Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: Nhbeacon on August 11, 2004, 09:56:29 pm
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:P So we have our new Siberian awaiting the electrician on the deck and after lurking in this forum for the past 2 weeks, I am interested in finding out from others. how often you use your spa?
More or less than what you expected?
( I just can't wait to get it up and running!!!!!)
Jan
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Its been 1 month and so far, the kids get in for at least an hour a day, husband and I are in almost every night for at least an hour. I dont work Tues/Wed so I've gotten into the habit of spending an hour or more by myself in the tub after all the kids are off to school. Just me and Clarke Howard on the AM radio :)
I would say we get more use than I thought. We keep the temp at 96 and its very comfortable to spend 90min in there. The kids really love it. They are older: 16, 16 and 12.
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Having owed a spa for over a year now,on average....2-3 times a week,schedule permitting.
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I've had my LSX for a month now........I get in each morning...even before work...really sets the tone for the day. Then, I soak about an hour before bed...never slept better...or, if guests come over for martinis and a soak, we do the sunset thing. In summary, about twice a day. Which leads me to another thought about usage...who uses the tub most in your family?
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On average we use our 6 days a week. Our tub is nearly 18 months old. I have a minor condition that the spa brings great relief so its almost like taking medicine. (That and I had a jealous friend who insisted that after a few months the novelty would wear off and we would lose interest. I will not let them be right!) There is a night on a few occasions I am too tired to go out, but that is rare.
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We've been spa owners for about 15 months. We probably average 2 or 3 times per week. When it gets really hot and humid out we skip. But when the weather gets cooler in the fall, winter, and spring we are more often.
Brewman
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Nhbeacon,
How long did it take you to buy your spa? I see that you only have 3 posts, I have just begun and can't seem to ask enough questions?
Whew!
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Spa Girl- Not that I am an impulsive shopper, but we have talked about it on and off for a while and the kids wanted a pool. My husband did not want a pool, because in NH, it would only get used 3mo. of the year. We used to have a rv in a campground with a pond just 2 towns over and we missed the swimming. ( but we don't miss the drunk neighbors that we had there...) When we came back from vacation, a good friend had bought one . She is a terrific shopper and analyzes her purchases more than anyone else I know, so I picked her brain!
I did check out forums on line for a few days before shopping, so I knew what to avoid. The shop I bought it from has been in business for over 20 years and I was offered a great deal on the spa. I know it is a big spa, but the warranties are good and I have heard from others in my town that the service is also good. With the size of my sons only increasing, this was a tub that we can all fit in comfortably. So I basically put money down on my first venture out and did the wet test the next day...my sons and dh are just as impatient as me to get it up and running.
Good luck in your search!
Jan ;)
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because in NH, it would only get used 3mo. of the year.
Where at in NH? A beautiful state, especially in the fall.
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Outside of Concord and I see you are a football fan.....my middle son plays jr. high football and he really wanted the spa for when practice starts next week!!
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It has been raining a lot this summer, but we are still averaing 1 bathing hour per day (7 hr per week). (ie. 2 people x avg. 1/2 hour each per night). I would consider the 7-8 bather hours/week fairly average.
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We've had our new spa for a year and a bit. On average, the 4 of us go in 3 times a week for 30-40 min.
Being from the frozen tundra of Alberta, we use it far more in the winter months. Almost every day unless it's real windy. Can't stand the wind. :P I can do -40C with no wind but -15 and windy, I'm inside baking cookies. Well....maybe not the cookie part.... ;)
Steve
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I'm addicted but here is why; I wake up (or am still up) between 3 and 4 in the AM, the world is asleep, the stars are perfect, not a sound around. I get a tall glass of water, put in some Eucalyptus mint spa fragrance and melt the world away........
You will find that you use your spa a lot more if you put a spa coverlift on and use a sanitation system that allows you to not smell like a bottle of Clorox. The more convenient you make it the more you will use it.
Set a date with your spouse in the spa every night at a set time. It's the best place in the world relax, rejuvenate and yes, reconnect.
If you ever find that your life gets so busy you stop using it much then recommit to this just like you would exercise, a cup of coffee and paper or any other thing you do for you.
The question is not how much you will use it but how much you will take advantage of the opportunity in your backyard......
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very nice stuart.
Thank you!
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You will find that you use your spa a lot more if you put a spa coverlift on
That's right Stuart...And we all know what you need when you have a coverlifter right? Say it with me...
A Cover Saver!!
COVER SAVER INFO - CLICK HERE (http://www.rhtubs.com/store/cover-accessories.htm)
That's not spam... ;D
Steve
PS - Great post bud!
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Outside of Concord and I see you are a football fan.....my middle son plays jr. high football and he really wanted the spa for when practice starts next week!!
I can only imagine how nice that would be. I was a cross country runner in high school. My parents did provide us a good home with some luxuries, but the hot tub for all those sore nights sure would have been wonderful.
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Our spa was delivered yesterday, it seems to have taken months, although it was only June when we started looking. The two main reasons we took the plunge were 1) for me, as I have seemingly come down with insomnia and look forward to a nice soak to help me sleep. But more importantly for my wife's and my relationship with each other. I work a lot of hours, getting home late every night, my wife is back in school full time to obtain her RN license. We have two teenaged daughters and all the pressures and general stress involved with daily living, elder parents etc. We realized one day that we never seemed to have time to simply talk with each other, "reconnect" as someone posted here. Seems silly that after 23 years of the most terrific marraige I could have dreamed for that this would happen, but it did. So, as if by design, after a night out with another couple, we were invited back for a soak and a night cap. What a remarkable feeling, not just the warm water etc., but the entire experience. Stars, spa lights, the warm weightless feeling, bumping feet (kind of awkward at first but you get over it pretty quick and in and of itself is kind of a bonding sensation) a chilled Drambuie and some of the best conversation we ever had with these two friends. We knew that night that this was something remarkable. So, a home finance review, a look at our waterlogged yard and the decision was made. Expensive yes, most certainly. But can I place a dollar value on my marriage? I think not. I looked and found this forum, received some terrific advice from Chas, Doodoo, Brewman and Dazed (buy a spa already) and Confused to name a few, but many others as well, and here we are. The electrician comes tomorrow and then I should be able to answer the question intelligently. I hope to use it often, otherwise I would not have spent the money. Afterall, I am still an accountant, just a much happier one now. Cheers
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MMMM..........Drambuie. :)
Gad, it's been ages since I've had any of that stuff.
I think that would make an excellent spa beverage.
My favorite mixed drink is the rusty nail, scotch and Drambuie.
I think I need to make a stop on the way home from work. Good thing it's payday!
Brewman
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There is something about soaking in a spa that makes people open up and express their true feelings. It's kind of like Wonder Woman's magic lasso, the truth comes out in a wave. Back when my son was in his puberty years and things were bothering him, we could tell but you couldn't get a word out of him about what it was. We would order him into the spa and in a few minutes he would let it all out. It's an amazing thing. Same goes for my girlfriend and myself. We have conversations and relate things that we never would out of the spa.
So add that as another value of these very expensive spas. Worth every penny.
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The two main reasons we took the plunge were 1) for me, as I have seemingly come down with insomnia and look forward to a nice soak to help me sleep. But more importantly for my wife's and my relationship with each other. I work a lot of hours, getting home late every night, my wife is back in school full time to obtain her RN license. We have two teenaged daughters and all the pressures and general stress involved with daily living, elder parents etc. We realized one day that we never seemed to have time to simply talk with each other, "reconnect" as someone posted here. Seems silly that after 23 years of the most terrific marraige I could have dreamed for that this would happen, but it did.
That was kind of eerie to read. I was developing insomnia as well and the spa has helped a lot. And as I have posted in a couple of threads, the spa is the best time we have to get caught up with each other's day (including our 20 year old daughter who works and goes to school) And by the way, we have been married 23 years also.
After the spa, our next big purchase is going to be a cruise for our 25th anniversary. I am putting the deposit down next week for a trip leaving 4/29/06 ;D We will be in St Thomas 3 days later for our 25th anniversary.
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Must be the over 20 year marriage itch= buying a hot tub! lol We will be married 25 years this October and this is a perfect gift for both of us. Sleep does become elusive for both of us during times of stress. As a new teacher, I find Sunday nights to be the worse for me, so I am really looking forward to getting the tub up and running.
I know that our 3 sons will enjoy it just as much, but look forward to times without them......in the tub..lol.
Rusty nails are a Friday night staple here for my husband!! Too funny to also read that ;) .
Electrician was by yesterday to measure and determine what supplies to bring. A "yankee" can't be rushed...so I am trying to be very patient.
Jan
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Wife & I just finished a 1/2hour soak before a late dinner (baked chicken, roasted potatos, glass of wine.) We've been once a day minimum. Our tub is only a week old but I'm convinced we will be pretty consistent - it's fantastic for all of the above reasons. I too have been in a major insomnia cycle, wife has neck problems, and the conversation is superb.
Our two highschoolers have been in every night since marching band practice started this week. We have a pretty agressive band program - they do maching/playing drills 6 hours min/per day from now until the first game in 2 weeks. Our band has been first in state for the last 23 yrs. The kids have loved having the tub to come home to this year.
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about 5 times a week.
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Married just about 18 years no kids buy choice. We purchase our first spa and was delivered on May 25th. I was worried that it would be an item that would be just sitting in the yard. But now I don't think so. We are in it 4 to 5 times a week. The first words out of my wife's and my mouth is AAHHH. And we mean it. The best part is getting in 102 degree water.
We also have a great pleasure boat and after work some evenings we go out on the lake and if it is really hot we put life vest on and jump in. Now we just go for a ride. With our wonderful spa I have cought myself becoming fussy about the lake vs spa. Spa win's 8 out of 10.
I have two guy's I grew up with come up and are spending the weekend with us. So they know the old drill. Pile in the boat maybe some skiing or tubing some putt pitting around the lake, then just float aroung the boat for an hour or so to relax after a fun day on the lake.
Not this time the spa was on everyones mind. After about 10 minutes the comment of "nowI understand now why you don't jump in the lake as much as you use to". "This is awsome!"
We have also noticed when we see neighbors out and about and invite them in for coffee or a beer sometimes yes sometimes oh we would love to but. They have never yet turn down and invite to the spa. And that is fine we want to share our spa and yes it does make for great conversation. Now if i could just get my wife to stop talking about work when we are in the spa.
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2 Times a day, tho today is the 1st day we used our new spa LOL
BTW I lived in Manchester NH for the last 5 years until about a month ago....Im not going to miss the snow :)
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A couple times a week, but less this time of year than in the fall, winter, spring. Ours is a little over 2 years old now.