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Pool Cover? f.amendola 02-28-2008
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Posted by on February 29, 2008, 12:36 am
Well ... SteveB....

Thanks for weighing in, but as to your comments that "You sound like
it's the children are a bother, "...

As I stated my children's safety IS MY FIRST PRIORITY!!! This is why
they are currently not allowed outside under any circumstances when
the pool is covered, and in the summer, only allowed outside under
STRICT supervision at ALL times... to suggest that I need to "Watch my
kids." is beyond the pale, and over and above and kind of advice I am
asking for here... in addition, it borders on downright obnoxious
banter on your part...

A fence like the one you had mentioned is NOT as safe as a safety
cover IMHO... Any kid can climb a small fence. My kid is NOT going to
be able to unbolt all anchored tie downs on a safety cover. My
original post said that I wanted to protect my kids first, keep rain
and leaves out secondarily, and maybe provide a means to claim yard
space. The fence idea does absolutely NONE of these.

Thanks anyway. Anyone else want to give me some ideas without
lecturing me on how to raise my children?


Posted by on February 29, 2008, 10:56 am
On Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:36:35 -0800 (PST), f.amendola@comcast.net
wrote:

>Well ... SteveB....
>
>Thanks for weighing in, but as to your comments that "You sound like
>it's the children are a bother, "...
>
>As I stated my children's safety IS MY FIRST PRIORITY!!! This is why
>they are currently not allowed outside under any circumstances when
>the pool is covered, and in the summer, only allowed outside under
>STRICT supervision at ALL times... to suggest that I need to "Watch my
>kids." is beyond the pale, and over and above and kind of advice I am
>asking for here... in addition, it borders on downright obnoxious
>banter on your part...
>
>A fence like the one you had mentioned is NOT as safe as a safety
>cover IMHO... Any kid can climb a small fence. My kid is NOT going to
>be able to unbolt all anchored tie downs on a safety cover. My
>original post said that I wanted to protect my kids first, keep rain
>and leaves out secondarily, and maybe provide a means to claim yard
>space. The fence idea does absolutely NONE of these.
>
>Thanks anyway. Anyone else want to give me some ideas without
>lecturing me on how to raise my children?

Fill in the damned pool.



Posted by SteveB on February 29, 2008, 11:07 am

> Well ... SteveB....
>
> Thanks for weighing in, but as to your comments that "You sound like
> it's the children are a bother, "...
>
> As I stated my children's safety IS MY FIRST PRIORITY!!! This is why
> they are currently not allowed outside under any circumstances when
> the pool is covered, and in the summer, only allowed outside under
> STRICT supervision at ALL times... to suggest that I need to "Watch my
> kids." is beyond the pale, and over and above and kind of advice I am
> asking for here... in addition, it borders on downright obnoxious
> banter on your part...
>
> A fence like the one you had mentioned is NOT as safe as a safety
> cover IMHO... Any kid can climb a small fence. My kid is NOT going to
> be able to unbolt all anchored tie downs on a safety cover. My
> original post said that I wanted to protect my kids first, keep rain
> and leaves out secondarily, and maybe provide a means to claim yard
> space. The fence idea does absolutely NONE of these.
>
> Thanks anyway. Anyone else want to give me some ideas without
> lecturing me on how to raise my children?

You're welcome. Check with local safety officials. Although they'll tell
you the same thing, and you'll still resent it. You seem bothered by having
to secure your pool from your kids in the first place.

Steve



Posted by on February 29, 2008, 1:57 pm
=A0"You seem bothered by having
> to secure your pool from your kids in the first place."

Bothered? Not really, perhaps you are taking my posts in the wrong
way.

I am not bothered, rather I am frustrated because I am having a hard
time finding a cover that will work on my odd shaped pool.

Your're probably right though, that I should check the local building
code if I intend on installing a semi-permanent structure. They will
probably not even allow such a thing. I do know that the local code
does not require me to install another fence around the pool itself,
only that the entire yard is fenced in and locked, which it already
is.

The fence idea may be enough for safety for the kids, but does nothing
to prevent rain, snow and leaves from entering the pool.

Posted by on February 29, 2008, 8:56 pm
I should really post another pic taken from the other side of the
yard, seems like nobody can see the height difference from patio to
pool. I just do not see how a mesh cover can work on this pool, sorry
bout that... I will repost tomorrow. Thanks for all your input
everyone... much appreciated.

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