Those peas in pots are doing so well that I planted two more pots. Used up the leftover Sugar Lace II seeds that I had. So I had four pots of Sugar Lace II and four pots of Snow peas. Now I will have six pots of Sugar Lace II. I always have good luck planting peas in pots, I planted them in pots last spring. None in ground. Then last fall I planted them in pots again but did put some in ground. This fall I will be planing peas in pots also. I watered all my peas including the inground ones. Those early inground ones (Super Sugar Snap) I planted March 21 and I don't see anything sprouting yet. But the pots I planted March 29 and March 30. So they sprouted quickly. Hurray for spring peas. The peas are the first veggie of the year for me and part of my veggie crazies that I had real bad last year. Going to be lots of veggie crazies for me this year again as late last summer I expanded one of my tomatoe beds and then moved all the TB iris in Tower Sqare so that Tower Square could be a veggie bed this year. Going to have tomatoes, yard long beans and some greens growing there. Going to put cucumbers upstaires again in the main path thru the mid backyard daylily bed.

Thanks for the help, Jack! I used latex primer in the original work but see the wisdom in using oil based as you suggest. I've also been advised to go with a durabond setting compound this time instead of the joint compound in a bucket that I used before as it dries much harder and is more resistant to water. Using that in combination with the oil based primer will hopefully give me a durable repair. Thanks again!

Attempting to seal a leaky ABS or PVC joint by applying more glue or any topical sealant such as JB Weld is iffy at best. Technically speaking the term "Gluing" ABS or PVC is a misnomer. The act of gluing occurs when an adhesive is applied between two surfaces and they are held together by the adhesive material clinging to the surface of both pieces. Such is not the case with ABS & PVC. ABS or PVC glue literally melts the surface of the pipe and fitting material and causes it to expand slightly so as it cures the two materials become fused together in a chemical welding process. The depth of a fitting is carefully computed to insure that when properly fused together the resulting joint will have the same physical strength as the pipe wall. If we fail to properly apply the glue it results in a partial fusing of the material, often leaving paths for leaks such as you describe. It we then apply more glue to the surface of the pipe and fitting it will slightly fuse the two materials, often making a goopy looking mess that has only marginal strength at best. If we then apply topical adhesives such as JB-weld, they also leave the impression of making a good seal, but both ABS & PVC have a fairly high coefficient of thermal expansion. While the JB-weld may appear to be sealing in operation the pipe wall will change dimension from thermal expansion while the topical sealer does not. This then opens up minute cracks between the sealant and the pipe or fitting, resulting in another leak. The only sure way to repair a joint that was not glued properly is to cut it out and replace it.

Thank you Scott ! I had a local pool person come yesterday. We have used him for minor things only and I want to know the right things to ask. He showed us the vinyl liners . They have 20 and 27 and a combo of 20/27. He said there are 5 Premier liners on special and that the 27 isn't extra if I get one of the 5. I like the really dark Dynastie/Blue Granite Super Max 27/27. He quoted $2850 and that would include everything to have the pool all the way back and filled and everything repaired etc that needs it as he is working. Ready to swim in when done. As far as the deck he said they would clean it w/ very high water pressure. He said that prepares the surface to accept the coating. He didn't mention using Muriatic acid and I wonder if he should also use that to prepare the surface....I don't want to jump on him and question every move he makes :) He said they put glops of this( ???concrete )product on and then smooth it with trowels. It will be a color we choose and have texture....most likely a cream color. I know it isn't Cool Deck. He told my husband that they were leaving the expansion joints alone. They are really deteriorated in some places, not all by any means. I just think they are unsightly. I have looked up how to replace them....here I go again my husband says :) Anyway it seems that the wood is removed and then foam core fillers are placed and then it is caulked with elastomeric caulk. Does that sound right ? I just feel that if we are going to this expense then we should have it all look good. If we shut off the pool pump the pool freezes solid thick enough that we can walk on it. We worried about this and thought this might be a contributing factor to the liner breaking down. So my question is if you " winterize the pool" how do you deal with the water freezing ? I guess that is all for now. Thank you again for your answers...it really helps to have some one to ask. Caroline