No real complaints here, Cecil; just razzing.
The round trip in time and money(750 mi) makes for an expensive new hobby, but in 4 or 5 yrs. at retirement time, it will be just right.
I tought, cut down few trees, put in some more fish, no problem. Then I started reading Pond Boss forum(asked Santa for the mag). Now have aeration, feeders, 5 tons lime, trash pump, pier, etc. Wouldn't have it any other way.