The downside of enjoyment

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There are things we enjoy - warm weather, the garden, the life we live and the pool - but there is a downside to that pool. It's been running since the weekend, we've dumped in all kinds of chemicals and baking soda and a list of other stuff. A lot of the stuff we had on hand, so dollar-wise the output hasn't been too bad. But the bad is there - the algae is gone but the water is not clearing up - it's very cloudy. The pool company says the only way to fix this is to have the sand in the filter replaced. That isn't what we wanted to hear but it is probably the answer. This is not a do-it-yourself job for people our age. Nope, this will have to be done by the pros. The sand has to be removed from the filter, the pipes are cut (don't ask why I just repeat what I'm told) and then new pipes put in. It is a 3-hour job and it's about $300. My only fear is that once that job is done and the water doesn't clear up - then what? We have to bite the bullet, no sense playing games. We will be visiting the pool store later today to make arrangements. It hasn't stopped Ruby from swimming - all the levels are perfect so it's safe to swim in. Photo is mine. Maybe we just just stick with that little pink pool LOL!