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Old 11-08-2009, 07:05 AM   #1
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What i did all summer


This is what kept me busy all summer still not finished but thought i would share with you guys!





putting in skimmer box





digging plumming!



hubby making waterfalls!



second water fall oh ya we put the pool in too.now you guys know why i havent been on for awhile..lol


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Old 11-08-2009, 07:11 AM   #2
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me putting in waterfall rocks





we bought a 20 x 30 rubber roofing roll for the pond liner it was heavy!





lol my youngest wonted to swimm in it!
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Old 11-08-2009, 07:19 AM   #3
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ya its full!~








getting plants and fish from my bros pond!











yep it was alot of work and still is......hope you all enjoyed the process pictures..We love just sitting back there and listening to the waterfall drinking a beer by the fire!
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Old 11-08-2009, 07:42 AM   #4
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also canned for the first time had a huge garden









i was so proud of myself you wouldnt guess how much work all that is!Im so glad we have factories to do it all for us know! I could post picturs all day.We took the kids to Indiana beach that was a blast ,went to the cottage,put in the swimming pool.Helped the neighbore put in a inground pool for skate boarding lol that was interesting!i hope everyone had a great summer!
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Old 11-08-2009, 07:23 PM   #5
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That pond is very cool. I see why you haven't been on. You guys should be proud of yourselves, it looks great. How many feet across and deep is it? It looks huge.
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Old 11-08-2009, 10:38 PM   #6
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Wow! Great job!
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Old 11-09-2009, 12:08 AM   #7
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wow pond looks GREAT!!!!
makes my little pond look like ur skimmer box lmao...would love to have one the size of your guys'...absolutly great job on it...congrats
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Old 11-13-2009, 06:21 AM   #8
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if i remember right it was 17 x 20 x 5 deep at deepest point!
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Old 11-15-2009, 04:57 PM   #9
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My back started hurting just looking at your pics, Looks awesome though!
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Old 11-16-2009, 12:02 AM   #10
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My back started hurting just looking at your pics, Looks awesome though!
that aint no lie, im renting a mini back hoe when i dig mine lol


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Old 11-20-2009, 12:29 AM   #11
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sissy lol...dont hafta do it all in one day fool.
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Old 11-20-2009, 01:21 AM   #12
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Normally I try to stay out of the club forums, but after seeing this pond several times I just wanted to say you did a great job!!!!
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Old 11-21-2009, 01:00 PM   #13
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Old 11-21-2009, 01:05 PM   #14
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looks great nice job!
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