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Bobby18 · Jun 11, 2019

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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.
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Well y’all still have each other! Hopefully it’ll be a quick fix and you can get back to enjoying it!
And once the ladies have there girls night when is the guys night?? Actually, the thought of seeing some of y’all in a swim suit just made me change my mind. No pool parties!

68dave · Jun 11, 2019

RobP62 said: ↑

Not to be a dick but you should remove your post asap. The mods are passing out bans for B/S/T rule non-compliance like crazy. You need at least 50 posts to sell anything on here and it has to be in that section of the forum. You can post it there once you comply and then link to that in here.
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I know @Catch, he's a long time personal friend, and recommended that he post here first to give the local guys a chance.

Gaunt596 · Jun 11, 2019

Bobby18 said: ↑

Well y’all still have each other! Hopefully it’ll be a quick fix and you can get back to enjoying it!
And once the ladies have there girls night when is the guys night?? Actually, the thought of seeing some of y’all in a swim suit just made me change my mind. No pool parties!
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Pretty sure most of the "guys nights" happen at Dave's cabin. Since it's a super awesome venue compared to what most of us have available

68dave · Jun 11, 2019

My dog that I ran over with my SxS and had to rush to a 24 hour emergency vet Sunday evening is doing much better today as you can see. Shes dragging this branch around. I'm still watching her closely & limiting her outside activity because of the chance of infection to her wounds.

68dave · Jun 11, 2019

Gaunt596 said: ↑

Pretty sure most of the "guys nights" happen at Dave's cabin. Since it's a super awesome venue compared to what most of us have available
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Thanks. Another TW cabin meet will be planned soon.

rnish · Jun 11, 2019

68dave said: ↑

My dog that I ran over with my SxS and had to rush to a 24 hour emergency vet Sunday evening is doing much better today as you can see. Shes dragging this branch around. I'm still watching her closely & limiting her outside activity because of the chance of infection to her wounds.

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She’s looking for a chance to smack you in the head with that stick.

Bobby18 · Jun 11, 2019

Gaunt596 said: ↑

Pretty sure most of the "guys nights" happen at Dave's cabin. Since it's a super awesome venue compared to what most of us have available
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Yeah I know I just wanted to make a joke about swim suit lol

KY_Rob · Jun 11, 2019

Parked beside a sweet black TRD Pro today (Middle River area). Not sure if it was 2018 or 2019, but it was a sight for sore eyes.

AR15xAR10 · Jun 11, 2019

68dave said: ↑

My dog that I ran over with my SxS and had to rush to a 24 hour emergency vet Sunday evening is doing much better today as you can see. Shes dragging this branch around. I'm still watching her closely & limiting her outside activity because of the chance of infection to her wounds.

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She’s such a sweetheart <3

I’m sure she’ll be just fine so glad to hear!

AR15xAR10 · Jun 11, 2019

Say it isn’t so, @Pyrite_Pirate you actually exist now?

Pyrite_Pirate · Jun 11, 2019

@AR15xAR10 it appears that way.

AR15xAR10 · Jun 11, 2019

Pyrite_Pirate said: ↑

@AR15xAR10 it appears that way.
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My

FUCKING

GUYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

AR15xAR10 · Jun 11, 2019

Its been a long time coming; and as the tradtion goes....welcome to TW. Say goodbye to your wallet. Its all downhill from here.

Pyrite_Pirate · Jun 11, 2019

Hi all, as @AR15xAR10 basically alluded to, I’m his buddy Chris. I just picked up my 2013 pyrite double cab short bed sport last week.

68dave · Jun 11, 2019

Pyrite_Pirate said: ↑

Hi all, as @AR15xAR10 basically alluded to, I’m his buddy Chris. I just picked up my 2013 pyrite double cab short bed sport last week.
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Welcome.

AR15xAR10 · Jun 11, 2019

Pyrite_Pirate said: ↑

Hi all, as @AR15xAR10 basically alluded to, I’m his buddy Chris. I just picked up my 2013 pyrite double cab short bed sport last week.
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Don’t be scared. Fuckin hit em with it!

AR15xAR10 · Jun 11, 2019

Side note, anybody want that bull bar or those running boards? HMU

AR15xAR10 · Jun 11, 2019

Don’t forget about your #FlameRunner

Pyrite_Pirate · Jun 11, 2019

@AR15xAR10 that’s a good name for that one!

AR15xAR10 · Jun 11, 2019

Pyrite_Pirate said: ↑

@AR15xAR10 that’s a good name for that one!
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