My "New" Pool in SCHERTZ, TX

[TexasRain]

You better name him before Kim sees him. If he doesn’t already have a name....... he WILL be named. Probably awesomely so, but still

Bahahaha! I will name him, but want to see him in his spot first... I will take suggestions if ya got 'em

 

[kimkats]

Well we know he is a he so that does help. I can't wait for him to tell you his name!

Kim

 

[Sollace]

'Grasshopper'
With his being your pool shelf buddy, you can expand all your discussions and he'll listen.

 

[Newdude]

I will name him, but want to see him in his spot first... I will take suggestions if ya got 'em

‘Lil Bluey
Iggy Pop (he sure does pop)
Iguana B. Swimmin
His Royal Highness the Bling King
Larry (the lizard).

 

[spd500]

We’re trying to keep costs down so those were on the cut list.

I found some of them on Amazon really inexpensive. We ended up not doing any in our pool though.

 

[TexasRain]

I found some of them on Amazon really inexpensive. We ended up not doing any in our pool though.

Found my little guy here: Gecko Ceramic Pool Mosaic by Degroot Studios | DEG-109 - Blue Water Pool Mosaics

 

[TexasRain]

‘Lil Bluey
Iggy Pop (he sure does pop)
Iguana B. Swimmin
His Royal Highness the Bling King
Larry (the lizard).

Love them!

 

[Nikilyn]

I found some of them on Amazon really inexpensive. We ended up not doing any in our pool though.

The ones I want are on Amazon for about $50 each, which is quite a bit cheaper than thru Noble. The price isn’t bad but add up when multiplied, since I want more than one, and then install. But that’s why I said I’d like them for Christmas .
I like the fusion ones.

 

[Newdude]

The price isn’t bad but add up when multiplied

Mere peanuts in the scope of the build and a million to 1 return on the cool factor

 

[spd500]

I wouldn't expect them to charge you any extra to put them in. My plaster crew did the edge tiles on our steps and benches when they did the plaster and all they do is lay down a layer of plaster and then plaster right over them. when they do the final cleanup they wipe them off.

 

[Nikilyn]

@spd500 That’s not how mine were laid last time. The tile guys did it in thinset.
@Newdude Except when you’re already over budget and trying to cut things .

 

[Turbo1Ton]

I wouldn't expect them to charge you any extra to put them in. My plaster crew did the edge tiles on our steps and benches when they did the plaster and all they do is lay down a layer of plaster and then plaster right over them. when they do the final cleanup they wipe them off.

My edge marker tiles were done the same way. Actually mine they layed the plaster, then bedded them in the plaster. If I had more than the little 1-1/2" squares, I would have wanted them set in mortar first.

--Jeff

 

[TexasRain]

Not like I'm getting excited or anything!!!!



4 or possibly 3 days until gunite!!!!!

 

[spd500]

Great news !! You will be swimming in no time!!

 

[TexasRain]

Great news !! You will be swimming in no time!!

Even if it's fricken 50 degrees by the time I have water!

 

[kimkats]

Put a couple of big, fluffy towels in the dryer. Have a cooler right by the dryer. Once the towels are warm throw them in the cooler to keep them warm. Pour a nice, stiff adult drink into a plastic cup. Walk out and put these warm up items by the side of the pool and JUMP IN!!!!

 

[Sollace]

Or buy a wet suit and have at it. Surfers use them, why not us?

 

[TexasRain]

Or buy a wet suit and have at it. Surfers use them, why not us?

My husband talked about getting one for winter swimming NOT ME lol

 

[TexasRain]

Just heard from my PB that it looks like tomorrow will be the day for GUNITE!

 

[spd500]