Creating a Lake

[beppington]

Since when did this turn into a "gentleman's" forum??

 

[tony Cecil]

Since Eddie started it...Tony

 

[FortClatsop]

As I have said before....my slough just doesn't have the same glamor or appeal as the "Lake" or a pond. No one will ever work on their tan near my slough. Sigh.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Me no likey water mocassins...

Eddie, you've come full circle. Now even you are posting snake pictures. I think you had to put on your tough guy skin since you had a pretty girl with you.:thumbsup:

 

[RadarTech]

Me no likey water mocassins...

Eddie, you've come full circle. Now even you are posting snake pictures. I think you had to put on your tough guy skin since you had a pretty girl with you.:thumbsup:

Now that is funny!

 

[EddieWalker]

Snakes and I still don't get along, but we where in the Mule at the time we saw it. Spotting it from a safe distance, and then having plenty of space to run away does wonders for self confidence and false bravery. The other thing is that I have a Canon SX30 camera with a 35x optical zoom and 140x digital zoom. Lots of zoom to make it look like I'm closer then I am. I was a good 50 feet away from that snake when I took the picture. I knew what it was, and didn't want to get any closer!!!!!!

She was behind me and even more afraid of it then I was.

Eddie

 

[CurlyDave]

A good story if I ever heard one...

 

[redleicester]

Well if he acts the brave caveman, you never know how lucky he'll get!

 

[J_J]

EddieWalker,

Here are some alternate types of picnic tables.

The last picnic table will fold up to make two seats with backs.

 

[charlz]

Around the lake closest to Boise they have aluminum topped tables which have held up very well. The 'planks' are what you find in stadium seating. They are under shade structures so do not get too hot to use.

I as poking around looking for references and found some as well as lots of other types of tables on this site, maybe you have already found it:

Picnic Tables on Kay Park Recreation Corp.

 

[groundcover]

Got to be careful with big snakes like that, could scare the pants off your guests !!

 

[beppington]

I see stripes but no snake.

 

[scottlw]

Hi Eddie.

Its taken me about a week and a half on and off to get through all of this thread, but glad i have.

Its been quite a journey you have been on, and is nice to see the enthusiasm and determination you have. What also comes across is that problems are mearly hurdles to be worked around. Everything has been throught through, researched, planned and re-planned. You havent been scared to ask for help for the things that you dont understand, and has been great to see the advise and support you have had on here.

The results speak for themselves, truly is a creation to be proud of and thanks for sharing with us all. Just shows anything is possible with the right planning and machinery.

A few questions, How is the coyote control going? What sort of size are the bass up to? and have you continued adding them?

Glad you are enjoying your creation, just surprised anything else gets done, i know i would just be sitting by the lake all day.

Thanks again for sharing.

 

[EddieWalker]

What also comes across is that problems are mearly hurdles to be worked around.

Thank you. I really appreciate your kind words and this sentance especially!!! I sort of model my approach to life along this idea. Anything is possible, you just have to figure out how to make it happen, then stick with it until you get there. I'm very proud of Lake Marabou and call it the biggest, bestest thing that I have ever built!!!

Nobody has fished for bass this year. I've been down there for catfish and it's hit or miss. Last year there were several in the 2 to 3 pound range that came out of there, and the year before there was a five pound bass that a friends dad caught. I don't care for fishing on my own, but like to hang out with friends who do like to fish. I enjoy feeding off of their enthusiasm,and will sometimes fish with them, but not always.

The coyotes are an ongoing battle, but one that I'm breaking even on. There was a time when there where tracks all over the place from them. After a rain, it was like there where going back and forth, up and down every road. Now I have to really search to find a track, and when I do, it's usually just one animal that has passed through. I use hog gut piles and remains as bait to shoot coyotes and have done fairly well with this. The last one was probaby two months ago, and I shot two coyotes then. If I was to guess, I would say that I shoot close to a dozen per year this way, or maybe a few less then that over the years.

Eddie

 

[big bubba]

Eddie:
Great project, and you seem to have generated lots of interest here, what the forum's all about!.... Must be an awesome body of water.
And if shooting coyotes are part of the trophies too, then i'm all for it.

But really, with all respect, isn't it time to move on?
respectfully, bb

 

[EddieWalker]

But really, with all respect, isn't it time to move on?
respectfully, bb

I'm at a loss as to what this means? Move on to what? or from what?

Eddie

 

[bindian]

I'm at a loss as to what this means? Move on to what? or from what?

Eddie

Eddie,
I guess he doesn't realize lakes and ponds are ongoing projects.
hugs, Brandi

 

[redleicester]

Eddie,
I guess he doesn't realize lakes and ponds are ongoing projects.
hugs, Brandi

God yeah. Ever, ever, EVER ongoing!

:confused2:

 

[tony Cecil]

But it`s so much fun---just today I had to get in the pond to dislodge a board that got wedged in the riser at an angle......Big dead alligator a hundred feet away.....but I loved every minute, although the water was rushing out, and wanting to suck me along for the ride through the pipe.....Keeps you on your toes Tony

 

[duck spy]

Eddie,friends don't let friends have tan lines....