Thanks for all the replies and kind words. I don't check in here very
often, so a progress report is in order. http://www.geocities.com/erviservy/pond/ThePond.htm
has changed so please click in for an update. I started page 2 to
keep the picture loading time lower.

Can't wait to get home from work today and take on another mini
project. Even since those latest pictures, the WF filter barrel is now
covered with slats and a top; More grasses planted; Bog is filled and
a small retaining wall is built in the corner to keep the sloped
garden dirt out of the pond.

Now that the pond is working and the fish are in and adjusted, I try
to keep my projects smaller so I can accomplish them more leisurly.
It's fun to make small incremental improvements. It was almost scary
and de-energizing at times when the "hole thing" needed to be built.
And some days, if I want, I just sit there and enjoy it!!

steve