I thought I would say hello, as I peruse the forums. I am sure I will have questions, but right now, I am reading my "Just add Water" and I am sure a lot of them will be answered there.
Long time lurker, but it has been a while, I admit. Due to the Texas heat, I thought I would get a pool, but the wife says "I would rather have a pond than a pool" and I went, "well...... allllrighty then".. heh.
Anyway, I do not have a ton of room, so.. to keep the trees I have, I think I am limited to about a 1/2 acre pond. I would give almost anything for a larger one, but I still have 3 dogs and they need room to roam so... I have to be realistic. Not sure how well it will all fit, but.. eh, we will see as I move through the "planning phase" and learn what the land will say I actually can afford to use.
Also, with only 1/2 acre.. I am sure my limits on "big fish" and species will also be limited, but I think if I can enjoy a nice view... life will be fine
Anyway, just saying hello.
Thanks for the book and all the great info I am sure I will find.
Arby
Oh, let me see if I can post a photo of what I am debating... just because it is fun to do lol Attached an image of the initial layout idea... not sure if it shows up.
Talk about sticker shock, I get that every month when I get my fuel bill. these machines seem to consume a lot of the stuff.
That does seem a bit high tho for a pond that size, I am sure they had figured the hauling off of the spoils over run, it depends on how far they had to haul it to find a place that will accept it, and not have to pay to dump it too. usually around here you are able to find somebody with a small property that wants to fill in a draw or something to make their yard flatter.
I guess not a better place to post so will keep going lol.
So, waiting on a new bid. This person seems to be on the ball and a lot more realistic. I am going to lose more trees than I planned, but the strength of the pond walls is far more important than the trees, I can always add trees later further out heh.
We are waiting on his bid, but it is expected to come out closer to 15-25k. I told him I am not stuck on the cost as much as figuring what we need to do, based on what the space will allow, to make sure it lasts.
