Seasonal weather can be a real challenge building a pond. In our area starting a pond in the fall I would want a good weather forecast long enough for completion. For us early summer starting into the dry summer season is the best time to get good weather for pond building.
Good luck on your "hurry up and wait"!
Here is one of my threads on my pond building efforts to whet your apetite while waiting.
my RES/SMB pond build 
