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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: want to trade lotus for blooming size tropical/ tropicals...a few for postage

« on: May 05, 2013, 08:04:04 PM »

Tink,
  The Baby Doll that I got from you last year bloomed for me in August. Please excuse my messy containers 




She made it overwinter although it was hard to just leave her out in the cold like that 

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Pond Chat / Re: My first bloom of the year..... from seed to mini bloom...

« on: May 03, 2013, 02:34:19 AM »

So tiny! I love the huge stamens (in relation to the bloom) 

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Pond Chat / Re: My new domesticated pond predator....

« on: May 03, 2013, 02:32:37 AM »

She is beautiful and smart enough to find a way to be the great frog hunter! 

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Pond Chat / Re: Spring is here! Pond cleaned out!

« on: April 09, 2013, 07:13:00 PM »

I love that it is right outside of your sunroom! All weather viewing 

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Pond Chat / Re: Anyone else longing for spring?

« on: February 09, 2013, 06:20:10 PM »

I am impatiently waiting for spring. The spring bulbs and some perennials are leafing up, so there is hope 

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: It's Springing around here....

« on: February 09, 2013, 06:15:36 PM »

Everything is so beautiful! I am longing for spring! 

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Pond plant pics and news

« on: February 09, 2013, 06:05:56 PM »

Do night bloomers come in colors other than the pinks? I would love a white or pale yellow night bloomer 

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Pond Construction & Filtration / Re: 500,000 Gal. DIY Swimming Earth Pond

« on: December 31, 2012, 02:32:16 AM »

That is an amazing project!

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Chit Chat / Re: Happy Holidays

« on: December 23, 2012, 06:28:12 PM »

Happy Holidays to you too Sue! 

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Chit Chat / Re: writing my memoirs

« on: October 27, 2012, 04:50:44 PM »

That was an interesting glimpse of your youth, Jerry! I had never before heard of diving horses.

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Pond Chat / Re: Automatic hyacinth disposals

« on: October 17, 2012, 06:27:10 PM »

so cute too 

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Pond Chat / Re: A reprieve

« on: October 17, 2012, 06:25:30 PM »

Wow! They are sure having a fall party! Just beautiful! 

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The Birthday Board / Re: Happy Birthday pkponder, claudiabeth, Pam, cornellbird511, kimschmidt1128, abrahamroger513, darv

« on: October 17, 2012, 06:19:50 PM »

Thank you! I see that I have two accounts, pkponder and Pam. I must have forgotten about signing up with pkonder 

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Pond Chat / Re: The Victoria has a BUD!!

« on: September 29, 2012, 03:46:41 PM »

wow, that's a real color change. You must have a huge pond to house these beauties!

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Pond Chat / Re: The Victoria has a BUD!!

« on: September 26, 2012, 11:21:44 AM »

It's beautiful! What is the size? Is it huge like the pads?

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Chit Chat / Re: Shuttle Endeavour tour of SoCal

« on: September 23, 2012, 05:06:57 PM »

Those were great pictures on the fly! Thanks for sharing! 

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Pond Chat / Re: The Victoria has a BUD!!

« on: September 23, 2012, 05:05:16 PM »

I can't wait to see that bloom! 

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Chit Chat / Re: As you know, we don't talk politics here.

« on: September 08, 2012, 11:14:36 PM »

I hear ya! I'm getting pretty sick of everyone trying to push their preferences down my throat also 

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Chit Chat / Re: Doing very well!

« on: September 02, 2012, 09:17:12 AM »

The survey probably went to an independent company who compiles the results of the surveys. That way, bad reviews don't get 'lost'  It sounds like you are doing wonderfully! Are you still using pain meds? My mom in law's doctor always kept her on a low dose of pain medication so that she could better tolerate the physical therapy.

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Chit Chat / Re: It's now been a year...

« on: September 02, 2012, 05:42:12 AM »

What a year you two have had! I am glad to hear that the treatments have been a success. I can't imagine the anguish that you've been through. Hugs to both of you and prayers for a continued recovery for Bev.

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Pond Chat / Re: Isaac

« on: September 01, 2012, 12:55:32 PM »

I've bucketed out water before to prevent the fish floating out. Stay safe! I hope the fish are good too!

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Chit Chat / Re: Doing very well!

« on: August 31, 2012, 02:40:35 PM »

I'm glad that you are feeling better  I laughed too 

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Pond Chat / Re: Pond stars

« on: August 29, 2012, 06:23:59 PM »

I like number 23...white with purple tips 

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Chit Chat / Re: Good luck Jerry

« on: August 25, 2012, 11:06:44 AM »

Good to hear that you are getting up and around 

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Chit Chat / Re: Good luck Jerry

« on: August 24, 2012, 02:43:33 AM »

I echo everyone else, glad the surgery was a success and glad you are home. 

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Terrestrial Gardening / Re: the big grape harvest.

« on: August 23, 2012, 12:30:18 PM »

They look yummy!

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Chit Chat / Re: Back surgery Monday!

« on: August 23, 2012, 02:40:17 AM »

Yes, thanks Mikey for the update. I'm really glad that the surgery went well. We'll be sending 'pain relief' thoughts.

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Chit Chat / Re: Back surgery Monday!

« on: August 21, 2012, 04:17:29 PM »

Has anyone heard from Jerry? I hope the surgery went well. I've been checking all day to see if there was any word.

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Pond Construction & Filtration / Re: Tubing or PVC Pipe (Need Qiuick Response)

« on: August 17, 2012, 02:55:35 AM »

I don't see why pvc wouldn't work as well, but it's not flexible so the design would have to be very well executed. Not sure what configuration that you are planning. Have you looked at the tubing (hose) in the plumbing section that is sold by the foot? While it's not specifically marketed for ponding, we have some black rubber tubing that I believe is 1.25 that has been in use outdoors for 12 years with no leakage issues. It reminds me of the hose used for auto cooling systems and it's quite flexible. We have replaced the clamps several times in that time period because they get rusty and can't be loosened if needed. The price was amazingly low and in this case I don't think that more expensive provides that much higher quality.

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Chit Chat / Re: American Lotus Pond

« on: August 16, 2012, 11:40:56 AM »

They can really spread in a hurry and with no one cleaning up the dead plant debris, this pond must really look yucky in the winter too. I would not wish to be the caretaker of that pond, my normal sized yard keeps me busy enough