Wok Posted June 5, 2006 Report Share Posted June 5, 2006 For those who didn't attend. "what goes on tour, stays on tour" :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: Now you all better start saving for the next one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 "what goes on tour, stays on tour" Ahhhhhh come on Wok...some of us just live to far away...so give us the scoop :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Pictures are worth a 1000 words.. have a look in the galleries and let your mind go wild I thought the rubberband fight on Saturday night was really funny.... All acting their shoe size :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelater Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Hi there, My Husband and I have been admiring your pond and we are considering making something similar for ourselves, you don't have to answer this question but for the pond itself what sort of money would we be looking at. Another idea we have for your pond and is something we will do with ours is to build a brick chiminea/ brazier would give it a lovely warm atmosphere at night sitting out there toasting marshmellows. Thanks Richelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Sorry Richelle but we had the whole front yard done so have no idea how much just the pond was. I will try and remember to ask the landscapers next time I am talking to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Caryl, updates on your lake??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 We have been away so much we keep missing the landscapers. Currently, we have suggested they try Grant's ballcock idea. They thought this was a good plan but if we were not satisfied with the results, they would go back to their suggestion of lining it. This would be a major job though so we are trying to avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 OK. Latest update - sometime this week the landscapers installed the ballcock. Well, I assume they did as the pond level is now up where it should be and I hear the occasional "thunk" of an airlock in the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 The ballcock is working well and water holding. Waterfall not turned on yet as pump is so powerful it forces the water through the filter media, which bunches up at one end, and blasts the opposite end of the plastic container to make a very loud drumming noise. We need to add a pipe with holes in it to dissipate the water force. Emptied out the small pond (which had 50 small goldfish fry in it) and added these fish to the big pond. They promptly disappeared in the vastness (they are only 2 or 3cm long). If I poke at the plants I can see them moving in there. Added several more clumps of oxygen weed today. I have had it growing in tubs in the temporary pond. Added several containers of lilies but of course at this time of year they are dead looking lumps :roll: . Once the shops start getting in pond plants (a bit early yet) I will have to make a trip to ChCh to select some variety. Pics will be added once the plants look like they are actually doing something. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Can't wait to see the pics Caryl :bounce: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 OK. Here it is September. Still bare until the plants grow but it is getting there. We don't see the fry we added a couple of weeks ago unless we poke about through the oxygen weed as they hide all the time. Added 3 large (about 10cm each not inc tail) fish today. They have been living in a paddling pool out the back up until now... Look at all the pollen stuck to the exposed leaves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU1 Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 awesome pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Has any one taken a swim yet? Wether it be intentional or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 Looking good. I can see the yellow duck but where is the fish Ian and I gave you? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 looks faaaaaaaaaaantastic :bounce: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 No swimming yet - too cold! Jude, the fish is at the other end as I worry it will wear down too fast if it is exposed to the elements since it is fairly soft limestone. I figured it was safer under the verandah. I am wondering about sealing it but worry it might spoil its looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted September 16, 2006 Report Share Posted September 16, 2006 I never thought of that - you could end up with a little pile of white sand instead of a fish :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: You could seal it with bright yellow paint so it matches the duck of course Cheers Jude (who is now on the look out for a bad taste plastic fish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Fish numbers increased to 9 today when a neighbour said I could catch 6 fish out of her pond. The 6 new ones are 5 - 8cm so a good size. Two of them are females full of eggs so my pond should have plenty of fish in it by new year. Jude I am sorry but I think your fish has died. When we went out it was lying on its side It was very windy here today :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Awwww, poor fish. Try putting it in the hospital tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I thought about dropping it in the pond actually :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Caryl, what is this fish that Jude procured for you made of?? Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 limestone 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Then to protect it from bleaching and decaying or eroding. Get some isinglas (spp) It use to be used for preserving eggs. We used it when building cowsheds and put it in the milk spill area on the floor. Milk eats concrete really easily and it protected it from that etching, so it should protect your fish. Use to get it from the hardware store. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Thanks Alan I will see what I can find. I was thinking of polyurethane or similar coating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 Polyurethane will break down Caryl The isinglas forms a clear coating of a glass like covering. I'd suggest a couple of coverings. Second coat a day later than the first. I think it is used in home brewing as well. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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