Hot Tub Forum
General => General info Somewhat hot tub related => Topic started by: DaisyBug08016 on March 05, 2006, 06:28:21 pm
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So - I would love for you seasoned veterans of hot tubbing to share with me any hints, tips, themes - anything related to throwing a hot tub party...
Gimme anything you got!
Thanks!
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Have it in your neighbor's hot tub ;D
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No glass in the tub...plastic only, watch your sanitizer level, and of course, no suits.
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Tony's advice sounds good. Make sure you water looks good and is clean, but I would save the dumping and new water till after the party. Most of your guest probably can't appreciate the difference between old and new water but I'm sure you can.
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themes? Like 'naked Hawaiian Luau night'? or 'eat beans and make bubbles'?
My guess would be.....if you're gonna serve food, make good and well sure your guests don't drag bbq sauce into the tub.....(or potato salad...yuck)
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I always try and schedule hot tub parties closer to my water change outs. Your water will be a mess the next day. :)
No Glass is a good rule. Invest in some decent plastic tumblers.
Have plenty of Towels ready. I also like to provide my guests with robes. If you can having a place for people to change and put thier cloths is nice idea, rather than piles of cloths on the bathroom floor.
Folks might need some plastic bags to take thier wet suits home.
A cooler within reach of the tub is nice for keeping refreshments close by.
Tiki tourches add a nice touch, but you've got to be VERY careful. but i love em!
New Years Eve I lit off a few very large firworks display. Sitting in the tub at night watching the fireworks was very nice. However, keep in mind the "Fallout" from fireworks can land in your tub. Far away with a leanght of cannon fuse works well. (If you got neighbors, either be respectful of them, or better yet; Invite them!)
Careful getting in and out of the tub.
If your guests are not used to drinking and tubbing, watch out. Folks can get in trouble very quickly.
With a bunch of folks in the tub chatting away, music becomes noise. If you are looking for a quiet soak with some close friends then backrougnd music is nice.
An outdoor fire nearby with seats is always nice. (I do this in the summer. Too cold to be in wet suits around the fire in the fall).
Let your guests catch thier breath and relax for a bit before sending them home at the end of the party. After a nice soak folks like to relax) usually have coffee for them in the living room, by the fireplace, in thier robes.
Don't forget the cigars.
More thoughts:
Winter hot tub parties? We've had races around the house in the snow storms as well as folks making snow anglesand then jumping in the tub. ::) This is "invigorating". Yea right. still a lot of fun though.
Oh yea, keep an eye on the "empties" People when finished with thier drinks tend to reach down and place bottles and cans by the tub's base. These always get knocked over. a small trash bucket for empteis is a good idea. A tray for empy tumblers is handy.
Folks will tend to sit on the filter cover. You might want to keep an eye out for this. It can break and hurt someone.
Food while in the hot tub is a bad mix.
The Hot tub is usallly at the end of the evning, after dinner or what have you. It tends to make folks sleepy.
Keep the water temp on the low side. Most folks liek to show off how hot their tub can get, but this just makes guests tired or uncomnforable and get out quicker.
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Thanks so much! I really appreciate the input...
ANyone else?
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These threads might give you some ideas. This is from a party we had at our store last December. We're getting ready for another one in May.
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Backporch;action=display;num=1133808185
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Backporch;action=display;num=1133809256
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Backporch;action=display;num=1133810623
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Backporch;action=display;num=1133905425
If you have any questions, give me a holler. :)
Terminator
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Why thank you. Terminator... I shall check these out today...
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These threads might give you some ideas. This is from a party we had at our store last December. We're getting ready for another one in May.
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Backporch;action=display;num=1133808185
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Backporch;action=display;num=1133809256
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Backporch;action=display;num=1133810623
http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Backporch;action=display;num=1133905425
If you have any questions, give me a holler. :)
Terminator
How could I forget the obvious?
Don't foget the CAMERA! (pick up some waterproof disposable camera's) Leave them around the tub, the changing room. the bar. 8)
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Hey Drew, You really have this down to an art! I used to love doing kids parties, but entertaining adults always makes me really nervous! I have to say though, you have thought of everything! Daisy, I found some pretty plastic tumblers and wine glasses in Walmart. they are multicolored and feel like good quality but only cost a few dollars. If you aren't having your party real soon and you have time to order on line, Oriental Trading has all sorts of party themes and favors. We had an end of the summer pool party last year and I ordered all sorts of tropical things, tiki gods for the deck, palm tree decorations and lights. enjoy
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Don't foget the CAMERA! (pick up some waterproof disposable camera's) Leave them around the tub, the changing room. the bar. 8)
Use a digital camera and don't forget to post some pictures. If you're worried that the pics may be too risqué for this site PM them to me and I'll review them (Bill the moderator will be on vacation that day and has asked me to approve any questionable pics).
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LOL... yeah okay Spatech... and I'll bet you have ocean-front property in AZ for me too!
Actually I have no time frame in mind just yet - I am thinking maybe late spring - May-ish? Not sure yet... I really appreciate all your input!
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LOL... yeah okay Spatech... and I'll bet you have ocean-front property in AZ for me too!
Actually I have no time frame in mind just yet - I am thinking maybe late spring - May-ish? Not sure yet... I really appreciate all your input!
I'll be back from my vacation by then, and if their are any questionable photos our lawyers require I keep them on my computer in case of future legal action.