Imagine Illusion 40 Complete 10/19/21

[Newdude]

remember when my parents' pool was finished. It was January. Florida January, but still January. My brother and I didn't get out until they noticed our lips turning blue and forced us out

My kids jumped in the 55 degree well water and were gushing about how hot it was. I lasted 15 minutes watching them have all of the fun in the brand new pool and suited up myself. The second I hit the water it made sense. It felt hot alright but it was frostbite.

5 more minutes and everybody out !!!!

But Daaaaaa-aaaaaaaa-aaaaaaaad

No BUT Dad !!! 5 mins. Everybody out.

 

[KCNM]

You did good dad! Cold water is a lot more dangerous than people give credit for! Actual clincial hypothermia takes a while to set in, but that's because your body will start shutting down blood flow to extremeties. As in, those arms and legs you need to keep your head above water. Most people will drown due to either the initial cold shock or losing the ability to swim way before hypothermia sets in.

(Hey, I knew that human adaptation class I took in college for a biology credit would come in use some day!)

 

[Newdude]

+1. And it’s the reason they find buck naked people either drowned in cold water or buried in a snow drift. They thought they were hot and the brain cells were devoted to more critical functions than common sense.

 

[Newdude]

Hey miss. I forgot that you’re new to ingrounds for a minute there. The stairs are for getting out and NEVER an acceptable way of getting in. If you absolutely HAVE to post an Instagram story, then fine, Sashay down the steps all sexy like for your post. Any other time you announce your cannonball or slide to the world and then make good on your word.

 

[Casey]

I kept a watchful eye on her because of how cold it was. I'd of been in in a second, shows n all if she went under. I mean I ran in for my pole earlier that day. Soaking wet shoes n pants. Haha.

We're closing tomorrow. Its getting cold.

 

[Casey]

And just like that... it's over. Pool is put to bed. Lines blown out. Liquid chlorine and polyquat added. Returns capped. Antifreeze in the lines. SWG off. Fence 100% complete. Called the Inspector n he's out til Monday. The only thing I have to do now is throw grass seed. I'll be heading out here in a minute.

 

[Newdude]

And just like that... it's over

‘Tis better to have loved and lost, they say.

But for real. Next year, you hit the ground RUNNING and it was better to have it done now. Opening is cake, just like you remember, but bigger. In a measly hour or two….. BOOM. Honking big pool.

 

[KCNM]

‘Tis better to have loved and lost, they say.

But for real. Next year, you hit the ground RUNNING and it was better to have it done now. Opening is cake, just like you remember, but bigger. In a measly hour or two….. BOOM. Honking big pool.

hit the ground RUNNING

I believe you meant to say, hit the pool CANNONBALLING!

 

[RonsPlc]

‘Tis better to have loved and lost, they say.

But for real. Next year, you hit the ground RUNNING and it was better to have it done now. Opening is cake, just like you remember, but bigger. In a measly hour or two….. BOOM. Honking big pool.

THEN the REAL torture begins!
You'll have a beautiful BRAND NEW pool sitting there, and you won't be able to get in until the water warms up in a month, or so.
But they ARE pretty to look at.

 

[BigPapaSmurf]

Say night, night to your liquid prince, until the spring.

 

[Casey]

THEN the REAL torture begins!
You'll have a beautiful BRAND NEW pool sitting there, and you won't be able to get in until the water warms up in a month, or so.
But they ARE pretty to look at.

I have a heater!

 

[kimkats]

Sleep tight big one! You will feel the love soon!!!!

 

[Casey]

I'm honestly ready to put it to bed. I'm also ready to get back to work. I just got my thuja green giants today but were expecting rain all week. At least my grass seed will get watered. I'll put the trees in next week when the system clears out.

 

[Snoobug]

My pool build is complete. They system is up n running. PB did it using his phone n as soon as I'm up n running with wifi, he'll switch me over.

We have the same slide!

 

[Snoobug]

Your pool is gorgeous, love the color!

 

[Jayphil]

And just like that... it's over. Pool is put to bed. Lines blown out. Liquid chlorine and polyquat added. Returns capped. Antifreeze in the lines. SWG off. Fence 100% complete. Called the Inspector n he's out til Monday. The only thing I have to do now is throw grass seed. I'll be heading out here in a minute.

Still lucky that your little one was at least able to try it this year!

Question, I see your fence, what is the size of those mesh? Those are not longer approved here in Quebec / Canada since kids can easily climb. You do not have the same rule where you leave?

To be able to use those type of fence here, the mesh need to be very tiny or you need to had privacy slats. Basically a small kid foot should not be able to fit in.

 

[borjis]

I'm sure Casey's fence is up to code.
The installer would not have used it, if it wasn't.

 

[Casey]

Still lucky that your little one was at least able to try it this year!

Question, I see your fence, what is the size of those mesh? Those are not longer approved here in Quebec / Canada since kids can easily climb. You do not have the same rule where you leave?

To be able to use those type of fence here, the mesh need to be very tiny or you need to had privacy slats. Basically a small kid foot should not be able to fit in.

The fence is a 5ft chain link fence. Before I bought it, I spoke to my code enforcement officer and he said as long as its 5ft height, with a self latching, outward swinging gate, that I could purchase it to enclose my pool and pass code. We have many pools in the surrounding counties in this area who have chain link fences.

In less than 5byears, you will never see 3 sides of my chain link fence because of the green Giants I used on the inside and outside of the fence. Those evergreen trees will be impenetrable from humans and deer. The gate locking mechanism is at the top of the gate. I don't even think my granddaughter can access it. My fencing is very safe and secure.

Do you know how hard it is to plant between rain in mud?! My boots weighed at least 20lbs a piece! I got it done though. I had to.

 

[Mike1162]

Why wait years?
Privacy now -Amazon
Privacy now - HD

 

[Casey]

Why wait years?
Privacy now -Amazon
Privacy now - HD

I'm not weaving that through my fence. Its getting cold n I'm done spending money. The outside perimeter of the fence will be out of view in a couple years. I'm not worried about it. I spent 8 good years swimming in front of neighbors. What's a few more?