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Pond Chat / Re: A better look at the new Flagstone.

« on: June 12, 2009, 08:24:24 PM »

Looks good.  Did you do the work? 

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Pond Chat / Re: Oh, s***t Snake !!!!!

« on: June 12, 2009, 08:23:04 PM »

That's nuts.  I don't know what I would do.  I hope you get the little bastard.

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Pond Chat / Re: Attention Sushi and others

« on: June 11, 2009, 10:00:27 PM »

Nice 

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Pond Chat / Re: My first butterfly... I am addicted.....

« on: June 11, 2009, 09:59:14 PM »

I thought it would be a butterfly koi.    oops. 

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Chit Chat / Re: Science Qu: Why does Kool-Aid freeze in the 'fridge?

« on: June 11, 2009, 09:54:52 PM »

I would say the density in the milk keeps it from freezing in your fridge.  You might warm up your fridge a bit. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Are women really like this?

« on: June 10, 2009, 07:34:44 PM »

Yes and yes.  My wife is trying to tell me something right now.  I don't know what she's saying.  Who does? 

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Pond Chat / Re: HOUSTON POND TOUR PHOTOS HERE!!

« on: June 10, 2009, 07:32:48 PM »

Great pics.  Especially the couple of ladies with AP t-shirts.  Nice way to represent.  I could look at these pics all day.  Amazing.

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Pond Chat / Re: One of my favorite odoratas.

« on: June 10, 2009, 07:28:15 PM »

MAYLA!!  I thought she was all mine.  Sharing is caring.. I guess. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Howell - How's Your Pond?

« on: June 09, 2009, 09:15:07 PM »

Don't burn your cabeza.  Did you pot your lilies last year?  Some folks wait a couple of years before they repot. 

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Pond Chat / Re: 60 again!

« on: June 09, 2009, 09:13:34 PM »

Go blooms go!  I hope you reach 400 blooms.

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Pond Chat / Re: ~Eww la la !!! Double stream into a pond ! (pics)

« on: June 09, 2009, 09:12:06 PM »

That's very nice.  Great job, as always.  Very detailed.  Hey Carlos, do you have your boulders delivered or you have your own heavy duty trailer? 

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Pond Chat / Re: Finally...!

« on: June 09, 2009, 09:09:28 PM »

I agree with Kat.  Looks like a hardy.  Not sure exactly which one.  You'll have many more by the look of all those buds.   

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Pond Chat / Re: Pictures of my new pond, plus some questions

« on: June 09, 2009, 09:06:32 PM »

Welcome to the club. 

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Pond Chat / Re: 4 with pix of 3

« on: June 09, 2009, 05:02:46 PM »

Spring says, "Welcome, Esther!" 

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Pond Chat / Re: Look what I found in my backyard this evening......

« on: June 08, 2009, 09:02:17 PM »

Don't they crawl into a deep hole during the winter?  I'm sure it belongs to someone near your house.  That ugly little thing.

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Pond Chat / Re: testing skimmer for leaks

« on: June 08, 2009, 03:37:30 PM »

Bullfrog's advice makes sense.  It's always scary to cut into your liner.  The unknowing haunts all of us. 

167

Pond Chat / Re: Pondering electricity around the pond...

« on: June 07, 2009, 07:09:27 PM »

Well said.   

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Chit Chat / Re: Priority Mail

« on: June 07, 2009, 04:24:52 PM »

I agree with Kat.  I learned from someone on this site to take an ordinary box and wrap it with white paper.  Last time, I used a graham cracker box and wrapped it with copy paper.  The post office won't charge you the priority mail fee.  Instead, they'll just charge you for the weight.  Make sure to pack it well with newspaper to ensure the safety of the plants. 

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Pond Chat / Re: water lettus question

« on: June 06, 2009, 11:22:33 PM »

To keep them from spreading, take a plastic drip system 1/2 inch tubing and form a hoop.  Sort of like a small hula hoop.  They spread much faster than they grow.  The key is to contain the spread.  I had water lettuce last year and I couldn't stand it.  My fish loved the shade, but I was scooping it out every week.  Pondman's idea works as well.

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Pond Chat / Re: First Lotus bud of the season, other pond pics, and an updated shade garden

« on: June 06, 2009, 05:57:29 PM »

Woohoo!! Everything is in full swing in your part of the woods. 

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: If you've purchased from me ....

« on: June 05, 2009, 03:26:39 PM »

The person whom Kat speaks of is me.  The carrier left the key to the safe box.  However, when I opened the safe box nothing was there.  I called the post office and told the rep the sensitivity of the package.  They could not do anything because the packaged was posted as delivered and the carrier had gone home for the day.  I know the carrier and she is aware of my hobby.  Her child was in my class two years ago and we give each other grief about different things.  It really is an unfortunate episode.  I'd hate to complain to the post office about someone I know over a couple of plants.  The plants were delivered today and I'm not sure what is alive, but with a little tlc they should be fine.

Kat had nothing to do with this.  Kat, your policy is fair and I respect it.  I will repay what you returned.  Also, I will continue to purchase from you.  We have no control over the post office.   

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Pond Chat / Re: new pond ligthing... roses for annette... around the yard pcs....

« on: June 04, 2009, 05:52:57 AM »

I think the lighting makes it look great.  At night, while everything else is dark, your pond really stands out.  I know I enjoy my lights.  Your yard is very lush and blooming wonderful flowers.  Nice job.

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Pond Chat / Re: Lilies and Lotus...

« on: June 03, 2009, 04:24:15 PM »

I can't till your lotus bloom.  The sea of lotus is a poster picture.  I always enjoy pics from your pond. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Got a new one.

« on: June 03, 2009, 04:22:20 PM »

I actually thought about that for a slight second.  Then realized it is not possible.  Bring back the dead kind of thing.  Did you set him straight? 

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Pond Chat / Re: 5 Stars

« on: June 02, 2009, 08:55:34 PM »

Blue Star is a great tropical.  The pads are huge and the blooms are as well.  Very nice pics, Kat. 

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Pond Chat / Re: Arc En Ciel!!!!!

« on: May 27, 2009, 06:36:19 PM »

I remember those from last year.  They were growing wildly. 

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: I've a couple of tropical extras =D

« on: May 13, 2009, 05:37:01 PM »

Mayla's on the left.

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: I've a couple of tropical extras =D

« on: May 13, 2009, 05:33:16 PM »

I'm supposed to be working on my graduate studies.   

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Pond Chat / Re: repotting

« on: May 13, 2009, 05:30:28 PM »

I used topsoil the last couple of years.  It gets messy with koi.  I'm using clay soil now.  Still messy, but it's free. 

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: I've a couple of tropical extras =D

« on: May 13, 2009, 05:28:40 PM »

You're quick. I have a small amount of purple iris.