Heybud, thanks for the kind words. I have been thinking about what you said about pond management being a distance race and not a sprint. Good advice for a newbie.
I think that I have been trying to manage the pond like a giant aquarium or pool, expecting an immediate fix to any situation that arises. I am trying to adjust my thinking to more long term goals. Being a "Type A" personality that is not always easy! I am going to try an application of moderate quantities of adult beverages to re-adjust my impatient attitude.
