Finally got the pool closed.......

...... well, almost.

Last weekend I had an excuse. It snowed.


I know, I know, I know, I've been procrastinating closing my pool, but I've been mega busy ROTFLMAO , but that all came to an end on Saturday. With Lori prodding me, I started closing the pool.

The weather on Saturday was cold, cold and colder. Okay, it was in the mid-40s, but that's still cold for a pool closing. While I was doing the pool, Lori was baking cookies. Don't they look good?



I wasn't thrilled that I would be spending the day out doors, but I know it had to be done.







I tried to get some sympathy from Lori so I could stop and go inside where it was warm.










I even tried smiling, but no deal. I had to at least finish cleaning the pool before I would be allowed inside to get warm.











The time finally came when it was time to add the winterizing chemicals.

Two of part A and eleven of part 3 and then a few dashes of part M.





Here is the clean, chemical balanced pool.









It was starting to get dark, so I went inside to work on my next project; getting the back door storm door to close. That included replacing the broken door knob/latch/closer thingy on the storm door.













Then the next day, Sunday, Lori helped me get the winter cover on.


PS
Remind me next fall to close the pool before the garden hoses freeze.

Swimming Pool Opening 2007 HNT!

Last weekend it was finally time to open my pool. Lori was a tremendous help and I want to publicly thank her. Thank her for that, and for recording it for posterity in photos.

1. We emptied all the water bags that held down the winter cover.





2. Then we started pulling back the winter cover so we could remove it. (Note: We had to pause so Lori could take a picture to show you how clean and clear the water was.)



3. Once we dragged the cover down to the shallow end of the pool, I had to remove the water that was on the cover and the leaves and sludge that had accumulated over the winter.



You know what? That woman has a fixation for my ass. Remember me to hide the camera when I'm doing bending projects!

4. Next we folded it up for removal to the curb for the trash man. The cover had a few holes in it so I had to toss it. Oh joy! I get to spend more money on this fucking pool!



5. Now it was time to get the filter back together...







Oh crap! Another one of THOSE ass pics!



...while Lori used the net to remove the leaves and sticks from the bottom of the pool.



You'd be surprised at the diversity of life that can be found in the bottom of a swimming pool.



6. Time for a fudge pop break. Man woman does not live by gin and tonics alone!



7. Well, there it is, my freshly uncovered swimming pool!



8. Now I just had to fill the pool the rest of the way with watter so I could start the filter and check for leaks. Remember the major leak I had last year!



9. The pool was finally filled and past the leak test! Hooray!!!!! It's finally time for that gin and tonic and a toast to the 2007 skinny dipping season! Anyone want to join us?

HAPPY SWIMMING POOL HNT FROM LORI AND TONY!!!!!!!!