"We're Building a Pool" {Part 2}

-Friday June 19th-

Gary came by to measure and mark out the border of the pool. It was fun to see the outline on the ground so we could get our first real glimpse of what is to come. Here's "Butt" in the spa.  He looks toasty. 

-Saturday June 20-

6:30 am and you could hear the trucks rumbling on the street.

 We were all so excited that you could see us all gathering around to watch the activities. I headed up stairs and set up my GoPro to capture the events in a time lapse.  It's the perfect view.

 By 7:30 the crew had made all their marks and began to dig.  We had officially broke ground!

 The guy  who drove the BobCat is an artist.  An absolute talent on wheels.

A few hours later, the dig was done.

...and just in time for the skies to open up and pore.

 Thankfully the rains were short lived and we didn't have any real problems.  I sent a text to Gary with this picture.  We all agreed that we had an instant pool party on our hands.  He He.

-Tuesday, June 23nd-

The morning came and I headed up stairs to set up the camera. This time I had a helper. Bubs has been so curious and really enjoys watching from any window he can get at.

He's such a persistent boy.  Bubs made it hard to be productive because I just wanted to sit and watch with him.

Rebar only took four or so hours to do. The workers are beasts to say the least.  They only used a few tools to bend and tie the metal into place.  Their hands, knees, wire and wire cutters, bolt cutters and this nifty little pole that helps with the extreme bends. A few bricks here and there to keep the shell off the ground and you have a pool frame.

Alana is so inquisitive. A question was asked about every little detail. I think she approves.

 Soon after framing was done the plumbers came in to do their first round of piping in the pool in order to prepare for gunite.

 This stage is mostly the returns in the deep end and along the sides, skimmers and spa.

 To be continued in {Part 3}...