# Swimming pools
Recession Could Indicate a Softening Market for Swimming Pools
Analysts in the pool industry are afraid that a recession may result in less discretionary money spent in the backyard over the next few years. In June, inflation reached 9.1 percent, the highest level since 1981. Today, the dollar has a nearly 1:1 exchange rate with the euro. The last time the two currencies were at parity was 20 years ago. In terms of an impending recession, more than 70% of Americans believe we are already in the midst of one.
Ducks Enjoying an Inground Swimming Pool in Shelton CT
SHELTON, CT - We decided to open the pool early this year and found two mallards swimming in it this morning that were happy that we did. We've had many visitors in this backyard...bobcats, deer, ground hogs, rabbits, coyotes, fox, etc...but this was our first 'ducks in the pool' sighting.
