Pond Expansion for 2006

Yes, my precious went to the trouble of expanding the pond's border this year. Compare it to last year's photos at the bottom of the blog.

The plants around the falls grew perfectly this year.  

The fish are doing well this year. We still don't know what happened to one of our prized goldfish. He just dissapeared without a trace. Could it be the racoon we never see be responsible? 

Here's a shot of the moss plant that comes back every year.  

Pond Walk Scheduled

Yes, it is that time of year again where the wife and coworker go off to witness the beauty and splendor of other people's wonderous pond creations. I wish them both well and greatly anticipate both the stories and photographs that will accompany their return. Please, no koi kidnapping--we'll just have to watch our boys grow at their own pace. Pond walk starts the weekend of July 8th & 9th!

Frog Sighting

Our neighbor witnessed a frog in their yard the other day. Perhaps this is our lost Michigan frog we imported 3 years ago. We saw him on several occasions this year while we were checking the inflow tank; he usually sits right on top of the debris screen and stares at us in a perplexed and confounded manner. I wish him well.

Another Shot of the Yard During a Light Rain

 

Clear Water--No Algae Blooms

 

The Pond in June

Here's a wonderful shot of the pond for last days of June 2006. My precious went to the trouble of expanding the border of the pond this year