I finally started my pond

bindian · Feb 26, 2009

Last weekend we got two large posts set for the pier or deck. I say that as it will be a wide short pier or just an 8 x 12 foot deck.

Either way, it should be real nice with middle of the day shade by the cedar and in the sun in the morning or afternoon for sun bathing.

The first photo shows the view from the driveway over the pond. Booger was always nearby waiting for attention, especially when I cranked up the Mahindra.

He always is ready to go for a run when he hears that thing crank up. The photos of the large cinder blocks are what I plan on banding with straps and sinking in the deep end of the pond. I lucked out and found these in Giddings, Texas at Walmart.

They are locally made and are 12x8x16 inches. Quite a bit bigger than the normal 8x8x16 inch cinder blocks. Anyway, they were only $1.43 a piece. So it will be a cheap fish hotel!

hugs, Brandi

rtdiggr · Feb 26, 2009

Looks like you are having fun and making good progress. Hey Brandi what is that thing with the yellow handles in the 2nd and 3rd photos

i couldn't resist.

Shane

EddieWalker · Feb 26, 2009

Hey Brandi,

The pond looks bigger then I thought in your newest pictures. The dock is going to be where everyone goes first. If for no other reason, just to walk out on it and admire your water!!!!

Eddie

bindian · Feb 27, 2009

john_bud said:
You don't. 1 TBS of butter on each side of the fish, some season salt (I also put red pepper), and place the sealed foil packet on the grill. 4-5 min on each side. Open it and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top when melted, serve.

You can put the foil packet on each person's paper plate and they toss that away after eating. No muss, no fuss, just tuck in and enjoy.

jb

John_bud,
Okay, I will give this a try.

Thanks for the recipe.

hugs, Brandi

bindian · Feb 27, 2009

3RRL said:
Brandi,
I've had catfish fillets prepared exactly how John describes and I can tell it's delicious that way. Different than deep frying, the fillets are tender with particularly good flavor. The butter inside the foil sort of broils or fries it but not too crisp. I have a Cajun friend who served his fish like that.

Rob,
You guys are making me hungary just ready y'alls replies.
hugs, Brandi

bindian · Feb 27, 2009

rtdiggr said:
Looks like you are having fun and making good progress. Hey Brandi what is that thing with the yellow handles in the 2nd and 3rd photos i couldn't resist.

Shane

Rtdiggr,
Yeah, Booger makes me have a least one fun spell a day.

Those yellow handles are my lazy, don't want to install the hydraulic auger on the backhoe post hole diggers.

I only had two holes to dig, so I did it the old way.

hugs, Brandi

bindian · Feb 27, 2009

EddieWalker said:
Hey Brandi,

The pond looks bigger then I thought in your newest pictures. The dock is going to be where everyone goes first. If for no other reason, just to walk out on it and admire your water!!!!

Eddie

Eddie,
Your right.

The photos don't do the overall pond view justice.

The deck will be were it is happening.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I am sure Booger will claim it as his sun deck!

PAGUY · Mar 8, 2009

Brandi - Time for an update to see if the pond is filling while you (Texas) are experiecing the worst drought in years.

Pennsylvania is doing all right. Finally warmed up and will be having rain instead of snow and freezing rain.

rtdiggr · Mar 8, 2009

Brandi the rain we had last probably would have filled your pond.

Our house was actually vibrating with all the thunder.

I love storms like that.

Shane

bindian · Mar 9, 2009

PAGUY said:
Brandi - Time for an update to see if the pond is filling while you (Texas) are experiecing the worst drought in years.

Pennsylvania is doing all right. Finally warmed up and will be having rain instead of snow and freezing rain.

I forgot to take a photo of the water level yardstick. It has increased about another inch since the last photo of the yardstick. Instead I was busy installing a water trough supply line through the dam. I was almost finished packing and filling the ditch, when my backhoe stopped working. I guess the quick disconnect backed out enough to stop flow. I didn't think to check these until Sunday morning. I swapped the lines on the remotes and she worked. Then I swapped them back and she worked. So I lost about 3 hours (all in the dark) cracking lines and jacking and securing the boom and both stabilizers so I could finish filling and packing the ditch before the forecasted rains came.
hugs, Brandi