The Lair

EatSleepTacos · Jun 10, 2019

RobP62 said: ↑

Hey Lass's and Lads,
Just wanted to say I am sorry for not being on here lately. Shit generally gets crazy around the homestead as summer hits with mowing, weed eating, pruning, and yard waste runs to the landfill, and then there is the pool (20' x 40' inground) and even though we contract out to have it opened and closed we still have to clean the decking, the tiki bar and all the crap we have out there like the chairs, not to mention all the bric-a-brac and chotzkies we set up to make the area more party friendly, etc. Needless to say, it's very time consuming. It typically only takes up a couple weekends and we are done. This year we were greeted with the need to have 4k gallons of water delivered ($300) to make opening the pool possible. This after all the water from the closing last year from rain and snow was being pumped off the cover into it. This Wednesday our pool contractor will be "diving" the pool at a rate of $525 an hour to search for the leak. My thought is the light niche conduit is the culprit. I hope. If not, it could be the main drain. The main drain fix might require draining the entire pool (34k gals).

I know I know, first world problems and all that. Boo hoo. Yes, I would like a little whine with that cheese.

But and this is why I have been so depressed about it. My wife invested a lot of a small inheritance on having the liner replaced about 5 years ago. A lot of money. The pool is her baby and when she is out there all her cares and worries disappear. She works as hard as I do and her job is more stressful than mine. The pool is literally her oasis. Growing up, her best friend has been my cousin. Since like the 3rd grade. She had planned on coming over to spend time with my wife with my aunt and nieces. Basically a all girls weekend. I was going to use those opportunities to go wheeling on long weekends.

Now I know it kinda sounds selfish of me to be bummed out because of that but here's the thing. We've known each other since forever, been together since 83' and married since 87'. Except for when I hunted before we moved in together in 83', we've never spent a night alone away from each other. Yes, we are adults, yes, we have a security system, and security cameras, everything is monitored and can be remotely accessed. But that doesn't change the fact that she will be there alone, and without her pool. I know she can handle it. She is stronger willed than I am, and has been on her own before we became a thing. But I don't care. We are soul mates and best friends. She has told to me to go and she will be fine but I know she is just saying that. She asks every night what's going on in here. "What are the boys up to?" she says.

So I have been racking my brain trying to come up with a resolution to try to save some money to get this problem fixed. Obviously the truck and any mods are out. I have to do my 30k mile maintenance soon but other than that no more toys for me for a while. We are planning a trip to Florida in October and are locked into that. I hope this pool doesn't eat into those funds and ruin it. Don't get me wrong. We were poor when we first got together so we know how to survive. It's just at this time of our lives we should be enjoying life more and not dealing with this kind of shit.

So we'll handle this like we do all that life throws at us and when I have the time I will be on here again, more often. I promise. Until then I appreciate all the thoughts and well wishes, but please, no pity and no sympathy. Life has been throwing lemons at us since the 80's and we are masters at making lemon drops. Lemonade is for kids.
Click to expand...

Life can be tough sometimes but thanks for checking back in. We were getting worried!

Justanotherhemi · Jun 10, 2019

EatSleepTacos[OP] said: ↑

Life can be tough sometimes but thanks for checking back in. We were getting worried!
Click to expand...

A wise man once said “life is tough, wear a helmet”

pdenajim · Jun 10, 2019

RobP62 said: ↑

Hey Lass's and Lads,
Just wanted to say I am sorry for not being on here lately. Shit generally gets crazy around the homestead as summer hits with mowing, weed eating, pruning, and yard waste runs to the landfill, and then there is the pool (20' x 40' inground) and even though we contract out to have it opened and closed we still have to clean the decking, the tiki bar and all the crap we have out there like the chairs, not to mention all the bric-a-brac and chotzkies we set up to make the area more party friendly, etc. Needless to say, it's very time consuming. It typically only takes up a couple weekends and we are done. This year we were greeted with the need to have 4k gallons of water delivered ($300) to make opening the pool possible. This after all the water from the closing last year from rain and snow was being pumped off the cover into it. This Wednesday our pool contractor will be "diving" the pool at a rate of $525 an hour to search for the leak. My thought is the light niche conduit is the culprit. I hope. If not, it could be the main drain. The main drain fix might require draining the entire pool (34k gals).

I know I know, first world problems and all that. Boo hoo. Yes, I would like a little whine with that cheese.

But and this is why I have been so depressed about it. My wife invested a lot of a small inheritance on having the liner replaced about 5 years ago. A lot of money. The pool is her baby and when she is out there all her cares and worries disappear. She works as hard as I do and her job is more stressful than mine. The pool is literally her oasis. Growing up, her best friend has been my cousin. Since like the 3rd grade. She had planned on coming over to spend time with my wife with my aunt and nieces. Basically a all girls weekend. I was going to use those opportunities to go wheeling on long weekends.

Now I know it kinda sounds selfish of me to be bummed out because of that but here's the thing. We've known each other since forever, been together since 83' and married since 87'. Except for when I hunted before we moved in together in 83', we've never spent a night alone away from each other. Yes, we are adults, yes, we have a security system, and security cameras, everything is monitored and can be remotely accessed. But that doesn't change the fact that she will be there alone, and without her pool. I know she can handle it. She is stronger willed than I am, and has been on her own before we became a thing. But I don't care. We are soul mates and best friends. She has told to me to go and she will be fine but I know she is just saying that. She asks every night what's going on in here. "What are the boys up to?" she says.

So I have been racking my brain trying to come up with a resolution to try to save some money to get this problem fixed. Obviously the truck and any mods are out. I have to do my 30k mile maintenance soon but other than that no more toys for me for a while. We are planning a trip to Florida in October and are locked into that. I hope this pool doesn't eat into those funds and ruin it. Don't get me wrong. We were poor when we first got together so we know how to survive. It's just at this time of our lives we should be enjoying life more and not dealing with this kind of shit.

So we'll handle this like we do all that life throws at us and when I have the time I will be on here again, more often. I promise. Until then I appreciate all the thoughts and well wishes, but please, no pity and no sympathy. Life has been throwing lemons at us since the 80's and we are masters at making lemon drops. Lemonade is for kids.
Click to expand...

Was beginning to worry about you. I don't post much but I do lurk and haven't seen you in the forum.
Hell three of four months months and I was going to text you.
Glad to hear that you're OK. Sorry to hear about your pool problems. Those can be real annoyances.
Let me know if you need anything.

Comatose · Jun 10, 2019

Justanotherhemi said: ↑

A wise man once said “life is tough, wear a helmet”
Click to expand...

On both heads

Justanotherhemi · Jun 11, 2019

Comatose said: ↑

On both heads
Click to expand...

Says the man who implanted a Miguelito in a

Comatose · Jun 11, 2019

Justanotherhemi said: ↑

Says the man how implanted a Miguelito in a

Click to expand...

Allegedly

Justanotherhemi · Jun 11, 2019

Comatose said: ↑

Allegedly
Click to expand...

Everything is fun and games until you end up on diaper & bottle duty at night sailor

Comatose · Jun 11, 2019

Justanotherhemi said: ↑

Everything is fun and games until you end up on diaper & bottle duty at night sailor
Click to expand...

I think Randall is up next for that honor, followed by Adam.

Slow Internet · Jun 11, 2019

Comatose said: ↑

I think Randall is up next for that honor, followed by Adam.
Click to expand...

They both shooting blanks, practice range only

Comatose · Jun 11, 2019

FadedComa said: ↑

They both shooting blanks, practice range only
Click to expand...

Then that takes you to the top spot, congrats B!

BravesRunner · Jun 11, 2019

Comatose said: ↑

I think Randall is up next for that honor, followed by Adam.
Click to expand...

RobP62 · Jun 11, 2019

FadedComa said: ↑

This is how I spent yesterday, within 4 inches of making it in the house....

Click to expand...

Ok, now my poor me pool story is not so bad anymore. My God B! So sorry to see this is happening to you! If you need anything let me know.

RobP62 · Jun 11, 2019

EatSleepTacos[OP] said: ↑

Life can be tough sometimes but thanks for checking back in. We were getting worried!
Click to expand...

Thanks Randall. Shit is definitely more complicated than I let on but right now I'm doing all I can and that will have to be good enough. I just needed to regroup before coming back.

RobP62 · Jun 11, 2019

Justanotherhemi said: ↑

A wise man once said “life is tough, wear a helmet”
Click to expand...

RobP62 · Jun 11, 2019

pdenajim said: ↑

Was beginning to worry about you. I don't post much but I do lurk and haven't seen you in the forum.
Hell three of four months months and I was going to text you.
Glad to hear that you're OK. Sorry to hear about your pool problems. Those can be real annoyances.
Let me know if you need anything.
Click to expand...

Thanks James!! Appreciate it!

RobP62 · Jun 11, 2019

Comatose said: ↑

Allegedly
Click to expand...

Comatose · Jun 11, 2019

RobP62 said: ↑

Click to expand...

Dont worry Roberto, the oven is bunless.

RobP62 · Jun 11, 2019

Comatose said: ↑

Dont worry Roberto, the oven is bunless.
Click to expand...

Comatose · Jun 11, 2019

RobP62 said: ↑

Click to expand...

Cant see 'Giphy' gifs at work.

RobP62 · Jun 11, 2019

Comatose said: ↑

Cant see 'Giphy' gifs at work.
Click to expand...

Special delivery!

Log in or Sign up

Welcome to Tacoma World!

The Lair

#64881
EatSleepTacos [OP] Well-Known Member

#64882
Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

#64883
pdenajim Well-Known Member

#64884
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64885
Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

#64886
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64887
Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

#64888
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64889
Slow Internet 56k Modem FTW!

#64890
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64891
BravesRunner “Exploration is curiosity put into action”

#64892
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64893
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64894
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64895
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64896
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64897
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64898
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64899
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64900
RobP62 NVR20LD

Products Discussed in

Log in or Sign up

Useful Searches

Welcome to Tacoma World!

The Lair

#64881 EatSleepTacos [OP] Well-Known Member

#64882 Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

#64883 pdenajim Well-Known Member

#64884 Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64885 Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

#64886 Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64887 Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

#64888 Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64889 Slow Internet 56k Modem FTW!

#64890 Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64891 BravesRunner “Exploration is curiosity put into action”

#64892 RobP62 NVR20LD

#64893 RobP62 NVR20LD

#64894 RobP62 NVR20LD

#64895 RobP62 NVR20LD

#64896 RobP62 NVR20LD

#64897 Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64898 RobP62 NVR20LD

#64899 Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64900 RobP62 NVR20LD

Products Discussed in Entire Site Forum: 2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015) Thread: The Lair

#64881
EatSleepTacos [OP] Well-Known Member

#64882
Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

#64883
pdenajim Well-Known Member

#64884
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64885
Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

#64886
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64887
Justanotherhemi Space Cowboy/Ninja

#64888
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64889
Slow Internet 56k Modem FTW!

#64890
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64891
BravesRunner “Exploration is curiosity put into action”

#64892
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64893
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64894
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64895
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64896
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64897
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64898
RobP62 NVR20LD

#64899
Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

#64900
RobP62 NVR20LD

Products Discussed in