Caryl Posted May 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 I think if I attempted to console the landscapers they would run as fast as possible in the opposite direction and would never finish the pond! :lol: They sealed the latest patches today so now we wait until it has set and fill it up again. Having talked about this pond for over 20 years a few more days is neither here nor there. They are doing their best but haved found it a frustrating learning curve. I think they are more frustrated than I am. We all learn by our mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 I think if I attempted to console the landscapers they would run as fast as possible in the opposite direction and would never finish the pond! :lol: They sealed the latest patches today so now we wait until it has set and fill it up again. Having talked about this pond for over 20 years a few more days is neither here nor there. They are doing their best but haved found it a frustrating learning curve. I think they are more frustrated than I am. We all learn by our mistakes. I bet there grateful your taking it so well a lot of people would be kicking and screaming and that really does not help if there doing all there can, 1 browny point for Caryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Kicking and screaming wouldn't fix it and they are doing their best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Kicking and screaming wouldn't fix it and they are doing their best. but you have no idea Caryl how many customers don't see it that way good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 but you have no idea Caryl how many customers don't see it that way True Billaney! Ahuh Zev...I knew you liked the duckies :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 My little pond is about 1/20th the size of that one and took a week to slap together (with only a plastic liner - no concrete) so you still have a few months to get it right on that schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 You're deadright Billaney, do you work in a call centre too? Good on you Caryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Looks like they have topped up the water level again. Measured it at lunchtime so will check again later. FINS CROSSED!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 do you work in a call centre too I shutter when I think of it...but I did...2 different ones...NOT FOR ME! Keep us updated...I asked all my fishies to cross their fins, they at me like I was crazy :lol: :lol: :lol: Okay, I know I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Water level has dropped again but not as much and less so they are getting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2006 Today they drained the pool totally for a final seal. They will leave it until at least Sunday to cure then refill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextret Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 How do they drain the pond? Are they using an electrical pump? Where do they dispose of the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 We have a big pond pump to operate the waterfall and filtration unit. They just aim the hose over the fence into the reserve next door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 how many litres is this pond going to be holding?? looks great by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 about 6,600 litres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 You should be keeping discus in there so the water changes don't go to waste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Excuse me...but that is not a pond...it's a lake :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 I really hope you're not charged for water in your neck of the woods. With the dozen or so empties and refills.... wow, that just boggles my mind on how large that bill would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextret Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 According to most textbook definitions, it is a pond (because it can be drained for maintenance). Again, according to various literature, the biggest issue with draining is where to get rid of all the water (which, if the pond was operating for a year or so, is probably not of very nice quality). Probably, 7000 liters is not that much, so it is not really an issue for a relatively small pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 According to most textbook definitions, it is a pond :lol: I was only kidding about it being a lake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 We are not charged for water so no problems there. Draining it is simple as our section is right over an old river bed so water disappears very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 We are not charged for water Is that because you are on a well, Caryl???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 No. Most places in NZ don't charge for water. We have an artesian town supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Most places in NZ don't charge for water Another reason for people to move to New Zealand :bounce: So, tomorrow...ah, today...ah, still Saturday here...sooooooo Sunday there :-? anyway...hmmm have they refilled Caryl's Lagoon yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 we pay for water here in tauranga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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