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I started the process of opening the pool over the weekend. Looks like we've got a minor electrical issue to deal with (didn't have that on the bingo card). The good news is the water looks decent - I could see the bottom of the pool right after peeling the cover back. It's covered with dirt, worms, and all sorts of other junk, of course, but seeing the bottom on day 0 is always a welcome sight.

I pulled the cover off and got the robot going right away, which gave me this great before and after shot.

Now, on t0 that electrical issue.

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photo posted by matt in Monday, May 13, 2024

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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

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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

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