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It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.
Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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The bank account is a lot easier to over come Than your bride.
But do not give up. all good women want there man to be happy so let her know what makes you happy.
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MikeyBoy;; CJBS2003 hit the nail on the head you are only limited to what you can dream.. Go for it. Gee,could you guys elaborate on that a little? I dream of doubling the size and depth of my pond,but I ran into one little problem and one big problem and I cant figure out how to overcome either. The little problem is my little bank account.  And the big problem is my wife.  Ha ha. We'll the bank account doesn't seem too tough - favors, saving, and doing as much as you can yourself And hm.. the wife... the wife *scratches head* Flowers, back rubs, constant gentle prodding, she should come around. Myself I'm lucky on the lady front, my girlfriend and I spent our 1 year anniversary at Bass Pro Shops... her idea. Ha ha. Good times.
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my girlfriend and I spent our 1 year anniversary at Bass Pro Shops Well heck, if your wife let you do that, convincing her that you need a pond should be a piece of cake. Just don't put in any green sunfish, OK? Rainman and I are getting seriously outnumbered. You've probably already come across this in your internet travels, but if not, check out Bend Tarp and Liner [btlliners.com]; a couple of forum members have used their products with good success, and they can make some really big sheets.
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Just don't put in any green sunfish, OK? Rainman and I are getting seriously outnumbered.
JHAP
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"My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives."
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Are you planning on having any other animals around your pond other than some frogs? If you are looking for other animals to put near your pond I heard that quail and such are an excellent choice.Also have you considered the amount of other wildlife coming and stealin some our your fish?
in midst of all my fear your my refuge and hope
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Welcome horse gal! I really like that we are getting more women joining the forum!
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Horse Gal:
Welcome to the coolest site you will ever find on the internet. These experts will have you knowing how to care for your pond in the best ways. Hope you subscribe to the magazine as well, and I understand they have books on your subject. We need more girls to balance these macho type guys out, if you know what I mean? Just kidding, they are the best.
HUSBAND AND CAT MISSING -$100 REWARD FOR THE CAT!
I subscribe too, but tried and failed at the fish logo.
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welcome, horse gal. Quail is one of the species I am trying to get back to the area. S. Miss. Plenty of doves, but quail habitat is tough to figure out. My FIL used to raise quail, but dont see any now. I'm trying.
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Unfortunately bobwhites are not doing well these days... Their numbers are down by about 80% from 30 years ago!
burgemeister, what have you been doing to improve the habitat for your quail? One of my best friends is a wildlife biologist in Kansas. He's their quail man, the guy knows quail habitat like no other. My dad still has a few coveys of quail around his house in VA. I love hearing the males call out!
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I heard a Bobwhite at my parents lake house up in the top of a 100' cottonwood a few weeks ago. I thought "now what the heck is a quail doing way up there?" After a long search it turned out to be a Starling. I knew they mimicked, but that one was spot on!
There hasn't been a quail around here for 20+ years. We had a couple of bad winters in a row, and the farmers started clearing fencerows about the same time and that really put the hurt on any quail that made it thru the winter.
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haha thank you very much ,I do plan on subscribing to the magazine. haha yeah there are def. alot more men that women on this site I have noticed.But its good to have a bit of both :]
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Horse gal, do you own a pond, land, both?
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Welcome MikeyBoy:
I bet you can get lots of ideas to make films about what is happening all over the country in the Lake/Pond Mgmt. business by following the posts of the PondBoss family - this is a family, and you are in it now!!!! Get the mag for more ideas - Welcome! I can see it now, THE WINNER OF THE BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILM IS:
MIKEYBOY, COME UP AND GET YOUR OSCAR!
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For the record, horse gal is my gf haha. I will be posting up more pics of our latest fishing trip over in the questions and observations forum under my 'got to do a bit of fishing today' thread.
So CJBS one day we will own a pond together as we are planning on getting married in the not to distant future (under two years or sooner)
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Talking your girl into going along with your plan is 50% or the battle!
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Its a fair trade off, she gets a horse i get a pond...plus last saturday i took her fishing the first time and yesterday was our second time going together and she is really enjoying it. She's very good at casting and I'm really proud of her.
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Glad to have you both. CR, when are you going to officially change your PB name?
As far as quail habitat, since I live 7 hrs. away for now, and the pond is just redone and requires much attention, so far I am planting quail and dove mix for forage, and some quail loafing and protection with scattered bushes such as Illinois bundleweed. I plan on getting more heavily involved with the wildlife as time permits. I would really like to hear from or read info from a top notch quail guy.
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Young Love! Nothing better.............
HUSBAND AND CAT MISSING -$100 REWARD FOR THE CAT!
I subscribe too, but tried and failed at the fish logo.
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Its a fair trade off, she gets a horse i get a pond... Somwhow, this sounds kind of familiar to me.
"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling ![[Linked Image from i.pinimg.com]](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/ed/b5/e7/edb5e7f935843b996cf52be593c9ebd2--smoothie-smooth-collie.jpg)
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MikeyBoy;; CJBS2003 hit the nail on the head you are only limited to what you can dream.. Go for it. Gee,could you guys elaborate on that a little? I dream of doubling the size and depth of my pond,but I ran into one little problem and one big problem and I cant figure out how to overcome either. The little problem is my little bank account. And the big problem is my wife. Ha ha. We'll the bank account doesn't seem too tough - favors, saving, and doing as much as you can yourself And hm.. the wife... the wife *scratches head* Flowers, back rubs, constant gentle prodding, she should come around. Myself I'm lucky on the lady front, my girlfriend and I spent our 1 year anniversary at Bass Pro Shops... her idea. Ha ha. Good times. she should come around hahah i hope ur not talking about that guys wife if sooo ud be in such big trouble
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Horse gal, do you own a pond, land, both? haha no i do plan on it though once i get married but first comes my horse haha and dog then the pond
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horse gal
welcome stick with us.
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in midst of all my fear your my refuge and hope
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