Recent content by j4ydubs

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    Bayside Build

    Thanks for posting and keeping this thread updated. I'm following it closely for ideas and help. Thanks! John
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    Counter top options?

    I'm thinking about building a outdoor island this spring. I've been doing a lot of research, but one area I'm still a little unsure of is the counter top. The island isn't going to be covered, except for maybe in the winter. What are my best options? Basically, I'm looking for something...
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    Just bought a house and apparently a swamp!!

    It might be cheaper to just drain and refill the pool. It would certainly be easier. :) Calculate your gallons and then find out the price to fill up. You might be surprised to find it relatively cheap (compared to adding a lot of bleach and running the pump, not even including your time)...
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    Introduction and my Build!!!!

    Looks great! Wow. You gave me some ideas. Thanks for posting. John
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    Used the Grill Dome - my best brisket ever!

    Pulled pork? Did someone say pulled pork? ;) Have you written up a review for the Grill Dome yet? I missed it if you did. John
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    Rob and Cate's new mess...

    I was wondering what happened to you! Everything looks great! :cheers: When did you get water? John
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    Tasting Salt?

    I'm at 3200 (SWG) and most everyone that has swam can taste the salt. John
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    Fish Pond

    Check out the following pond forum. There's a lot of good people there. http://www.americanponders.com/forum/index.php Algae is something that everyone has a problem with at some point. The best way to prevent it is having a proper balance. See the next link for a good summary of how to...
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    Favorite Cookbook (Grilling or Barbecue)

    How about we list some of our favorite cookbooks, with a grilling, barbecue, or smoking theme. One of my favorites is The Barbecue! Bible. Purist will probably not like it, but he does a good job of mixing up a bunch of different kinds of recipes from all over the world...
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    Outdoor speakers

    Re: I have the same ones (DUAL) from circuit city. I got them for 14.95/pr! They sound great. Amazing for the price. I bought 2 pair and I'm keep one pair as a backup. Still looking for the downside to these things... For anyone interested. Circuit City has Element EOD4's on sale for...
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    Solar Pool Cover Question.

    I cover mine with a clear 12 mil and I'm about 10 degrees warming than my neighbor that doesn't cover (same size pool). I was at 84 yesterday and he's 72-74. John
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    RC Cars?

    Not big into RC cars, but I do like to play around. I have an original RC10 (gold tub) that I've had forever. It has a broken front tie right now, but it still runs great. I also have a 2.5 Rustler Nitro (new model) that's a blast to run. John
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    I thought it was hopeless... thanks for the help!

    Carolinian (North) transplant here. I may have moved, but I nevert left. John
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    New IG pool build start to finish!

    Looking good! Glad to see you making progess. You'll be swimming in no time! John
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    New Pool - Ready to add salt and start up - I think

    I had a IG Plaster Pool built this spring. Plaster was done on 5/15 and the pumps were started on 5/17 (shock and chlorine added then). Chlorine has been added a couple times to bring me back up to the right levels. The PB called yesterday and said they were going to add salt today and turn...