# Pool crashed into basement. How do we fix this? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 10, 2014, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230 "2014-08-10T12:05:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/41 "2014-08-10T17:57:23Z")
Was it over when the German’s bombed Pearl Harbor? No! When the going gets tough, the tough get going. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/42 "2014-08-10T18:16:18Z")
_I gave my love a cherry without a stone I gave my love a chicken without a bone_ ---
**Author:** ![fachverwirrt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/94ad74/32.png) [@fachverwirrt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fachverwirrt)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/43 "2014-08-10T18:29:04Z")
> [@chappachula](#): > > But do tell us how you managed to siphon out all the water from the basement without anybody noticing. Most basements have drains. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/44 "2014-08-10T18:38:12Z")
My advice: Road Trip! ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/45 "2014-08-10T18:43:19Z")
Throw a party to raise funds! $15 a person! $5 a beer! … For your legal defense fund. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/46 "2014-08-10T18:46:22Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > My advice: Road Trip! You fucked up. You trusted us. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/47 "2014-08-10T18:49:14Z")
> [@John\_Mace](#): > > My advice: Road Trip! This is going to be great! ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Cad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saint_cad/32/18907_2.png) [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/48 "2014-08-10T18:50:10Z")
For next time, water weighs 8.25 lb/gal. What were the dimensions of the pool so we can calculate how much weight you expected the floor to hold. For example, if the pool were 10 feet in diameter and filled to 3 feet depth, _the water alone_ would weigh over 14500 pounds. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/49 "2014-08-10T19:00:29Z")
Is the pool still intact? Did you chlorinate the water yet? If no & yes, go to the pet store, because you’ve got the start of an AWESOME indoor, two-story Koi pond! …& if the house collapses into it due to structural integrity issues use a leaf skimmer should get out the debris & you’ll have an awesome OUTDOOR Koi pond. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/50 "2014-08-10T19:02:00Z")
> [@Ethilrist](#): > > Next party should feature a trampoline. Or a 12½’ swing? ---
**Author:** ![Aquadementia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aquadementia/32/555_2.png) [@Aquadementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquadementia)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/51 "2014-08-10T19:10:38Z")
> [@zoid](#): > > **Nickel Please?!** which of these do you want to see on the evening news? > > **Bill Bubbly reporting for channel 4 news:** > > **Bambi Bummer reporting for channel 4 news:** Obviously the one with the female reporter named Bambi. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/52 "2014-08-10T19:13:58Z")
> [@Tully\_Mars](#): > > Yep. You know how I can tell? There were girls there. That’s the second way to tell. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/53 "2014-08-10T22:54:51Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > Or a 12½’ swing? No!!! **TogoFan** is sure to crash the party and that’s the last thing you want. ---
**Author:** ![BobArrgh](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobarrgh/32/2881_2.png) [@BobArrgh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobArrgh)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/54 "2014-08-10T23:05:48Z")
This has to be a huge whoosh. On the other hand, if it isn’t, I can almost hear the testimony at the trial: Prosecutor: Mr. **Nickel, Please!?** , before you brought the pool marked “Outdoor Use Only” indoors, did you give any thought to how heavy the pool would become?" **Nickel, Please!?** : No, but I **did** stay at a Holiday Inn Express the night before! ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/55 "2014-08-10T23:11:05Z")
Interesting. The OP has made one post and his last activity was one minute later. ---
**Author:** ![UTejas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UTejas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UTejas)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/56 "2014-08-10T23:13:49Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > Interesting. The OP has made one post and his last activity was one minute later. Probably in the basement with a bucket bailing out water. But seriously, this OP is 100% fake. ---
**Author:** ![Giles](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giles/32/60_2.png) [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/57 "2014-08-10T23:14:15Z")
Perhaps the frat house collapsed on the OP, and he can no longer take part in the discussion. ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/58 "2014-08-10T23:18:01Z")
> [@UTejas](#): > > Probably in the basement with a bucket bailing out water. > > But seriously, this OP is 100% fake. Indeed. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Mace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_mace/32/185_2.png) [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2014, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/59 "2014-08-10T23:51:15Z")
> [@UTejas](#): > > Probably in the basement with a bucket bailing out water. > > But seriously, this OP is 100% fake. Where is your faith in humanity? I give it a 99 + .999…% chance. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2014, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230/60 "2014-08-11T06:32:57Z")
> [@Acsenray](#): > > This has got to be a troll, because it’s so perfectly an example of some of the worst things we know about fraternities. Don’t accuse others of being trolls outside of the Pit. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pool-crashed-into-basement-how-do-we-fix-this/695230.md?page=4)