Kim-if I WERE in control, these utility people would have had this business done by now!!
I'm grateful to have you all!
Hello from an excited Newbie in Bixby Oklahoma!!
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Kim-if I WERE in control, these utility people would have had this business done by now!!
I'm grateful to have you all!
Time to start talking to supervisors! You and I both KNOW there is NO way they can/will be out there at the same time!
Wait...........find out who works in your area and bribe them! Maybe stalk the repair people and see what THEY say about being there on XX day!
Kim
Wait...........find out who works in your area and bribe them! Maybe stalk the repair people and see what THEY say about being there on XX day!
Kim
- Jun 12, 2011
- 3,769
- Pool Size
- 19500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 60,000
Those are the kind of details my pool builder was paid to take care of. Once I signed my contract the only things I did (other than the required payments) was sign the HOA submission and the gas company request of a larger meter. Everything else was the PB's problem.
I imagine most offices are understaffed or maybe even closed this week. Nurse, you are going to need to pace yourself during the build because there will be many stressful situations that are out of your control.
So you did not have to ask him to do it? He just did it on his own? You know what? He IS being paid to build the pool. In order to build this pool this work needs to be done so the PB should be able to take care of this.
Kim (used to having to take care of this kind of stuff on my own. It would be neat to have someone else to take care of it)
I honestly thought it would be as simple as having Okie mark the lines, then call the various utilities and schedule the work. I had no idea it would be a solid month of run-around! Delays with the PB are one thing- I am expecting that. This, however, seems a bit ridiculous.
I spoke with the engineer from the electric company and told her what the phone company said about needing to coordinate. She told me they were not going to do that. They plan on doing their own thing and advised me not to worry about it.
I called Cox and the phone company again yesterday. Both said someone will call me. I guess if their lines get "accidentally" cut, it'll be on them to fix it. At least the biggie (electric) is planned and gonna happen.
I plan to call them again on Monday and ask for the people in charge.
I spoke with the engineer from the electric company and told her what the phone company said about needing to coordinate. She told me they were not going to do that. They plan on doing their own thing and advised me not to worry about it.
I called Cox and the phone company again yesterday. Both said someone will call me. I guess if their lines get "accidentally" cut, it'll be on them to fix it. At least the biggie (electric) is planned and gonna happen.
I plan to call them again on Monday and ask for the people in charge.
Just realized IT'S JANUARY (duh)!!!! The month I have been waiting for! Things are supposed to happen THIS MONTH!!
Yes, I'm eager and excited and a dork
Yes, I'm eager and excited and a dork
LOL how fun is that!! It IS JANUARY! The month of new things in the nini house/yard!
HUGS and looking forward to sharing this time with you!
Kim
HUGS and looking forward to sharing this time with you!
Kim
They're here! They're here!
After 4 weeks of phone calls, the telephone company is here and they are moving their line! I'm so excited- ACUTUAL HOLES WILL BE DUG! Lol!
Now I can just pray that the electric gets moved earlier than their estimate, otherwise, it will be a loooong 3 weeks for this girl!
Pictures will be forth coming once they get going
Kim- I didn't have to call them this morning
After 4 weeks of phone calls, the telephone company is here and they are moving their line! I'm so excited- ACUTUAL HOLES WILL BE DUG! Lol!
Now I can just pray that the electric gets moved earlier than their estimate, otherwise, it will be a loooong 3 weeks for this girl!
Pictures will be forth coming once they get going
Kim- I didn't have to call them this morning
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So ...what happened with them HAVING to be there at the same time????
Ou happy day with someone working!!
Kim
Ou happy day with someone working!!
Kim
Great news!!! So exciting! Others would think we are crazy to say that moving a phone line is something to get excited about!
LOL so true BUT it at least is something happen BECAUSE SHE IS GETTING A POOL!
Kim
Kim
Lol! I don't know! I'm just glad they showed up!
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You'll be swimming in no time
I seem to remember that your plaster is scheduled for April, Helen. Maybe we will both have our pools done about the same time!
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True! I'm glad I have a place to go where people "get it".
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Today was a very happy day because SOMETHING is always better than NOTHING!!
In pool building it is very exciting to have any progress! I remember getting excited about gravel being left in my front curb; somehow, it was exciting, even though it was annoying!!! Progress. Oh, and I was so excited about the electrical trench! But gunite was the best (except for plaster of course)! Hang in there. I love love my backyard oasis. You will too!
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Hi Jannylee!! Nice of you to stop by!
lol on the gravel! Absolutely ANYTHING that signals forward motion is exciting! I think only those in the process of doing any build project understands it.
Met with the PB today. Made a bunch of changes... *sigh*
My sister went with me to look at samples. She was a great help to bounce things off of and has basically the same taste in things as me. She really helped me work through things, pick out my stone, tile and plaster. We will go back when it's sunny to confirm the choices. Today was SUPER cold, windy and cloudy.
Gotta get out my pen and paper, and figure out my budget changes and allocations.
I need this build to start so I can quit changing things!
I have a TBI from a brain tumor and DDD in my spine that one hart attack and one stroke later the one relief I found is putting on my old water ski life jack and get in our pool and basically just lay back in the vest and 'wait for the boat'.
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I'm really sorry to hear of your physical struggles! That's awesome that your pool provides a respite for you!
Blessings!
Denise
I love the relaxation of the pool. At night I float on my back and look at the beautiful stars. It is amazing how comforting water can be. Of course it's too cold now!
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