This weekend is the traditional opening of our family pool. Generally, we open it in the last weekend of April, coinciding with a grandson's birthday. When the weather is warm and the grandkids are pestering us, we simply ask if Quinton has had his birthday yet? No? That's when the pool opens. On Quinton's birthday.
Quinton's birthday is this weekend and the grandkids know that we're going to open the swimming pool. However, the weather is decidedly cooler than average and the water temps have not come to the point where I'd be happy in the pool. The grandkids are going in, though. I'd have a mutiny on my hand otherwise.
Maintenance for the opening proceeds apace and I'm fairly happy with the results. It looks like it's ready for swimmers and we can only hope that hypothermia isn't a problem.
The water is clear, the algae has been beat back, the filters are clean, the pH is in the normal range. The pool will open on Friday afternoon as soon as the grandkids arrive for the party. PawPaw, of course, will demure, but he'll have a big tub of pulled pork ready for the event, along with lots of chips and buns. Soda for those who are under 18, and more adult beverages for those adults who wish to participate.
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