David, like you, I look forward to Van Schaiks writings. I have also noticed more articles on land management. Last months issue had one on creating a shelter belt next to an Iowa pond. It was more wildlife related than pond. Sherman Wyman has written about not building a lake due to environmental concerns on his land. We are seeing a shift, in the mag, from how to raise and catch bass and other fish to more outdoor related landowner issues. I like that. Most of us have more land issues than just our ponds.

But that's the mag and this is the website. I don't know. The mag is a commercial venture and the website is something those guys, Lusk, Otto and Wyman finance on their own. In the fall and winter, there are quite a few posts on hunting. There may be an interest. Heck, I like the idea but more from a land and wildlife management slant than just deer. A quick look shows that Feeding has fewer posts than anything else.

No way that we can say this is only a purist pond site. Not with all of the Pirates and Mountain Dew junkies around.

You and I are going to need another interest. If it doesn't rain soon we will be living vicariously through the other guys. Hey, maybe one on the intricacies of rain dancing. Or maybe something on "Managing your dust".

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