Remember this old boy?

Our skimmer getting ready to attack the algae

 Last year the algae got ahead of us with a very early bloom. We bought a skimmer/harvester to try to remedy the problem but there were issues with the new machine and we spent about as much time down as up and running. 
The skimmer is prepped and set to go for as soon as it is needed this year. We also ordered an extra pick up belt (which seems to be the most vulnerable part) and will have it on hand so we can change it out and not have the down time waiting to repair the damaged one.
 Do we have all the ducks in a row? I hope so but the proof will be in a few weeks when it is running full steam. Be assured, we are planning ahead.
Ken