Backyard Tsunami

Something we never considered before, above ground pools can catastrophically fail:

The side burst at a seam while the cover was on. We were days away from removing it and cleaning the pool for summer.

The sand filter weighs about ~200 lbs but the escaping pool water moved it ~50 feet.

Eight to 10 yards of fill dirt joined the pool water during its escape along with 1,000s of tadpoles that went along for the ride.

It created a new entrance for the dog and little kids to come and go as they please. Considering the damage, being on the wrong side of the pool when it burst would have been dangerous.  Sammy: "I think the pool went this way."

The heater didn't move far because the tractor stopped it, but the gas line snapped.

Now on to something completely unrelated... our visit to Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, AR.

Unfortunately, we don't have many pictures, so this post ends here.  What was most impressive was the power of free enterprise.  The architecture, grounds and art collection were spectacular, and none of the funds used to fund the buildings or gallery were coerced or expropriated from anyone.