Well, I completed my annual feat of strength today. I'm happy to report that I can still manhandle the pool cover all by myself, without drowning, breaking my neck, or otherwise inflicting significant bodily harm on myself. The gash on my ankle from clubbing it with the anchor tool doesn't count, I've decided.

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photo posted by matt in Sunday, October 10, 2021

Jake found a 1964 Bonanza S35 for sale online tonight, and worked up some cost of ownership numbers on the back of a paper plate. This was our discussion at the pool today. The plane, if you didn't notice, has beautiful paint.

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photo posted by matt in Monday, July 26, 2021

Shane, Kaylee, and Lindsey enjoying a little pool time.

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photo posted by matt in Saturday, July 24, 2021

Opening the pool is always a little scary—you never know what the water will look like when you peel back the cover. I've seen everything from pea green to pitch black, which is the worst case scenario.

I was pleasantly surprised when I took the cover off today. Good color, just a bit cloudy. I think a healthy dose of shock and some 'round the clock filtration for a few days should get us in working order.

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postposted by matt in Sunday, May 16, 2021

I've been tempted to start on opening the pool the last few weekends. I'm glad I waited!

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photo posted by matt in Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Spending a little extra time at the pool today before heading home tomorrow. Weather is absolutely perfect.

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photo posted by matt in Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Relevant data points for the day.

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photo posted by matt in Wednesday, March 31, 2021

I tested both today–seems accurate.

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photo posted by matt in Saturday, March 27, 2021