56 pm

   You kill me. Smart, handsome, AND funny. That Beth is a lucky woman!

3. cwinwc | 11 Jul 2005 9:49 pm

   Bro: Now you know how I felt when you were conversing to your Spanish Minister in the Long Beach van at Pepperdine. ÔÅä
   I do have a solution for your pool problems. When you come to Florida in August, drive about 45 miles south on I-95 (That’s “Interstate” for you So.Cal. and No.Cal. folks that use the term “freeway.”) to Exit 202. You will have arrived in beautiful “downtown” West Cocoa. At that point you’re only 1.6 miles from my home that has a built in pool that you and your lovely family may use. We hope you can make the visit. Take care.

4. Ebyboy | 16 Jul 2005 9:13 pm

   More from the pool chronicles…..
   This ranks up there as one of the most witty blogs I have read in a while.

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