FishinBC's Blog

Pond Woes
Jun 25, 2008 | 8:26 AM PST
Tags: Pond , Scarlet Tanager , Camping , Fly Fishing , Dutch Ovens

Well after some deep contemplation we decided to call in a pond expert.  Leak is not a leak; top pond has settled at an angle and is running over the top between the rocks and the pond itself.  Drastic measures, all must be torn down and leveled correctly and rebuilt.  The pond was here when we bought the house and with some of the other crazy things the seller did to it, who knows what this will turn out to be when we get it apart.   DH wants to fill in upper pond the soil and make a flower bed.  I am almost tempted! 

Had a new (for me) bird sighting yesterday!  A Scarlet Tanager was hanging out in the trees in the front yard.  He was gorgeous!  Watched him hunting for bugs in the oaks for almost an hour.  I was so captivated that when he flew off it finally dawned on me that I should have grabbed the camera.   Oh well, the hunting was so good hopefully he will return.

Had one ripe mater yesterday and the plants are loading up with more fast.  The three new ones I put in this weekend are already bushing out.  Daylilies are popping all over and everything else is doing well.  My black magic elephant ear has decided to make an appearance.  The standard green ones are doing wonderful.  It’s that time of year when it is mostly watering and maintenance.

Pulled the tent trailer out last night to take stock and ensure that everything was in there.  Looking forward to fly fishing this weekend.  Even with the high water they have been pulling some nice 17 to 20 inch browns out of the White.  Robdog was pretty peeved when we pushed it back in the garage.  Promised him we would go on Friday, but I don’t think he will believe it until he is in the truck with his trailer hitched up.  This dog loves to fish! And my portable a/c unit came yesterday!!  Which means we won’t swelter trying to sleep at night while camping!  Gonna tie up a load of San Juan worms tonight since they seem to be the fly of choice right now. 

Reseasoned all my dutch ovens yesterday.  They were such a mess.  Got left out on the last camping trip during a bad storm.  I just have not had the time to work on them.  All are in good shape now and ready for this weekend.  I love cooking in my black pots!