Yet another Texas pool build!
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Umm, your pool is incredible and well worth the wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I really do love the color. I also think the plaster sub who did my plaster did a great job because it is pretty consistent if you ask me. I always go out at night and wonder if there is mottling but it turns out to be reflections of my lights more than anything. I think the steps could be a bit more consistent but I am just being overly picky. I do love the color though.
Thanks! I have to say I love your pool so I appreciate that compliment!
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Ok here is an update and a bit of a sad note too with the pool. So on Thursday a Belgard representative is coming out to help my PB figure out how to get the stain out. I'll let everyone know what they think...
In our house we have quite the collection of pets. Well our oldest pet is a cat named sprinkles. She was my wife and my first baby and we got her 15 years ago next month. Well last night she started acting really strange. She was constantly around us. If we would stand in a place for more than a few minutes she would lay down right next to us. Then if we moved she would move with us. Then later she started wandering the house constantly with her head down. She usually is a lounge around the house type of cat so this behavior was really abnormal. Then at one point after dark the dog wanted to go outside and she was there and when we opened the door she went out too. She is old and slow and so I told my wife what harm can it be to let her roam around on the deck. We thought she wouldn't leave the deck because she doesn't go outside much and it was dark. Well 5 minutes later my wife lets the dog in and the cat isn't on the deck. So she goes and gets a flashlight and starts looking in the yard for the cat and initially cannot find her. Turns out she was in the pool! She was paddling around (she is fat so she wasn't having to paddle much to stay afloat). My wife called her and she swam to the side of the pool and we got her out and dried her off. She cleaned herself for about 30 minutes after her swim aerobics and then started roaming the house again. When she went by me I started petting her and she laid down and stayed there until we went to bed. I checked on her after brushing my teeth and she was still there.
This morning she had moved and my wife thought she had ate some food. Well after we took the kids to school she had managed to wedge herself back in the corner behind my daughter's desk. My wife tried to make it where she couldn't get back there but she did it again. Then after about 30 minutes my wife went to check on her and she had moved so she went to find her and found her laying behind our cat litter box in her own urine. She has never done anything like this before... My wife is taking her to the vet right now. I am pretty sad. I am sure this is a sign that she wants to pass. I think I have read that cats hide when they are ready to go.
I'm so sorry Umm. We went through it not too long ago with my chihuahua, Digit. She was over 14 years old. It's so hard, especially when they go through so much of your life with you. All the changes and the way our lives evolve in just 15 years. Praying for your family and for Sprinkles.
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Thanks I am a complete mess...
So my wife took her to the vet. The Dr. ran a bunch of tests and thought she might have diabetes because there was some glucose in her urine. They tested her and it was not that elevated. It was a little less than double the normal amount. The vet said usually pets with diabetes are usually 4 or 5x that amount. Then while they were running tests she had a seizure. I called the vet and she said she ruled out that the seizure was caused by diabetes because her glucose level was stable the entire visit. So she said that it could be a brain tumor or something else major and test could show us what it was but either way the outcome wouldn't be good and probably wouldn't extend her life so I decided to put her down so she was comfortable.
Oh I am SO sorry! I am thankful your wife found her in the pool. We have a ramp in our pool just for that reason. 
You did the best thing for her. I know it hurts your but..........much better for her.
HUGS and tears
Kim
You did the best thing for her. I know it hurts your but..........much better for her.
HUGS and tears
Kim
That is one of the hardest decisions. I had to make it for Digit too. I'll ask her to meet sweet Sprinkles at the Rainbow Bridge. The loss still stings two years later but I cherish the memories. You made the best decision you could for your sweet girl. I'm so sorry, Umm. Sending hugs and prayers for your family.
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Sunbaby
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Oh gosh, I am sooo sorry! Pets are our babies and my heart goes out to you and your wife.
Aww, I am so sorry for your loss. We have two beloved cats and a puppy (well, he's 1.5 years now). My puppy is my kid replacement now that the kids are all grown up.
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I'm sorry to hear of your loss umm. That is very hard. How are the kids taking it?
Thanks everyone! It has been an emotional roller coaster here. We basically told the kids at separate times just because of necessity...
My son (who is 4) was at the vet and saw the seizure. He really doesn't understand how to process it. I don't think he fully understands the cat is gone.
My middle daughter (who is 7) really cried a lot my wife told me. She told her after school because she was wondering why mom was crying. I told my wife about putting her down right before she picked her up from school. She asked "is this what it is like to lose a loved one??" She has moments where she just breaks down and starts crying again.
My oldest daughter (who is 12) took it very hard. We already discussed last night after the swimming pool incident and the cat acting strange that she might not be with us much longer. I went home from work early (partly because I was having trouble working) and wanted to tell her. She really loves our pets and has spent all 12 years with the cat and dog so they are just a part of her. There has been lots of crying here off and on all day. It has been very emotionally exhausting.
I think it could be a few days before we get in a routine of not having to do things for the cat. We already miss not getting her food and filling her water. It is really strange not having to do things you really didn't enjoy doing before. But just thinking about the fact that "hey I don't have to clean out her box or change her water/food" brings back memories. We also sat down with the kids and went through all the photos of her. When she was a kitten, her with all the kids as babies, etc... She was a really sweet loving cat and wouldn't even hurt a fly (literally). It will be tough not having her around the house. It was such a shock losing her so quick. We just started to notice weird behavior mid day yesterday.
I was young when I lost my first pet and I don't really remember it. I remember my mom crying. My other two childhood pets went when I was in college so I escaped the emotions of those for the most part. This is my first really life experience dealing with a lost pet when having kids. It has been tough. I think we'll survive and the kids will be fine. It is just a tough first couple days I imagine.
My son (who is 4) was at the vet and saw the seizure. He really doesn't understand how to process it. I don't think he fully understands the cat is gone.
My middle daughter (who is 7) really cried a lot my wife told me. She told her after school because she was wondering why mom was crying. I told my wife about putting her down right before she picked her up from school. She asked "is this what it is like to lose a loved one??" She has moments where she just breaks down and starts crying again.
My oldest daughter (who is 12) took it very hard. We already discussed last night after the swimming pool incident and the cat acting strange that she might not be with us much longer. I went home from work early (partly because I was having trouble working) and wanted to tell her. She really loves our pets and has spent all 12 years with the cat and dog so they are just a part of her. There has been lots of crying here off and on all day. It has been very emotionally exhausting.
I think it could be a few days before we get in a routine of not having to do things for the cat. We already miss not getting her food and filling her water. It is really strange not having to do things you really didn't enjoy doing before. But just thinking about the fact that "hey I don't have to clean out her box or change her water/food" brings back memories. We also sat down with the kids and went through all the photos of her. When she was a kitten, her with all the kids as babies, etc... She was a really sweet loving cat and wouldn't even hurt a fly (literally). It will be tough not having her around the house. It was such a shock losing her so quick. We just started to notice weird behavior mid day yesterday.
I was young when I lost my first pet and I don't really remember it. I remember my mom crying. My other two childhood pets went when I was in college so I escaped the emotions of those for the most part. This is my first really life experience dealing with a lost pet when having kids. It has been tough. I think we'll survive and the kids will be fine. It is just a tough first couple days I imagine.
So sorry to hear about Sprinkles. We've had 3 black labs and after the last (he developed cancer quickly but was only 9) I told hubby that I didn't think I could take going through it anymore. The pain will lessen. It just takes time.
When Digit passed, my son Jace (who was 5), kept asking if he could go be with her at the rainbow bridge. Even still he'll randomly bring her up even though they'll be 7 in August. That was a really hard question for me because it was also disturbing in that it made me think of how I'd be feeling if it were him that was gone. Made me hold on that much tighter. One day you're just able to talk about her and laugh without the tears and grief that come with it but part of you will always miss her. We waited about 7 months or so and then all picked out a new puppy from a rescue together. As hard as it is when you lose them, that love is meant to be given away and it's a welcome distraction from the silence left by the loss of a beloved pet that is no longer there. It's going to be at least a tough week as you adjust. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 
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Thank you! It is very hard. My poor 7 year old was just sitting at breakfast this morning crying. It just makes me emotional and break down when she is emotional. I know we will make it through this it is just hard right now.
When Digit passed, my son Jace (who was 5), kept asking if he could go be with her at the rainbow bridge. Even still he'll randomly bring her up even though they'll be 7 in August. That was a really hard question for me because it was also disturbing in that it made me think of how I'd be feeling if it were him that was gone. Made me hold on that much tighter. One day you're just able to talk about her and laugh without the tears and grief that come with it but part of you will always miss her. We waited about 7 months or so and then all picked out a new puppy from a rescue together. As hard as it is when you lose them, that love is meant to be given away and it's a welcome distraction from the silence left by the loss of a beloved pet that is no longer there. It's going to be at least a tough week as you adjust. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Thank you! You are right it definitely makes me appreciate my kids. I even thought what if one of my kids had a brain tumor. I just don't know how those parents do it. I think this will help me have more compassion to others when they go through these types of losses.
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On another note Saturday I fixed my backflow for my sprinkler system because I noticed it was seeping a slight bit of water when it was on. My irrigation system has had the water shut off to it since before we went on vacation except for the 2 times I needed to top up the pool. Well I turned it all on Saturday. Turns out the same pipe that broke before in the back yard has broke again so now my patio is full of mud again. The PB was out today looking at it and he sounded very upset that the mud was back on the patio. There is a problem with my walls where mud can get down onto the deck. They need to do something like install a screen that will prevent this in the future. I am ready to be done...
Not to be moribund, but I remember staying with my childhood dog long after he passed, which I think was beneficial to me. Same with my Tucker that was hit by a car on Boxer Day (right after Christmas), I was in the back of the truck with him on the way to the local animal ER, at least he knew I was there. It took me years to agree to another dog! Our pets are our families, for sure.
Ummgood- I'm just catching up on the threads...
I am SO sorry for the loss of your fur baby. Having lost 2 dog babies myself, I understand how devastating it is. They take up a place in your heart and life, and when they leave, they leave a huge hole. They are almost as important to us as the 2 legged members of our family. When we put Bella, our Jack Russell, down, I cried everyday for 3 months. My home felt so lonely and empty when I came home from work without her there to greet me. It's been 4years and I still miss her.
What a wonderful gift to have your baby for so many years. I'll be lifting you and your family in prayer as you go through this difficult time.
I am SO sorry for the loss of your fur baby. Having lost 2 dog babies myself, I understand how devastating it is. They take up a place in your heart and life, and when they leave, they leave a huge hole. They are almost as important to us as the 2 legged members of our family. When we put Bella, our Jack Russell, down, I cried everyday for 3 months. My home felt so lonely and empty when I came home from work without her there to greet me. It's been 4years and I still miss her.
What a wonderful gift to have your baby for so many years. I'll be lifting you and your family in prayer as you go through this difficult time.
Thanks everyone! We are getting better. Yesterday was hard because I had to go pick everything up at the vet. I miss her constantly talking to me. She was a pretty talkative cat.
Anyway I am still chugging on my pool chemicals. My FC was super high because my PB had my SWG at 60%. I turned it off and it is now at 2PPM after a week. I am going to turn it back to 20% to see what happens today so I get an idea.
I have some questions about runtime. He has my pump set to 2700 RPM from 8am to 2pm and then 2000RPM from 2 to 8. My Polaris runs from 11 to 2. Can I turn either the pump speed down or change the run times? My pool is sparkling clean and I don't want to effect that. Also do you run the SWG the whole time? Do I have a choice on that or is it just always on when the pump runs and it is a percentage thing?
Here are my numbers today:
FC: 2 (Turned up the SWG a bit)
CC: 0
CYA: 70
TA: 70-80
CH: 225
PH: 7.8 (I added MA to get back down to 7.6)
Salt: 4600 (PB added too much salt the SWG isn't complaining)
My CH has always been lower than the recommendation. I added 20 pounds of calcium chloride last month to get it where it is at. Do I need to raise it again or will it naturally raise?
Anyway I am still chugging on my pool chemicals. My FC was super high because my PB had my SWG at 60%. I turned it off and it is now at 2PPM after a week. I am going to turn it back to 20% to see what happens today so I get an idea.
I have some questions about runtime. He has my pump set to 2700 RPM from 8am to 2pm and then 2000RPM from 2 to 8. My Polaris runs from 11 to 2. Can I turn either the pump speed down or change the run times? My pool is sparkling clean and I don't want to effect that. Also do you run the SWG the whole time? Do I have a choice on that or is it just always on when the pump runs and it is a percentage thing?
Here are my numbers today:
FC: 2 (Turned up the SWG a bit)
CC: 0
CYA: 70
TA: 70-80
CH: 225
PH: 7.8 (I added MA to get back down to 7.6)
Salt: 4600 (PB added too much salt the SWG isn't complaining)
My CH has always been lower than the recommendation. I added 20 pounds of calcium chloride last month to get it where it is at. Do I need to raise it again or will it naturally raise?
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The SWCG will run the chosen % of pump runtime. There is no other option to alter chlorine production time. So you have to either alter % or hrs.
Can you lower the RPM? That will save money. We don't have a salt water system. But we were told when we were considering one that the RPM would be low and run longer. I was under the impression you could run it longer at a very low RPM. But I don't know.
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