A much better use of my DBS funds...

[JulianPH]

Hi All

For anyone interested, I decided to stay with my DB9 for now and put the DBS funds to much better use this summer:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

The thread has taken on a life of its own but is entertaining reading if anyone wants a look.

Cheers

Julian

[cayman-black]

76 pages ? I can't read all that , good luck though.

[JulianPH]

cayman-black said:

76 pages ? I can't read all that , good luck though.

I did say it has taken on a life of its own!

The crane photos are worth looking at though

[cayman-black]

I did see , it really does look superb pools from Germany then.

[JulianPH]

cayman-black said:

I did see , it really does look superb pools from Germany then.

Yes, the only manufacture I could get one from in time, and a superb shell it is!

Not cheap, but worth it if you don't have the time for a concrete and tile build.

[macdeb]

Nice, very nice, pleased for you. But what has this to do with Aston Martins?

[avinalarf]

JulianPH said:

Hi All

For anyone interested, I decided to stay with my DB9 for now and put the DBS funds to much better use this summer:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

The thread has taken on a life of its own but is entertaining reading if anyone wants a look.

Cheers

Julian

I've read a couple of posts and on the strength of those I say well done.
BTW the invite you sent me and my wife to pop over for the poolside barbecue may have gone into my spam so please resend it.

[bogie]

I did see the thread last week, what a great project. I hope we actually get some real summer this year to make the most of it

[JulianPH]

macdeb said:

Nice, very nice, pleased for you. But what has this to do with Aston Martins?

Absolutely nothing.

Just a separate swimming pool build thread that may, or may not, be of interest. I don't understand your attitude. It is not as though I posted the Thread on the Aston Martin Forum (just a link to it).

If you're interested have a look, if not then don't bother. Life is that easy.

[JulianPH]

bogie said:

I did see the thread last week, what a great project. I hope we actually get some real summer this year to make the most of it

Thank you!

[macdeb]

JulianPH said:

macdeb said:

Nice, very nice, pleased for you. But what has this to do with Aston Martins?

Absolutely nothing.

Just a separate swimming pool build thread that may, or may not, be of interest. I don't understand your attitude. It is not as though I posted the Thread on the Aston Martin Forum (just a link to it).

If you're interested have a look, if not then don't bother. Life is that easy.

As you said, absolutely nothing and answered my question. No attitude here, just an observation and comment. Pleased for you, life's that easy

Edited by macdeb on Sunday 30th July 20:11

[B4rnst4ble]

Thanks for the link great thread
I don't venture out of this forum very often !

[JulianPH]

macdeb said:

JulianPH said:

macdeb said:

Nice, very nice, pleased for you. But what has this to do with Aston Martins?

Absolutely nothing.

Just a separate swimming pool build thread that may, or may not, be of interest. I don't understand your attitude. It is not as though I posted the Thread on the Aston Martin Forum (just a link to it).

If you're interested have a look, if not then don't bother. Life is that easy.

As you said, absolutely nothing and answered my question. No attitude here, just an observation and comment. Pleased for you, life's that easy

Edited by macdeb on Sunday 30th July 20:11

Sorry, I was a bit tetchy. Family round, never straight forward!

Cheers

Julian

[JulianPH]

B4rnst4ble said:

Thanks for the link great thread
I don't venture out of this forum very often !

I didn't now there was anything else!

Thanks

[M5MarkM]

I'd probably rather have the DBS 2 years ago we did similar but went for an indoor and 1.8m depth throughout. Not only has the DBS appreciated but it wouldn't have increase gas bill by £5k a year! It also actually makes me put on weight.... I jump in get bored after 5 minutes and jump on a giant floaty thing and have a beer..... to be fair wife uses it every other day though. Enjoy!

[macdeb]

JulianPH said:

Sorry, I was a bit tetchy. Family round, never straight forward!

Cheers

Julian

No probs', I could've worded it differently. All the best.

Edited by macdeb on Monday 31st July 08:23

[paddy328]

Im very disappointed in you. How am i meant to polish a swimming pool! I guess this is going to stop you having to get to swimming on time. i thought you were going to get an indoor one on the other side of the garden?

[JulianPH]

paddy328 said:

Im very disappointed in you. How am i meant to polish a swimming pool! I guess this is going to stop you having to get to swimming on time. i thought you were going to get an indoor one on the other side of the garden?

Hi mate, I am still going to do the indoor one, but I need full planning permission so it is not a definite option. This one didn't need it and Francesca loves it. Masha has a inflatable pink flamingo coming today, which pretty much sums up my world!

I'll get you something to polish soon, don't worry!

[CSK1]

Well, am I the only one on PH who would rather have a DBS than a swimming pool?
I suspect there's been some influence from your other half. Fair enough, we know who's got the last word but do you really believe the funds have been better used? The fact you are asking the question on PH proves you don't think so and are looking for PH'ers approval that you did the right thing. Well no, you see we are car enthusiasts on here (PetrolHeads) and I think many around here would happily trade a pool for what is a great Aston Martin, one of the last NA V12 icons. You should have gone for an appreciating instead of a depreciating asset. You have taken the wrong decision. But I respect that, just don't ask us to say you made the right decision, not on here, you'll get approval on a dedicated swimming pool forum where they will all tell you what a completely useless and conspicuous expenditure the purchase of a sports car certainly is (they probably all drive hybrids!).

[paddy328]

JulianPH said:

paddy328 said:

Im very disappointed in you. How am i meant to polish a swimming pool! I guess this is going to stop you having to get to swimming on time. i thought you were going to get an indoor one on the other side of the garden?

Hi mate, I am still going to do the indoor one, but I need full planning permission so it is not a definite option. This one didn't need it and Francesca loves it. Masha has a inflatable pink flamingo coming today, which pretty much sums up my world!

I'll get you something to polish soon, don't worry!

I knew Francesca would like it and have admit i was wondering what Masha would buy and she didn't disappoint! I doubt that would be the last one either!