I used to have a pool when I lived outside of Boston.
Now I live in a sub-division that has it's own pool.  That's the best way to go.  I don't have to clean it, vacuum it, put chemicals in it, make sure the filter is run, open it or close it.
BTW, can anyone post a link to that This Land thingy.  I think it's by jabberwalkie or something.  I hear it is teh funnay!  Best EVAR!!