Thursday, Oct. 4th
This process began last week. It began with a lady beetle bite, and then a wasp bite. I'm a wreck!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLBzxoppCALjY7eScOy8Phq8uEojX86bn_FDX24hVFRnZS35ky9vrBYl-RhVT7mx3yH2thP_TlOxjuEwzzOBCZsR17VRYcK1pvpd9PzNg686sH6k9R7PS9ZIq7lrRVhlhqM0DgM5pECh8D/s320/S1700010.jpg)
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It took hours to drain it, with a garden hose as syphon. I kept going out to find more fish, taking break in between, going back indoors. It was a lovely, sunny day Thursday. In days gone by, I've waited too long and have had to hang out in damp, cold weather.
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Fri., Oct 5th
Still at it. I got into the pond, wearing boots, and nearly fell on me arse. I have a large bruise on my knee. The water was just up to my boots.
I tipped over the cement blocks, where the goldfish hide.
I tipped over the cement blocks, where the goldfish hide.
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The froggies are laughing at me!
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Saturday afternoon, I had helpers
Caitlin and JL helped me do some outdoor chores when they were here. What a help they were! I've been trying to bring the goldfish in for days. One still remained.
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Josee was a trooper. It's cool out, and I think she brought almost a dozen babies in. They slept over, and went home Sunday after we took a walk at the wildlife park. (More on that later!)
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Sun., Oct. 7th
Finally, Sunday night, I found the last fish in the dusk. It was hiding under one of the cement blocks. She's in the 2nd photo, at the bottom. I think it is a 'she' as another was being 'friendly!'The day after, we had massive rains, and the pond filled back up again.
I visited my client, and installed her new feeder. They had one bird visit, but it is a start.
The pond has shiners, as well as hybrid goldfish babies.
6 comments:
Hari Om
Now I know it's going to get colder... Jenn's fish are! YAM xx
Fabulous accomplishment and place, J!
You wonder what the fish think of the twice a year move.
I didn't know keeping a pond was so much work. However these yard ponds are very valuable.
Sorry about all the injuries!
QUite the project. The cats will be entertained for the winter.
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