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On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 07:11:18 -0400, "S. M. Henning"
wrote: sip There are only 3 things wrong with the ===sho sand, sal****er, and seafood. ;) Those are among the three best things about the shore! Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com Opinions expressed are those of my wife, I had no input whatsoever. Remove "nospam" from email addy. |
On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 07:11:18 -0400, "S. M. Henning"
wrote: sip There are only 3 things wrong with the ===sho sand, sal****er, and seafood. ;) Those are among the three best things about the shore! Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com Opinions expressed are those of my wife, I had no input whatsoever. Remove "nospam" from email addy. |
That 'snow stuff' is that which keeps us in colder climes sane during
the time our ponds are 'down'. We mostly pretend to not think about them as we blast down snow covered 11,000 - 13,000 foot peaks reveling in the thrill of the speed and thanking our Maker that we made it to the bottom without bumping into trees or other skiers. Then we act like "all that and then some" because we are still upright. 8-) :-D :-P . And of course we never go out and walk around the pond peering into the ice covered crystalline depths (totally clear for the first time! LOL) to catch a glimpse of the inhabitants below. :-) :-) . Do we? It only gets nasty when we forget that we are mere mortals and our vehicles are not indestructible armor vehicles! Humm.... Southern Cal is starting to sound nice for the winter! Claudia wrote: OK, newbie zone 9 ponder. do I have to "worry" about winter here in Ventura County at 100 feet above sea level. What is this snow stuff you are talking about? (So. Cal Native) ;-0 Sounds like nasty stuff. |
Ok, sal****er (for diving) and sea food (for eating) is good! :-) :-)
! Sand? You mean like the stuff at the National Sand Dune Monument in southern Colorado? Yeah, we have some of that. Interesting stuff. Especially when covered with snow. :-P :-D . S. M. Henning wrote: "Claudia" wrote: OK, newbie zone 9 ponder. do I have to "worry" about winter here in Ventura County at 100 feet above sea level. What is this snow stuff you are talking about? (So. Cal Native) ;-0 Sounds like nasty stuff. It is sort of like sand but it is soft and goes away. When tracked in doors it just turns to water and doesn't damage floors. Sand just stays there and drifts all year long, not just in the winter. I would much rather have snow than sand. There are only 3 things wrong with the sho sand, sal****er, and seafood. ;) |
Ok, sal****er (for diving) and sea food (for eating) is good! :-) :-)
! Sand? You mean like the stuff at the National Sand Dune Monument in southern Colorado? Yeah, we have some of that. Interesting stuff. Especially when covered with snow. :-P :-D . S. M. Henning wrote: "Claudia" wrote: OK, newbie zone 9 ponder. do I have to "worry" about winter here in Ventura County at 100 feet above sea level. What is this snow stuff you are talking about? (So. Cal Native) ;-0 Sounds like nasty stuff. It is sort of like sand but it is soft and goes away. When tracked in doors it just turns to water and doesn't damage floors. Sand just stays there and drifts all year long, not just in the winter. I would much rather have snow than sand. There are only 3 things wrong with the sho sand, sal****er, and seafood. ;) |
Those three things are the only things good about the shore. Generally too
many people, too many junk shops, too much traffic are the things wrong with the shore. -- RichToyBox http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/index.html "S. M. Henning" wrote in message ... "Claudia" wrote: There are only 3 things wrong with the sho sand, sal****er, and seafood. ;) -- Pardon my spam deterrent; send email to |
On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 23:49:05 GMT, "RichToyBox"
wrote: ===Those three things are the only things good about the shore. Generally too ===many people, too many junk shops, too much traffic are the things wrong with ===the shore. That alone is why we always wait until after labor day to hit the gulf. All the vacationers are at home, souviener shops boarded up and the beaches are virtually empty......Weather is usually a lot more comfortable as well, and there is just something about the Gulf of Mexico in the fall and winter time thats drastically different than summer......fishing is also great during fall and early winter. Motel rooms get cut in half or better as well. Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com Opinions expressed are those of my wife, I had no input whatsoever. Remove "nospam" from email addy. |
On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 23:49:05 GMT, "RichToyBox"
wrote: ===Those three things are the only things good about the shore. Generally too ===many people, too many junk shops, too much traffic are the things wrong with ===the shore. That alone is why we always wait until after labor day to hit the gulf. All the vacationers are at home, souviener shops boarded up and the beaches are virtually empty......Weather is usually a lot more comfortable as well, and there is just something about the Gulf of Mexico in the fall and winter time thats drastically different than summer......fishing is also great during fall and early winter. Motel rooms get cut in half or better as well. Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com Opinions expressed are those of my wife, I had no input whatsoever. Remove "nospam" from email addy. |
I'll second that Roy. Sanibel in February/March is perfect. Wonder what
this year will find in terms of shelling? We're hoping the sand can be scooped up and out. Nedra "Roy" wrote in message ... On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 23:49:05 GMT, "RichToyBox" wrote: ===Those three things are the only things good about the shore. Generally too ===many people, too many junk shops, too much traffic are the things wrong with ===the shore. That alone is why we always wait until after labor day to hit the gulf. All the vacationers are at home, souviener shops boarded up and the beaches are virtually empty......Weather is usually a lot more comfortable as well, and there is just something about the Gulf of Mexico in the fall and winter time thats drastically different than summer......fishing is also great during fall and early winter. Motel rooms get cut in half or better as well. Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com Opinions expressed are those of my wife, I had no input whatsoever. Remove "nospam" from email addy. |
I'll second that Roy. Sanibel in February/March is perfect. Wonder what
this year will find in terms of shelling? We're hoping the sand can be scooped up and out. Nedra "Roy" wrote in message ... On Fri, 03 Sep 2004 23:49:05 GMT, "RichToyBox" wrote: ===Those three things are the only things good about the shore. Generally too ===many people, too many junk shops, too much traffic are the things wrong with ===the shore. That alone is why we always wait until after labor day to hit the gulf. All the vacationers are at home, souviener shops boarded up and the beaches are virtually empty......Weather is usually a lot more comfortable as well, and there is just something about the Gulf of Mexico in the fall and winter time thats drastically different than summer......fishing is also great during fall and early winter. Motel rooms get cut in half or better as well. Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com Opinions expressed are those of my wife, I had no input whatsoever. Remove "nospam" from email addy. |
ok, so now that we all have had fun with my request for info about SNOW, do
I need to do anything to overwinter (such as zone 9 has) or just feed the fish less? -- Totus Tuus Claudia (take out no spam to reply) |
On Mon, 06 Sep 2004 04:19:18 GMT, "Claudia"
wrote: ===ok, so now that we all have had fun with my request for info about SNOW, do ===I need to do anything to overwinter (such as zone 9 has) or just feed the ===fish less? I suppose from what I have read and have been told us fortunate enough to live in zone 9 are pretty well out of range of most cold weather related problems. I tetter on the border of zones 8 and 9, but overall my weather is closer to zone 9 than the 8, as freezing or snow is rare, and on those days it gets cold its only until about 9 am until the sun gets up a bit then its back to shorts and T shirts ;-) I would feed according to the water temps, and if your pond hits the minimum temp for feeding , then I would stop. I feed my catfish year round, as my pond has never gotten frozen or cold enough for them to go into their state of slowed activity......Wheat germ based foods are supposedly good for cooler weather, and I have seen foods that state they are an all season food and can be fed in cold weather. I would susupect that really depends on if your fish are active or not. I guess not feeding would be th safest, but I will continue to feed as long as they are active with a food made for all seasons as well as wheat germ pellets. Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com Opinions expressed are those of my wife, I had no input whatsoever. Remove "nospam" from email addy. |
On Mon, 06 Sep 2004 04:19:18 GMT, "Claudia"
wrote: ===ok, so now that we all have had fun with my request for info about SNOW, do ===I need to do anything to overwinter (such as zone 9 has) or just feed the ===fish less? I suppose from what I have read and have been told us fortunate enough to live in zone 9 are pretty well out of range of most cold weather related problems. I tetter on the border of zones 8 and 9, but overall my weather is closer to zone 9 than the 8, as freezing or snow is rare, and on those days it gets cold its only until about 9 am until the sun gets up a bit then its back to shorts and T shirts ;-) I would feed according to the water temps, and if your pond hits the minimum temp for feeding , then I would stop. I feed my catfish year round, as my pond has never gotten frozen or cold enough for them to go into their state of slowed activity......Wheat germ based foods are supposedly good for cooler weather, and I have seen foods that state they are an all season food and can be fed in cold weather. I would susupect that really depends on if your fish are active or not. I guess not feeding would be th safest, but I will continue to feed as long as they are active with a food made for all seasons as well as wheat germ pellets. Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com Opinions expressed are those of my wife, I had no input whatsoever. Remove "nospam" from email addy. |
On Mon, 06 Sep 2004 04:19:18 GMT, "Claudia"
wrote: ===ok, so now that we all have had fun with my request for info about SNOW, do ===I need to do anything to overwinter (such as zone 9 has) or just feed the ===fish less? I suppose from what I have read and have been told us fortunate enough to live in zone 9 are pretty well out of range of most cold weather related problems. I tetter on the border of zones 8 and 9, but overall my weather is closer to zone 9 than the 8, as freezing or snow is rare, and on those days it gets cold its only until about 9 am until the sun gets up a bit then its back to shorts and T shirts ;-) I would feed according to the water temps, and if your pond hits the minimum temp for feeding , then I would stop. I feed my catfish year round, as my pond has never gotten frozen or cold enough for them to go into their state of slowed activity......Wheat germ based foods are supposedly good for cooler weather, and I have seen foods that state they are an all season food and can be fed in cold weather. I would susupect that really depends on if your fish are active or not. I guess not feeding would be th safest, but I will continue to feed as long as they are active with a food made for all seasons as well as wheat germ pellets. Visit my website: http://www.frugalmachinist.com Opinions expressed are those of my wife, I had no input whatsoever. Remove "nospam" from email addy. |
In zone 9 you may have such a short winter that the pond never cools to
below 50 degrees. If that is the case, feed all year. If the fish aren't hungray, don't feed. They tend to be smarter than we are. If your temperatures drop to below 50, it should be for a very short time, probably the end of January, first of February. In my area, Zone 7, the ponds stay warm enough to feed until about Christmas, and are back up and ready by late April. -- RichToyBox http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/index.html "Claudia" wrote in message news:azR_c.7639$fF2.1280@trnddc03... ok, so now that we all have had fun with my request for info about SNOW, do I need to do anything to overwinter (such as zone 9 has) or just feed the fish less? -- Totus Tuus Claudia (take out no spam to reply) |
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