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But.....I Don't HAVE An Infinity Pool!!! :( Sunny California? Not This Week

By Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Real Estate Agent with Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 BRE# 01494165

December 21, 2010 05:57 AM

I don't have an Infinity Pool.....you know, those beautiful azure blue pools which look like they just merge into the ocean beyond? Yep....not me!

I have a basic backyard pool! And it's filled to the brim.

Now, I happen to know that when the pool over-flows, the water does drain down the side of the house. HOW do I know this? (cough, cough) well turns out that if you don't watch the water rise when you fill the pool....you might leave to go shopping and leave it on.....I hear. Oops!

But this time....not my fault! It's just raining, and raining, and raining. Like the old El Nino Days....and even as I'm heading out to get a few sandbags (just to be safe) as a true Californian......I still can't begrudge the rain. I hear we need it.

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Alan May

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL

Home is where the hearth is.

pretty soon, you could find yourself with an infinity basement.

Dec 21, 2010 06:02 AM

Rene Bayani

Crestridge Partners - Irvine, CA

We definitely need the rain....too bad it has to come all at once. I've had to put off a couple of my showings intil the New Year in Newport Coast because of it. When clients are looking to purchase a home with a view...can't exactly give them the full effect when they can't step out on the balcony and take it all in.

But in Cali...the one thing for sure is that we will have sunny days again soon enough. Merry Christmas to you!

Dec 21, 2010 06:03 AM

Jeana Cowie

RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Paramus, NJ

Broker Associate, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES

Karen, You mean everyone in California doesn't have infinity pools? ;) Lifestyles of the rich and famous... How much does an infinity pool cost out of curiosity? I would say it's mucho grande..

Dec 21, 2010 06:04 AM

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Ah Alan....we don't have basements out here...no tornados! Just earthquakes and well, a big empty space under the house seems like a bad idea.

Not sure how much the pool would cost...not that much more since they still need a retaining wall, but you do need the right lot for it....or it's just not the same effect.

Dec 21, 2010 06:11 AM

Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

Karen - I remeber rainy weeks like that when I was in high school and lived in the La Crescenta Hills, everything flowed down and flooded the people below. Stay dry and enjoy the rain.

Karen - enough of that water sliding down the side of the house and you WILL have a basement.

Dec 21, 2010 06:45 AM

Christine Smith

Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA

Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Good luck with the rain and the pool. My pool is covered in snow is if makes you feel any better! Should you need any advice, the best site I have found is poolcenter.com - a wealth of information.

Dec 21, 2010 06:50 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

So that's what those pools are called. Infinity pools. I'm a boring east coaster. Never heard the term before, but have seen the pics.

Dec 21, 2010 06:51 AM

Gerry Michaels

Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA

GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Karen, you might want to check into an infinity arc....

Dec 21, 2010 08:05 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Karen How about an inflatable boat for Christmas?

Dec 21, 2010 08:32 AM

Deborah "Dee Dee" Garvin

C2 Financial - San Diego, CA

C2 Financial

Karen, I confess I am feeling like I have been transported back to Seattle!! Enough already!!

Dec 21, 2010 08:49 AM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I hear we only need the snow layer. Let it snow in the mountains. You can keep all this rain.

Dec 21, 2010 08:50 AM

Marcy Moyer

eXp Realty of California Silicon Valley Probate, Trust, and Investment Sales - Mountain View, CA

Probate, Trust, and Investment Specialist

I thought this was supposed to be a La Nina year which used to mean less rain. I guess not.

Dec 21, 2010 01:49 PM

Will Nesbitt

Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA

Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

That much rain??? Get those sandbags lady and more at hand(just in case)! Merry Christmas Karen!

Dec 22, 2010 04:34 AM

Oh it's bad.....my pool has overflowed and is nicely draining. Trees have fallen, but not on my property. Laguna Beach is closed and a mess. Good thing I have coffee and treats. Not going anywhere.

Dec 22, 2010 04:39 AM

But.....I Don't HAVE An Infinity Pool!!! :( Sunny California? Not This Week

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