I know what you are saying about not being a sping chicken. We built our ponds when we younger and now I have figured out less is more. That is one of the reasons we got rid of our bog. Too much work! Too much thinning out of plants and back flushing etc. My Pond Vac 3 and good filters have made life so much easier. It is nice to see the birds and other things begin to perk up for Spring
Happy Ponding!
Cindy