Well, I considered starting a new thread that read "I'm alive and well" but I'd rather just slip in through the back door. I can't tell you how happy I am to be back with you all.
Let's just keep it simple and say that the last 6 months have been a nightmare with a tragedy thrown in for good measure.
I came back on this thread because the cold weather is really on my mind. So if you don't mind me coming back into the fold, I will add my 2 cents worth of statements and/or questions.
Statement: It's cold! Well, not as cold as it will be starting tomorrow. What is going on? This is Texas for crying out loud!!! Just ask Julles...she agrees I'm sure. (Hi Julles!!!) I didn't get too worried about the fishes last year, but I am a little concerned now.
I go back and forth about the waterfall.....I have never turned it off, but there is that "super cooling" effect.....I can't imagine the water freezing, but seems like to me that if I turn off the falls the water might freeze in the pipes....but if they are underground...??? who knows.
I have water hyacinth every year that are just the most fabulous things (yes, I know I'm not supposed to have them) but if I lose them all now I won't have any way to get any more. So tonight I am going to put some in containers and bring them inside for a few days and see what happens.
I have one koi (still) and he/she is huge and beautiful. The other 19 (including 2 babies..where did THEY come from?) are goldfish and everyone seems fine and happy. It's just hard to imagine being concerned about the cold.....I'm on the coast!! I have actually thought about getting a floating heater if only to make ME feel better...
Well, that's enough of me.....I'm so glad to "see" everyone again.....this forum has done a lot to keep me sane and I look forward to mingling again...you all are terrific.
Pat