Got it. Thanks everyone so much!
I've actually been surfing around the site in anticipation of getting a permanent above ground at some point. What a great resource you all are. I'll be sure to do a lot of homework before buying and won't be taken for a ride (again - I never knew the pool stores will commonly try to sell you a bigger filter system than you need).

It's hot and humid here in RI today and the kids can finally get back in the pool!

Take care and thanks again - hopefully I can take it from here!

Ellen