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I found this post in my email, and I don't remember signing up for your Substack newsletters. If I didn't, I want to sign up now. I understand the lack of swimming pools or swimming pools without water. We want to be Canadians in the lower 48, have a somewhat similar problem. We have planned communities with an animal called a "Homeowners Association" or HOA. Once the builder leaves this association, it is turned over to the homeowners, who immediately cut costs and lower the monthly fees. One of the first areas that are cut is called "Maintenace." Everything gets old and wears out, except you and I, and others who consume large quantities of PB&T. Pools are expensive to maintain, and many times they are closed to save money.

Sorry to hear about your month of sobriety. I'm a bourbon man, and I find an occasional or more frequent glass or three of Jim Beam helps me to better under my fellow primates. Unfortunately, this understanding only lasts until morning, when I find myself as confused and disheartened as ever.

Cheers!

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