
DAD: โYou have to help us, PoolMan! Youโre our only hope. The big party is tomorrow and the pool is cold and the water is getting cloudy.โ
POOLMAN: โIโll be right over!โ
DAD: โWow, you werenโt kidding. You got here in a flash!โ
MOM: โAmazing! Thank you for getting here so fast. Would you like something to drink?โ
POOLMAN: โNo thank you, maโam. Letโs take a look at the pool.โ
BOY: โI hope you can fix the pool in time for my party. Iโm going to be 9 years old tomorrow and all my friends are going to be here. It absolutely has to be the best day ever!โ
POOLMAN: โWell my calibrated quick-check water-test fingernail says the pH is in range, but the chlorine is very low and the temperature is a chilly 71.3 degrees. And the alkalinity smells like it is only about 62-65 ppm. The water flow at the wall return inlet fittings appears weak, so letโs take a look at the equipment. Ah ha! Just as I thought. The filter pressure is high. Iโll just backwashโฆ like so. Voila! The flow rates are back to normal and the heater is back on. Iโll just put a pinch of the proper proprietary perfect pool product in and... Presto! Clean and crystal clear water!โ
GIRL: โHurrah! That was amazing!โ
POOLMAN: โFrom now on, everything will go swimmingly. You folks have a safe and fun party.โ
DAD: โThank you, PoolMan. You saved the day.โ
POOLMAN: โAnd thank you, sir, for keeping your pool gates and fencing in good condition.โ
BOY & GIRL: โPoolMan, youโre the best!โ
POOLMAN: โNow, you kids always remember, no diving, no running, no loud noises and no horseplay.
MOM: โThank you for your pool service!โ
POOLMAN: โJust doing my job, maโam. All in a dayโs work. Iโm off to another pool. Have a nice day. And awayyyyy!โ
DAD: โDid you see him jump in his white truck and ride off into the sunset!? Did you see the IPSSA sticker on his toolbox and those 25# 3 inch tablet buckets? His boots were nicely polished, too.โ
BOY: โI like the pool pole he carries like a spear and that foam kick-board he uses like a shield. And his flying red cape is actually a pool towel!โ
MOM: โI like his deep voice, wavy hair and blue eyes.โ
MY PRECIOUS: โHey, You missed the turn into the restaurant! Pay attention. Were you daydreaming?โ
POOL BOB: โYeh, I guess so,โ I said, pushing my prescription glasses back up on my nose. โIโm going to have to upgrade to swim goggles with โsuper-visionโ powers.โ
MY PRECIOUS: โWhat was that, dear?โ
POOL BOB: โOh, nothingโฆโ