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    That pool is looking really, really good.
    I am suffering from pool envy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by armstrong View Post
    Looks great. What's the pool temp like at the moment? Tried a swim yesterday but it was ruddy freezing.
    Its right around 24 to 26c. Been perfect for s good afternoon swim.

    Today we all decided to take a holiday off. So I will be swimming today. I moved my fridge out by the pool bar and its loaded with beer.

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    Excellent job - congratulations!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shutree View Post
    That pool is looking really, really good.
    Quote Originally Posted by Shy Guava View Post
    Excellent job - congratulations!
    Thanks to both you. Plan of many years of use and fun with it. Once I get the Sala integrated into the deck, I plan on lots of dinners out there.

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    Few quick pics from this morning. Almost beer 30......and a dip.



    Quickly moved the fridge I bought for the pool that my lovely wife took over. I cleaned it out and moved it before she could say "Why"...



    To secure its location, I loaded in a few beers and added big mugs to the freezer



    Did a quick deck wash and chemistry check and its ready........

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    Hi JPPR2
    What a great thread and great job on the pool. i have just a small question, how are going to keep the area on the decking weed free? Do you have access under the decking?
    I could not see it anywhere in the thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by johpam View Post
    Hi JPPR2
    What a great thread and great job on the pool. i have just a small question, how are going to keep the area on the decking weed free? Do you have access under the decking?
    I could not see it anywhere in the thread.
    Johpam,
    That is a good question and one that I did not mention as we built the deck. Underneath the deck area I covered it all with a 3" to 4" layer of sand. The idea is that it covered any hidden waiting to germinate weed seeds and with no light they won't be able to grow. Sand is a great weed deterrent being it lacks essential nutrients.

    Thank you on the kind words on the pool and thread

    Cheers

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    12/14

    Man was it nice to have a day off. Yesterday was the first day in months that I did not hit 18,000 steps. I have lost 4+ kgs over the last month eating less and working on the pool.

    Some R&R pics



    I moved my Hammock down to the deck area and my "Krispy Kreme" Chariot awaits me to float around with a beer in my hand.



    Sat back in the Jacuzzi with my music going and had me a cold one. Pool temp 26c, Jacuzzi temp 30c (naturally. No heater just covered)


    Back at it today. Finish up the decking and then figure out how to move the Sala. That should be rather fun.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPPR2 View Post
    Yesterday was the first day in months that I did not hit 18,000 steps.
    Maybe you need two more handrails?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shutree View Post
    That pool is looking really, really good.
    I am suffering from pool envy.

    you're not the only one.

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    So anyway, when are the playboy bunnies booked for?


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    Looks really good. Accept this as a comment not a criticism, I think just a little more time spent on the bar area, incorporating a sink and some storage, and maybe a small cooking arrangement (guess you'll have a portable BBQ anyway).

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    So anyway, when are the playboy bunnies booked for?

    Well. We are discussing a New Years party. My uncle and I lobbied for dancing Chang girls but wife was not on board. I said Come On. She claims Covid. I said I promise to wear a mask and do my best with Social distancing until I am pleasantly lit up which at that point all bets are off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PAG View Post
    Looks really good. Accept this as a comment not a criticism, I think just a little more time spent on the bar area, incorporating a sink and some storage, and maybe a small cooking arrangement (guess you'll have a portable BBQ anyway).
    Thanks PAG. I didn't take it as criticism at all. The bar has storage underneath the top for glasses. Underneath is storage for glasses and bottles and a blender. I did not add a sink as quite honestly I did not want to have to figure out the drain being our main outdoor kitchen is close to the pool area to wash and cook. I frankly did want a larger bar area but we settled for the longest piece of granite top I could find . My wife and I agreed that with the sala at the opposite end people will drink there more than the bar most likely.

    Those were the thoughts behind it anyway. You should have seen my original bar plans. They were over the top but the wife was like....."ok thats too much. How many people are we really going to have over?" She makes a good point.

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    Well the sala is moved and we had a one of those "oh no shit" moments. So moving the Sala to the edge at the same height of the deck would lead to people smacking their heads on it walking in. So the 2 options were. 1) lower and pull it away from the deck so you step down or 2) lift up a full step. We went with the UP option. This was not an easy deal lifting it with just 3 of us. And luck would have it, my damn floor jack half way through decided that it was going to break the spring for the hydraulic valve.

    Anyway with some creative effort we got it lifted. We will finish it up to with some wood on the sides and back to avoid the big gap or maybe plants some shrubs.




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    Looks great mate.
    Well done.

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    Thanks for the explanation and I really hope it works.

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    That looks great, JPPR2. Love the hammock set up too.

    Quote Originally Posted by JPPR2 View Post



    I moved my Hammock down to the deck area and my "Krispy Kreme" Chariot awaits me to float around with a beer in my hand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neverna View Post
    That looks great, JPPR2. Love the hammock set up too.
    Thanks Nev,

    I bought that Hammock when I lived in Cha Am. It has lasted a long time. My wife just ordered another one as we always fight over it.

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    12/15

    Well, deck is done and we had some composite decking and galvanized steel left over and Boon and I (After a few beers) thought about the pool pump room and what about using it for a door. Well one thing lead to another.... The pump house will be pretty nice.



    We will put a nice matching roof on the pool room and paint to match.



    I had a little time today and found that the Jacuzzi LED Lights can be set to any color you like and it just happens that they are the same blue as the pool....



    The Missus has taken up the Christmas spirit and added solar lighting around the place.

    Happy Holidays all. Stay safe

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    Wow, pride passion and creativity created a dream house mate. It is beautiful, simple as that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    Wow, pride passion and creativity created a dream house mate. It is beautiful, simple as that.
    +1 to that. I just enjoy looking at it. Would be even better to be in that hot tub.

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    Nicely manicured lawn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPPR2 View Post
    Well, deck is done and we had some composite decking and galvanized steel left over and Boon and I (After a few beers) thought about the pool pump room and what about using it for a door. Well one thing lead to another.... The pump house will be pretty nice.



    We will put a nice matching roof on the pool room and paint to match.


    Happy Holidays all. Stay safe
    JP I don't see any extra pipe work for the second pump for the fountains mate.
    Any sign of Asher come to finish the job.

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    ^ Thanks AO and Snubs. If you guys are ever this way, stop in.



    Quote Originally Posted by TheRealKW View Post
    Nicely manicured lawn.
    Thanks KW, I typically mow them every week. Love the smell of fresh cut grass. Of course my Tortoises help out on a regular basis..

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