| Author | Message | ||
     Geri Fletcher Citizen Username: Gerif Post Number: 41 Registered: 10-2005 |
Hi, Does anyone know when the pool is going to be open? (if it isn't already) and if we can go get our passes for this year? Thanks! | ||
| Nancy - LibraryLady Supporter Username: Librarylady Post Number: 3570 Registered: 5-2001  |
Geri, the pool opens this weekend, closes during the week and reopens next weekend for 7 days a week. Go get your pool badges asap at the Baird. Each family member, no matter how young, must get a badge for $15. Bring 2 pieces of proof of residence (I think drivers licenses, registrations, utility bills, etc.) Call for exact requirements. 762-0359. | ||
| Geri Fletcher Citizen Username: Gerif Post Number: 42 Registered: 10-2005 |
Thanks Nancy! | ||
| doulamomma Citizen Username: Doulamomma Post Number: 1543 Registered: 3-2002 |
Guest passes are for sale starting this Friday - $20 for 5 passes...must buy at Baird, not at pool. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 1060 Registered: 1-2006  |
Does the pool have wireless? Can we post in our swimsuits? This must be addressed. J.B. | ||
| doulamomma Citizen Username: Doulamomma Post Number: 1547 Registered: 3-2002 |
Ha - I tried that once at the Maplewood pool (offline - don't know about wireless) - didn't count on the damn sun! Couldn't see the screen. | ||
| Nancy - LibraryLady Supporter Username: Librarylady Post Number: 3571 Registered: 5-2001 |
Maybe we could talk to Andy about setting up a wireless station under the shelter so we could see our screens AND post! Check the Gaslight for two fun Library/Pool joint events in July and August. | ||
| red_alert Citizen Username: Red_alert Post Number: 273 Registered: 3-2005 |
I can't wait to go to the pool. The view over the Beifus is still unobstructed. | ||
| peteglider Citizen Username: Peteglider Post Number: 2020 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hey Red -- I think the pool this year will be SO exciting -- we get to watch the *fast* pace of the Beifus building going up -- Pete  | ||
| Nancy - LibraryLady Supporter Username: Librarylady Post Number: 3573 Registered: 5-2001 |
Every positive thread turning into a bitching forum. ***Sigh*** | ||
| Glock 17 Citizen Username: Glock17 Post Number: 1129 Registered: 7-2005  |
Can't wait to hit the laplanes again | ||
| Scully Citizen Username: Scully Post Number: 626 Registered: 8-2005 |
What's a 'laplanes'? | ||
| Glock 17 Citizen Username: Glock17 Post Number: 1130 Registered: 7-2005 |
the lanes designated for lap swimming. | ||
| Jersey_Boy Citizen Username: Jersey_boy Post Number: 1068 Registered: 1-2006 |
From the French Fantasy Island, "la planes, la planes." J.B. | ||
| StellaLuna Citizen Username: Stellaluna Post Number: 48 Registered: 6-2005 |
Glock , are you sure you can find those lanes? | ||
| red_alert Citizen Username: Red_alert Post Number: 274 Registered: 3-2005 |
Hey Pete, Save a chair in the shadows of the new buildings on the beifus lot. I can't get too much sun. | ||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 5397 Registered: 1-2004  |
Can't wait to sample Freeman's at the snack bar! | ||
| Shanabana Citizen Username: Shanabana Post Number: 578 Registered: 10-2005  |
Well, I'M feeling positive about the pool! (After all, I've got my new tankini--no wait--"skirtini"). See you at the pool this Sunday. Far from the Beifus lot, over by the kiddie pools. Maybe maybe I'll take the little ones to the the big pool (I've heard that it is heated--does anyone know if this is corret?) It's supposed to top 90 degrees tomorrow! | ||
| Crazy_quilter Citizen Username: Crazy_quilter Post Number: 332 Registered: 2-2005 |
Report from the pool (well, not acutally FROM the pool, but back at home): Freeman's food shack is very cute! There were more people in there working than in the pool. I made a mistake and left my daughter while i went to Baird center to sign up for swim lessons. It took FOREVER and she got worried. Why is it so painful to sign up for the lessons? Otherwise, we are all set now for summer fun! | ||
| joel dranove Citizen Username: Jdranove Post Number: 585 Registered: 1-2006 |
It is heated only for those close to young ones in the water. jd | ||
| Sitoyan Citizen Username: Sitoyan Post Number: 176 Registered: 7-2004  |
Eew! Joel you are disgusting. | ||
| Nancy - LibraryLady Supporter Username: Librarylady Post Number: 3584 Registered: 5-2001 |
But accurate  | ||
| Ink Citizen Username: Pageturner Post Number: 118 Registered: 2-2005 |
After swimming, we ate an early dinner at the pool - New England clam chowder, fish sticks (not the frozen kind), big salad with grilled chicken - inexpensive. Really good. Hooray Freeman's! | ||
| Glock 17 Citizen Username: Glock17 Post Number: 1142 Registered: 7-2005 |
That's a little extreme for pool food. What happened to greasy cheese fries, fun-dip, and a cherry coke? | ||
| campbell29 Citizen Username: Campbell29 Post Number: 487 Registered: 4-2002 |
i am looking forward to being able to feed the little ones something edible and nutritious so I don't have to leave and then return. I think Freemans is a great choice. ARe there lobster rolls? | ||
| doulamomma Citizen Username: Doulamomma Post Number: 1574 Registered: 3-2002 |
Glock, Have not been yet, but last year at the maplewood pool there was all the normal stuff, including cheese fries & soda. Campbell, I believe there were lobster rolls last year - I'd imagine they will have them. Questions: Are little pool toys OK at the SO baby pool? Which pools (only the baby or the next one up, as is true for Maplewood) allow swim diapers? | ||
| Crazy_quilter Citizen Username: Crazy_quilter Post Number: 334 Registered: 2-2005 |
yes, greasy food stuff still there. Lil' quilter has eaten 3 grilled cheese sandwiches already. Yes, toys in baby pool. swim diapers everywhere if not potty trained (all pools allow babies, at least in practice). hey doulamomma, saw some of your friends there already today! campbell was coming as i was going. i guess that goes under MOL face offs or whatever that other thread is! | ||
| doulamomma Citizen Username: Doulamomma Post Number: 1575 Registered: 3-2002 |
what if you are potty trained but lazy? ha - just kidding! Are you going back, quilter? we'll be there in a bit! | ||
| Shanabana Citizen Username: Shanabana Post Number: 584 Registered: 10-2005 |
I'm just waiting for the little tyke to wake up, then we're back again (went yesterday). The Freeman's place looks great. BTW, yesterday I thought I heard construction (which should please some of you SOers). Can't say where the din was originating from tho... | ||
| Nancy - LibraryLady Supporter Username: Librarylady Post Number: 3587 Registered: 5-2001 |
Saw a bunch of MOLers and ate at Freemans. Perfect summer day in South Orange! | ||
| SO Ref Citizen Username: So_refugee Post Number: 1916 Registered: 2-2005  |
Was there myself, but didn't recognize other MOLers. Maybe we've found our next F2F location? | ||
| Nancy - LibraryLady Supporter Username: Librarylady Post Number: 3588 Registered: 5-2001 |
More info coming soon, but I (through the South Orange Library) am going to be hosting a film discussion (CRASH) at the South Orange Pool on Tuesday, July 25th at 6:00pm. Childrens Services of the South Orange Library will be doing Story Time so those with kids 4 and up (I think it's 4) can let the kids have fun while the adults have some intellectual stimulation. Freeman's will be available for dinner or bring your own. Look for a poster at the POOL and the Library. Hope to see lots of MOLers there. | ||
| campbell29 Citizen Username: Campbell29 Post Number: 488 Registered: 4-2002 |
CQ - I don't we qualify for run-in's anymore, as we see each other practically every day!! Lil Quilter and Lil Campbell had lots of fun together. Baby Campbell even went in for a dip. There was a lobster roll, but I didn't get one. | ||
| Suzanne Ng Citizen Username: Suzanneng Post Number: 795 Registered: 3-2002 |
Nancy - how do us Non-South Orange MOLers, get access to the pool to attend the film discussion. ? | ||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 5403 Registered: 1-2004 |
Suzanne- With a 'guest badge?' I'm sure if Nancy spoke to Paul, if he is the manager again this year, he'll work something out where guest badges don't have to be used. | ||
| doulamomma Citizen Username: Doulamomma Post Number: 1577 Registered: 3-2002 |
Tilapia fingers - yum! | ||
| Nuff Sayid Citizen Username: Parkingsux Post Number: 437 Registered: 6-2005  |
Well surprise, surprise.... the pool activities have come alive.... | ||
| Lucy Smith Citizen Username: Lucy123 Post Number: 211 Registered: 6-2005 |
went to the pool today and we're so happy it is officially summer for us now! summer does not start for us without our first adventure to the pool. had a great time-great weather-water felt GREAT!!! not sure if i saw any fellow MOLers (i don't know any of you by face-except of course Mr. Reingold  Mr. Lucy and I along with Mr. Lucy's cousin were sitting over by the "jumping" line in the deep end...our usual spot! everything looked great and we're so happy it's that time of year again | ||
| helen Citizen Username: Helen Post Number: 51 Registered: 2-2005 |
Hi! This is Helen Harvey. My husband, John, and I are the owners of Freeman's. We check in occassionally on MOL so don't hesitate to give us your feedback (positive or negative) and suggestions for making the SO Poolside a great experience. Thanks! | ||
| tomp Citizen Username: Tomp Post Number: 66 Registered: 5-2001 |
Hi Helen, This might sound silly, but as great as your menu looks to me, my daughter was disappointed when I had to explain to her that we couldn't get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at your S.O. Pool stand. I'm not exactly asking for PB&J's on the menu, but perhaps some items that would appeal more to the preschool crowd (who are heavily represented at the S.O. Pool). I confess I don't remember exactly what all was on the menu anymore. Do you have it posted online somewhere? Thanks! |
