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Episode 9 of “A Man and His Pond”
The water is 60 degrees now. So the koi can be fed.
Notice the reflection at the water’s edge. I am going to have fun with my waterproof Olympus this summer!
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Episode 8 of “A Man and His Pond”
When last we left “A Man and His Pond,” Keith was introducing his koi to their new, watery home.
He’s made major progress since March, including replacing the back fence, which looked like this yesterday (yawn):
Boring!
But now today – wow! Finally! These whimsical terracotta creatures have been buried in blankets in our cedar chest for four years.
Parrots, frogs, lizards, a dragonfly, a moon and sun – and a huge snake that I personally carried across the border at Laredo, when it was still safe to go there.
My favorites – the turtles. But watch the video. You’ll see we both have a thing for turtles.
Three months – we all heard it! So the backyard should be ready for prime time around Easter.
What’s up, Doc? A beautiful backyard!
In addition to all the pond work, Keith is also (again) coaching Julia’s church basketball team. So we have to work on the dribbling. But still – pretty good!
We went to a lovely wedding tonight of a friend at church. As I watched our girls enjoy the service and reception, I thought for about the millionth time: I hope they each marry somebody every bit as good as their daddy. Maybe we’ll have the ceremonies by the pond?!
Episode 7 of A Man & His Pond
Though only 15% of the 40 of us that voted thought he’d do it – Keith did get fish in the pond on Saturday, March 28! He, Hannah and Julia went to buy them early Saturday morning.
The koi arrived home in water-filled bags, which Keith placed in the pond for temperature acclimation. Hannah and Julia were allowed to pick out their own fish. Bart: Keith has forbidden me to show “Tortuga Giganta” until he’s nestled in the landcaping (still to come.) So deep breaths!
Thanks, Hannah, for this up close and personal view of the butterfly koi.
He still has a’ways to go – but look where he was four years ago:
Just an outline in the scant topsoil and limestone…
And three and a half years ago -
This whole area is limestone – there’s a quarry about 2 mi. away. Keith is the only man I’ve ever known to actually wear out hammers. And he’s done this all by hand – solo – other than one afternoon’s help from a boy at church, and an afternoon spent with pond-lining friends.
So stayed tuned for Episode 8!
Episode 6 of A Man and His Pond
“Did you get video of the stream?” “No, dear.” “Get video of the stream.”
Stay tuned! And when do you think we’ll have fish in the pond? Take the poll in the left nav bar!
