The Adventures of Cato, Tara and Jasmine

It doesn't look hot........all those nice shady spots.  How hot is hot?

I was wondering how you deal with emptying the water from the portable spa when it's in the house.......Are we having fun yet?

Hahaha!  I don't think that Cato and Tara's Idea of hot is anything like your idea of hot!  They just want to run around and bounce as normal, and then they get tired and hot and panting and want to lie in the shade.  Lovely in the shade.  But really quite hot in the sun.  We were trying to keep them off the hot paths, and walk on the grass.

The spa crisis was because the outlet pipe connection was leaking, and was stuck for a while, so I couldn't stop it from leaking.  But only onto the tiles, so just mopped it up with a towel.  

Now we have the connections sorted, the water is dribbling out via hosepipe, incredibly slowly, probably because I have one of those expanding water pressure hoses.  And there isn't much pressure from a wee hot tub.  So it dribbles.  It is taking hours.

The 3rd issue is that while the water stayed perfectly crystal clear and lovely, the white inside of the spa has started to discolour - and it won't clean off.  Another few months and it is going to look like a tea stain!   All my water tests have been spot on.  So it isn't some toxic build up.  Or even dirt.  I can only assume that it is the tub reacting to the chemicals.  Doesn't fill me with confidence for its longevity.  lol.

I love the picture of the hole looking up... 

My favourite pass time Is to lie on the grass or sand and watch the clouds go by.. I love to see what shape, animal, or anything else the clouds look like. 

Good job you have tiles on the floor ? Have you emailed the company about the discolouration? 

7 minutes ago, Summerangel said:

Good job you have tiles on the floor ? Have you emailed the company about the discolouration? 

There might be a special product made for cleaning the inside........but I bet you're right it's a chemical reaction.

22 minutes ago, Summerangel said:

I love the picture of the hole looking up... 

My favourite pass time Is to lie on the grass or sand and watch the clouds go by.. I love to see what shape, animal, or anything else the clouds look like. 

Good job you have tiles on the floor ? Have you emailed the company about the discolouration? 

Can't see any point contacting the supplier.  They are VERY clear in their literature that it is the buyer's responsibility to source and use the chemicals, and the chemical manufacturer's instructions should be followed to the letter, when using said chemicals.  Nice get out clause for them.  lol.

I would be very interested to know if this happens to other tubs, but didn't see anything in the reviews when I was researching...

Can't see it being a problem when using the tub - it is just cosmetic - unless, in the long run, the surface perishes. 

 

 

All the glorious colors are eye popping. My favourites are looking up from the treasure hole and the blue flowers...So beautiful 

And look at my bearded iris buds... can't wait for them to pop!

Re the hot tub.  Reading online suggests it may be metal stains from the water.  I can test this by getting some vit C tabs and making a paste, rubbing on and if it takes the stain off, then that is what it is, apparently.

So long as I know what it is, and it isn't going to kill the tub, or me, I can live with it! 

Wow it looks like a Gorgeous day out! I know Tara and Cato, Missy is right there with you on this weather- her idea of 'hot' on her outting was low 70s with a wonderful breeze, we thought it was great and her tongue was hangin out!  Tara sweetie you just about got those pigeons, next time I'm sure you will!  Cato I believe you have discovered the best secret around, I Love looking up from your tree spot, I could stay there all day! Love your iris bulbs Jo, can't wait to see those!!