Author Topic: Welcome NEW Members! (Read 12599 times)

Jerry · « **on:** July 14, 2007, 07:57:44 AM »

We appreciate your discovering us. Enjoy the site! There is lots of good info to be had. We are blessed with a very knowledgeable membership. They share that knowledge generously!

I do want you to note that we have a cool tee Shirt available. You can see how to order at the top of the page.
Here is he lovely Francesca modeling one! You will look great in one!

EagleEye · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2008, 06:54:04 PM »

But Jerry, will I look as lovely as Francesca?

Steve---------------------I don't think so

Jerry · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2008, 11:31:39 AM »

Hopefully not!

edfwtx · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:29:54 PM »

I used to be an active forum member a few years ago, not sure which one this is but i kepted emails of forum changes,
which there have been several, with more than one. I was a member of several. I was perticularly turned off by some due to some nastyness. But not totally the only reason to disappear. When I was working a real job(before retirement), I had lots of time on my hands working nights, but when I retired I found myself with little time to spend on the forums...imagine that

..Retired and all! I doubt any would remember me but I have been a long time ponder, that has seen the best and suffered the losses in ponding and many can no doubt understand.
Anyway I will try to spend some of my time to see what happening on the forums.
Eddie

Bonnie · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:41:18 PM »

Quote from: edfwtx on February 18, 2008, 05:29:54 PM

I used to be an active forum member a few years ago, not sure which one this is but i kepted emails of forum changes,
which there have been several, with more than one. I was a member of several. I was perticularly turned off by some due to some nastyness. But not totally the only reason to disappear. When I was working a real job(before retirement), I had lots of time on my hands working nights, but when I retired I found myself with little time to spend on the forums...imagine that ..Retired and all! I doubt any would remember me but I have been a long time ponder, that has seen the best and suffered the losses in ponding and many can no doubt understand.
Anyway I will try to spend some of my time to see what happening on the forums.
Eddie

I remember you Eddie! Good to hear from you.. sure would like to see some pix of your pond, if I recall it was very nice.

Jerry · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2008, 06:51:10 PM »

Good to see you and WELCOME! No nastiness here, God knows we have enough things in our lives to cope with. Ponding etc is fun, we hope to make it even more so.
We have the members to do just that!

tweety28 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2008, 08:15:06 AM »

Hello: All

I am new to this forum... I am a member at koipondtalk if anyone here knows me...

Tweety28 (Terry)

marla · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2008, 09:07:16 AM »

Terry, let me be the first to welcome you over here. I have only been a member here a little over a year. There are other KPT members here as well. This is a much larger forum, and also very informative.

Jerry · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2008, 09:41:17 AM »

We all welcome you! If you can post a few photos of your pond, you will get many replies!

Esther · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2008, 09:41:29 AM »

Welcome Eddie. Not to worry, no nastiness here and no uncertainty about this forum moving or leaving. It's not allowed. I kinda remember you.

Welcome to you Tweety too. Either of you guys have pictures of your puddles? Would love to see them.

Cedric · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2008, 07:30:00 PM »

I'm so new I don't even have an Avatar, I'm working on it.

I have an interest in waterlilies and ponds in general. I will try and download some pixles of my watery areas soon.
Things that interest me at the moment are fish, waterlilies, shrimp and submerged plants. I garden in HongKong, and yes some of us are lucky enough to live in the national park and have, for our standards, large gardens and even ponds. We also have many natural and semi natural water features like streams and ancient fish ponds and quite large protected wetlands in Hong Kong, that are a source of inspiration and material for me. I use the mountain stream water for my ponds.

I have just got back from Thailand which is only an hours flight away from here with some lovely Thai named hybrid waterlilies to add to my collection which I am dying to discuss, I also saw many named American and international hybrids there, but more about that later.

Meantime thanx for having me
Cedric

Jerry · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2008, 09:56:45 AM »

our pleasure!
I know I speak for all when I say, looking forward to photos.
WELCOME!

kvalentz · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2008, 09:02:51 PM »

Hi,
My name is Kathy and I live in N.E. Ohio. I am on 2 garden exchange lists aka guspuppy and kvalentz. One of the members recommended this site to me. I am 47, a retired Veterinary Nurse and I live on a Nature Concervancy. I have Multiple Sclerosis and my flowers and water garden are my sanctuary. I hope to make a lot of new friends here.
Kathy

Sean · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2008, 10:02:33 AM »

Welcome Kathy!

Cheers,
Sean

Chevy Girl · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2008, 09:23:02 AM »

Hi there...........

My name is Coleen,,,,,,,,,But Chevy Girl is the name I use on all my boards,,,,I have Many interests....
Our pond is the newest addition to them. 700g with water fall.........
I collect diecast, 57 Chevys...........(hence the name)
We have 3 full reef tanks,180g, 125g, and the smallest a 54 corner.
I have a 125 FW tank as a head board Orandas, ryukins, Fantails.
I work at Toys R Us.............Yeah, I'm a big kid...........
Married to a wonderful man for 25 yrs, 6 kids,
along with the indoor tanks we have
Oliver(jack Russel)
Bella(GT Dane/St.Bernard.)
Candy & Chevy(cats)
Blue Bird and & Breezy(Amazon Parrots)

I think My plate is very full..........
Hope I have not said too much........
I love to talk and talking fish or my new pond, or any thing in general, yeah I just like to talk............

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2008, 01:58:21 PM »

Welcome Coleen! Sounds like your plate is overflowing!

Make sure to jump into the Chatroom, either start a chat or join one! Enjoy!

Jerry · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2008, 03:03:35 PM »

Welcome to you O0b :welcome:oth

Chevy Girl · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2008, 03:07:05 PM »

thank you so much........

uoflkim · « **Reply #18 on:** July 10, 2008, 11:20:49 AM »

Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Kim and yesterday I met a wonderful woman and her family, she is a member of this forum.... thats how I found you guys

She had responded to an ad that I placed on craigslist in a search for pond plants and she was very very generous!! Her forum name is Ky Kim and her ponds are absolutely gorgeous! A good friend of mine introduced me to the wonders of ponding about three years ago and I have been hooked ever since. We moved last year so now I am back to square one. We just put in two very small ponds but, hey... its a start

I am looking very forward to getting to "meet" everyone here and hear about all your great ponds!

Have a great day,
Kim

cindy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 10, 2008, 11:46:45 AM »

welcome to another KY member!

Ky Kim · « **Reply #20 on:** July 10, 2008, 03:54:11 PM »

Hey, hey, hey. I see you found it. Glad you came aboard. Everyone is really friendly here. Thanks for all the kind words.

Kim

PBSJones · « **Reply #21 on:** July 12, 2008, 12:09:21 PM »

I'm new! I'm new! And I have a question about my new toy....which I will post in the appropriate forum.
I'm PBSJones everywhere I go, so you'll find me on the GardenWeb, Harry Potter sites and even
The Mighty Boosh forums!

Rick40 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2008, 07:59:30 PM »

Hello

I would first of all like to tell you all what a great site this is. I love it. I found this site while looking through one of my "Water Gardens" magazines. I live in North Central Illinois. I am happily married with two teenage children. I enjoy ,in addition to gardening,fishing,astronomy,photography,attending my daughters Special Olympic events,and coaching my sons Little League team. I just finished biulding my first pond in my backyard. At first it was a "nightmare" trying to find where the leaks were coming from,but now we are trully enjoying it.

Rick

Jerry · « **Reply #23 on:** July 21, 2008, 11:42:42 PM »

welcome to both of you

Ky Kim · « **Reply #24 on:** July 28, 2008, 07:01:30 PM »

Welcome the both of you.

Hmmm, Harry Potter. Love it!

Kim

clm · « **Reply #25 on:** August 05, 2008, 06:51:53 AM »

Hi,

New to here and looking forward to getting to know you.

Cindy

Jerry · « **Reply #26 on:** August 05, 2008, 02:43:13 PM »

Us to Cindy. we have lots of Canadians including Sean our webmater and lilly expert.

pegs pond · « **Reply #27 on:** August 16, 2008, 02:17:39 PM »

HI l just joined and want to introduce myself. I'm Peggy from Washington State. We live in a town way out in the sticks in a valley between 4 big mountains...it's very pretty but shopping is a pain! (go internet!

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I'm not only new to here I'm new to ponding! In the process of building a 11X16 pond with 25 ft stream with 3 waterfalls. Got EDPM liner, underlayment, Savio 22 inch bio falls/filter, savio skimmer, Beckett 5000gph submersible pump (yeah I know it's not the best but hope it will last a year) savio mid drain to attach to make a bottom drain (inside, I afraid to cut bottom of liner)..been reading everything I can find on the net about building ponds and hope my design works! Here's photos of it so far. PLEASE, please give advice if this desgin looks like it will work. Top of waterfall is in shadows but will go just about where the shadow shows, near top of hill, turn and then down the hill....Thanks Peg

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #28 on:** August 16, 2008, 03:41:22 PM »

Welcome Peg! Looks like you're starting a very big project! Wow! You should start a new thread/post so ponders can help or comment. Glad you found us!

pegs pond · « **Reply #29 on:** August 16, 2008, 07:55:35 PM »

Thanks Annette, and I did as you suggested and started a new thread.
Peg