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Broke-Not Cheap
Title says it all. Several lay-offs, each time found job paying less than
the one before. But, I do have a job, at least. Problem is, having less income means cut backs on non essentials, such as my little pond. Therefore, every purchase must be maximized. I'm becoming one heck of a do-it-yourselfer. Nelson's in Katy has things I want, plants, skimmer, etc that make me drool, prices make me weep. Internet leary, got stung on Ebay, any good safe online stores? Where, near Katy, in and near Houston, Texas, is the best place to shop for plants and other pond stuff? |
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Broke-Not Cheap
On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 03:26:21 GMT, "GeeBee" wrote:
Title says it all. Several lay-offs, each time found job paying less than the one before. But, I do have a job, at least. Problem is, having less income means cut backs on non essentials, such as my little pond. Therefore, every purchase must be maximized. I'm becoming one heck of a do-it-yourselfer. Nelson's in Katy has things I want, plants, skimmer, etc that make me drool, prices make me weep. Internet leary, got stung on Ebay, any good safe online stores? Where, near Katy, in and near Houston, Texas, is the best place to shop for plants and other pond stuff? Hang in there GeeBee, I've been outsourced for a couple years now and that trend continues. The eight years of Bill Clinton's strong economy are long gone ! |
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Broke-Not Cheap
"GeeBee" wrote in message
. .. Title says it all. Several lay-offs, each time found job paying less than the one before. But, I do have a job, at least. Problem is, having less income means cut backs on non essentials, such as my little pond. Therefore, every purchase must be maximized. I'm becoming one heck of a do-it-yourselfer. Nelson's in Katy has things I want, plants, skimmer, etc that make me drool, prices make me weep. Internet leary, got stung on Ebay, any good safe online stores? Where, near Katy, in and near Houston, Texas, is the best place to shop for plants and other pond stuff? I live near San Antonio, not Houston, so I don't know suppliers where you are. But it would help ponders give you advice if you describe your pond: size - including approximate depth; stock - fish? if so, number & kind; equipment already in place - fountain? filter?; existing plants - if any. I have three small-ish "ponds", 2 stock tanks, 1 in-ground pond. Only one of the stock tanks has any kind of electricity running to it - for a fountain/filter - because I have goldfish in there. The other ponds have only minnows and whatever else shows up. Lots of plants help keep them in balance. Cost: very little, over the long haul. If you do need to buy a pump, buy the best you can afford. It's better in the long term (lasts longer, uses less electricity). Do a google newsgroups search on pumps for more information: http://groups.google.com/ Use advanced search and specify *aquaria for the newsgroup. Have you checked on local (Houston or Katy) koi/water garden societies? Many ponders have plants they can give away - I certainly do! - and that could be a free source of plants for you. They could also help with equipment information and sources. A general google search can help with that. Gail |
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Broke-Not Cheap
I would second Gail's suggestion about the plants. In little ol Austin we
have a pond society bulletin board. Actually has very little activity but frequently they are giving away plants for pickup. Just today I responded to one for a tropical lily. If they have something similar in the big H I would suspect you can get all the plants you want maybe just not the variety. www.lonestarkoi.com (Houston) might be a good place to start. I have used www.azponds.com several times for equipment. I dont believe their prices and shipping can be beat, if they have what you want. Good luck with your pond and more importantly with your work situation. Bill Brister |
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One of the best wholesale to the public websites that is safe and
secure is www.backyard-lifestyle.com and www.bestpondstuff.com You don't have to worry about being broke, and many of their items include FREE shipping. I hope this helps, Norman On Mon, 02 Aug 2004 03:26:21 GMT, "GeeBee" wrote: Title says it all. Several lay-offs, each time found job paying less than the one before. But, I do have a job, at least. Problem is, having less income means cut backs on non essentials, such as my little pond. Therefore, every purchase must be maximized. I'm becoming one heck of a do-it-yourselfer. Nelson's in Katy has things I want, plants, skimmer, etc that make me drool, prices make me weep. Internet leary, got stung on Ebay, any good safe online stores? Where, near Katy, in and near Houston, Texas, is the best place to shop for plants and other pond stuff? |
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