Update: LOL

I don't even know what day it is anymore in relation to this pool build. There is so much idle time, that I have a hard time keeping track of "working" days, as I originally planned. I do see the builders almost every day, but some days it's simply to pickup the bobcat or load up their tools.

Don't take this as a sign of frustration. It's really not. Honestly, I'm pretty satisfied with the progress of the pool. I knew that it would take awhile, and frankly we're in no hurry. It's winter, for crying out loud! However, it does get a bit tiresome looking at the wreck in our backyard. It really is starting to shape up and we're getting very excited. Hence, the desire to hurry. But I also understand, that haste leads to mistakes, and that's the last thing we want.

The update to progress will be very short. They removed the wooden forms last week, and the tedious duty of "watering" the pool is no longer required. Spending approximately 20-30 mins spraying down the concrete 2 times a day, seems like the biggest exercise of futility I've ever experienced, but I've been assured by both my pool builder and the trusty internet, that it is worthwhile. I just approached it like meditation, and gave me a little time outdoors with me and my thoughts. And in all fairness, I delegated much of the watering to El Kiddo numero uno, who did a subpar job at best, but kept me from having to do it EVERY time!

We did make a few changes to the original plan last week. We have decided that all 3 decks will be natural stone, instead of just the main deck. This decision was a major financial decision, but one we thought long and hard about. We will be much happier in the long run with this decision, me thinks. As a result, we need to get the other two decks formed and poured so that the masons can begin work on coping, decking and tile. After some discussion about the sizes of the remaining decks, we are supposed to be formed and poured by Saturday. However, no one showing up for the past two days leads me to doubt that timeline.

We are almost decided on ALL of our materials with the exception of tile. We're getting close though. I actually had a dream about the pool (not sure if that's a good or bad thing), and as a result, I now have some clarity on how it should look. And no, I didn't smoke any peyote before going to bed. I don't think I even had a drink...scary.

For those loyal followers of this blog, here are updates to The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly:

1. Spa. The spa remains "unfixed" although I know it will be taken care of. Much like tinnitus, the ringing is still there, I just don't notice it anymore.

2. The right angle. What right angle? This issue has been long forgotten. Our bad ass pool doesn't need no stinkin' right angle. Next...

3. Step. La Wiferina no likey. I don't have the energy to push this issue. I think in the grand scheme of things, we'll be fine without a larger step. I would rather worry about world peace and move on.

4. Rebar. The former assures me that he raised the rebar. He offered to break it up to prove it, but I would have to pay to replace if he is wrong. Rather than call his bluff, I'm going to trust that with all the eyes on the ground that day, it got taken care of. If not, I will be testing out our pool builder's guarantee/warranty. I hope I don't regret not taking Carlos up on his offer someday!

So, that about sums it up for now. Not a lot of progress, but this is to be expected. For those reading, please feel free to play along at home. Comment...this is much more exciting if this is interactive. I spend enough time talking to myself at home without having to do it over the internet.