For the folks worried about my Dog.

Jeff · July 16, 2006, 05:34:01 PM

In another thread on another place on the forum, I mentioned our new Pup Ice, now 7 months old had become a pool fool. With Great concern some members asked about her getting out of the pool in case she jumped in when we were not around, as pets sometimes drown in pools. Well that got me to thinking so I came up with something. Using a broken lawn chair that I have not thrown out because my sister gave it to me for my birthday and some cheap tie down straps that I dont use because they are Cheap tie down straps, we have come up with a quick pet ladder that can be flipped out of the way if we dont want it in there or taken off completely by unhooking the rubberized hooks. Ice took to it right away and we took video of her first attempt! SUCCESS!

Ice's pool ladder video. (Small file size) about 500k

Thanks for the concern folks that got me off my duff to make sure the furry kids are safe.

Jeff · July 16, 2006, 05:40:49 PM

The weaved cord on this chair made it absolutely the perfect thing. The dogs can really get a footing on it. There are also a couple aluminum support underwater to help step on. She has been up it 15 or 20 times now and its really working well. Scooter can get up it to in case he was to fall in.

pasbuild · July 16, 2006, 06:06:40 PM

Glad yer keepin the kids safe, we don't need any more family tragedies ;)

Tom · July 16, 2006, 06:40:52 PM

By golly! That's some fine engineering, Brokaw's.

Mooseherder · July 16, 2006, 07:16:36 PM

And a very smart dog also!

sprucebunny · July 16, 2006, 07:52:14 PM

Red Green would be REALLY proud of you, Jeff :D

asy · July 16, 2006, 07:53:21 PM

That looks really cool!

An ingenious solution to the problem.

asy :D

Tim L · July 16, 2006, 08:06:03 PM

You must have some Yankee blood in you ! nice job !!!

Furby · July 16, 2006, 08:29:47 PM

Quote from: sprucebunny on July 16, 2006, 07:52:14 PM
Red Green would be REALLY proud of you, Jeff :D

I don't see any duct tape!

Jeff · July 16, 2006, 08:30:44 PM

Its underwater.

Furby · July 16, 2006, 08:38:52 PM

I'd belive ya, but seeings how I tried to patch my liner with duct tape, I know the truth! :D

getoverit · July 16, 2006, 10:46:38 PM

Excellent engineering ya got there Jeff !

as another Jeff might say.... you MIGHT be a .....

well, you get the picture

Jeff · July 16, 2006, 11:14:17 PM

I'm already thinking about the next production model. 8)

Furby · July 16, 2006, 11:17:44 PM

They have this stuff called gorilla tape.........

Jeff · July 16, 2006, 11:34:15 PM

Just cause I let the dogs in the DanG pool dont mean I'm letting the monkeys in it as well.

Furby · July 16, 2006, 11:38:19 PM

Or the Furbies eh? ;D

Gorilla tape has a thicker glue and is suposed to stick to things duct tape won't, never used it though.

twoodward15 · July 17, 2006, 04:35:30 AM

And when you say Scooter do you really mean Jeff?????? :D :D

asy · July 17, 2006, 05:09:55 AM

I like'd Buck's idea in another thread about a carpeted ramp. That would be good, and look good too.

You could make it hinged at the top of the pool so it flips out of the way. You know, just in case you want to make a whirlpool or something.

By the way, I believe there's already been monkey's in the pool, there was evidence in a previous post. You may not be able to see them, coz Scooter's standing on the boss one.

asy_hiding_now :D :D :D

Quartlow · July 17, 2006, 08:51:36 AM

Jeff you are truley a redneck :D :D I'm so proud!!!!!!!

Murf · July 17, 2006, 11:18:53 AM

Quote from: Furby on July 16, 2006, 08:29:47 PM
Quote from: sprucebunny on July 16, 2006, 07:52:14 PM
Red Green would be REALLY proud of you, Jeff :D
I don't see any duct tape!

Quote from: Jeff B on July 16, 2006, 08:30:44 PM
Its underwater.

Ummm, then wouldn't it be duck tape then?? :D

smiley_deadheaders_buddy

Furby · July 17, 2006, 11:28:33 AM

No, that's what Asy is doing! ;D

asy · July 17, 2006, 05:58:47 PM

Huh? What am I doing?

As usual, I am confused.

asy :D

Furby · July 17, 2006, 08:17:32 PM

Ducking!

asy · July 17, 2006, 09:22:54 PM

Quack, Quack.

asy :D :D :D

joelmar10 · July 18, 2006, 11:48:19 PM

I'm with Furby. Without duct tape there has to be a fault in the design. Plain old grey duct tape. Hanging loose and leaving adhesive on everything. AAAAAHHHHH.