John - You have caused me to put Val at the top of my list. We purchased 200 acres in Central Texas a couple of years ago and are finally getting around to laying out the pond. I appreciate your patience in responding to all of my questions- I am one of those that over analyzes/engineers, and I want to be sure that we have enough area (with appropriate depth) for plants (among 1000 other things) before we dig. If you had to do it again, would you still plant at 8 foot centers? Have you ever tried any of the Sagittaria family? I am looking forward to see how they continue to grow and how well they’ll over-winter.

There is nothing “just” about your boats – it’s apparent that a lot of time and work went into them – nice detail work.

It sounds like you already have a life. I am busier now that I am retired than I was when I had a “real” job. I can’t say that I relate to those that find retirement boring…


Last edited by FullCircleTx; 08/25/11 01:08 PM.