Let The Expenses Begin!

So, this happened today, UGH!

The weather really hasn't been that good.  Most weekend we've had rain on one or both days.  That coupled with I'm now working, finding the time AND the motivation to do the work necessary to open the pool just hasn't been there.

However, since it needed to be done, today was the day!

I've master installing and removing the pool cover all by myself.  It's a challenge and I'm spent by the time it's all done and everything put away AND today was no different.

I took this pic below once I removed the cover.  It does look a tad green but now, some six hours later and six gallons of liquid shock applied, the water itself if crystal clear.  The gunk on the bottom, well that's a different story, and I'll vacuum most of that to waste at the same time I lower the water level.

Then I'll fire up the pump and let the filter do it's job to clean up the rest...fingers crossed.

I dragged the pool cover to the driveway and spread it out to dry. Once dry I used a broom to loosen most of the debris, then broke out the ole gas leaf blower.  Works like a charm too!  A couple hours after that I strategically folded it, so come the fall it'll unfold like an accordion and in the proper order\direction.  The question is, will I remember how I folded it in 5 months, dunno?!?!

Oh the joys of it all!