[roffey]

OK, so I think I was a little rough on you boys here, I asked for some advice and you provided it and for that I say thanks and truly mean it. Up here in Canada when we winterize above ground pools you drain the filter, disconnect the pump and take it inside then disconnect the plumbing letting the water drain down to the skimmer level . When it rains or snows the extra water will just drain out the skimmer and not freeze or brake. You can put a winter cover over the pool that will prevent leaves from falling into the pool. If the cover does not let water in it will pool on the top making next best thing to impossible to remove without a pool pump like the kind you use with a in ground pool. So for an above ground cover, it lets water in and keeps garbage out.
Thanks for the advice, I think I can make this cover work, I will use it and put a tarp over the cover and use it more as a frame and the tarp to keep the water out. Sorry for ruffling feathers, I think all you people are here to help and it is not your intention to harm or mislead and for that I say thanks and mean it. I will continue to ask for your advice and hopefully you will keep giving it. Who know maybe we will pass on the water some day and give a friendly wave. Some of my waters are half US and half Canada.