Yipppeee!!! The pool opening process has finally begun. DH stopped what he is doing and came did the things that I can't do (take the cover off, load it into the wheelbarrow, move it to the driveway to dry, connect pipes, remove plugs, etc). I'm in the process of filling the pool now. Maybe another hour or so and then I can start the pump. Holding my breath...... it's a big maybe if it will make it through this summer or even start. I think it is several years old and nearing the end of it's expected life. I r.e.a.l.l.y don't want to go through the whole replace the pool and equipment this summer. If it makes it to the end of this summer I plan to rip it all out and replace everything ....concrete, fence, pool, equipment, etc.
DH has a fella here helping him with a couple of projects - installing metal about 16' up on his tall shop and building a metal gate. I mentioned to DH installing a new light & camera I bought for the top of the house. That project will require the 12' ladder and many trips up/down it. Hopefully, DH will get this young fella to do it too ....if the fella has time available.