That was way more work then I expected when I started to read your post!!
How much will you be able to 'enjoy' the fruits of your labors with this project?
I ask because when I helped plan and stock my neighbor, Lee's, pond, I handled all the purchases of the new fish to stock, and while they always asked for the bills, I never gave them any of the bills. I just didn't feel right making them pay for what was an open slate for me to try my ideas. I can go to their pond whenever I want, but I tend to not go too much, and always ask them or tell them when I want to come over.
Your project sounds like it's much more work and money than what I did with Lee's pond.
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