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Post by shemlock on May 31, 2008 12:59:14 GMT
At the side of our house we have a paddock, and we have been thinking for a while about digging out a pond. When we mentioned this to someone they suggested, that rather than have a pond, have a hot tub. Here is a picture of the paddock, and would like suggestions as to whether we should dig out a pond and where, central, left, right, near the house or away from the house. Or should we go for a hot tub?  |
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Post by terryb1937 on Jun 1, 2008 7:16:07 GMT
Why not have both? I have a 5000 gallon 6ft deep pond fed by a 10ft long waterfall from a 6ft x 4ft x 2ft deep upper pond. The upper pond, essentially a vegetable filter with a variety water lilies and other plants. receives the output from the main 5 stage filtration unit (A=approx 2000 gallons per hour), The main pond, which has two 4 inch gravity fed bottom drains feeding into the main filter bays, has a 4ft X 3 ft 16 mm window so the koi carp can look out and see us relaxing in the hot tub with an acrylic glass of bubbly.
I've posted a few photos on my gallery if you are interested.
At the moment I am attempting to cultivate bonsai around the pond.
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Post by Phil Occifer™ on Jun 1, 2008 8:14:47 GMT
Why not have both? I have a 5000 gallon 6ft deep pond fed by a 10ft long waterfall from a 6ft x 4ft x 2ft deep upper pond. The upper pond, essentially a vegetable filter with a variety water lilies and other plants. receives the output from the main 5 stage filtration unit (A=approx 2000 gallons per hour), The main pond, which has two 4 inch gravity fed bottom drains feeding into the main filter bays, has a 4ft X 3 ft 16 mm window so the koi carp can look out and see us relaxing in the hot tub with an acrylic glass of bubbly. I've posted a few photos on my gallery if you are interested. At the moment I am attempting to cultivate bonsai around the pond. Can you post a link to your gallery please  |
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Post by BjornTobyStomped on Jun 1, 2008 8:24:28 GMT
At the side of our house we have a paddock, and we have been thinking for a while about digging out a pond. When we mentioned this to someone they suggested, that rather than have a pond, have a hot tub. Here is a picture of the paddock, and would like suggestions as to whether we should dig out a pond and where, central, left, right, near the house or away from the house. Or should we go for a hot tub? Blimey with a garden like that I'd have a field day (excuse the pun) crikey go for a pond!! If you want any ideas or help just pm me.  |
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Post by Kelly Sigh on Jun 1, 2008 10:30:41 GMT
At the side of our house we have a paddock, and we have been thinking for a while about digging out a pond. When we mentioned this to someone they suggested, that rather than have a pond, have a hot tub. Here is a picture of the paddock, and would like suggestions as to whether we should dig out a pond and where, central, left, right, near the house or away from the house. Or should we go for a hot tub?
Outdoor Heaven
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Post by shemlock on Jun 1, 2008 14:36:41 GMT
Blimey with a garden like that I'd have a field day (excuse the pun) crikey go for a pond!! If you want any ideas or help just pm me. Thanks Toby, I have sent you a PM. |
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Post by shemlock on Jun 1, 2008 14:39:05 GMT
Go for the hot tub - or a swimming pool
Outdoor Heaven
your friendly, local supplier
;D Thanks Kells., but the link is not working for me, I am on the lappy, so that may be the reason. I will try later on the desk top. x |
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Post by ivy noidea on Jun 1, 2008 16:33:20 GMT
Go for the hot tub - or a swimming pool
Outdoor Heaven
your friendly, local supplier
;D Thanks Kells., but the link is not working for me, I am on the lappy, so that may be the reason. I will try later on the desk top. x
I have had a fiddle with Kelly's post, Shemmy.
Have another go.
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Post by terryb1937 on Jun 1, 2008 16:57:58 GMT
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Post by ivy noidea on Jun 1, 2008 17:07:42 GMT
It asks for a password and email. |
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Post by Sharon Sharealike on Jun 1, 2008 17:30:10 GMT
oooo, pond, no, hot tub, no, pond, no, hot tub, no, pond, no, hot tub,
BOTH!!!!
Waaaaay too many commas there!!!
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Post by terryb1937 on Jun 2, 2008 7:59:03 GMT
Sorry about the link requiring a password. I'll try to do better next time. You can always register to get access to the Saga zone.
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Post by terryb1937 on Jul 11, 2008 15:17:40 GMT
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Post by smiffy on Jul 12, 2008 11:33:40 GMT
If you go for a hot tub dont close it in! We had one there and have one here and it is lovely to sit out under the stars nice and warm from the water watching the night envelop us.
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Post by shemlock on Jul 12, 2008 12:39:56 GMT
Still considering all options. PMS, has not been well, so plans are on hold, for the time being.
I think a hot tub would be great, and help his condition, but he loves fish. So the family debate continues as well.
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Post by terryb1937 on Jul 17, 2008 12:09:40 GMT
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Post by terryb1937 on Jul 18, 2008 13:08:59 GMT
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Post by shemlock on Jul 18, 2008 13:20:19 GMT
Wow, got us thinking. PMS, has decided where he wants his hot tub.
Thanks for sharing your pics, Terry.
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Post by terryb1937 on Jul 18, 2008 14:32:30 GMT
This is a view of my hot tub and summerhouse . At long last I have managed to post a photo |
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Post by terryb1937 on Jul 18, 2008 14:35:18 GMT
How strange my earlier posts didn't seem to work. Then when I thought I had at last succeeded the earlier onesa decided to become visible. I are exceedingly puzzled
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