On our journey to a new pool in Spring, Texas

[kimkats]

I am loving it all! Can't wait to see water in it!

Remember it IS normal for the water to have a bit of a green look in the beginning. Once the dust settles and the water gets balanced the true color will show up!

Kim

 

[RedStick]

Thanks kk. I appreciate the tips!!!

The pool is being filled with water as we speak. Of course the pine needles from all of the pine trees around decided to start dropping today.

Should I begin to scoop that out or don't touch a thing?

 

[kimkats]

I would scoop everything out as soon as possible. You do NOT want anything sitting on your new plaster.

You can and should use a manual vacuum like this:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/11.25-Swimming-Pool-Weighted-Liner-Butterfly-Vacuum-Head-with-Bumper/44917683

It is like a brush in that it has bristles on the bottom instead of wheels. You should not use anything with wheels yet.

Kim

 

[RedStick]

To my surprise, Chris the pool starter upper arrived around 11am this morning to do his thing. The water level was near completion (took a bit longer than I expected) but nonetheless...here we go!

Chris will be with us for the next 30 days and then it's all mine. My test kit will be in sometime during the week.

We are very excited to dive in one of these days.

Chris added some 4 gallons of acid and told me that it would be OK to jump in sometime late Sunday. We will see.

 

[kimkats]

That came out SO pretty! I love it all! That first dip is going to be COLD! but oh so worth it!

Kim

 

[RedStick]

Yes, it came out nicely. Thank you! My son can't wait to jump in. I'm pretty sure I could wait until the spring to test the water but I doubt my son lets me!

 

[kimkats]

PLEASE tell me you let him get in! (after you tested to make sure it was safe that is)

Kim

 

[RedStick]

We gave in and let him jump in for a few minutes.

The water was cold, no doubt but he has no fear of much except vegetables.

I joined him for just a minute and then I was done.

My wife was the smart one! She got her feet wet .

 

[kimkats]

You do dad! "But I'm not cold" while they are blue and teeth chattering LOL! hehe on the veggies-------I am so with him!

Kim

 

[RedStick]

Thought I'd provide an update to the summer/outdoor kitchen buildout. So far, coming along nicely.

When will summer get here? .

 

[kimkats]

That is coming out nice!!

I see your pool is clearing up nice!

Kim

 

[RedStick]

Thanks. Yes, I'm hopeful that we are doing the right things with the plaster, but I must admit I'm a bit tired of sweeping the plaster every day!




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[RedStick]

Another quick update as the spray deck was applied.

Moving right along.

Next up - overflow, deck and gutter drainage plumbing to street as well as continued progress on the pergola next week (countertop installation).

 

[borjis]

wow....just ......wow.

I like the way the pergola in that one photo shades the entry to the pool and half the hot tub.

Looks like it's time to pressure wash & stain your fence to put the proverbial cherry on top.

 

[RedStick]

The fence certainly needs a power wash and stain.

I plan to handle that at some point and put up some lattice work on the "ugly" side of the alternate fence.

We will have some landscaping done back there behind the 1 foot pool wall after the pool guy finishes everything.

Thanks for the compliment.

 

[kimkats]

That looks awesome! Well done!!

One thing at a time but you are SO close to getting it purrfect! NICE JOB!

Kim

 

[RedStick]

Well, it's been about a month and things are wrapped up! Just a few minor things that I need to take care of, but irrigation and landscaping tasks are now checked off.

It is amazing how much a pool transforms the backyard.

We've run the hot tub a few times now and enjoy that. My son swam Sunday, but it is too cold for those of us with "older" brains than an 11 year old!

At any rate here are a few photos as the landscape crew finished up moments before taking these picture.

All the best!

 

[MarianParoo]

Congrats. Very nice!!!!! Enjoy.

 

[kimkats]

11 year old brain haha! They know no fear or cold! "But I'm not cold!"

That looks SO pretty! LOVE everything-the plants, equipment pad rocks and stepping stones, water color.............it is all WOW!

Kim

 

[BigEinAZ]

That looks REALLY nice!! You'll be enjoying that for years to come.