I love the Right Tool for the Right Job. I had a goal today, and got it done!!!

A few weeks ago I bought Dexter a new little wading pool, a step up from what we had before. This one has higher sides, a cushy bottom and was so much more pool for $15. It also required MUCH more inflating, and after a few evening sitting around blowing it up while watching tv, and getting nowhere, I realized I would need More Power.

Ben has a compressor and was very happy to let me use it, but I needed a specialty nozzle. Today was the day, so Dex, Ben and I set out for some hardware store way out in the valley that is a favorite of Ben, Helen, and the rest of the guys on their crews. It was so worth the trip! I was not all made in China either. In addition to my five nozzle set, I also picked up a mini anvil from India, and scored some work gloves made in Pakistan. Ben is very concerned about the environment, but not so much about global trade. I would have preferred to buy American, but I came home with 2 bags of tools and supplies for $50. And we car pooled. And shopped not at a big box store.

While Dex was napping, I dragged out the mildly inflated pool carcass, and hooked up the compressor. In ten minutes, I had a camera ready, fully inflated pool! There was much strutting around the backyard by me. It is THAT awesome.