A dramatic twist, just when we all thought everything was going my way . .
Two pB (pool Bullies) showed up late this afternoon and wanted to come in to look at the pool. I let them in and then was asked if I had put in the chems. I said "no, I'm still getting the yucky stuff out and want to backwash again first". I was then asked where are the chems and told to go get them. I kept walking with them to the pool and said they're in the house.
When we got to the pool, Bully #1 told the other "start backwashing". I told them "No. It took you guys long enough to come out here to fix the problems and I didn't call for your help today. I'm busy now and I'll do it myself."
They were surprised I could tell by what I said, but I felt empowered because I knew I had TFP folks behind me! No one backwashed! Since I was on a roll, I told them that I was disappointed since the crew leader had insisted I take in a sample to be tested for copper and then was lied to and told there was no copper but that the print out said it hadn't even been tested for among other things. Bully #1 told the other to go get a sample. His manner soften then and he attempted to ask me about my Thanksgiving plans. I didn't fall for that, I just told him I wanted a complete test done this time on the water especially since all the Crud had been put in the pool from those containers.
They left and I kept working. According to my machine the messge I got from the pool company (11 minutes later - which is NOT enough time to drive there, let alone test the water and call me) was unclear something about using strips vs. tablets to test for copper but there was no copper in the water. Message was from PB girlfriend. I didn't call back because they were closed when I got in and heard it. I'm betting though when I asked for a printout there's going to be some excuse -- any takers on this bet?
I'm starting to get mad now since I know they lied yesterday and probably again today to me. I was talking to a friend and it was suggested that I should pay with a different credit card this time so if there's another problem that's not evident immediately I still have 60 days to contest again. Sounds good but . . .? Anybody got any experience or knowledge along these lines??