There is a product out there if you need ideas. Something like Floating pond islands. It's a plastic tub (like the dish pan) with holes in the bottom, and suspended by a foam "Lifesaver" around the outer edge. Depending on your DIY ness, you could probable make the Lifesaver out of that pink styro. I wouldn't use the white/pellet styro, as once the pellets get loose, you'll never be rid of them. Just a caution with the Koi pond conversion. you pool filter is built for Chlorinated water, not pond water. It would require an upgrade to really filter a koi pond. If you want to go for the conversion, I would suggest koivet.com, in the message boards, for some people who have done it. Disclaimer, yes I am a moderator at Koivet, but I recieve no money or other benes for it. I just know that the thread was there several years ago. Greg

Yes...the beautiful lush tropical look around the pebbled lagoon pool... BUT...the gardener found a 4 foot long (and in his words, 'a wide' snake :() with diamonds on it was found behind our waterfalls!!! This very expeienced 'outdoorsman' doesn't think it is from around here... He seems to think it was an exotic snake someone had and it escaped, or worse, was let go!!! With this tropical look we all want--we might, unknowingly, invite some 'unwelcome' guests!! And to think how many times the kids & their friends just reached or walked back in the jungle and grapped an overthrown Splashball, football, volleyball, beachball, etc....without even knowing it was there!! We are so lucky!!! I'll be floating in my lagoon this summer with one eye open!!! Ha Ha :)

I love the pool table idea, but will have to wait until I see how much deck space we end up with. I looked at both websites and will get with my contractor to see if he can get me a discount. I also looked at Fogco. I love their gallery photos so I will get with my contractor on the misters too. It seems to be something my DH really wants and he has a b-day coming up in February. Kelly - If you do happen to run into your neighbor and find out where he got his fire pit, I would love to know. I have seen some that I like, but nothing that I just cannot live without. The digging starts on Monday so maybe I will get out of my shopping spree mode then, but I have never been so determined to shop and not been able to find much. I ordered two Molly Brown floats/rafts the other night. One is for me and the other one is for our Chocolate Labrador. I also bought her a Furminator (dog comb) that was expensive for a comb, but works FABULOUSLY! All just little things. Anyway, until the digging starts, I am still shopping!!!! And I am still looking for ideas! Melissa

Stacy, sorry to hear our tile is hard to come by. Master Tile had a similar tile like ours called 'NOR LAT BOT 6' from the Latina Series. lala2874 used it with travertine and it was very pretty. Looks like wamaha is using Pearland Pools for their build. I don't expect they will have a problem. I referred them to a very good friend of mine as we made the mistake of not using them for our build. Their build has gone smoothly even though they are very busy. They are a very professional and a timely builder of beautiful pools.