Hi Randy,

Use something like rope or a garden hose to lay out your design and
start diggin
Here is a few sites I like for info
http://www.azponds.com
http://www.mikebentley.com/ponds
http://www.homestead.com/backyardpond/links.html
http://www.pondrushes.net/links.htm
http://www.wauu.de/Home/Gardens/Desi...onds/more4.htm

Some good info out there on pond design, building your own filtration,
etc.
Im originally from St. Joseph so I know that humidity is beast right
now. I live in Phoenix AZ now and it was 117 here to day and its been
like that for a month and will continue till Sept.

Good Luck,
Chris