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I'm afraid to sound like a total hick but what the heck is "taking of the waters". I really thought it was drinking something when you PM'm me, LOL...

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Glad you asked Haydee, I was afraid to sound stupid by asking hah hah.

Woohoo.. Dr. Moneybags, I mean Pam is treating us to dinner? !

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...maybe a fancy schmancy enema???

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...maybe a fancy schmancy enema???

Bwah ha ha!! :redface:

I believe it is an olden-day term for simply "sitting in fancy water"... if they call it that, they can charge more? Olden-day folk would "take the waters" for health & cleansing.

In his book Taking the Waters Alev Lytle Croutier writes, “Taking the waters was a means of unleashing creative urges for painters, writers and composers. The potent fountains became projections of health, beauty, and prosperity, but more than anything, sex.” The very word “spa” is the acronym from the Roman “Sanitas Per Aquas,” meaning health through Water. That’s why, even today, many say you really can’t have a spa without water.

However, “taking the waters,” in most modern American spas cannot depend on the near mystical quality of the water itself, as it does in Vichy or Baden-Baden. Most modern spa wet rooms use water straight from the tap. The challenge for the spa developer then becomes how to honor the unspoken promise of healing spa waters some other way.

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Bwah ha ha!! :redface:

I believe it is an olden-day term for simply "sitting in fancy water"... if they call it that, they can charge more? Olden-day folk would "take the waters" for health & cleansing.

In his book Taking the Waters Alev Lytle Croutier writes, “Taking the waters was a means of unleashing creative urges for painters, writers and composers. The potent fountains became projections of health, beauty, and prosperity, but more than anything, sex.” The very word “spa” is the acronym from the Roman “Sanitas Per Aquas,” meaning health through Water. That’s why, even today, many say you really can’t have a spa without water.

However, “taking the waters,” in most modern American spas cannot depend on the near mystical quality of the water itself, as it does in Vichy or Baden-Baden. Most modern spa wet rooms use water straight from the tap. The challenge for the spa developer then becomes how to honor the unspoken promise of healing spa waters some other way.

Class dismissed! Thanks Michelle, that was very cool.

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Oh, man.......that sure sounds good right about now.

I hope I remember to soak in the tub tonight....I'll forget all about it come 9:00. Somebody remind me!

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I shall be in my 102 degree healing waters tonight after Idol and Dancing with the Stars..

It's nice to have a spa in your back yard. :redface:

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Another busy day.....no time off in sight. Well we are closed Monday, but my Friday off is history....this is not sitting well with Rick. Too bad, his job has had interferences before, and I coped, guess he will too!!!

Will try to get back after dinner, I am doing the indoor part, he is doing the grilling.....not a happy camper, he should have had it ALL ready!!!

Will catch you girls in awhile.

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The workouts are goin' good. I didn't go today but plan on going in the morning! :unsure:

Healing waters? hmmm, sounds heavenly!

Have a great evening everyone.

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Oh, man.......that sure sounds good right about now.

I hope I remember to soak in the tub tonight....I'll forget all about it come 9:00. Somebody remind me!

Terry! It's 9pm here now -- get thee into some healing waters!! :unsure:

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Terry it really is almost 9:00, I want you to relax!!!!

That was funny about the take the Water bit

I got a fill today and feel full!!! Yea!!!!!

Jane

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Hey, watching DWTS. Not sure who I want to win.

Did really good on my eating till I got home from work. I popped up some popcorn. It was Lite popcorn but I added some melted butter to it. Oh my.

Busy day ahead of me tomorrow. I work in the morning than have to go drop payroll off at the south store. I have a Doc appointment with the Kidney Doc and than I have to go get graduation cards. I'm hoping to get some plants still. than our shift at the hospital.

Pammie, incase I haven't said it before. I am so proud of you. I am in awe of you also. Congratulations

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