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Kim (it's Karen), this pool builder has been phenomenal. I would actually consider going on vacation while he did the pool build (recalling the first pool builder telling us to do that!). Of course, I am hoping this is the LAST pool build :)

I think your Intellibrite placement is fine. If your gray liner is anywhere near as dark as my Black Onyx Pebble Sheen, I don't recommend using a Globrite. If it's more of a light gray, the Globrite is probably okay. Our new pool is big and deep and the builder went with four Globrites at about...

Update- When the pool startup guy came out, he noticed some issues. Two of the water bowls leaked from the connection between the supply pipe and the bowl and the spa was leaking water through the spa wall onto the deck near the spillway. None of these were gushers but, rather slow weeping...

We have water! The pool belongs to the startup guy for the next week. He is brushing it daily and working on the water chemistry. Actual startup will be middle of next week. Bob 2018-02-20_08-38-06 by Bob, on Flickr 2018-02-20_08-38-27 by Bob, on Flickr 2018-02-18_03-05-09 by Bob, on Flickr

They used the blowers to push the water/plaster away (and toward the sump at the bottom) as they rinsed the pebble. This was a very good crew. They arrived at 7:00am, were applying plaster by 8:00, and were off the site at noon. There were a lot of guys but everybody stayed busy and knew what...

Plaster day! OW1IpRYSEjg

Thanks Kim! It's really amazing how much different this whole experience has been. The down side of this build is it will be finished and it's still going to be too cold to swim. We'll get plenty of use out of that spa though!! I'd really like to go with a bronze statue but, we may have to...

Things continue to move forward. Pool entry steps wrapped and capped. Also, a lot of cleanup at this end in preparation for decking. 20180127_171649 by Bob, on Flickr Spillway completed. 20180127_171732 by Bob, on Flickr Water bowls in place. 20180127_171824 by Bob, on Flickr Pool equipment...

I completely agree! We have more than a little. 20161221_072525-01 by Bob, on Flickr Bob

Okay, Karen has been asking me to do an update but, I have been reluctant because I didn't think you could see real progress. Today I took some photos of what's been going on. The stone work is definitely a slow process and given that we've had some seriously cold weather, we're lucky anything...

OMG - she is adorable. Is she sleeping on a tray?? So sorry to hear about the loss of the others. What does Roxie think about your fabulous pool? How do you keep her out of the river? We're in the stage now of our pool build where a lot of work is being done but the overall project hasn't...

Everything looks amazing. I bet Joy can't wait to start cooking out in her kitchen :) As an FYI, Kim Kats volunteered Strawberry Pie the last time she was going to do a pool crawl and visit all the TX pools - I told her to stop by Sanger so she can do a two for 1. I'll have to come over and...

Hi Two Labs (it's Karen) - so good to hear from you. Have you been able to avoid any trouble free pool forum people from 2014 moving into your grotto? How is all your beautiful flagstone holding up? Bob opted not to go salt water this time, several reasons even though we don't have flagstone...

Hi Martin (it's Karen). How are the Danes, cats and nutria doing? Your pool build was one of my all time favorites. The view with the river behind it still remains so incredibly stunning. Tell your wife that I traded in my V, got an SVR and I think I miss my V! This pool build has been so...

The stone is close and I think weathering over time will get it even closer. I believe the orange and red in the existing stone is from high iron content. Maybe I can spray the new stone with iron dust in a suspension to help it along. The forecast is showing a high of 27 degrees on Tuesday...