Haven’t personally messed with my ponds in a long time. Last year or 18 months ago I spent a month in ICU with a ruptured colon. Then a long time at home taking it easy. Still getting my strength and balance back.

I stopped up a small canyon to make the pond about 35 years ago. Long trip down to the feeder and getting back up isn’t a sure thing in my condition. It never has been much fun.

I’ve cut a deal with a young friend. I’m going down to the feeder and he is going to put a rope around me so I can be drug back to the top with either 4wheeler or tractor. I’ll be on my feet during the trip up(I hope). My wife nixed the whole idea but knows I’m going to do it anyway. With 2 grown grandsons helping, I figure to make it OK.

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 Grandpa