Gonna tackle a self installation and need some opinions

[johnnysnok]

I have a bad slope in my back yard and had to do a retaing wall. Installed it last August and i am very happy with the out come.

[swilk]

I am getting the "you do not have permission" warning when I try and view your pictures.

They sure do take security serious on this site.

Anyway, I am still kicking around several ideas .... decisions, decisions.

[PoolDoc]

They sure do take security serious on this site.

Yes, I do, though the picture issue has as much to do with not having had time to wrestle with the hidden-9-layers-deep settings in a new version of vBulletin, as it does with security. But having just 5 minutes ago removed two newly registered users who were wannabe spammers, yes, security is always on my mind.

You probably should check out this site by a former PoolForum user:
http://www.howibuiltmyownpool.com/

If nothing else, it will give you a clear picture of how a really careful and systematic engineer might approach a DIY pool.