So it is indeed NOT an urban myth. People were in line to get an open slot for the Westfield Memorial Pool at 3AM today and it is now 5:45AM or so. I got in line at 4:15AM and about the 40ish person in line! There are now about 150+ people in the line which wraps along the front of East Broad St. and then back down the side of the old Library entrance. They were still coming as of 7:30...and by then the line wrapped by pond. Easily 500 people.
Recommended required supplies:
Sunglasses, coffee, whiskey, ipod, umbrella, and a chair.
Update:
Only 997 spots open and my family were some of the lucky ones. The joke is that after, according to the rumour mill in the line (Some of moms do gab a lot) the first batch "gets-in" and then there is waiting list that does nothing. So if you missed it get there early. Like 3AM.
On the plus side no monsoon as was forecasted. Just fog. So the experience could have been much worse.
2 comments:
Passes! We don't need no stinkin' passes...
Just go late at night and jump over the fence. Recommended supplies....
Back about 9 years ago, I was one of these people. I was 2nd in line, and I got there at 3AM. Bring a flashlight and a book. Don't bring a drink, or you will have to pee and lose your spot in line. Glad my kids are grown and have no interest anymore. They can now pay a few bucks to go with a friend if they want to. What a frikken relief!
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