Thanks Bill; that's about what I pay for the other stuff.

7.3 and other temps in the single digits is pretty unusual, even rare. We generally have some temps in the mid teens every year. And, to me, even the teens are danged uncomfortable. It never lasts long. Right now, it is 65 outside. My ponds only had a small amount of thin ice because the water started out so warm. I have no idea how to drive on ice and have no desire or reason to learn.

Unlike you guys, we seldom get much snow. We get an annual ice storm which shuts down the D/FW metroplex. It generally comes with high winds. Lots of frozen overpasses in town and nobody has snow tires or chains. Our fireplace are mostly ornamental.

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