So the water level varies very slightly in a couple of places, maybe the thickness of one of the white lines of the pool, so success huzzah. I just managed to get my solar powered pump connected to the intex hoses without chop shopping them. sadly UPS it appears decided to throw the solar panels around , shattering one. As today was the 1st day of getting the pump up and running i decided to test on 3 panels, and as i didnt want to wait, i rednecked a wooden frame ( which will be rebuilt properly as time goes on. ) Intex salt water converter thingy is running, so i guess now i wait. ( trying to keep the little boy out of it ) and then its back to landscaping and deck planning. Thank you for the words of encouragement, hopefully the worst stress is over now.