RE: Moment of silence for 055 1/11/2006

It has been more than 6 months and I think we all need to take a moment to remeber the forgotten....

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From: Chris Lundie
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 10:17 PM
To: chrislundie.pooltech@blogger.com
Cc: Botton, Douglas; Coash, Mike; Hugger, Kathryn; O'Keefe, Lance; Vasquez, Nelson; Wall, Aaron
Subject: Moment of silence for 055 1/11/2006

I want to take a couple minutes with you to remember my good old friend 055. ........................... Thank you for taking the time as a group to honor my favorite truck in this way.  Today has brought me close to tears as 055 finally left our midst and is making it way to the auction block.  The beautiful parts of 055 were not show in it rustic appearance, in its cracked dash and broken door handle or even the semi- broken backup beeper, the beautiful part is what the truck stood for through the years, the toil it made daily,  to make us and many people around us and before us happy as it hummed down the road with care, only looking for more pavement, and more pavement to see.  This truck was my friend when I needed one and my workhorse when I needed to climb the mountain. This icon of recreation has finally been thrown away for a better model, one with a toolbox, shiny paint job, back seat and ugly light up top.  I do not see a day in the near future where this truck can fill the shoes of the greatest City truck I have ever driven 055.

 

So remember that change is never easy and that trucks die hard.  Here it to 055's life beyond Recreation.  Good Luck 055! May your tires wear slow and your alignment remain straight!

I am back to the blog!!!!

The day has been good the pools have been switched over so far the last two days. I am back to nights and that is working but is not great!

I will have some good post coming up soon!

Update Schedule & website information

I know the last few weeks I have been absent from this blog. I will begin to update this blog again starting in May. I plan on using an update schedule of Monday Wednesday & Friday. Busy weeks you will just get a Monday and Friday. Please e-mail me with any details you would like to know about what I do or any pool tech questions in general. Also please visit my other sites. www.clundie.com www.uspooltech.com www.juniorguards.net www.battleofthepools.com http://video.clundie.com http://pictures.clundie.com http://battleofthepools.clundie.com http://juniorguards.clundie.com

3/1/2006 - Pool Tech Meeting

The day flew by!

 

1. Had our Pool Tech meeting and discussed many different things relating to maintenance.  The meeting ran long from 12pm - 3:15pm.  Many things were discussed.  We assigned an order to our top ten list, to view it go to: http://chrislundie.tadalist.com/lists/public/213088
2. I talked with Doug regarding schedules.
3. I published my calendar.
4. I also added dates to the FCO for SCAC.
5. I found out they might put wireless internet onsite here in the future.
6. The day went quick and was productive due to the large amounts of communication that is very much needed at our level.

Tomorrow is the big day! Community preservation interviews.  We will see how it turns out in the next couple of weeks.  I hope I can show the passion that is needed for the job.

 

2/28/2006 - Rain Effect

 

If you have never worked ona commercial pool you are missing the true effects of rain water.  It is amazing that you can have thousands of extra gallons of water even after a small rainfall.  It is not hard to get rid of the water, this is done by backwashing the water to the sewer.  The real issue is how it effects your water chemistry.  It sometimes takes a few days to recover from water chemistry issues

 

I had a good day, stuck to my check off sheets

2-27-2006 - Rain

IT WAS A GOOD DAY!

 

1. I continued my cleaning of the pump room and organization of our pool tech areas.
2. I worked on the NOP manual.
3. I also flushed the chlorine lines and tightened the ball valves.
4. The rest of the day was spent on my check off sheets and on organizing our pool tech folder.

It started raining this afternoon heavily.

2/24/2006 - Rejection

Well I got the call today informing me that I was not selected for the graffiti removal coordinator position.  I have mixed emotions.

2/23/2006 - Long Day

1. Met with Chet and Luis from Ventura to showcase our facility.
1. I was able to give them detailed pool tech forms.
2. I copied the waterslide manual and showed them the many things that the state would be looking for.
3. I also took them up to NOP for a tour of another facility so they could get a taste of the rest of our operation.
2. I then went quick back to the Activities Center for a retirement party for Pat.
3. Spent the rest of the day going through paperwork and getting misc. tasks like strainer baskets taken care of.
4. Said my goodbyes to Pat.  I have found over the last two years that Pat has truly cared about me and has been highly supportive of our position as pool techs and our future.  I will miss Pat and look forward with mixed anticipation to her replacement.

2/22/2006 - Pool Tech Meeting

We had to cancel the pool tech meetingt today.  That was not good since I had a pile of discussion points for the meeting.

 

We also had Pat & Lance's Birthday lunch which took up a couple hours.  We went to Rattler's and it was great!

 

I am still waiting to find out about the Graffiti job.  I would love a chance to use my skills and to prove I am more than a pool technician.

2/21/2006

Today was good. Spent most of the day preparing the tow vacuum and securing the supplies. We had the coordinator mToday was good. Spent most of the day preparing the tow vacuum and securing the supplies. We had the coordinator meeting and discussed plans for upcoming promotional interviews. eeting and discussed plans for upcoming promotional interviews.

2/20/2006

Holiday!! 

 

2/18/2006

I worked the coordinator shift today.

1. It was very different day.
2. It started with the Dive pool sucking air in the lint pot.  I checked the pit and found one of the floats moving around. It looks like it broke off last night.
3. We did staff swim tests today and they went very well. I had the chance to see familiar and unfamiliar faces. 
4. It rained like crazy all morning, then just cleared instantly.
5. The rest of the went quick. 
6. I am looking forward to the next three days off.

Catch you all next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2/17/2006

Today was a slow day.

• I worked with Lance today. It was great, sort of like the good old days.
• I started revising the Glossary of the facility maintenance manual.
• I am looking forward to working the coordinator shift tomorrow.

Catch you later!!!!!

2/16/2006 - Interview

I have had a great day!

1. I went to my Graffiti interview. It was a different interview with very specific questions. I feel good, I feel like I nailed it, but might needs some finishing, that I will not be able to go back and do .
2. I went bowling after the interview. I was bowling back but had a relaxing time with Aaron as I rolled the 15 lbs.
3. I worked on the NOP equipment manual today. I have been trying to focus much more on specific facility concerns in relation to the Aquatic Center. I need some help from the managers with items like dry chemicals and the upkeep of the chemical safety kit.
4. I worked on a number of pump room things and have injector cleaning scheduled for next week.

Schedule today: 1pm - 10pm

2/15/2006

 

Everyone is really dragging today.  I guess after Valentine's day they are just to tired to really do work!

 

1. Finished the Facility Concerns outline for the Activity Pool, Dive Pool, and the 50m Pool. I have great pictures as a separate cheat sheet if I get stuck on the FCO.
2. Put Cyanuric Acid in the 50 meter pool
3. I slowly pushed through my credit card statement and acquired all account number that I needed.
4. I wrote some e-mails to the managers - Pull Vac, Safety kits, Dry Chems, Auto vac.
5. I also talked to Aaron about upcoming Aquatic Issues.
6. I rigged the main harness for the tow vacuum.  I am planning on setting up the ropes next week.
7. Tomorrow 11am the moment of truth re: Graffiti.  This blog might be completely re-named and taken in a whole new direction.

We with that I will call it a day, Don't go crazy I will drop my thoughts on the interview tomorrow or the next day!!!!

2/14/2006 - Valentines Day!

Today was spent doing the odd jobs:

 

1. I got a call back for the Graffiti removal position.  My interview is Thursday 11am-Third Floor.
2. I Started working through large amounts of clutter on my desk.
3. I worked on cleanining the pump room.

I went out and had a Romantic feast of Chicken McNuggets from you know where!

2/13/2006 - Backwash (dwell time)

1. I went to the Grafitti interview.  I think it went well and I am mixed, its a 50/50 on whether I go to the second one.
2. I got truck 180 washed.
3. I worked out the dwell time for the Activity Pool - 4 min first filter, dwell 6minutes, second filter 3:30 min, this is the only way it would work.
4. Cleaned the pump room a little.
5. Started revising the maintenance sheets.
6. Pulled covers.
7. Picked up pull vacuum.
8. Printed and filled out maint sheets.
9. Stored tsp msds.
10. I got my e-mail worked up and cleaned up to a point.

 

Big day tomorrow, I have lots to do !! I will catch up with you tomorrow 

2/10/2006 - File Folders in purple!!!!!!!!!

Today was crazy!

1. Still working on the dwell time for the activity pool filters
2. Called Leslies Pool Supply to get more information on the shipping status of the pull vacuum, they expect it next week
3. Called IVPS and ordered chems. NHP 100lbs bicarb, Bulk Chl, & 10 Cases of Chl - VGP 10 cases chl & bulk chl - NOP bulk chl.
4. Started updating the file folder system.  It needs probably 20 hours worth of work.
5. I need to focus on facility concerns, I need this done on Monday
6. I secured a new tape dispenser holder for the office.

I referenced the purple file folders in my subject line. I have successfully used all the manila folders and transferred to purple until more manila come in.  They are great sort of refreshing over the drab norm.

 

Christopher M. Lundie

Pool Technician

 

FW: 2/9/2006

 

Today I worked on the following:

1. Vacuumed the activity pool
2. Ran the water features to clean out the system
3. Cleaned the strainer basket.
4. We have been having problems with the backwash cycles shutting down the systems
5. I have spent a lot of time working with the activity pool to change the backwashing time and to extend the dwell time to close to 6 minutes.  The velocity of the activity pool is to great for the normal 2 1/2 minute normal dwell times.
6. Started cleaning the pump room

 

Christopher M. Lundie

Pool Technician

2/8/2006

Today was busy, I am still not feeling that great, but back to work it was.  I did the 8am - 5pm

 

1. Met with the pool managers
2. Started looking for the handles on the USF metal pit hatches. It is called a keyed handle.
3. I stopped by the Red Cross and saw Diego.
4. I bought the food for the division meeting for a total of $25.
5. I am working on a deal with Inter-Valley pool supply.

2/7/2006

Today was crazy.  I have been pretty sick and today it hit hard.  I spent the day preparing the facility concerns outline for the Aquatic Center, cleaning up the office and getting ready for the division meeting on Wednesday.

2/6/2006 - SCAC Parker Fitting Repair

Here is what I have been up to today:

1. Worked on cleaning the drawers in the office.
2. Printed monthly schedule and distributed it.
3. Talked with Gary about Account # for SCAC expansion joint repair.
4. Went to NOP picked up remaining supplies for joint and brought them back to SCAC.
5. Installed tabs ion NOP maintenance binder.
6. Took pictures of NOP pump room for manual.
7. Organized part of the SCAC shed, Was very dirty and needs a major cleanup.
8. Changed Activity Pool strainer basket.
9. Repaired leaking parker fitting on activity pool.
10. Printed Waterpark Lifeguard Instructor tests.
11. Printed and finished General Pool Tech. schedule.

I have been sick lately.  I need a chance to recover badly.  I hope I feel better tomorrow.

Expansion Joint Pictures

Here are a few of the Pictures from the Expansion Joint Repair at North Oaks Pool.

Kathryn Hugger, Stu Williams, Wally, and me.

2/1/2006 - Scholarship Application

Today was crazy here is what happened:

1. I submitted a scholarship application for SCPPOA. I am asking for a scholarship to send me to Austin Texas for a CPO instructor course. I think this would greatly enhance my knowledge and focus my energy more on the process of making water quality the forefront issue at our facilities.
2. I stopped by the Red Cross to pick up supplies after I went to the post office to mail my application.
3. I stopped by Glen and saw Aaron, and picked up the cold packs  Mike wanted.
4. I came up to North Oaks and have been vacuuming and cleaning to get the pool ready for turnover.  There are many supplies that need to be take to the Aquatic Center for storage. 
5. I completely rebuilt a  pole    that was in bad shape at nop and took apart a few poles that needed to be trashed ASAP. 
6. I am thinking ahead to tomorrow when I need to have some major work done at the Aquatic Center and I need to submit my application for the Graffiti removal coordinator job.

That was today, nothing crazy only the normal stuff Pool Tech's do. 

FW: 1/31/2006

Today was spent finally getting NOP filled and really getting into re-writing and revising the facility operations manual.  I am starting with North Oaks Pool and moving down the list.  I will write the Aquatic Center last.  There will be a segment of the book that is generic and areas that are focused on that facility.  Mostly pump room and facility diagrams.  I think that once this one is done the rest will be 1/8 the work.  I am behind and need to have two done by the end of February.  This project is definitely opening my eyes and making me see the detailed side of myself that I rarely allow out.

 

On another note I think that once the manual is complete we will have a good basis on how to revise the pool school manual and a common format for training materials in the future.

1/30/2006

Today was spent trying to get North Oaks Pool Up and Running.  The pool is very dirty and needs cleaning.  I cracked open the maintenance manual and I found a lot of new information that is currently not in practice.  I expect to use this information in our upcoming spring training.  I have found that the manual is in good shape and just needs a few things added and subtracted to bring it up to date.

1/29/2006

Today went well.  I was pretty nervous in regards to finishing the LGI class.  I hope to pursue my WSI cert. this spring.

 

All participants passed with no problem.  I am looking forward to teaching a class all on my own.

 

 

1/28/2006 - Respirator Fit Test Cards

Today I was working on getting Respirator fit test cards for each person's wallet.  I came up with an ok design, one that is simple yet maintained all the facts needed for testing.

Fit testing and respirator usage training and testing with be offered yearly at recertification. Managers will be done early closer to February.

1/26/2006

1. I painted the joint at NOP
   
2. I ordered the tow vacuum
   
3. I removed many items from the Pool Tech office to the storage shed
   

This was a short day to me being out of hours this week.

1/25/2005

1. Pool tech meeting
   
2. Picked up Epoxy paint from Superior
   
3. Poured low areas of expansion joint with one quart of filler
   
4. Met with Kathryn Regarding LGT Class. She told me I needed more 5736 due to that fact that we will give them water park lifeguard instructor certs as well.
   

1/27/2006

Today I went and checked NOP pool for any issues with the paint. The paint looked ok but not perfect. It was very hard shelled and seemed to be cure enough to fill this weekend.

The main drain would not open. and I removed the bottle pump that was draining the pool. 1 ft is left.

I will be in again on Sunday and hope that I can give details on how the fill is going.

1/24/2006

Today was crazy:

1. Coordinator Meeting
   
2. Visit to NOP
   
3. Working on preparing all course materials for the weekend LGIT class
   

1/23/2006

The day went very quick.

 

1. Finished grading the pool school test
2. Printed pool school fit test records
3. Started preparing for Sunday's LGIT class
4. Went to Red Cross and picked up 5736 forms
5. Did a lite cleaning of the office
6. Addressed envelopes for pool school certificates
7. Created LGIT CD of important forms
8. Filled out inter-valley invoice

Tomorrow the focus will be on NOP.

 

Lifeguard Instructor Class 1/22/2006

Today the class went well. There were 8 participants and they all were very excited about being here. It was my first LGIT class. Kathryn was on baby patrol so I did the class with Doug.

I have lots for tomorrow so I am ready to get in gear.

1/20/2006

Todays list!

1. Cleaned the shed up a little.
2. Started claening the chlorine vats areas
3. Worked with Gary for 4 hours replacing four dive pool underwater lights.  Used SCUBA gear to check out the main drain and clean large chucks of plaster out of the light niches.
4. FIxed the leaking 50 meter pool parker fitting.  Completely replaced and retaped fitting.
5. Swapped out the activity pool strainer basket.

I did not get to NOP.  The joint needs more goop soon, probably Sunday so it will be ready for painting next week.

1/19/2006

Worked on the expansion joint.  Visited Ventura with Doug, Kathryn, Ginas and myself.  The facility was beautiful!

 

Tomorrow there is lots to do!

1/18/2005 (Expansion Joint Day 2)

This dreaded process of pouring an expansion joint is done and the project upon initial inspection looked very clean. I want to thank the team Stu Williams, Kathryn Hugger and Aaron Wall for the incredible job they did! This process started at 2:30pm and ended at 8pm. We actually started pouring the joint at 4pm. That is the fastest one that I have ever witnessed. I have pictures and will post them very soon.

Tomorrow a trip to Ventura is planned and any touch up to the joint should be completed. Also an injector at the Aquatic Center is in need of repair. I will trace down the issue tomorrow morning.

Catch you later!

1/17/2006

Today went well:

1. Started preparing the NOP expansion Joint with Stu.
2. Cleaned up some leaves at NOP and pulled some poles out of the deep end.
3. Bought Weight belts for SASS, from Sport Chalet.
4. Checked VGP Pool.
5. Updated LGT Outline.
6. E-mailed J Pitt. Re: Comp time.
7. Bought Supplies at Do-It-Center for NOP Expansion Joint.
8. Helped pull on pool covers at Dive Pool.
9. Talked to shelter Security Guards about bathrooms.
10. Locked gate and left.

Tomorrow is expansion joint pour day and I need to buy more expansion joint Deck-O-Seal.

1/15/2006

I cam by NOP today for a pool check.  I believe the joint should be ready to go by Tuesday if the weather stays good.

 

Have a good weekend!

RE: Moment of silence for 055 1/11/2006

Chris, I will always remember that lonely night last year when we made our post swim meet trash run and 055 let the trash spill out all over Soledad and you got yelled at by the motorist.  It is memories like that that I will miss the most.

 

Long live the new king, truck 202.

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From: Chris Lundie
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 10:17 PM
To: chrislundie.pooltech@blogger.com
Cc: Botton, Douglas; Coash, Mike; Hugger, Kathryn; O'Keefe, Lance; Vasquez, Nelson; Wall, Aaron
Subject: Moment of silence for 055 1/11/2006

I want to take a couple minutes with you to remember my good old friend 055. ........................... Thank you for taking the time as a group to honor my favorite truck in this way.  Today has brought me close to tears as 055 finally left our midst and is making it way to the auction block.  The beautiful parts of 055 were not show in it rustic appearance, in its cracked dash and broken door handle or even the semi- broken backup beeper, the beautiful part is what the truck stood for through the years, the toil it made daily,  to make us and many people around us and before us happy as it hummed down the road with care, only looking for more pavement, and more pavement to see.  This truck was my friend when I needed one and my workhorse when I needed to climb the mountain. This icon of recreation has finally been thrown away for a better model, one with a toolbox, shiny paint job, back seat and ugly light up top.  I do not see a day in the near future where this truck can fill the shoes of the greatest City truck I have ever driven 055.

 

So remember that change is never easy and that trucks die hard.  Here it to 055's life beyond Recreation.  Good Luck 055! May your tires wear slow and your alignment remain straight!

Moment of silence for 055 1/11/2006

I want to take a couple minutes with you to remember my good old friend 055. ........................... Thank you for taking the time as a group to honor my favorite truck in this way.  Today has brought me close to tears as 055 finally left our midst and is making it way to the auction block.  The beautiful parts of 055 were not show in it rustic appearance, in its cracked dash and broken door handle or even the semi- broken backup beeper, the beautiful part is what the truck stood for through the years, the toil it made daily,  to make us and many people around us and before us happy as it hummed down the road with care, only looking for more pavement, and more pavement to see.  This truck was my friend when I needed one and my workhorse when I needed to climb the mountain. This icon of recreation has finally been thrown away for a better model, one with a toolbox, shiny paint job, back seat and ugly light up top.  I do not see a day in the near future where this truck can fill the shoes of the greatest City truck I have ever driven 055.

 

So remember that change is never easy and that trucks die hard.  Here it to 055's life beyond Recreation.  Good Luck 055! May your tires wear slow and your alignment remain straight!

1/11/2005

Today I spent most of the afternoon just getting paperwork in order for when I leave this weekend.  I went with Taryn and picked up truck 202 to replace 055.  I already miss 055 and the times spent cruising around the City in that fine beast of a machine.

 

I made a backup copy for the office of the LGT cds.  I picked up my boot re-imbursement check.  I hung the new strantrol tracking forms in the pump room and placed 4 pens there with velcro to last the ages.

 

I am off until Tuesday so until then Happy Pathogens!

1/10/2006

Today I did the following:

1. Went to the coordinator meeting. I brought up the manual and how I am looking for inut on various items to enhance the class in the future. I also mentioned a possibility for a summer home pool school for the public.
2. I changed the strainer baskets.
3. I cleaned the injector in the SCAC pit.
4. I started grading the pool school tests.
5. The T1 line at NOP has been fixed but the cable from the pump room to the building might need to be replaced in the future. Thanks Kathryn!

1/9/2006

Today very productive. 

 

1. I cleaned the office at NOP
2. I washed the truck
3. I started working on the pool school manual

Tomorrow is going to be devoted to Paper work and ordering expansion joint supplies.

1/8/2006

The day of pool school went well.  All participants learned and are netter for the experience.  I will be scoring the test within the next two days.

 

1/7/2006 Pool School Day!

Today was a great day!  We had pool school!  We had six participants and 4 instructors.  The participants want to learn and are very excited and nervous about tomorrow.  We have planned to have a potluck after successful completion tomorrow.

 

The respirator fit testing went well.  Aaron has found a new calling!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Tomorrow is test day!

1/6/2006

Today was very busy!

 

1. Worked on getting supplies over to Doug for the underwater dive lights
2. Installed New chlorine pump for the 50 meter pool, needed to drill hole for pin to secure to stand
3. Completed credit card statement for November
4. Complted credit card statement for December
5. Talked with Aaron about pool school
6. Looked through e-mails for pool school RSVP's
7. Started pulling together paperwork for tomorrow's pool school
8. Called Rich Hanna from Santa Barabara regarding Drain information
9. Cleaned up misc. gear
10. Re-started pool heater on 50M

1/52006

 

The different things that happened today are as follows:

 

1. Had facility concerns meeting with managers
2. talked with Aaron about pool school
3. started cracking the books in preparation for pool school
4. Attended with Doug the Rec. & Parks Commission Meeting

 

1/4/2006

Today was a big day in preparation for the 2005 SCAC facility concerns outline meeting.  I also spent a large amount of time working at North Oaks pool.  Overall the day was filled by small meetings and misc. pool related tasks.

1/3/2006 Daily activities

Today was crazy, I plan on getting more done tomorrow.  I hope that everything will be ok until then.

1. Checked facility

2. Delivered sump pump to bunker

3. Added 27lbs of chlorine to 50 meter pool

4. Talked to Gary

5. Went to NOP, needs a lot of work plan on having this as a high priority tomorrow

6. NOP computer down, called tech services, Phil said that he would call SBC and arrange a time when they could come and check the T1

7. NOP added 6 gallons of chlorine

8. Talked to Gary about inlet covers, told him that I would plan on adjusting them with SCUBA gear ASAP

9. Checked messages

10. Talked to Mike about small leak in pump room

11. Spent 1 hr getting my schedule in my organizer and planning the month

12. Delivered wax and Oxidation remover to Nico

13. Need Daily log sheets and maintenance sheets at NOP

Plan for Wednesday

1. Strainer baskets
2. Fix leaking injector in 25 meter acid
3. Do full water quality
4. Prepare agenda for Thursday MTG
5. Take paperwork to NOP
6. Clean NOP
7. Balance 50m water
8. Submit credit card statement
9. Start pool school manual revision
10. Clean office