Update: The current Intex pool is going back as we decided that our family would outgrow it too quickly. We really wanted a rectangular pool but Intex's 9' width was ridiculously too narrow for the length we wanted. With purchase price and yard space lost as factors, plus that the northern Oregon season is short, we opted for the 16'x48" round pool, 4,600 gallons @ 90% capacity, 1,500g/h pump. So mods please update my signature accordingly (side note, being on MANY forums myself (and once being an admin on my own server) I'm finding this over-moderation a little annoying).

Oh, so, for my pool, I'll be ordering the Taylor K-2006C test kit, be on the prowl for a solar cover to gain the most heating possible (recommendations appreciated), and figure out what SWG to get (again, recommendations appreciated). I'm considering this our starter pool and after we out-grow/wear this one out (2 seasons sounds likely) we can decide on where to go next. I'm impressed with some of the AG pools pictured in this forum, they've come a long ways!