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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
September 29, 2008
03:08 PM Post #5613940
| A friend gave us this cover for the old satelite dishes(it protected the front of the dish to be transported),the big ones.Because I wanted a little pond w/ a fountain and didn't have the money to buy the ones at the stores.So my husband dug a hole in the yard and put it in.After some river rocks,some plants,and a few feeder goldfish here it is.Will post more pictures when it is totally finished. 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 29, 2008
03:27 PM Post #5614000
| I love that...looking forward to the finished project |
Raggedyann
Lawrenceville, GA
(Zone 7b)
September 29, 2008
04:30 PM Post #5614193
| I love it too! Still have hubby on the lookout for an older dish. He tried to 'buy' one from a customer, to get it off his property. The man looked at him like he was crazy when he told him "you can make a birdbath out of it". LOL Think I'm rubbing off on him! ;) |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
September 29, 2008
09:02 PM Post #5615308
| That is something I wish to find, I'll be looking. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
September 29, 2008
09:07 PM Post #5615333
| Great fountain, looking forward to seeing finished job. I never see any great finds around here like that. Maybe someday... |
Mazda1994
Oklahoma City, OK
September 30, 2008
09:44 AM Post #5616817
| I love it! |
AuntB
NE, KS
(Zone 5b)
October 16, 2008
12:20 PM Post #5678783
| Hey! I like that.. The fountain sure makes it cute, too! I have an old fiberglass dish, 10ft.. I'd like to do something like you have.. I think I would at least need to seal the 4 sections where they come together to make it leak proof. Maybe even cover it with a liner?? A question was raised about it maybe the water would get too hot for fish and/or plants..as it wouldn't be very deep... would the fiberglas without a liner hurt fish? What do you think? |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 16, 2008
03:43 PM Post #5679588
| Ours has been OK all summer.The thing we used wasn't actually the dish it self,it was the cover they put over the satilite element when in shipment.Ours is around 2 1/2 ft deep in the center.But the mini ponds that you buy like at Lowes sometimes aren't very deep and the are made of black plastic,which I think would get hotter.And with having it in the ground the earth would keep it cooler and the fountain keeps the water moving and that cools it also.Before when we lived in the city I bought a little tykes swimming pool at a yard sale for $2 and just had it setting above ground and the goldfish were fine in that.Although I would lose then in the winter if the water froze solid.Feeder goldfish are just carp,and will adapt to almost anything.plus they only cost a couple dollar a dozen. 
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AuntB
NE, KS
(Zone 5b)
October 16, 2008
04:08 PM Post #5679740
| Thank You synda. I've thought that about the depth before, same as the little preforms.. I'm going to continue thinking on this and if I ever do it, I'll post something. I have a 1/2 whiskey barrel and an oval stocktank pond at the moment and I just love the sounds in the garden with water trickling. I say I bought "bait" to use as fish in them.. still pretty and they let me pick out the ones I wanted. I always just call the ones that survive, Lucky. lol |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 16, 2008
04:50 PM Post #5679963
| About 6 or 7 years ago,the first summer we had the little tyke pool pond..LOL,I went and bought my feeder goldfish and was so proud.Everynight we shut off the fountain and go to bed.The next morning there would be 2 or 3 fish floating,so I'd scoop them out and then turn on the surge bar again for the day.I would whine everyday when my hubby got home from work that more of my fish had died.Well after a week or so of that,one day I went out in the middle of the day just to admire how pretty it was.Well low and behold another dead fish.This time I didn't turn off the fountain,just plopped my hand in to scoop the poor dead fellow out.OH MY GOODNESS I GOT ZAPPED!!!!!So hubby comes home from work and I'm in a panic the pump for the fountain was electrocuting my fish.So we hop in tha car drive 40 miles to the nearest Lowes,where we had bought the pump and got it exchanged.The people at the store could not give me enough,OH WE ARE SO SORRY.So now we drive home and set up the new one,plug it in to the same surge bar.Having to have it completely straight I again stick my hand in the water...ZAPPED again!Here my surge bar had somehow gotten wet and was giving eletric feedback.So I replaced the surge bar and quit executing my fish.To this day my hubby won't allow me to live it down! |
pinkpoodlegirl
Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b)
October 17, 2008
12:27 PM Post #5683510
| poor fish!!! Glad you solved the problem! |
AuntB
NE, KS
(Zone 5b)
October 17, 2008
12:52 PM Post #5683600
| LOL, synda! How were you to know? I leave my pumps on 24-7 in the growing season.. I started with 8 goldies and now have the 2 Luckys'. I only found a couple floaters... the day after I released them in there... the rest of the "missing" ones, I blamed on my Missy Kitty... glad we finally found a compatible zone for woman, cat, fish and frogs. I guess I'll bring the luckys in for the winter.. I'm such a softie. |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
April 18, 2009
06:02 PM Post #6429253
| Will Here is what we have gotten accomplished so far.Still have Waterlilies to come from Co-op. 
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
April 18, 2009
06:03 PM Post #6429259
| Another view... 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
April 20, 2009
06:56 PM Post #6438949
| synda, that is beautiful. Great job.
Hello AuntB. hope all is well for both of you. |
staceysmom
(GayLynn) Appleton, WI
(Zone 5a)
April 20, 2009
07:27 PM Post #6439102
| Synda fabulous job! Love it! Glad you're no longer having fish fry's! |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
April 20, 2009
07:28 PM Post #6439108
| LOL...Me to!!! |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
April 20, 2009
07:36 PM Post #6439151
| And thank you for you compliments...Still not totally finished. |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 28, 2009
08:58 AM Post #6474103
| im impressed and been looking for a large dish to do the same have the perfect spot for it just need that dish |
cperdue
Little Rock, AR
(Zone 7b)
April 28, 2009
09:23 AM Post #6474221
| Great idea...really cool!!! |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 28, 2009
08:49 PM Post #6477305
| I cant seem to find a dish like that where would I look for one ???????? |
staceysmom
(GayLynn) Appleton, WI
(Zone 5a)
April 28, 2009
09:06 PM Post #6477417
| I wonder if you could call a satellite provider in your area and ask them if they have any of the protectors laying around that they need to dispose of. |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 28, 2009
09:13 PM Post #6477448
| that is a great idea never thought of that one
thanks will get on that first thing in the morning |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
April 28, 2009
11:52 PM Post #6478164
| A friend had it just lying around and told me I could have it.Sorry... |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
April 29, 2009
08:56 AM Post #6478964
| dont be sorry I will just have to work at it and find one maybe one of the companies or recycling will have some |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
12:01 AM Post #6495693
| Here is at night time pic.I just bought Solar Tikki Torches. 
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scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 03, 2009
06:24 PM Post #6498739
| well after checking with dish companies and recycling companies those large ones are not being used anymore and nobody has any so I will just have to buy a pond liner and do it myself oh well now it will be a bigger pond so that is ok with me |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
06:40 PM Post #6498800
| That's right...Bigger is always better. |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 03, 2009
06:53 PM Post #6498857
| yes and more work to build and to clean hahahahah but I dont have any work to do so I will have lots of time right hahhahaha up to my neck in cleaning beds and planting lol and next weekend is the mulch oh well last night I was so tired passed out on the couch and then couldnt sleep much over night maybe tonight I will make it to bed if I dont lay down that is
so what have you been up to this weekend |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
06:56 PM Post #6498872
| Just flower beds and pond...LOL,wore out today,had a bad migraine this morning. |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 03, 2009
07:01 PM Post #6498896
| that to bad I hate head aches I get them a lot but at the end of day from the tension in my neck not so many in the last couple of weeks, but my youngest today was testing my fate and my patience she went to bed late last night and spent the day a big baby crying for nothing etc... so off to bed she goes very soon
mona |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
07:02 PM Post #6498901
| I don't think I'm too far behind her...LOL. |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 03, 2009
07:12 PM Post #6498942
| are you all whinny to ah that must be cute hahahah she is calmer now that she had a shower and is more relaxed, quiet at least
oh did you mean the crying that must be cute to |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
07:17 PM Post #6498962
| Mine is more of a moan...whine...wimper...LOL. |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
07:18 PM Post #6498965
| Temples in a vise kinda thing... |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 03, 2009
07:24 PM Post #6498995
| yup those are the ones that make me clench my teeth not to kill the first person in my face hahahahah that is when I usually make sure I am alone just me myself and I in bed in the dark with my bottle of advil migrain gelcaps they work quick |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
07:29 PM Post #6499023
| What is funny I had just wkoe up and my back was killing me so I took a Darvocet and as soon as I stood up it started.I have the kind with the aura where I can't see. |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
07:30 PM Post #6499026
| but I think my Darvocet is wearing off...LOL. |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
07:31 PM Post #6499034
| Would you please tell the others I don't feel good.I just don't want to get on there and explain.Thanks,,LOL. |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 03, 2009
07:48 PM Post #6499111
| no problem it is hard on the head to try and keep up with four or five conversation at one time, I get the light head with the pin point of lights where I feel like I am going to pass out got it bad yesterday afternoon had to sit down for a few minutes so I would bite the dust |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
07:53 PM Post #6499132
| Yep and I'm getting to that point of do I eat or puck... |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 03, 2009
07:59 PM Post #6499155
| thats the point where I take a zantax and sip water till tummy settles down
I hate that feeling
tonight its at the bottom across the shoulder blades from doing to much and the shoulders I took an oxicodone about half an hour ago so it should kick in soon I hope since I really need a shower and at the moment I dont think I can stand long enough to do it and forget about trying to get into a tub lol wont get back out hahahah |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 03, 2009
08:02 PM Post #6499177
| Well you try and mend and I will to,talk to you tomorrow.Hugs... |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 03, 2009
08:04 PM Post #6499183
| yes hugs and a good night sleep for both of us would be great
tomorrow
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 16, 2009
10:36 PM Post #6558293
| Yellow Water Iris Blooming... 
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 16, 2009
10:38 PM Post #6558302
| And added Solar Tikki Torches...they are soooo beautiful at night !!!!!!!!! Looks like a real flame. 
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 16, 2009
10:40 PM Post #6558309
| The back side we have planted Canna and they are starting to pop through. 
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scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 18, 2009
06:35 PM Post #6566898
| you did an amazing job it looks amazing, |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
May 18, 2009
06:45 PM Post #6566935
| Thanks Mona...still not finished,if ever. |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
May 18, 2009
09:56 PM Post #6567813
| it already look really pretty |
josette63
Savannah, MO
June 01, 2009
11:06 PM Post #6629135
| synda,
That is the neatest idea. I love it. I find myself wishing I had an old satellite dish to use as a pond. I've long wanted a pond. I think I'll stalk the neighborhood for old satellite dishes. :-)
Blessings,
Steph (Josette63) |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
June 01, 2009
11:41 PM Post #6629305
| Have my first Waterlily Bloom for this summer... 
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
June 01, 2009
11:42 PM Post #6629317
| Thank you Josette,I love it... 
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
June 01, 2009
11:44 PM Post #6629326
| When we lived in town,I bought a Little Tykes step 2 swimming pool and used that.Didn't even dig a hole just put big rocks around it ,river rocks in the bottom,added plants and fountain...I'll always be a redneck. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
June 02, 2009
12:27 AM Post #6629478
| So creative, I love it. Water lilies are so pretty. |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
June 02, 2009
08:35 AM Post #6630220
| synda
I am still looking for a way to build a really cheap pond maybe I will just use concrete and seal it so far that is the cheapest I have found, will keep looking for a good sale for a good liner but will have to see,
but as DH says we dont have time to do it this year to much other work to finish lol oh well there is always next year |
josette63
Savannah, MO
June 03, 2009
08:52 PM Post #6638666
| synda,
Your Waterlily is pretty. I wanted to grow Lotus in a barrel this season but it didn't happen. We had too many other things going on to purchase the barrel and begin the water garden. Hopefully I can do it next season. It gives me something to look forward to, actually. Keep up the good work on yours water garden. I enjoy looking at it. Beautiful!
Blessings,
Stephanie |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
July 03, 2009
04:07 PM Post #6773523
| Recent pics... 
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
July 03, 2009
04:09 PM Post #6773531
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
July 03, 2009
04:11 PM Post #6773540
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
July 03, 2009
04:11 PM Post #6773545
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
July 03, 2009
04:12 PM Post #6773550
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
July 03, 2009
04:13 PM Post #6773554
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
July 03, 2009
04:23 PM Post #6773587
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
July 03, 2009
09:12 PM Post #6774622
| Very pretty synda. You did a wonderful job and pictures are so great. What a place to sit and meditate. Thanks for posting them. |
staceysmom
(GayLynn) Appleton, WI
(Zone 5a)
July 04, 2009
09:17 AM Post #6776207
| Great spot Synda. I would sit out there for hours on end just dreaming the day away!
GayLynn |
Dirt_Road
Janice~ Gulf Coast, MS
(Zone 9a)
July 06, 2009
05:33 PM Post #6785965
| synda, Great job!! |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
July 06, 2009
10:35 PM Post #6787231
| everytime you post new pics it is looking more amazing
dh is cutting down the dead tree tomorrow where my pond is going so I will start getting it ready to it done and ready for a liner next spring lots of work to do before it can be installed |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
July 07, 2009
12:00 AM Post #6787581
| Thank you !!!!! Mona we have been working on this for 3 years now...LOL |
scicciarella
Mona in Metcalfe, ON
(Zone 5a)
July 17, 2009
03:46 PM Post #6831631
| yup I know the feeling, we moved in sept 07 and we have not stopped till now, we decided to take the month of july off no work and then its back to the old grind,
my brother inlaw in a realestate agent and he found this place for us and he says with what we have done inside and out the value is up about 150 thousand I just love that man hahahaha since it has only cost us about 60 so far I like getting my moneys worth it also helps that the prices are up and we got a good deal to start |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
August 27, 2009
02:44 AM Post #6993205
| I love my water lilies... 
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tubbytee
Ames, NE
(Zone 5b)
August 27, 2009
03:06 AM Post #6993218
| We have 10 ft sattle dish my niece gave us..Ours is pond for 5 dogs and several pigeons..And when we had ducks and geese..We don't have to worry about watering the dogs or birds...I do drain it often..I pump it into garden..Or on trees or the field..But the dogs love it..LOL
Tubby |
