I have no need for TFP!

[red-beard]

Well, she is in upstate New York. There is probably still snow on the ground and ice on the pool!

 

[mguzzy]

Well, she is in upstate New York. There is probably still snow on the ground and ice on the pool!

@Newdude ... 'Dood that's your neck of the woods.. go bang on her door!

 

[Newdude]

'Dood that's your neck of the woods.. go bang on her door

You know the deal being in CA, I could be in 7 other states in the time it took to see all of mine. And our Texan friends...... heck they could travel across Europe and be in Asia whist still being in Texas. Lol.

 

[Rattus Suffocatus]

So, on the "bad examples". The reason us old dudes get paid more despite being slower, costing more to health insurance, being grumpier (this goes along with it 100%*), maybe being not as fun at the company's events--- is---

We have done just about everything wrong that could possibly happen in our jobs (and lives) by age 50. We have also done a lot of stuff right. The "experience" that you gain in life is learning from your mistakes and successes. This doesn't mean mistakes stop when you get older, you just make more careful decisions by default and less mistakes.

*The grumpiness comes from when you're forced to watch someone else repeat your mistakes, despite repeated warnings... trust me on that....

 

[mguzzy]

*The grumpiness comes from when you're forced to watch someone else repeat your mistakes, despite repeated warnings... trust me on that....

Grumpiness?... nah, after multiple warnings, I more get a feeling of schadenfreude.

 

[Rattus Suffocatus]

You know the deal being in CA, I could be in 7 other states in the time it took to see all of mine. And our Texan friends...... heck they could travel across Europe and be in Asia whist still being in Texas. Lol.

The West is remarkably big... you might think it is is a long walk down the block to the Chemist, but that's just peanuts to the American West.

My 19 yo kid wants to go to Alaska with a friend.. I asked where.... he didn't know off hand... TX is small by comparison.

 

[Rattus Suffocatus]

Grumpiness?... nah, after multiple warnings, I more get a feeling of schadenfreude.

Is there really a difference? I guess.. it's sort of the basis for sarcasm, isn't it?

 

[mguzzy]

The West is remarkably big... you might think it is is a long walk down the block to the Chemist, but that's just peanuts to the American West.

Nice HHG2G reference there..

 

[Rattus Suffocatus]

Nice HHG2G reference there..
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It's literally a philosophy for life!

Read what Elon Musk said about the Guide. (The answers are simple when you frame the questions properly).

 

[Oly]

I'm not sure there is a bottom to all the information at TFP. I wandered to the TFP Wiki room and started opening up and reading the links listed in the references for a couple individual articles. I relived the experience of getting lost in the endless book stacks on the third floor of the university library.

 

[mguzzy]

It's literally a philosophy for life!

Yer tellin' me! I have done more stuff with a towel wrapped around my head, whispering to myself... "Don't panic, Don't panic".. while having my brains smashed out with a slice of lemon wrapped around a large gold brick... than I would care to admit

 

[travelfeedsthesoul]

I think I also like the sense of community here, so after my pool is complete and after I learn how to maintain my own pool using the TFP method, I'll still come by to help others and gain more knowledge.

I think you can never know everything about anything, as there is always something to learn. A new scenario may present itself and bam, you're gonna come right back here for help.

I was just telling my wife today after breakfast how awesome everyone here is and how much help and advice they've provided. I plan on becoming a supporter member real soon.

 

[mguzzy]

I plan on becoming a supporter member real soon.

And since its tax season... just a reminder... its a WRITE OFF!

 

[C3Cl3N3O3]

I've been a TFP'er since 2015 and I still get stumped and need assistance.

My pool can be a MF'er. This year it's a new liner so a whole new can of worms to open.

 

[mguzzy]

My pool can be a MF'er. This year it's a new liner so a whole new can of worms to open.

Post pics of those worms! we like pictures!

 

[C3Cl3N3O3]

Post pics of those worms! we like pictures!

Here's the thread:

New liner for the 2021 season

Hello! Here's a photo of my pool which I'm opening today. The liner developed tears starting in 2017 and I was able to patch it each year. It became unrepairable last year but I managed to keep the pool open all season which was fantastic for staying at home. I pulled the trigger on the new...

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Fiveflat]

Hi I'm new. 2 days here and I learned an enormous amount of useful stuff. I need this place. I will likely need this place for years to come.

 

[travelfeedsthesoul]

Due to advice here, I got rid of a UV filter that I definitely don't need with Houston's already brutal summers, saving me $1,000, and future replacement parts. Supporting was a no-brainer.

I can only imagine how much more this place will save me by maintaining my own pool. Pool servicing companies in my area charge about $160-$250 per month.

 

[bover907]

After much reading, and helpful advice late last season, I pulled the Gold trigger today, before finding this thread. You all have already saved me more than the donation!

 

[LooLooPoolNoob]

Helllloooooou friends!!!! It has been a wild winter and polio and I are back!