Pool Pity Party

We have a pool. Or a fancy pond. I'm not sure what term our "water feature" deserves. When we looked at this rental property we fell in love with many of the features, like the walk-in closet, new appliances and double sinks in the master bathroom. We also appreciated the large deck, screened in porch and at the time we even thought that the pool might be fun. Since opening the pool earlier this summer we have dealt with filter issues, tadpoles, a variety of pollen and leaves, more tadpoles, endless attempts to clean it, and a few more tadpoles for good measure. We've vacuumed the pool and yet there are still dozens of tadpoles happily calling our pool "home". Other than getting into the pool to clean it, we have yet to enjoy the cool relief of its water. Pools on TV are always portrayed as a luxury, an item that adds to a home's value. After one summer of pool ownership, however, I see it as nothing but a hassle. Maybe we should just declare the tadpoles the winners of this particular fight and let them have the pool.