) I am getting excited to go already & I still have over 2 months to go! Sorry to hear about your recent paycut...DH's company did cuts a couple of months ago too + raised our insurance costs...it hurts where it counts for sure!!
). I used the Ortho "how to" book which was co-written by one of the owners of Lilypons (my local pond supplier). Being smaller I think takes more work (cleaning) than a larger pond and I have constant problems with my waterfall (leaks) now that the rocks have settled over the years.
My pump is pretty small & I run 2 filters (1 pre-filter on the pump and 1 Fish Mate pressurized one with a UV light). I tend to over plant it 'cuz I love the water plants...I have only 3 fish left...they are just like pets, very friendly & come up to eat out of my hands...my pride & joy is a butterfly koi...he is BEAUTIFUL (about probably 14" now). He's grown so much in the 5 years or so that I've had him. Besides him I only have a Japanese Fantail & a Shubunkin...I would like another Shubunkin 'cuz they're so colorful but am afraid of over populating for the pond size now that Mr. Koi has grown so big... Hey! Have you ever heard of a thing called a Water Wych??? I SWEAR by these things. They help control the string algae but they don't help with the algae buildup on my waterfall. For that I use this Algae Off granular stuff by Crystal Clear.... What a shame (waste).
Hi there
Hopping on to this thread to ask what the internet access/wireless situation is at Vero Beach these days.
I was there last November, and they mentioned wireless for all the rooms "in the future" but I haven't heard when that "future" was going to be.
Any updates would be appreciated
That has made my day. The only deterrant to another long weekend there in November, was the lack of wireless... I can now convince someone that he wants to go back Totally swear by Skin-So-Soft......
Totally swear by Skin-So-Soft......
We are 7 hours further on in Scotland.
Photobob, I have a question.
At what time do I need to get up to catch the sunrise please?
I suspect my first morning will be my best chance as the time difference catches up with me.
Backyardponder - I am so jealous of your big pond!! Pics please!!! I have a tiny little garden pond that I dug out myself...it's only about 300 gallons (I got tired of digging!
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Hi Annie, Unlike photobob, I'm not a great photo taker and don't have any current photos to post. I don't have an algae problem due to shade and very heavy filtration. My water circulates through my filters about once every 45 minutes. Other than using sodium thiosulfate to remove chlorine, I do not add anything to my water. I looked up the Water Wych. Looks interesting, but I don't need it.
Have you ever heard of the Mid Atlantic Koi Club (www.makc.com) They are a large club with the Central Chapter serving, I believe, your area. If you ever decide to expand they would be a good place to network.
John
My pond is so small (I truely am jealous of yours). You can tell how badly I over plant it... I just love all the lilies & water plants - I want one of everything! I am not sure I how well planted I am for this year yet. I bought a Red Bog Lily and a Water Poppy but neither have really started growing yet and I am anxious to see how they do. I hope I didn't waste my money. I tried a Black Magic Taro last year that died like right away. I've had good luck with Pickerel Rush and Lizards Tail in the past but just wanted a change...
Not lately except for a tiny reminent of Challenger a couple of weeks ago. Sadly debris still washes up time to time and can be found on the local beaches. The water and visibility has finally gotten a bit better and some of our subcontractors have finally gotten out to search the 1618 San Martin "Green Cabin" Wreck and other 1715 wrecks. You can now usually see a boat anchored a few hundred yards offshore just at the south end of the Disney Beach. That is actually the site of the Green Cabin Wreck and northern scatter trail of what we think is the Santo Cristo de San Roman 1715 "Corrigans Wreck" Imho this part of the Disney Beach to the south about a mile and half is the best place for a vacationer to try their luck on the beach. Also just to the north of Disney is where the large emerald was found by the mother and son. "Golden Sands" It a great spot to find sharks teeth as well. Don't give up. It's just fun to walk the beach and dream isn't it?
Hi Mike! It's been awhile...anyway are you sure this is the SAME Boppy's place as last year? If so, the website is very decieving. Funny it doesn't show what the building looks like in the website. I found this place to be very dirty, like an 'ole stop for boaters before they go out for the day. I did not like the cleanliness of the place, so I did not eat any of the food. Please tell me this is NOT the same place (next door to Orchid Island Pizza before the beach?).Great pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Not lately except for a tiny reminent of Challenger a couple of weeks ago. Sadly debris still washes up time to time and can be found on the local beaches. The water and visibility has finally gotten a bit better and some of our subcontractors have finally gotten out to search the 1618 San Martin "Green Cabin" Wreck and other 1715 wrecks. You can now usually see a boat anchored a few hundred yards offshore just at the south end of the Disney Beach. That is actually the site of the Green Cabin Wreck and northern scatter trail of what we think is the Santo Cristo de San Roman 1715 "Corrigans Wreck" Imho this part of the Disney Beach to the south about a mile and half is the best place for a vacationer to try their luck on the beach. Also just to the north of Disney is where the large emerald was found by the mother and son. "Golden Sands" It a great spot to find sharks teeth as well. Don't give up. It's just fun to walk the beach and dream isn't it?
Sorry if this has been posted already (haven't been on inwhile) but if not here is Boppy's website. They are located next door at Wabasso and another alternative to grab a quick lunch for the beach or room.
http://www.boppysbeachmarket.com/Lunch_Menu.php
I am really looking forward to my first VB visit this fall, with my DH & another couple. It looks absolutely breathtaking there!!
