Recent content by mike_s

Long time no post :). Pools been humming along great since 2008 with the help of TFP articles and of course the worlds greatest test kit, until about two weeks ago. Like the title says then the pump turns off the cl460 filter housing drains. But, not the basket in front of the pump. That...

More shades of blue.....

yesterday's view from our second home in Czm.......I hear it might be snowing up there. Just finished up a ser d 4 cigar and margarita #3. Trying to decide on today's beach which is wide open due to no cruise ships being in port today. Went to the newly remodeled LCDH last night for a night...

I wish I would have know about the retractable screens when we were building our outdoor entertaining space. Then the tracks they ride in could have been incorporated into the design. No matter what your builder thinks they know about those have the screen company come out and work I. Parallel...

Thanks! I think I have the right PVC unions but we will find out :) - - - Updated - - - Good call! I just revert to Amazon because of my prime account. Will check out the online retailer you listed. Mike

Looks like it's finally time to replace mine. I have had good luck with my sec d one after the first was replaced under warrantee. The current one has lasted 6 years with proper cleaning and matinence. My question is this....I cannot seem to find a kit on Amazon that included the new and...

Love the shade the trees provide and the spot for a few hammocks :). They are hanging low and I do need to get them trimmed higher and cleaned up on the inside of the canopy. Leaves fall from it and a few get into the pool. Oak pollen gets in the pool (everywhere if you live in central Texas...

Lol no. I was going to make one outta a PVC pipe and plastic tabletop that had been modified with a mosaic tile top. Never got around to it....just put the beer glasses on the deck around the horseshoe. The hole is there in the bottom of the pool if I ever decide to get un lazy Hahahaha.

Ah ya!!! - - - Updated - - - Never thought of the sour cream! Sounds perfect for chicken enchiladas or chiliquilies (sp). Thanks for that great idea. What do yall usually put it on?

My pool bottom is Ocean Blue Pebble Sheen with 3 extra bags of abalone shells mixed in. To the left and right of the umbrella are bubblers that are also tied to the deck jets and pump number two. The umbrella is just a PVC umbrella holder that was plumbed into the plaster/pebble when they...

First time making this stuff. Love it when we are in cozumel and got this recipe from our Mexican friend. Pretty simple to make, and good on about anything! Small jar has the whole Trinidad scorpion pepper I grew in it :) 10 tomatillos roasted 1 garlic piece roasted 1 slice onion roasted 1...

Nice back yard! Might sound crazy but I like your fence. Ours is c r a plol and even with the landscaping is the first thing you see. The look of those wide boards and top cap is what I want. How often do you have to stain it....that might be a deal breaker.

Anytime! Let me know when your in the area. We can throw a few back, then light up a few of Cubas finest :)

All day long lol..... - - - Updated - - - Best pool I. The world :). Wh have been going to the rock since 94 and had our place there for the past 10 years ! Love that island...13 more years till we are ther for good :)

When we aren't in our other Happy place, Cozumel..... View from upstairs From the porch