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Hadn't been over there lately. Took a look this morning. What a mess!
San Diego Joe
4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
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Started by Guest_San Diego Joe_*, Dec 15 2008 02:48 AM
17 replies to this topic
#2 Guest_ReelMcKoi_*
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Posted 15 December 2008 - 06:28 PM
"San Diego Joe" <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote in message
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> Hadn't been over there lately. Took a look this morning. What a mess!
>
>
> San Diego Joe
> 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
> Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
>
>
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For some reason this moderated group doesn't get the pond people traffic
rec.ponds used to get. I don't think all NSPs have picked it up. Also,
several big ISPs dropped Usenet.
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RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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news:C56A8506.5E20%joe@bizqwick.com...
> Hadn't been over there lately. Took a look this morning. What a mess!
>
>
> San Diego Joe
> 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
> Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
>
>
===================================
For some reason this moderated group doesn't get the pond people traffic
rec.ponds used to get. I don't think all NSPs have picked it up. Also,
several big ISPs dropped Usenet.
--
RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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#3 Guest_Galen Hekhuis_*
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Posted 15 December 2008 - 08:47 PM
On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:28:48 EST, "ReelMcKoi" <anon@anon.net> wrote:
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>"San Diego Joe" <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote in message
>news:C56A8506.5E20%joe@bizqwick.com...
>> Hadn't been over there lately. Took a look this morning. What a mess!
>>
>>
>> San Diego Joe
>> 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
>> Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
>>
>>
>====================================
>
>
>For some reason this moderated group doesn't get the pond people traffic
>rec.ponds used to get. I don't think all NSPs have picked it up. Also,
>several big ISPs dropped Usenet.
If you filtered out all the garbage from rec.ponds with a set of
screeners or pre-approvers or something (what is the word I'm
searching for?) the result might well be something like you see on
this group. Just a thought.
>
>"San Diego Joe" <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote in message
>news:C56A8506.5E20%joe@bizqwick.com...
>> Hadn't been over there lately. Took a look this morning. What a mess!
>>
>>
>> San Diego Joe
>> 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
>> Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
>>
>>
>====================================
>
>
>For some reason this moderated group doesn't get the pond people traffic
>rec.ponds used to get. I don't think all NSPs have picked it up. Also,
>several big ISPs dropped Usenet.
If you filtered out all the garbage from rec.ponds with a set of
screeners or pre-approvers or something (what is the word I'm
searching for?) the result might well be something like you see on
this group. Just a thought.
#4 Guest_San Diego Joe_*
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Posted 16 December 2008 - 04:37 PM
Galen Hekhuis wrote:
> On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:28:48 EST, "ReelMcKoi" <anon@anon.net> wrote:
>
>>
>> "San Diego Joe" <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote in message
>> news:C56A8506.5E20%joe@bizqwick.com...
>>> Hadn't been over there lately. Took a look this morning. What a mess!
>>>
>>>
>>> San Diego Joe
>>> 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
>>> Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
>>>
>>>
>> ====================================
>>
>>
>> For some reason this moderated group doesn't get the pond people traffic
>> rec.ponds used to get. I don't think all NSPs have picked it up. Also,
>> several big ISPs dropped Usenet.
>
> If you filtered out all the garbage from rec.ponds with a set of
> screeners or pre-approvers or something (what is the word I'm
> searching for?) the result might well be something like you see on
> this group. Just a thought.
>
I don't think there's a filter out there that could clean that disaster up.
Might make an interesting project though.
San Diego Joe
4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
> On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:28:48 EST, "ReelMcKoi" <anon@anon.net> wrote:
>
>>
>> "San Diego Joe" <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote in message
>> news:C56A8506.5E20%joe@bizqwick.com...
>>> Hadn't been over there lately. Took a look this morning. What a mess!
>>>
>>>
>>> San Diego Joe
>>> 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
>>> Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
>>>
>>>
>> ====================================
>>
>>
>> For some reason this moderated group doesn't get the pond people traffic
>> rec.ponds used to get. I don't think all NSPs have picked it up. Also,
>> several big ISPs dropped Usenet.
>
> If you filtered out all the garbage from rec.ponds with a set of
> screeners or pre-approvers or something (what is the word I'm
> searching for?) the result might well be something like you see on
> this group. Just a thought.
>
I don't think there's a filter out there that could clean that disaster up.
Might make an interesting project though.
San Diego Joe
4,000 - 5,000 Gallons.
Koi, Goldfish, and RES named Colombo.
#5 Guest_Gary Woods_*
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Posted 16 December 2008 - 11:28 PM
San Diego Joe <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote:
>I don't think there's a filter out there that could clean that disaster up.
Actually, I think (and have said so in the past) there is. But you need
people willing to not engage the trolls, and all it takes is one or two
otherwise sensible people and you get what we got.
I haven't had much to say, because domesticity is taking hold, and the pond
is frozen.
Happy Solstice, and bright blessings!
Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G
>I don't think there's a filter out there that could clean that disaster up.
Actually, I think (and have said so in the past) there is. But you need
people willing to not engage the trolls, and all it takes is one or two
otherwise sensible people and you get what we got.
I haven't had much to say, because domesticity is taking hold, and the pond
is frozen.
Happy Solstice, and bright blessings!
Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G
#6 Guest_Phyllis and Jim_*
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 12:40 AM
Back in the days when there was no rpm, Phyllis and I went ahead and
filtered the trolls and flamers of rp. It worked, but all the nym
shifting meant that we constantly added names to the list for
filtering. That forced a look at the troll stuff, at least to that
extent. It is kind of like: To block me, you have to see me. The
lovely part of rpm is the simple fact that we do not have to weed
through the trolls to enjoy pond conversation.
We are sad for the loss of rp and grateful for this new group.
Jim
filtered the trolls and flamers of rp. It worked, but all the nym
shifting meant that we constantly added names to the list for
filtering. That forced a look at the troll stuff, at least to that
extent. It is kind of like: To block me, you have to see me. The
lovely part of rpm is the simple fact that we do not have to weed
through the trolls to enjoy pond conversation.
We are sad for the loss of rp and grateful for this new group.
Jim
#7 Guest_G-Man_*
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 02:41 AM
I must have mutant fish. Temps have been well below 55 for a month now, yet
my goldfish are active, and will still eat regularly. I saw more of them
today, then most days over the summer, though granted it went up to 50
today.
Oddly enough, some of my lilly pads are even still green, though the pond
was forzen over for most of last month.
(I'm in western NC at 3000 feet, btw.)
Just a very odd pond year!
Gareee
my goldfish are active, and will still eat regularly. I saw more of them
today, then most days over the summer, though granted it went up to 50
today.
Oddly enough, some of my lilly pads are even still green, though the pond
was forzen over for most of last month.
(I'm in western NC at 3000 feet, btw.)
Just a very odd pond year!
Gareee
#8 Guest_Nick Cramer_*
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 01:11 PM
Phyllis and Jim <jimandphyllisrp@gmail.com> wrote:
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> We are sad for the loss of rp and grateful for this new group.
When r.p.m became viable, I unsubscribed from rec.ponds and have not looked
back.
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> We are sad for the loss of rp and grateful for this new group.
When r.p.m became viable, I unsubscribed from rec.ponds and have not looked
back.
--
Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families!
I support them at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops.
You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ~Semper Fi~
#9 Guest_ReelMcKoi_*
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 01:11 PM
"G-Man" <nogareeespam@charter.net> wrote in message
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>I must have mutant fish. Temps have been well below 55 for a month now,
yet
>my goldfish are active, and will still eat regularly. I saw more of them
>today, then most days over the summer, though granted it went up to 50
>today.
>
> Oddly enough, some of my lilly pads are even still green, though the po
nd
> was forzen over for most of last month.
>
> (I'm in western NC at 3000 feet, btw.)
>
> Just a very odd pond year!
>
> Gareee
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All my fish are at the bottom for the winter. None have an interest in fo
od.
I sold all the ponds and fish behind the house through Craig's List. They
'll
be picked up in the spring. I think I have a home for the koi in the 200
0g
pond out front. They will go in the spring also. There will be a lot le
ss
work for us next summer.
--
RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
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news:PNKdnWQniPLrz9XUnZ2dnUVZ_tzinZ2d@giganews.com...
>I must have mutant fish. Temps have been well below 55 for a month now,
yet
>my goldfish are active, and will still eat regularly. I saw more of them
>today, then most days over the summer, though granted it went up to 50
>today.
>
> Oddly enough, some of my lilly pads are even still green, though the po
nd
> was forzen over for most of last month.
>
> (I'm in western NC at 3000 feet, btw.)
>
> Just a very odd pond year!
>
> Gareee
=============================
All my fish are at the bottom for the winter. None have an interest in fo
od.
I sold all the ponds and fish behind the house through Craig's List. They
'll
be picked up in the spring. I think I have a home for the koi in the 200
0g
pond out front. They will go in the spring also. There will be a lot le
ss
work for us next summer.
--
RM....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
rec.ponder since late 1996.
Zone 6. Middle TN USA
~~~~ }<((((*> ~~~ }<{{{{(ö>
#10 Guest_Phyllis and Jim_*
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 02:00 PM
Your lilies are impressive. Once ours get a good freeze, it is all
over. The water, however, helps as the freeze does not hit the lilies
as easily when they are on the surface of 32+ degree water. If we
have wind, it tends dramatically to increase the pad death!
Jim
over. The water, however, helps as the freeze does not hit the lilies
as easily when they are on the surface of 32+ degree water. If we
have wind, it tends dramatically to increase the pad death!
Jim
#11 Guest_~ jan_*
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 10:11 PM
On Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:41:18 EST, "G-Man" <nogareeespam@charter.net> wrote:
>I must have mutant fish. Temps have been well below 55 for a month now, yet
>my goldfish are active, and will still eat regularly. I saw more of them
>today, then most days over the summer, though granted it went up to 50
>today.
>
>Oddly enough, some of my lilly pads are even still green, though the pond
>was forzen over for most of last month.
>
>(I'm in western NC at 3000 feet, btw.)
>Just a very odd pond year!
>Gareee
Just keep in mind that fish don't have access to weather.com and know when
a cold front is coming it. They eat today, it freezes tomorrow, they could
be popcicles when it thaws (even with all the precautions). ;-) ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
>I must have mutant fish. Temps have been well below 55 for a month now, yet
>my goldfish are active, and will still eat regularly. I saw more of them
>today, then most days over the summer, though granted it went up to 50
>today.
>
>Oddly enough, some of my lilly pads are even still green, though the pond
>was forzen over for most of last month.
>
>(I'm in western NC at 3000 feet, btw.)
>Just a very odd pond year!
>Gareee
Just keep in mind that fish don't have access to weather.com and know when
a cold front is coming it. They eat today, it freezes tomorrow, they could
be popcicles when it thaws (even with all the precautions). ;-) ~ jan
------------
Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
#12 Guest_~ jan_*
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Posted 17 December 2008 - 10:11 PM
On Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:11:55 EST, "ReelMcKoi" <anon@anon.net> wrote:
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>All my fish are at the bottom for the winter. None have an interest in fo
>od.
>I sold all the ponds and fish behind the house through Craig's List. They
>'ll
>be picked up in the spring. I think I have a home for the koi in the 200
>0g
>pond out front. They will go in the spring also. There will be a lot le
>ss
>work for us next summer.
Re: the text format.
Since this hasn't been figured out, I would suggest short lines with hard
returns. Perhaps that will keep your words together? ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
>
>All my fish are at the bottom for the winter. None have an interest in fo
>od.
>I sold all the ponds and fish behind the house through Craig's List. They
>'ll
>be picked up in the spring. I think I have a home for the koi in the 200
>0g
>pond out front. They will go in the spring also. There will be a lot le
>ss
>work for us next summer.
Re: the text format.
Since this hasn't been figured out, I would suggest short lines with hard
returns. Perhaps that will keep your words together? ~ jan
------------
Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
#13 Guest_Gerald Simonowits_*
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Posted 18 December 2008 - 02:29 AM
In article <hh2gk41i3ps3c1sacp4ti2n01jnhapmgul@4ax.com>,
Gary Woods <garyusenet@earthlink.net> wrote:
> San Diego Joe <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote:
>
> >I don't think there's a filter out there that could clean that disaster up.
>
> Actually, I think (and have said so in the past) there is. But you need
> people willing to not engage the trolls, and all it takes is one or two
> otherwise sensible people and you get what we got.
> I haven't had much to say, because domesticity is taking hold, and the pond
> is frozen.
>
> Happy Solstice, and bright blessings!
>
> Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
> Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G
Nice to see another ham on the pond list!
Jerry
KB2GCG
Gary Woods <garyusenet@earthlink.net> wrote:
> San Diego Joe <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote:
>
> >I don't think there's a filter out there that could clean that disaster up.
>
> Actually, I think (and have said so in the past) there is. But you need
> people willing to not engage the trolls, and all it takes is one or two
> otherwise sensible people and you get what we got.
> I haven't had much to say, because domesticity is taking hold, and the pond
> is frozen.
>
> Happy Solstice, and bright blessings!
>
> Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
> Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G
Nice to see another ham on the pond list!
Jerry
KB2GCG
#14 Guest_Gill Passman_*
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Posted 22 December 2008 - 09:32 PM
Gerald Simonowits wrote:
> In article <hh2gk41i3ps3c1sacp4ti2n01jnhapmgul@4ax.com>,
> Gary Woods <garyusenet@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> San Diego Joe <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I don't think there's a filter out there that could clean that disaster up.
>> Actually, I think (and have said so in the past) there is. But you need
>> people willing to not engage the trolls, and all it takes is one or two
>> otherwise sensible people and you get what we got.
>> I haven't had much to say, because domesticity is taking hold, and the pond
>> is frozen.
>>
>> Happy Solstice, and bright blessings!
>>
>> Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
>> Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G
>
> Nice to see another ham on the pond list!
>
> Jerry
> KB2GCG
>
My Dad, who sadly died this August was a radio ham - G3AKF/GM3AKF. Just
finished sorting his kit and donating it to the local radio club as per
his wishes.....They are over the moon....
Gill
> In article <hh2gk41i3ps3c1sacp4ti2n01jnhapmgul@4ax.com>,
> Gary Woods <garyusenet@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>> San Diego Joe <joe@bizqwick.com> wrote:
>>
>>> I don't think there's a filter out there that could clean that disaster up.
>> Actually, I think (and have said so in the past) there is. But you need
>> people willing to not engage the trolls, and all it takes is one or two
>> otherwise sensible people and you get what we got.
>> I haven't had much to say, because domesticity is taking hold, and the pond
>> is frozen.
>>
>> Happy Solstice, and bright blessings!
>>
>> Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic
>> Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G
>
> Nice to see another ham on the pond list!
>
> Jerry
> KB2GCG
>
My Dad, who sadly died this August was a radio ham - G3AKF/GM3AKF. Just
finished sorting his kit and donating it to the local radio club as per
his wishes.....They are over the moon....
Gill
#15 Guest_~ jan_*
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Posted 24 December 2008 - 01:39 PM
Requiem for old RP?
Ponders are a friendly bunch by nature, and so many of us were very naive
when joining a pond group that we used real... or close to real names... so
the nastiness was far more personal. The old saying out of sight out of
mind, unless someone brings it up, I forget that it is even there. ;-)
The sad thing, in the time it took to get this group created so many
abandoned newsgroups for forums with moving icons & pictures. Personally I
like the fact that I never have to read the same message more than once.
;-) ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
Ponders are a friendly bunch by nature, and so many of us were very naive
when joining a pond group that we used real... or close to real names... so
the nastiness was far more personal. The old saying out of sight out of
mind, unless someone brings it up, I forget that it is even there. ;-)
The sad thing, in the time it took to get this group created so many
abandoned newsgroups for forums with moving icons & pictures. Personally I
like the fact that I never have to read the same message more than once.
;-) ~ jan
------------
Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
