See lurkers, 'Gator is a perfect example. Just jump in and post. What I think most lurkers don't understand is that most everyone here reads and posts to help other forum members and enjoy the funny stories, trials and tribulations of fellow enthusiasts.
I have asked plenty of dumb questions and posted more than my fair share of stupidity and have never been personally attacked or ridiculed.
If you have a question do a search, read all there is on the subject matter and if your question remains unanswered post it. Post a funny story or a good experience or even a bad experience.
The wonderful thing about this forum is that it give us ignorant amateurs (of which I am a card holding member) access to world class experts on virtually every subject of Pond Bossing. Look at me for example, I'm a bean counter. Prior to Pond Boss I could sum up what I knew about ponds in one concise word....Diddly. Now I know slightly more than Diddly.
And finally I would suggest not only subscribing to Pond Boss magazine, which is both a great resource but also at times a great inspiration, but also buy some of Bob's books. I can tell you from personal experience that his books Basic Pond Management, Water, Weeds and Algae, and Raising Trophy Bass are all well worth the small investment.
So lurkers, just like your pond, just dive in. Unlike Red Eared Sunfish we won't bite.
