The real reason I don't have the K20 :) (A few pictures)

vievetrick · 11-18-2008, 12:34 PM

Okay, I have been holding out on you all. I do want a K20 but we (LOLOL) decided that the family needed a little something in the backyard that would make it easier to stay home during the warm months.

No we didn't need a backhoe

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http://photos.imageevent.com/patbroughpictures/thebackyard/websize/pano.jpg[/IMG]

Next summer should be fun.

I can't help but think about how much gear that could have bought

just kidding a little. It will make for lots more fun and pictures this summer. We got a end of season deal and so still have not taken the first plung yet. If you want to see more shots of the construction you can check here The backyard.

Anyone want to give pool tips let me know I already know I will invest in a better cover that anchors to the deck next year.

So, I don't think the K20 will be coming soon, but I assure you I will be first second or third in line when the next model comes out. (if "we" think it is okay)

vievetrick · 11-18-2008, 12:39 PM

Mods I guess I should have posted this to General Talk. Can you move or leave doesn't matter to me.

Isaac314 · 11-18-2008, 01:15 PM

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great series! i love seeing it drawn out on the floor, must have been tempting to take a dip even when it was just at that stage

Damn Brit · 11-18-2008, 01:22 PM

Hells bells Pat, you got an in ground pool for the price of a K20?

deejjjaaaa · 11-18-2008, 01:45 PM

looks great - the only damn issue is that because of liability you have to keep that stupid fence around the pool, otherwise some neighb. kid will certainly decide that yours is the pool to get drowned.

vievetrick · 11-18-2008, 01:52 PM

Gary I wish it only cost that much

deejj - the real fence goes up tomorrow. I will post what it looks like when it is done. I am getting one of those pool alarms as well. Luckly we live on a dead end with only a handful of nieghbors.

deejjjaaaa · 11-18-2008, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by vievetrick

Gary I wish it only cost that much

deejj - the real fence goes up tomorrow. I will post what it looks like when it is done. I am getting one of those pool alarms as well. Luckly we live on a dead end with only a handful of nieghbors.

hire a full time lifeguard and double your liability coverage on homeowner's insurance

Clicker · 11-18-2008, 02:30 PM

You're so gonna need the K20 now especially around the water

Nowhere Matt · 11-18-2008, 02:43 PM

Tell us the truth now. How many times did you jump up in the cab of that backhoe and make noises like it was running and you were moving yards and yards of earth?
Best piece of advice? Don't take the liner for granted. If you have to ever change it, gets a few friends, take your time and do it very well.

Livewireshock · 11-18-2008, 03:21 PM

So now you have a nice skating rink until the spring thaw, being too late in the year for you to enjoy it.

Summer is just around the corner here at the moment and I wish I had a pool in the backyard.

By the way, a friend of mine did get an inground swimming pool for the price of a K20D. It was a fibreglass pool being demolished to make way for a new shopping centre in Casino, so he offered to move it at his own cost as he happened to walk past. All up, including small repairs in shifting it, it came to $A1,500

Oldschool · 11-18-2008, 04:05 PM

So I figure we're all invited to a pool party next summer?

Arpe · 11-18-2008, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by Oldschool

So I figure we're all invited to a pool party next summer?

It's the least he can do after posting those. I expect to be picked up at my door btw.

It's going to be hard to find an excuse to go out and take photos now though isn't it?

Photo Tramp · 11-18-2008, 04:18 PM

Well Pat I think you did the right thing. The pool may just last as long as the K20.
Besides the kids will have more fun in the summer, and the wife might too, just depends on how you romance her. (pools are great for an intimate night time dip with mom.)

Now all ya need is a sign saying no skinny dipping allowed (except Mom and Dad that is.)

Looks really great Pat have fun and stay safe.

daacon · 11-18-2008, 05:14 PM

Sweet Pat congrats ! If I could convince my Daughter to drop out of collage I would have a K20D too! hahah

Seriously that pool will be a blast I am sure. Congrats and I am sure it does not hurt the resale value of the home - whereas a K20D depreciates as soon as it is payed for.

creampuff · 11-18-2008, 05:51 PM

Wow, that's a nice pool.

Had you got the K20D, you would have been able to use the built in intervalometer to record the progress of the build.

BTW I know nuts about pools but how do you prevent leaves falling into it?

11-18-2008, 12:34 PM	#1
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	The real reason I don't have the K20 :) (A few pictures) Okay, I have been holding out on you all. I do want a K20 but we (LOLOL) decided that the family needed a little something in the backyard that would make it easier to stay home during the warm months. No we didn't need a backhoe [IMG] http://photos.imageevent.com/patbroughpictures/thebackyard/websize/pano.jpg[/IMG] Next summer should be fun. I can't help but think about how much gear that could have bought just kidding a little. It will make for lots more fun and pictures this summer. We got a end of season deal and so still have not taken the first plung yet. If you want to see more shots of the construction you can check here The backyard. Anyone want to give pool tips let me know I already know I will invest in a better cover that anchors to the deck next year. So, I don't think the K20 will be coming soon, but I assure you I will be first second or third in line when the next model comes out. (if "we" think it is okay)

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11-18-2008, 12:39 PM	#2
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183 Original Poster	Mods I guess I should have posted this to General Talk. Can you move or leave doesn't matter to me.

11-18-2008, 01:15 PM	#3
Isaac314 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	:0 great series! i love seeing it drawn out on the floor, must have been tempting to take a dip even when it was just at that stage

11-18-2008, 01:22 PM	#4
Damn Brit Guest	Hells bells Pat, you got an in ground pool for the price of a K20?

11-18-2008, 01:45 PM	#5
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	looks great - the only damn issue is that because of liability you have to keep that stupid fence around the pool, otherwise some neighb. kid will certainly decide that yours is the pool to get drowned.

11-18-2008, 01:52 PM	#6
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183 Original Poster	Gary I wish it only cost that much deejj - the real fence goes up tomorrow. I will post what it looks like when it is done. I am getting one of those pool alarms as well. Luckly we live on a dead end with only a handful of nieghbors.

11-18-2008, 02:06 PM	#7
deejjjaaaa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: steel city / rust belt Posts: 2,043	Originally posted by vievetrick Gary I wish it only cost that much deejj - the real fence goes up tomorrow. I will post what it looks like when it is done. I am getting one of those pool alarms as well. Luckly we live on a dead end with only a handful of nieghbors. hire a full time lifeguard and double your liability coverage on homeowner's insurance

11-18-2008, 02:30 PM	#8
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	You're so gonna need the K20 now especially around the water

11-18-2008, 02:43 PM	#9
Nowhere Matt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nowhere Land Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,362	Tell us the truth now. How many times did you jump up in the cab of that backhoe and make noises like it was running and you were moving yards and yards of earth? Best piece of advice? Don't take the liner for granted. If you have to ever change it, gets a few friends, take your time and do it very well.

11-18-2008, 03:21 PM	#10
Livewireshock Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lismore, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 144	So now you have a nice skating rink until the spring thaw, being too late in the year for you to enjoy it. Summer is just around the corner here at the moment and I wish I had a pool in the backyard. By the way, a friend of mine did get an inground swimming pool for the price of a K20D. It was a fibreglass pool being demolished to make way for a new shopping centre in Casino, so he offered to move it at his own cost as he happened to walk past. All up, including small repairs in shifting it, it came to $A1,500

11-18-2008, 04:05 PM	#11
Oldschool Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,278	So I figure we're all invited to a pool party next summer?

11-18-2008, 04:14 PM	#12
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Oldschool So I figure we're all invited to a pool party next summer? It's the least he can do after posting those. I expect to be picked up at my door btw. It's going to be hard to find an excuse to go out and take photos now though isn't it?

11-18-2008, 04:18 PM	#13
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	Well Pat I think you did the right thing. The pool may just last as long as the K20. Besides the kids will have more fun in the summer, and the wife might too, just depends on how you romance her. (pools are great for an intimate night time dip with mom.) Now all ya need is a sign saying no skinny dipping allowed (except Mom and Dad that is.) Looks really great Pat have fun and stay safe.

11-18-2008, 05:14 PM	#14
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Sweet Pat congrats ! If I could convince my Daughter to drop out of collage I would have a K20D too! hahah Seriously that pool will be a blast I am sure. Congrats and I am sure it does not hurt the resale value of the home - whereas a K20D depreciates as soon as it is payed for.

11-18-2008, 05:51 PM	#15
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Wow, that's a nice pool. Had you got the K20D, you would have been able to use the built in intervalometer to record the progress of the build. BTW I know nuts about pools but how do you prevent leaves falling into it?