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Oh yeah, here's one more thing I'm looking forward to. I told the wife that since we will be using it by ourselves for the most part, she might have more of an appetite for --- ! I got that "deer in headlights" look and knew immediately it was wishful thinking! Oh well, I can still dream!
Seriously. We are awaiting our '06 Caldera Geneva and most of my friends/relatives think I am crazy for such an over the top purchase (their definition, not mine). They think, like everything else, once the novelty wears off the spa will become a big birdbath, with no one wanting to use it. They tell me that with the time it takes for water maintainance, electric consumption increases, not to mention that cost of the electrical & patio work for the spa, we now have a 7' X 7' money pit in our backyard.I have combatted them with all the facts I have learned here: modern spas are very energy efficient, once easily mastered water maintainance should be a snap, our spa can be used all year round, hopefully will increase the value of our home and ambiance of our backyard, etc. The only point I cannot fight is if we will grow tired of using the spa. This is my (our) first spa and have no prior experiences.So any feedback on this? I understand a newbie family will probably be in the tub all the time the first few weeks/months and then it should taper off a bit. The nature of this board is to cater to spa enthusiasts so I expect a positive response overall. Honestly has anyone grown tired of their spa? Do experienced spa users still use their spa in all four seasons and most days of the week? I would think a nightly soak would sound great but with time constraints, etc. who knows. Has anyone, while still loving their spa, seen a dramatic decrease in the time spent in it?I know for the money we are spending we BETTER use the darn thing!!! Thanks in advance for the feedback! Marc
I am awaiting my Arctic Spa and I too have had some less than glowing remarks from relatives. They argue that it is a novelty, too much $$$$, and they claim that it is a huge commitment in order to keep the water clean. Fortunely, I work with four spa owners who LOVE their spa and would not trade it for the world. I am also hoping for some quality time with kids and later alone with my bride. I live in Alberta were we get 8 months of cold weather and 4 months of poor skiing. In my mind it will make the winters more manageable. Six more days until delivery!!!! 8-)QuoteSeriously. We are awaiting our '06 Caldera Geneva and most of my friends/relatives think I am crazy for such an over the top purchase (their definition, not mine). They think, like everything else, once the novelty wears off the spa will become a big birdbath, with no one wanting to use it. They tell me that with the time it takes for water maintainance, electric consumption increases, not to mention that cost of the electrical & patio work for the spa, we now have a 7' X 7' money pit in our backyard.I have combatted them with all the facts I have learned here: modern spas are very energy efficient, once easily mastered water maintainance should be a snap, our spa can be used all year round, hopefully will increase the value of our home and ambiance of our backyard, etc. The only point I cannot fight is if we will grow tired of using the spa. This is my (our) first spa and have no prior experiences.So any feedback on this? I understand a newbie family will probably be in the tub all the time the first few weeks/months and then it should taper off a bit. The nature of this board is to cater to spa enthusiasts so I expect a positive response overall. Honestly has anyone grown tired of their spa? Do experienced spa users still use their spa in all four seasons and most days of the week? I would think a nightly soak would sound great but with time constraints, etc. who knows. Has anyone, while still loving their spa, seen a dramatic decrease in the time spent in it?I know for the money we are spending we BETTER use the darn thing!!! Thanks in advance for the feedback! Marc
[You might tell her, from your point of view of course, that you find it easier to talk with her and "share on a deeper level" when you're in the water together. (I find the Spice to be much more . . . responsive . . . on that "sharing" level we women like). Makes me want to "share" more too! [smiley=happy.gif]