Yay!!!New pool!!!

[BigDave]

Eww bugs. Watermom won't like that. We need a way to mark posts "Not Safe For Watermom".

Do you have a lake, pond or stream nearby? Some water bugs can fly and will migrate, otherwise once there's no food (algae) they should go away.

[Watermom]

Eww bugs is right! It's funny that you should mention that,Dave. There are actually threads here on the forum where Ben has posted some pretty disgusting pictures where he has put alerts "Watermom, don't look!"

[PoolDoc]

That's "pretty fascinating pictures", W-M.

Not my fault you are 'curiosity-challenged'.

[Watermom]

I admit it. I am definitely not a "creepy crawly critter" kind of girl!

[jo3ponies]

Sorry. I really hated to post that but they're in the pool and qualifies as a pool question. Hopefully they'll be gone soon. I am a true country girl and love the outdoors....except for the creepy crawlers.....and, I know, they're everywhere!!!

[BigDave]

It might help to keep any lights in or on the pool off so as to avoid being attractive at night.

[PoolDoc]

Right! And, remember REFLECTIONS of lights, count as lights. Bugs will fly towards the 'moon' in the pool, not that you can fix that one!

[jo3ponies]

Lakes, ponds and streams are abundant here! Sorry, Watermom! I think they're gross, too. And they BITE! Not the kind of exercise I was counting on! Anyway, we are enjoying some unseasonably cool weather here and it gives me a chance to get everything hunky-dorey before things heat back up next week so I can swim. I can't wait! Who knew I'd discover that I loved the water in my 60s???? Thank you for all the support and quick replies...I'm feeling more confident already.