Wow! That is some good info. Ozarkstripper brought up a couple of things I hadn't thought about. He seems to be on the top of his game. I think I could pull it off using his ideas, but I may for the first year leave it just as a long narrow point. The pecan is a large tree and I can see picnic tables under it with a couple of swings hanging from its long graceful limbs. I always liked the idea of having an arched bridge spanning to an island, but I think I'll put that idea in my back pocket.

This forum is great and I certainly appreciate all who replied.

I've had my site Okied. Should get started in a couple of weeks, weather permitting. I'll post pics as things get rolling. Okie (in Oklahoma) is a term used to have all utilities check site before digging.

Danny