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We've had a couple of 60 degree days here in Baltimore. I went outside
today to look at the pond, and my painted turtle was swimming around. When the weather cools againn, he'll go back to sleep for a while, but it was nice to see he made it through another hibernation. This means it's about time for me to solicit toad tadpoles from anyone in this area. :) Alan -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Please use address alanh[at]min.net to reply via e-mail. **** Posted using registered MR/2 ICE Newsreader #564 and eComStation 1.1 --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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wrote in message ganews.com... We've had a couple of 60 degree days here in Baltimore. I went outside today to look at the pond, and my painted turtle was swimming around. When the weather cools againn, he'll go back to sleep for a while, but it was nice to see he made it through another hibernation. This means it's about time for me to solicit toad tadpoles from anyone in this area. :) ==================== We saw a frog sitting on the stone necklace of our smallest pond last week - here in middle Tennessee. It was a sunny day in the 50s. -- Carol... My website: http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html [Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here] ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ |
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There's still about a foot of snow covering my gardens and ponds but we
had temps near 50 the last few days so the stuff is finally melting :-) I can't wait to stop digging in my dreams and start digging my new, bigger koi pond for real! Denise Visit my gardens: http://web1.in4web.com/mtcdrc |
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There's still about a foot of snow covering my gardens and ponds but we
had temps near 50 the last few days so the stuff is finally melting :-) I can't wait to stop digging in my dreams and start digging my new, bigger koi pond for real! Denise Visit my gardens: http://web1.in4web.com/mtcdrc |
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There's still about a foot of snow covering my gardens and ponds but we
had temps near 50 the last few days so the stuff is finally melting :-) I can't wait to stop digging in my dreams and start digging my new, bigger koi pond for real! Denise Visit my gardens: http://web1.in4web.com/mtcdrc |
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"Denise" wrote in message ... There's still about a foot of snow covering my gardens and ponds but we had temps near 50 the last few days so the stuff is finally melting :-) I can't wait to stop digging in my dreams and start digging my new, bigger koi pond for real! ====================== I know that feeling. :-) Today our fish were swimming all around the pond and picking at the algae on the sides of the liner. They'll soon be spawning and we expect more baby koi again this year. We need to thin them out again..... -- Carol... My website: http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html [Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here] ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ |
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"Denise" wrote in message ... There's still about a foot of snow covering my gardens and ponds but we had temps near 50 the last few days so the stuff is finally melting :-) I can't wait to stop digging in my dreams and start digging my new, bigger koi pond for real! ====================== I know that feeling. :-) Today our fish were swimming all around the pond and picking at the algae on the sides of the liner. They'll soon be spawning and we expect more baby koi again this year. We need to thin them out again..... -- Carol... My website: http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html [Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here] ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ |
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I saw a gecko 2 days ago. That's always a good sign. On Tue, 2 Mar 2004 02:20:49 -0600, "~ Windsong ~" wrote: "Denise" wrote in message ... There's still about a foot of snow covering my gardens and ponds but we had temps near 50 the last few days so the stuff is finally melting :-) I can't wait to stop digging in my dreams and start digging my new, bigger koi pond for real! ====================== I know that feeling. :-) Today our fish were swimming all around the pond and picking at the algae on the sides of the liner. They'll soon be spawning and we expect more baby koi again this year. We need to thin them out again..... |
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"Denise" wrote in message ... There's still about a foot of snow covering my gardens and ponds but we had temps near 50 the last few days so the stuff is finally melting :-) I can't wait to stop digging in my dreams and start digging my new, bigger koi pond for real! ====================== I know that feeling. :-) Today our fish were swimming all around the pond and picking at the algae on the sides of the liner. They'll soon be spawning and we expect more baby koi again this year. We need to thin them out again..... -- Carol... My website: http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html [Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here] ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ |
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I saw a gecko 2 days ago. That's always a good sign. On Tue, 2 Mar 2004 02:20:49 -0600, "~ Windsong ~" wrote: "Denise" wrote in message ... There's still about a foot of snow covering my gardens and ponds but we had temps near 50 the last few days so the stuff is finally melting :-) I can't wait to stop digging in my dreams and start digging my new, bigger koi pond for real! ====================== I know that feeling. :-) Today our fish were swimming all around the pond and picking at the algae on the sides of the liner. They'll soon be spawning and we expect more baby koi again this year. We need to thin them out again..... |
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I saw a gecko 2 days ago. That's always a good sign. On Tue, 2 Mar 2004 02:20:49 -0600, "~ Windsong ~" wrote: "Denise" wrote in message ... There's still about a foot of snow covering my gardens and ponds but we had temps near 50 the last few days so the stuff is finally melting :-) I can't wait to stop digging in my dreams and start digging my new, bigger koi pond for real! ====================== I know that feeling. :-) Today our fish were swimming all around the pond and picking at the algae on the sides of the liner. They'll soon be spawning and we expect more baby koi again this year. We need to thin them out again..... |
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wrote in message ganews.com... We've had a couple of 60 degree days here in Baltimore. I went outside today to look at the pond, and my painted turtle was swimming around. When the weather cools againn, he'll go back to sleep for a while, but it was nice to see he made it through another hibernation. This means it's about time for me to solicit toad tadpoles from anyone in this area. :) Alan, we had several hundres (maybe thousand?) eggs in our pond last year, and some taddies. Never saw then again after a few weeks. Depending on what happens, I may have some for you and I am in Ellicott City. BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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wrote in message ganews.com... We've had a couple of 60 degree days here in Baltimore. I went outside today to look at the pond, and my painted turtle was swimming around. When the weather cools againn, he'll go back to sleep for a while, but it was nice to see he made it through another hibernation. This means it's about time for me to solicit toad tadpoles from anyone in this area. :) Alan, we had several hundres (maybe thousand?) eggs in our pond last year, and some taddies. Never saw then again after a few weeks. Depending on what happens, I may have some for you and I am in Ellicott City. BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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In , on 03/02/04
at 09:22 AM, "BenignVanilla" said: Alan, we had several hundres (maybe thousand?) eggs in our pond last year, and some taddies. Never saw then again after a few weeks. Depending on what happens, I may have some for you and I am in Ellicott City. Thanks. I'd appeciate it. Tads, even adult toads (my garden gets full of slugs.) Nice 72 degrees today, wasn't it? Alan -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Please use address alanh[at]min.net to reply via e-mail. **** Posted using registered MR/2 ICE Newsreader #564 and eComStation 1.1 --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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wrote in message ganews.com... Thanks. I'd appeciate it. Tads, even adult toads (my garden gets full of slugs.) Nice 72 degrees today, wasn't it? ======================= We have loads of toads, assorted frogs, snakes, newts, lizards and salamanders and STILL have zillions of slugs and snails. :( -- Carol... My website: http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html [Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here] ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ |
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wrote in message ganews.com... In , on 03/02/04 at 09:22 AM, "BenignVanilla" said: Alan, we had several hundres (maybe thousand?) eggs in our pond last year, and some taddies. Never saw then again after a few weeks. Depending on what happens, I may have some for you and I am in Ellicott City. Thanks. I'd appeciate it. Tads, even adult toads (my garden gets full of slugs.) Nice 72 degrees today, wasn't it? Monday, I started scooping leaves out of the old leaf pit...I mean pond, and I scopped out a frog. He was quite groggy and not at all happy with me for scooping him up. LOL. I put him back and went back into the house. These warm days are going to drive me crazy. I want to get out there and work on the pond, but I know the weather can't be trusted yet. As soon as the VF melts though, I may clean that out. BV. Off to check Saturday's weather. |
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wrote in message ganews.com... In , on 03/02/04 at 09:22 AM, "BenignVanilla" said: Alan, we had several hundres (maybe thousand?) eggs in our pond last year, and some taddies. Never saw then again after a few weeks. Depending on what happens, I may have some for you and I am in Ellicott City. Thanks. I'd appeciate it. Tads, even adult toads (my garden gets full of slugs.) Nice 72 degrees today, wasn't it? Monday, I started scooping leaves out of the old leaf pit...I mean pond, and I scopped out a frog. He was quite groggy and not at all happy with me for scooping him up. LOL. I put him back and went back into the house. These warm days are going to drive me crazy. I want to get out there and work on the pond, but I know the weather can't be trusted yet. As soon as the VF melts though, I may clean that out. BV. Off to check Saturday's weather. |
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BV, I know what you mean about being so impatient to get
going on the veggie filter. My VF is loaded with frogs - leaves - and dead plant material. I don't want to clean it out for fear some of the frogs will be uprooted. So, I'm playing the waiting game, too. The filter and waterfall are up and running on the pond - and the fish are cruising around the perimeter - nibbling on the algae. Looks so neat. Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "BenignVanilla" wrote in message ... wrote in message ganews.com... In , on 03/02/04 at 09:22 AM, "BenignVanilla" said: Alan, we had several hundres (maybe thousand?) eggs in our pond last year, and some taddies. Never saw then again after a few weeks. Depending on what happens, I may have some for you and I am in Ellicott City. Thanks. I'd appeciate it. Tads, even adult toads (my garden gets full of slugs.) Nice 72 degrees today, wasn't it? Monday, I started scooping leaves out of the old leaf pit...I mean pond, and I scopped out a frog. He was quite groggy and not at all happy with me for scooping him up. LOL. I put him back and went back into the house. These warm days are going to drive me crazy. I want to get out there and work on the pond, but I know the weather can't be trusted yet. As soon as the VF melts though, I may clean that out. BV. Off to check Saturday's weather. |
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"Nedra" wrote in message link.net... BV, I know what you mean about being so impatient to get going on the veggie filter. My VF is loaded with frogs - leaves - and dead plant material. I don't want to clean it out for fear some of the frogs will be uprooted. So, I'm playing the waiting game, too. The filter and waterfall are up and running on the pond - and the fish are cruising around the perimeter - nibbling on the algae. Looks so neat. snip I am hoping this weekend warms up a bit, so I can get out there and do a few things. If the VF is thawed, I may just get it ready to start up. Last year my stream was leaking, so I think while stuff is dry I will add a new layer of liner over the seam, and then clean the VF and start up the pump. It will be interesting to see how much of the leaf litter the bottom drain will pull through to the VF. My first test. BV. |
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BV, I know what you mean about being so impatient to get
going on the veggie filter. My VF is loaded with frogs - leaves - and dead plant material. I don't want to clean it out for fear some of the frogs will be uprooted. So, I'm playing the waiting game, too. The filter and waterfall are up and running on the pond - and the fish are cruising around the perimeter - nibbling on the algae. Looks so neat. Nedra http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836 http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118 "BenignVanilla" wrote in message ... wrote in message ganews.com... In , on 03/02/04 at 09:22 AM, "BenignVanilla" said: Alan, we had several hundres (maybe thousand?) eggs in our pond last year, and some taddies. Never saw then again after a few weeks. Depending on what happens, I may have some for you and I am in Ellicott City. Thanks. I'd appeciate it. Tads, even adult toads (my garden gets full of slugs.) Nice 72 degrees today, wasn't it? Monday, I started scooping leaves out of the old leaf pit...I mean pond, and I scopped out a frog. He was quite groggy and not at all happy with me for scooping him up. LOL. I put him back and went back into the house. These warm days are going to drive me crazy. I want to get out there and work on the pond, but I know the weather can't be trusted yet. As soon as the VF melts though, I may clean that out. BV. Off to check Saturday's weather. |
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"Nedra" wrote in message link.net... BV, I know what you mean about being so impatient to get going on the veggie filter. My VF is loaded with frogs - leaves - and dead plant material. I don't want to clean it out for fear some of the frogs will be uprooted. So, I'm playing the waiting game, too. The filter and waterfall are up and running on the pond - and the fish are cruising around the perimeter - nibbling on the algae. Looks so neat. snip I am hoping this weekend warms up a bit, so I can get out there and do a few things. If the VF is thawed, I may just get it ready to start up. Last year my stream was leaking, so I think while stuff is dry I will add a new layer of liner over the seam, and then clean the VF and start up the pump. It will be interesting to see how much of the leaf litter the bottom drain will pull through to the VF. My first test. BV. |
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"BenignVanilla" wrote in message news:NcKdnfs-nJO0e9jdRVn- Monday, I started scooping leaves out of the old leaf pit...I mean pond, and I scopped out a frog. He was quite groggy and not at all happy with me for scooping him up. LOL. I put him back and went back into the house. These warm days are going to drive me crazy. I want to get out there and work on the pond, but I know the weather can't be trusted yet. As soon as the VF melts though, I may clean that out. ========================== I moved all the critters I came across to a kiddy pool behind the house. I took advantage of the beautiful weather to clean out the smaller pools and transplant the lilies and a few other things. My VF was cleaned out last fall and plastic window screen installed. The smaller pump ran all winter on the big pond, running water through the screen. That's the next project - cleaning out the VF and adding plants for the summer. -- Carol... My website: http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html [Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here] ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ |
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"BenignVanilla" wrote in message news:NcKdnfs-nJO0e9jdRVn- Monday, I started scooping leaves out of the old leaf pit...I mean pond, and I scopped out a frog. He was quite groggy and not at all happy with me for scooping him up. LOL. I put him back and went back into the house. These warm days are going to drive me crazy. I want to get out there and work on the pond, but I know the weather can't be trusted yet. As soon as the VF melts though, I may clean that out. ========================== I moved all the critters I came across to a kiddy pool behind the house. I took advantage of the beautiful weather to clean out the smaller pools and transplant the lilies and a few other things. My VF was cleaned out last fall and plastic window screen installed. The smaller pump ran all winter on the big pond, running water through the screen. That's the next project - cleaning out the VF and adding plants for the summer. -- Carol... My website: http://www.heartoftn.net/users/windsong/index.html [Insert humorous, clever or profound quote here] ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ ~~~~~~~~~{@ |
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In , on 03/02/04
at 09:45 PM, "~ Windsong ~" said: I'd appeciate it. Tads, even adult toads (my garden gets full of slugs.) Nice 72 degrees today, wasn't it? We have loads of toads, assorted frogs, snakes, newts, lizards and salamanders and STILL have zillions of slugs and snails. :( -- I'd like to have all those critters around. Alan -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Please use address alanh[at]min.net to reply via e-mail. **** Posted using registered MR/2 ICE Newsreader #564 and eComStation 1.1 --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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In , on 03/02/04
at 09:45 PM, "~ Windsong ~" said: I'd appeciate it. Tads, even adult toads (my garden gets full of slugs.) Nice 72 degrees today, wasn't it? We have loads of toads, assorted frogs, snakes, newts, lizards and salamanders and STILL have zillions of slugs and snails. :( -- I'd like to have all those critters around. Alan -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Please use address alanh[at]min.net to reply via e-mail. **** Posted using registered MR/2 ICE Newsreader #564 and eComStation 1.1 --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Pond finally made it up to 65 degrees last week and boy were those
little guys hungry! BV, I'm with you, from the looks of the number of Rosie Reds that survived the winter, I can't imagine what the end of the summer will look like. Last night, I was sitting by the pond and entertaining thoughts of catching them and selling them to the local fishing supply/convenience store. Aside for that, I've spotted three frogs so far and they were singing quite merrily last night. The water lilies are throwing off leaves, the irises are sprouting, and everything else is greening up and growing up. Water is pretty clear so the barley straw I put in two weeks ago appears to be doing its thing. Of course, we had 80 degree days last wek and today we may be getting some snow flurries. I suspect though the cold snap won't really last long enough to make a significant impact on water temps. My biggest problem is exercising restraint. I want to have my hands in everything outdoors, putting in herbs, vegetables, playing with the pond etc.! *smile* Susan Durham, NC shsimko[@]duke[.]edu |
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Pond finally made it up to 65 degrees last week and boy were those
little guys hungry! BV, I'm with you, from the looks of the number of Rosie Reds that survived the winter, I can't imagine what the end of the summer will look like. Last night, I was sitting by the pond and entertaining thoughts of catching them and selling them to the local fishing supply/convenience store. Aside for that, I've spotted three frogs so far and they were singing quite merrily last night. The water lilies are throwing off leaves, the irises are sprouting, and everything else is greening up and growing up. Water is pretty clear so the barley straw I put in two weeks ago appears to be doing its thing. Of course, we had 80 degree days last wek and today we may be getting some snow flurries. I suspect though the cold snap won't really last long enough to make a significant impact on water temps. My biggest problem is exercising restraint. I want to have my hands in everything outdoors, putting in herbs, vegetables, playing with the pond etc.! *smile* Susan Durham, NC shsimko[@]duke[.]edu |
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Susan,
Those rosie reds may be cute and quick, but remember with their prolific reproduction rate they are adding volume to your biomass of weight of fish per gallon of water. As the water warms an "Algae Bloom" may be on the horizon with its subsequent problems. Tom L.L. --------------------------------------- "Susan H. Simko" wrote in message ... Pond finally made it up to 65 degrees last week and boy were those little guys hungry! BV, I'm with you, from the looks of the number of Rosie Reds that survived the winter, I can't imagine what the end of the summer will look like. Last night, I was sitting by the pond and entertaining thoughts of catching them and selling them to the local fishing supply/convenience store. Aside for that, I've spotted three frogs so far and they were singing quite merrily last night. The water lilies are throwing off leaves, the irises are sprouting, and everything else is greening up and growing up. Water is pretty clear so the barley straw I put in two weeks ago appears to be doing its thing. Of course, we had 80 degree days last wek and today we may be getting some snow flurries. I suspect though the cold snap won't really last long enough to make a significant impact on water temps. My biggest problem is exercising restraint. I want to have my hands in everything outdoors, putting in herbs, vegetables, playing with the pond etc.! *smile* Susan Durham, NC shsimko[@]duke[.]edu |
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Susan,
Those rosie reds may be cute and quick, but remember with their prolific reproduction rate they are adding volume to your biomass of weight of fish per gallon of water. As the water warms an "Algae Bloom" may be on the horizon with its subsequent problems. Tom L.L. --------------------------------------- "Susan H. Simko" wrote in message ... Pond finally made it up to 65 degrees last week and boy were those little guys hungry! BV, I'm with you, from the looks of the number of Rosie Reds that survived the winter, I can't imagine what the end of the summer will look like. Last night, I was sitting by the pond and entertaining thoughts of catching them and selling them to the local fishing supply/convenience store. Aside for that, I've spotted three frogs so far and they were singing quite merrily last night. The water lilies are throwing off leaves, the irises are sprouting, and everything else is greening up and growing up. Water is pretty clear so the barley straw I put in two weeks ago appears to be doing its thing. Of course, we had 80 degree days last wek and today we may be getting some snow flurries. I suspect though the cold snap won't really last long enough to make a significant impact on water temps. My biggest problem is exercising restraint. I want to have my hands in everything outdoors, putting in herbs, vegetables, playing with the pond etc.! *smile* Susan Durham, NC shsimko[@]duke[.]edu |
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