u/Popular_Cat_477

hello everyone. i just bought a 12x30 pool and did my absolute best to level it. i removed dirt and circled out an area, then tilled it, then leveled and compacted it, then put down landscaping fabric, then sand, then a tarp, and finally a pool pad. we also used patio stones to put each leg on.

my dilemma, the pool is still unfortunately not level (i think it’s from the stones the legs are sitting on) and i also think im regretting not putting foam boards underneath. i went around the pool today and felt very tiny rocks (presumably from the sand) and im terrified it will rip the liner and i dont want the unevenness of the pool to strain one wall vs being even on the other. anyone have any advice, should we drain and refill or should i just let it be?

i have attached pics, pay attention to the water level from different angles!

i’m posting this because i know locals from aruba frequent this thread. I just got back from a 5 day trip last week and Aruba was my first time out of the country.

can i just say… absolutely beautiful and amazing island with such beautiful waters and very friendly people. i couldn’t believe my eyes at how blue the water was. i’ve never felt so at peace, it truly felt like a home away from home. the butterfly farm was a personal favorite, i got to bring some luck home with me after a butterfly landed on me.

i loved how clean the island is and i truly hope it manages to stay this way. although the cost of living there is outrageous and reminds me of hawaii, i think the locals deserve more affordable housing. i briefly drove by a cemetery and your headstones for loved ones are incredible. the views of the island were stunning. the food was pretty good, i think we did a good job at staying away from super touristy food. i will say the vue rooftop in Noord was delicious!! and the west deck was really good too. i enjoyed palm beach over eagle beach. although unfortunately my time spent at both was a lot shorter than i would have preferred. i can’t wait to come back!!!

p.s i don’t know what the hell fat tuesday puts in their long island but i was DONE FOR off of just one! 😂 incredible