Thanks so much to both of you.. it's been a whirlwind getting the pool and the house ready for today's big party so I simply kept backwashing and vacuuming and let the filter run for 4 days. It's not nearly as cloudy but not crystal clear.

I won't be back and able to post for a few days but when I do.. I'll give you the stats and with a little luck we can get this thing back on even keel.