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Jun 6, 2011 17:47:38 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 6, 2011 17:47:38 GMT
I've always had fish but since I lost them last winter the ponds have become much more interesting, all sorts of critters. The main difference is that I have to be careful where I walk as there are tiny Frogs everywhere.
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Jun 6, 2011 18:32:35 GMT
Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 6, 2011 18:32:35 GMT
My pond is far more interesting since the fish went. The only problem is I now lose far too much time pond watching  |
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Jun 6, 2011 18:35:15 GMT
Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 6, 2011 18:35:15 GMT
I don't have any baby frogs, my tadpoles are huge but they haven't even started growing legs yet.
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Jun 6, 2011 19:49:03 GMT
Post by sweetpea on Jun 6, 2011 19:49:03 GMT
We inherited a decent sized fishpond when we came to our house. Since then I have started a wildlife pond. No fish or amphibians yet but loads of insects and what I think are dragonfly larvae swimming around. The first to colonise were the whirligig beetles then the pond skaters. Its a hive of activity down there. Have some plants in and around but not established yet.
Blackbirds and sparrows regularly having a bath and a drink.
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Jun 6, 2011 19:51:51 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 6, 2011 19:51:51 GMT
If you've got slugs they had better watch out.
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Jun 7, 2011 11:18:45 GMT
Post by Louise on Jun 7, 2011 11:18:45 GMT
I'd love a pond, a nice big one, the size of WF's would do, and i know that i too would spend far too long sat near it !!!
If i had a decent sized garden - or even a garden who's layout would accomodate it - i'd incorporate a pond, it's got to be one of the most beneficial things a gardener can do to a large garden.
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Jun 7, 2011 16:55:57 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 7, 2011 16:55:57 GMT
Even a tiny pond will be froggy home enough to keep slugs at bay.
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Jun 7, 2011 18:25:59 GMT
Post by Louise on Jun 7, 2011 18:25:59 GMT
Agreed but in a garden that's already been landscaped (back garden and previous owner) and on 3 different and flat levels the layout isn't conducive to much let alone a pond and the front garden ..... well, to just dig out an area for a pond would mean a mini digger and it's just not worth the hassle. And, remember that b****y cat from oppposite - it would be sat there fishing at it day and night  |
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Jun 11, 2011 6:15:28 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 11, 2011 6:15:28 GMT
Agreed but in a garden that's already been landscaped (back garden and previous owner) and on 3 different and flat levels the layout isn't conducive to much let alone a pond and the front garden ..... well, to just dig out an area for a pond would mean a mini digger and it's just not worth the hassle. And, remember that b****y cat from oppposite - it would be sat there fishing at it day and night You could put some fish in it........ big fish.... www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=WK2LpUoqX6A&vq=medium |
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Jun 11, 2011 19:46:04 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 11, 2011 19:46:04 GMT
WF I was thinking of what you said about spending too much time sitting by your pond, pondering not pondtificating of cause ;D since my poor fish died during the arctic winter I've noticed lots of 'activity' and am wondering whether to place a seat there. Apart from millions of little frogs there's a big beetle that darts up n' down. We saw a nice metal one today but though it was light and 'airy' it looked frail and rust prone. I'll have to look out for some thin steel section and get busy. A winter job.
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Jun 13, 2011 20:46:31 GMT
Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 13, 2011 20:46:31 GMT
We have seats right beside the pond, it is our favorite place to sit. I do still spend a lot of time on hands and knees getting a closer look ;D There were some lovely metal, garden sculptures at Malvern, Grindle bought a beautiful one. I've never worked with metal, it is on my to-do list |
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Jun 14, 2011 4:58:28 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 14, 2011 4:58:28 GMT
I'm sure you would enjoy it WF, I watched a Lady welding on TV, Countryfile maybe. She looked much more attractive tham most welders !
Artistic too. I've been welding for years now with a very old oil-filled and powerful electric one but Oxyacetylene welders are more versatile and portable.
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Jun 14, 2011 7:28:01 GMT
Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 14, 2011 7:28:01 GMT
The OH has Oxyacetylene and my brother has the big thing that makes all the sparks (I'm not too keen on the sparks).
I've messed around on a small scale with copper wire and solder.
I'll be interested in what you make during the winter, it may inspire me.
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Jun 14, 2011 19:02:26 GMT
Post by merlin on Jun 14, 2011 19:02:26 GMT
Everything I make is unique ;D
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Jun 14, 2011 19:59:42 GMT
Post by wildlifefriendly on Jun 14, 2011 19:59:42 GMT
We picked this up today from the recycling centre, it is made from sheet stainless steal and cut with some kind of torch. I thought it would look good if it was taken off the board and fixed directly to the wall. It is not as impressive as the lion's head we already have but it is still very clever.  |
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