Kathi49
07-27-2008, 07:40 AM
Hi All,
I haven't been posting much because I have been too busy with contractors and running myself ragged.
But, the pool is in and looks great! My backyard looks like land mines hit it though. There was alot of dirt because my backyard is on a slope. So, I about died when I saw the mountains of dirt and as I said before, hubby has been out of town.
Thank goodness for the master electrician though! :) Not only did he do a super job, he answered EVERY question I had about above ground pools as it went along because he has one. He even stopped by the night before the work was to be done so he could map out the route. But bless his heart...I was ready to drop and ready to cry and I don't cry easily...just so darn tired! That night he just stayed and stayed and talked with me because I thought I was on the verge of a panic attack. It is exciting and fun...don't get me wrong. But a LOT to learn which was overwhelming me. Then when I saw the mountains of dirt the next day, he called a friend of his who just happens to live 5 houses down from me even though I don't know him. But he had this guy come out last night with a bobcat to remove the dirt and extra sand. So, I feel like writing a letter to his company commending him and I think I will. If it had not been for him, I would have lost it. At one point I think he took pity because he just hugged me and said it would get better...just hang in there. Oh, and I should add...I know both he and his wife. So, this wasn't a flirty hug LOL!
Anyway, while he was working and all day I might add. I was trying to bust up some dirt clods with a little tiny rake. He told me not to hurt myself and I told him...don't worry...I am going VERY, VERY SLOW.
Okay, so I attend pool school yesterday and learned even more. I was taking notes right and left but didn't need to. I don't have to use a ton of chemicals because I have a salt system. So, the instructor had those of us who had the salt system to stay after this class...it was just me and another couple. Thank goodness this is so much simpler and easier in other ways than using traditional chlorine, etc.
Anyway, it is done but there are two things I raised cain about. The sand filter was not leveled out nor were there pavers used. And they told me I had to put the ladder together. Wrong answer! So, those two things will be fixed next week. We paid for INSTALLATION and to have it done right...so there was my beef.
Next will come the heater and the gas. THEN it should all be done! But as usual, OF COURSE, there are different contractors for that. :rolleyes:
When my husband came home I thought he would die when he saw the yard. And don't get me wrong...we knew there would be damage or a lot of dirt. I guess we didn't expect that much!!! But he's okay...said we would take care of all of that later and not to worry.
So, that's it and I am tired but at least it is in and ready to go to a degree. I just hope there aren't issues next week LOL!
I haven't been posting much because I have been too busy with contractors and running myself ragged.
But, the pool is in and looks great! My backyard looks like land mines hit it though. There was alot of dirt because my backyard is on a slope. So, I about died when I saw the mountains of dirt and as I said before, hubby has been out of town.
Thank goodness for the master electrician though! :) Not only did he do a super job, he answered EVERY question I had about above ground pools as it went along because he has one. He even stopped by the night before the work was to be done so he could map out the route. But bless his heart...I was ready to drop and ready to cry and I don't cry easily...just so darn tired! That night he just stayed and stayed and talked with me because I thought I was on the verge of a panic attack. It is exciting and fun...don't get me wrong. But a LOT to learn which was overwhelming me. Then when I saw the mountains of dirt the next day, he called a friend of his who just happens to live 5 houses down from me even though I don't know him. But he had this guy come out last night with a bobcat to remove the dirt and extra sand. So, I feel like writing a letter to his company commending him and I think I will. If it had not been for him, I would have lost it. At one point I think he took pity because he just hugged me and said it would get better...just hang in there. Oh, and I should add...I know both he and his wife. So, this wasn't a flirty hug LOL!
Anyway, while he was working and all day I might add. I was trying to bust up some dirt clods with a little tiny rake. He told me not to hurt myself and I told him...don't worry...I am going VERY, VERY SLOW.
Okay, so I attend pool school yesterday and learned even more. I was taking notes right and left but didn't need to. I don't have to use a ton of chemicals because I have a salt system. So, the instructor had those of us who had the salt system to stay after this class...it was just me and another couple. Thank goodness this is so much simpler and easier in other ways than using traditional chlorine, etc.
Anyway, it is done but there are two things I raised cain about. The sand filter was not leveled out nor were there pavers used. And they told me I had to put the ladder together. Wrong answer! So, those two things will be fixed next week. We paid for INSTALLATION and to have it done right...so there was my beef.
Next will come the heater and the gas. THEN it should all be done! But as usual, OF COURSE, there are different contractors for that. :rolleyes:
When my husband came home I thought he would die when he saw the yard. And don't get me wrong...we knew there would be damage or a lot of dirt. I guess we didn't expect that much!!! But he's okay...said we would take care of all of that later and not to worry.
So, that's it and I am tired but at least it is in and ready to go to a degree. I just hope there aren't issues next week LOL!