Recent content by Wannabe

My thoughts: 1. Why a 'sand' filter? A cartridge filter isn't that much more, and does a remarkable better job at 'polishing' the water. 2. I would ask your builders to break out their bids. How much for the pool, how much for the deck work, how much for the wall/fence. In my experience, you...

I admit, it's been a very long time since I've had the opportunity to visit TFP. Since it's been so long, I though it better to simply re-fresh my intro, rather than starting over. On the "Pool Front" -- Wow, 2 in College sure takes a toll on the ol' finances. And of course, the first to...

Can we book our reservations now? Congratulations.. beautiful job!

Here's a few images of my pool: Finally ready for water!! Full of water, deck cleaned up... ready to Swim!! Looks good right? Well if you look closly at the first image, the white 'power' that has formed on the deck never goes away. Sure it looks good when it's wet, however after the...

We borrowed our neighbors 'Foodsaver' machine. You know the one that sucks the air out of a special bag for long term storage of fresh food. Been over a year and our stereo remote still works great!

For about $40, my local Home Depot has a floating fountain by Poolmaster. It connects to one of your return lines. Looks good and aerates your pool while the pump is running. Don't want to burn up the ol' shop vac.

MOTown? Well that's what the kids call it. You know "bling, bling". Actually Modesto, CA. Home of the ever popular Gallo Wine company known world wide. (man how I hate wine) Been a 'phantom' reader of the forms here for a couple of weeks and I have to say I've enjoyed lurking. Thought it...

Mosquito larvae!