With all but one corner of ice completely melted I drained the liner by using a 2-step method: a length of garden hose for syphoning water over the boards and down the driveway, and a metal garden rake for poking many small holes in the liner for drainage into the ground. 
I used my drill to remove all kick-plates from around the inside frame edges and sliced the liner in 6 foot strips (width wise) with a utility knife. Each strip was folded over itself length wise and rolled up like a sleeping bag for disposal.
Due to time constraints I spread the slicing over a 2 day period. The greener grass is a result of the moisture from where I just removed the liner.
Proof that seasons have changed, the town was across the street prepping the high school baseball field for practice.
2 comments:
You have been a very busy boy.
Do you have to purchase a new liner every year?
I am looking forward to baseball from your porch.
Later
Yes, I do purchase a new liner every year - that is my biggest expense. However, from a peace of mind and low maintanance perspective it is well worth it.
Some folks re-use their liners and patch holes but I am not that cheap or patient. I am a 'one and done' kind of guy.
I do feel guilty about the plastic I throw away every spring; Not very green of me, but I recycle a lot of household trash and that eases my guilt.
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