Wordful Wednesday-THE POOL

by Angie on August 12, 2009

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Did I tell you all that our new house has a pool? Shortly after moving in we found out that it needed to be re-plastered (the pool, that is). And then we found out that the plumbing really needed to be replaced. And, if we were going to do that, it would be prudent to get new electric wiring and more energy efficient pool equipment as well. That may not sound like much, but all of those things combined are the equivalent of a complete pool remodel.

This is what it looked like THEN.

This is what it looked like once they tore up the concrete surrounding the pool and started the plumbing. Then, they had to pull out the old plaster and remove down to the gunite. The new concrete coping and concrete around the pool had to be poured.

Next, they tiled. And plastered.

This is what we chose….”Tahoe” mini-pebble tech.

And lastly, we had to fill with water.

It doesn’t sound like much, but I can’t even tell you how much time it’s taken, how many crews of men have worked on it. How much work it’s taken. This has probably been the most stressful “adventure” (we are talking near tears, or in tears every single day for a month) I’ve ever embarked upon. Before I stop being wordy, I have to tell you one thing: I’m so glad it’s done.

It’s full of water now (and programmed and swimmable), but I’m saving those pictures until next week or the week after, so I can show you what the pool looks like with the landscaping completed, too.

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1 WhisperingWriter August 13, 2009 at 5:10 am: The pool looks fantastic!

I want one now.
2 Lula! August 13, 2009 at 2:32 pm: This might sound selfish and indulgent and trite, but I honestly thank God for our pool. It's our vacation in the backyard…a necessary summer treat.

Love your pool, especially the finish…"Tahoe" min-pebble tech. Fabulous! Can't wait to see the finished result!
3 J August 13, 2009 at 3:38 pm: Wow, it looks awesome. I'm so jealous!
4 JamericanSpice August 13, 2009 at 11:42 pm: Oh you will ENJOY that pool! I can't wait to see it whenever! i want to come over!
5 girlytwins August 14, 2009 at 4:23 am: SO exciting!! Now we just an invite to come join in on some swimming fun
6 Casey's trio August 14, 2009 at 1:35 pm: WOW…that is alot of reconstruction….the house and the pool? Hope you are all getting nicely settled in now!
7 Honey Mommy August 14, 2009 at 10:15 pm: Can I come play in your pooL?
8 Halftime Lessons August 15, 2009 at 3:43 am: WOW.

WOWOWOWOW

What a HUGE job! And it looks fantastic!

Cant wait to see the finished product…

Jay
9 Jenners August 18, 2009 at 5:42 pm: Yikes! Seems like you've had to changing everything in this new house! But the pool looks fantastic. I can't wait to see it in use!!! I'm sure the kids are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
10 Live.Love.Eat August 18, 2009 at 11:21 pm: Awesome!!!!!! I am such a pool person and I have always LOVED seeing before and afters with pools. Loving yours!!!! In fact, that is one thing I MUST show soon and I had already been thinking about it for a long time now. We had a lot work done around it in terms of the deck and the backyard and it just makes such a diff.

We do have to re-tile the pool so we'll paint it at the same time since it's so old and stained.