Tanksman Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Should only be 25 - 30 000 buckets :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Day 4... Got home to a nice surprise - the pond has been concreted! It was supposed to be done tomorrow but there was a cancellation so it was done a day early! There are steps into the pond if we need to get in and wade about and small ledges all over at different levels for plant baskets to sit. It has been kept rough for a more natural look and to give more grip once algae coats it. The concrete is to be sealed and painted with non toxic paint. Tomorrow they should re-deck the verandah and stain the pergola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 that is going to be one MEAN pond caryl. cant wait for more pics thanks for sharing **EVIL** :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wino Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Wow! Just shown husband - told him this is what I want for my birthday. (He's run off moaning, not sure why...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Hmmmm Husbands, they can be a worry sometimes :roll: :roll: . Just can't understand what the problem would be wino, I think the pond looks great hehe :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Men just don't seem to see things the way we do, now, I just cant figure out why Good luck with hubby and the pond. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Not only do men have that problem Wives have the same problem too. showed my wife and now I don't have nookie for a month :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 So Wok, you're not even contemplating buying the 15000litre tank from Napier then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Really sorry to hear that Wok. I'm sure you'll manage somehow Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 hmmm that 15000 litre tank may make it just right :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Day 5. Not much to see today. They have started replacing the verandah deck and staining the pergola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&Dan Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 Wow! Cool project, Caryl! Thanks for sharing! :bounce: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTM Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 That's one nice looking pond, the decking over the edge of the pond is going to be nice.. On a side note, I showed my turt, and you know I think he just went greener with envy.... Keep up the updates.... W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishy family Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 I love how the deck juts out like a jetty. looking fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Speaking of jetties...Grant suggested we build a small one to scale and get a radio controlled boat. He then thought we could build a mini salmon farm and whenever we wanted a bit of excitement we could go and cut the ropes and let it float free. He could then get some radio controlled tugs to push it back in place. :lol: His next suggestion was to build a model railway track around it :roll: WTM: that was cruel to tease your turtle like that 8) The decking will overhang at both ends. No further progress as they have been on another job this week while the concrete cures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 Grant seems to have a really good idea with that. what about a radio helicopter as well for search and rescue? Misonoma has one that he wants to sell :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTM Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Caryl Don't worry, he'll be getting his own pond the moment we get our own house, at which point we'll also get him some lady friends... :lol: As for the salmon farm - what fish will you put in the nets? W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 wcmm would be best in the nets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Wok he thinks the search and rescue helicopter is a great idea :lol: He has been called out to a big fire out of control at Havelock. Lots of helicopters out there, plus at one in Cable Bay. Not sure what fish to use. Why not baby salmon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 grant could even make a monsoon bucket for the remote controlled helicopter and become a water bomber too :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 LOL at the water bombs. I think the train should go through a perspex tunnel across the pond, and this could be raised up to allow the boats to go through underneath Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_jay_01 Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Problem with the heli idea, as a seasoned flyer and user of RC planes and boats, Firstly the boat will need to be extremely small as most RC boats need atleast 2m to turn around in, and secondly with the Heli idea, Electric helis will not lift any extra weight more then a a couple of grams... Sorry to be such a party pooper , but I do love the idea, of the boats with the salmon nets though, and the Train bridge across the Pond. If you were in Brisbane I could build you a small boat to work in that pond beautifully, and Also a working bridge for the train to go through. I love all RC equipment so if anyone has any questions about them PM me anytime... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 what about a nitro heli??? do u have nitro cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 The one I was referring to that Misnoma has was a petrol/ nitro driven one. I am sure it would be powerful enough to lift a small pot of water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misnoma Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Pretty much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_jay_01 Posted March 9, 2006 Report Share Posted March 9, 2006 Ok definatly will pick up a pot of water then, What sort of Nitro heli is it misnoma??? i might know someone over here interested in it.. And to Anthony, no I dont have any Nitro at all, but i am interested in them, I mostly deal with Electric Planes, cars and boats, I do give advice on Nitro Cars and planes though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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