We all love it.  It’s had highs and lows (but mostly highs since the outlet was dammed, although honestly I miss seeing all the tadpoles), but it’s beautiful all day long and the perfect antidote to a sweltering August day.

The pond has recently been stocked with friendly, voracious, vegetarian Grass Carp, in an attempt to control the filamentous algae that has been quickly taking over.  We’re all watching with bated breath to see what happens.  If the algae win, it’s gefilte fish for everyone, and back to square one.  If the fish do their jobs, we can expect a decade or so of weed-free swimming.

I’m adding a dedicated Pond Page to the website.  I’d love to include a history of its making, a schedule of changes, and notes on its various adaptations over the years, but I’ll need some help.  For starters, I’m putting up some basic facts — take a look and see if there’s anything you’d like to add.  If so you can send me a note, or if you want direct editorial access, let me know and I’ll make it so.