May 2012 - Fill In The Phil Cartoon Contest

May 3, 2012

cartoon of Phil The Pool Man - May 2012 caption contest

More Funny Phil is coming your way, but here’s another blank comic to fill in the meantime.

Please send your submissions to [email protected] by Friday, May 18.

As always, winners will receive one of our revered AQUA t-shirts — and bragging rights of course!

Jack Albanese

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Blinding to Beautiful

In Boise, Matt Hollis expanded from five to 50 weekly spa service visits — and even launched a short-term hot tub rental program for property managers.

Franchise Forward: How Two Pool Pros Found Their Calling

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Rudy Stankowitz: Applicants Gone Wild

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The Industry Watchlist

A look at five pool and spa professionals that are captivating audiences with their social media strategies.

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Blinding to Beautiful

Dimmable lights are changing pool design — no more blinding beams, just balanced beauty.

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Franchise Forward: How Two Pool Pros Found Their Calling

These pool professionals prove that with smart staffing and winter strategies, the offseason can be a season of growth.

In Boise, Matt Hollis expanded from five to 50 weekly spa service visits — and even launched a short-term hot tub rental program for property managers.

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Rudy Stankowitz: Applicants Gone Wild

Some wild interviews from the pool and spa world, from no-shows to near-crimes.

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The Rise of Virtual Pool Inspections

Remote inspections are helping builders finish jobs faster without cutting corners on code or quality.

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Tips From a Pool Pro in Wildfire Country

When wildfires hit San Diego, one service company proved that clear communication and quick action make all the difference.

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Brand on the Run

Buckle up — the results are in! We’re thrilled to unveil the winners of the 2025 Truck & Van Contest. This year’s standouts are in a lane all their own.

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Where Do We Even Start?

Five pro tips to turn inspiration into intention and create outdoor spaces that feel like home.

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Perfecting Substrates: The Importance of Bonding Agents

Concrete bonding agents play a crucial role in ensuring a strong and durable bond between shotcrete and plaster in swimming pools.

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The Entertainer's Oasis: Bringing Paradise to the Backyard

Here's how builders turn a client’s vision into pool joy for the entire family.

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Swimming Upstream

How strategic in-store and off-site events can help dealers sell more swim spas in a changing market.

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Rudy Stankowitz: After the Storm

In the wake of back-to-back hurricanes, service pros are rewriting the playbook — one flooded, salt-soaked pool at a time.

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