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All pictures are good! It gives prospective as to what you had to deal with to obtain your objective. Every project I do or have done, are meticulously documented by camera. You never know why or when the photo might be needed.

Over the years, having photgraphic proof has saved me a lot of time and money. Today, photos are free with digital cameras and computers.

My BBQ plans are a great example of how beneficial photos and planning can be. I had no idea that I would become the premier BBQ Island plans provider in the world when I was doing it.
 
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well its been forever but im back and my pond is almost done. i had to take about year off from building it. i have changed a lot around as well. im no longer using the cender blocks i had a company come and build a 6in thick stem wall then a added the liner inside that. we filled the pond today and t was so nice to be in it while adjusting the liner with the temps in the 100s. i will get more pictures tomorrow.
 
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here are some pictures for now
 

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Very nice. That will look great when you are done.
 

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Wow, you went to a lot of trouble and it's gonna look really nice I bet when you are all done. Can't wait to see more pix :lol:
 
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it will be about 4 ft deep.

i hope pictures tomorrow will make it clear how the liner works with the waterfall.

I'm so excited to really be moving on this again.
 
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what about adding salt to a pond i believe i read about it before and i know i do it in my freshwater aquariums but my question is how much and what kind to add.
 

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I have a link on my website to the Univ of Florida on salt in ponds and treatments using salt. Any rocksalt that is not iodized is fine. Home Depot sells a 50 lb bag for less than $10.
 
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updated pictures. the liner is secured in place by the wood piece that is screwed into the concrete. i need to order a weir for the waterfall
 

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Super looking pond. Looks inviting right now for a swim w/ all that nice clean water in it :lol:
 
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j.w said:
Super looking pond. Looks inviting right now for a swim w/ all that nice clean water in it :lol:

yea its been over 100 for over a month strait. it was nice to get in while adjusting the liner when i was filling it. we're thinking of taking a dip when my wife gets off work. she won't once the fish go in. lol
 

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