Bonnie.... just tell hubby that you were so inspired at the college that
you, too, are going for your animal bioscience degree, only you're hoping to
get extra credits from a hands-on project at home! I putzed around the
pond all day, but didn't actually "break ground" yet. Hubby came around to
see if the digging had begun, and I told him 90% of the work is thinking it
all through in my head first, the actual DOING is the easy part. I'm trying
to think of any obstacles and downfalls NOW so I can avoid as many as I can
before I actually start. So what are you thinking, Bonnie, attached to
your fish pond, or a separate pond?
Sue


"Bonnie Espenshade" wrote in message
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Sue Alexandre wrote:
Thanks, you guys! Not only did you provide great info and
suggestions,
you've got my adrenaline and enthusiasm running in high gear. It's
supposed
to be nice out today in Connecticut, and again tomorrow. (do I feel a
migraine coming on? "Sorry, boss, I can't come in today-I've got
another
one of "those" headaches.")
And thanks for the pic, Theo. I was going to ask if any of you had
photos
you could provide..... I'm definitely a "visual" person that needs to
SEE an
idea to grasp it. Any one else have photos they can post?

OK, so 3 feet deep is enough for a turtle to overwinter? I was afraid
maybe they needed it even deeper than the fish. I definitely am
leaning
towards a separate pond for the turtles... I'm real happy with the way
my
4000 gallon koi pond is coming along and probably shouldn't mess with
it.
Besides, if they have their own place, they can eat all the plants they
want - that's what they'll be there for.
OK, so here's what I'm thinking.... dig a "doughnut" in the sunniest
part of
my yard, leaving the donut hole to be the island. The outer edge of
the
donut would be steep and have overhanging rocks along the top (or a wood
frame, if I manage to get hubby involved, but then I guess I better plan
a
square one!) I imagine I can pick up a pretty cheap little pump and
filter since this won't be anywhere near as big as the main pond. Or
just
get a cheap pump.... filters can be home-made.
Hubby caught me a few minutes ago sipping my coffee while staring out
the
window..... I must have had "that look" in my eye, because he said "uh
oh,
should I go hide all the shovels?"
Keep your thoughts and suggestions coming..... I'm hungry for them!
Sue




I think I've got the bug now. All this talk and I'm
starting to think - a turtle pond really sounds great.

Spent Friday & Saturday at Penn State graduation -walking
the campus and looking at all the fountains and gardens
was wonderful. DH watched my reaction and kept saying - NO!
His baby sister just got her degree in Animal Bioscience.

Now I need to expand my education-bg-I need a turtle pond!

--
Bonnie
NJ
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